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Board upholds demolition and new‑construction permits for 153–155 Arkansas Street
Summary
The Board of Appeals denied two appeals by John Malaspina challenging DBI and Planning approvals for demolition and a two‑unit replacement at 153–155 Arkansas St., finding permits were properly issued after staff review; appellants raised questions about a prior foreclosure sale and an alleged Department of Justice inquiry, which the permit holder and departments said did not affect permit validity.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on March 29 denied two appeals by John Malaspina challenging demolition and new‑construction permits issued to JCSF Investments LP for 153–155 Arkansas Street, concluding the city departments reviewed and issued those permits under applicable rules.
Malaspina asked the board to delay demolition while he said an ongoing Department of Justice review of auction and bidding practices involving a participant on the sale (identified in testimony as Craig Lipton) concluded. He said he was not living at the property when proceedings…
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