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From a document we obtained that has San Francisco Supervisor Ammiano’s name on it, we’ve learned that there is a moratorium on building anything in the Brewster/Joy neighborhood of Bernal Heights for at least 18 months. There is very specific language in the document, citing “significant problems pertaining to outdated and unimproved infrastructure, fire protection services, soil erosion, emergency vehicle access, parking, loss of open space, and degradation of neighborhood character.” “The Brewster/Joy neighborhood continues to have sewer flooding and backflow problems. Winter storms regularly flood the area of Brester and Holladay Streets. In 2005 there was a category 3 sewage backflow at 18 Joy Street.” The document goes on to speak of other specific examples including fires and the inability to get emergency vehicles through, significant soil erosion and a lack of retaining walls.

Why do we care?


We care because there are currently 5 “land and acreage” listings on the market that lie in the specific blocks that this document discusses. There is no mention of this moratorium in the listing detail and language on the listings actually note a “buyer takes sole responsibility for determining the potential of this lot.”

We’re just spreadin’ the love and knowledge. We commend the Board of Supes on this one for recognizing the issues. As a small business owner in Bernal Heights, I can speak first hand that flooding SUCKS (we’ve been displaced for 8 weeks after the city took responsibility for flooding us out by a ruptured water main) and that studies and remedies should be concise before building should commence.

9-21 Joy Street [mls]
175 and 183 Brewster Street [mls]
Board of Supervisors Resolution [pdf]