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Commission approves vertical addition at 150 Liberty despite neighbor demands for larger setbacks

San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission · January 7, 2026
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Summary

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a COA for a fourth‑floor vertical addition at 150 Liberty Street, 7-0, after staff recommended approval with standard conditions; neighbors urged larger setbacks and window alignment given concerns the building’s painted brick has compromised historic masonry.

The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a vertical addition at 150 Liberty Street on Jan. 7, voting 7-0 to accept staff recommendations and standard conditions.

Michelle Taylor of the Planning Department described the building as a non‑contributor within the Liberty Hill Landmark District and recommended approval of a one‑story vertical addition that will be set back 20 feet from the front wall (with some portions set back 26 feet). Project architect Mason Kirby said the proposal adds roughly 757 square feet and includes a rear roof deck; the design uses secondary…

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