Membership and Seat Qualifications
The below listed summary of seats, term expirations and membership information shall serve as notice of vacancies, upcoming term expirations, and information on currently held seats, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Appointments by other bodies are listed, if available.
Seat numbers listed as “VACANT” are open for immediate appointment. However, you are able to submit applications for all seats and your application will be maintained for one year, in the event that an unexpected vacancy or opening occurs.
Seat: 1
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Bianca Neuman
Term Ending: 7/1/2027
Qualifications:
Nominated by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Supervisors within 60 days.
Term: 2-years
Seat: 2
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Dan Calamuci
Term Ending: 7/1/2027
Qualifications:
Nominated by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Supervisors within 60 days.
Term: 2-years
Seat: 3
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Lindsey Maclise
Term Ending: 7/1/2026
Qualifications:
Nominated by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Supervisors within 60 days. Shall have one or more of the following qualifications: be an active, formerly active, or retired structural engineer, architect, or residential builder.
Term: 2-years
Seat: 4
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Catherine Meng
Term Ending: 7/1/2026
Qualifications:
Nominated by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Supervisors within 60 days. Shall have one or more of the following qualifications: be an active, formerly active, or retired structural engineer, architect, or residential builder.
Term: 2-years
Seat: 5
Appointing Authority: BOS President
Seat Holder: Alysabeth Alexander-Tut
Term Ending: 7/1/2027
Qualifications:
Nominated by the President of the Board and approved by the Board of Supervisors within 60 days. Shall have one or more of the following qualifications: be a residential tenant or work or have worked for a non-profit housing organization.
Term: 2-years
Seat: 6
Appointing Authority: BOS President
Seat Holder: Judy Lee
Term Ending: 7/1/2027
Qualifications:
Nominated by the President of the Board and approved by the Board of Supervisors within 60 days.
Term: 2-years
Seat: 7
Appointing Authority: BOS President
Seat Holder: Kavin Williams
Term Ending: 7/1/2026
Qualifications:
Nominated by the President of the Board and approved by the Board of Supervisors within 60 days.
Term: 2-years
Application Process
Please Note: Depending upon the posting date, a vacancy may have already been filled. To determine if a vacancy for this Commission is still available, or if you require additional information, please call the Rules Committee Clerk at (415) 554-5184.
For seats appointed by other Authorities please contact the Board / Commission / Committee / Task Force (see below) or the appointing authority directly.
Form 700 Filing Requirement:
Pursuant to the Board of Supervisors Rules of Order all applicants applying for this body must complete and submit, with their application, a copy (not original) of a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). Applications will not be considered if a copy of Form 700 is not received.
FORM 700 AVAILABLE HERE (Required):
https://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html
Next Steps:
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be contacted by the Rules Committee Clerk once the Rules Committee Chair determines the date of the hearing. Members of the Rules Committee will consider the appointment(s) at the meeting and applicant(s) may be asked to state their qualifications. The appointment of the individual(s) who is recommended by the Rules Committee will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.
Description:
The Building Inspection Commission shall consist of seven members nominated and appointed pursuant to this Section 4.121 and with an emphasis on seeking to include members concerned with tenant safety and habitability issues. Four members shall be nominated by the Mayor for a term of two years. Three members shall be nominated by the President of the Board of Supervisors for a term of two years. Two of the four Mayoral appointments shall each have one or more of the following qualifications: be an active, formerly active, or retired structural engineer, architect, or residential builder. One of the three Board President appointments shall have one or more of the following qualifications: be a residential tenant or work or have worked for a non-profit housing organization.
Each nomination of the Mayor and the President of the Board of Supervisors is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors, and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, the nominee shall be deemed approved. The appointment shall become effective on the date the Board adopts a motion approving the nomination or after 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
Duties:
The Building Inspection Commission shall have responsibility for oversight of the Department of Building Inspection which shall have responsibility for the enforcement, administration, and interpretation of the San Francisco Housing, Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes, except where the Charter specifically grants that power to another department. Other powers and duties are stated in Charter Section D3750.4.
Holdover Information:
Holdover tenure of commissioners is limited to 60 days after their terms expire. (Charter § 4.101.5.)
Authority:
Charter Section, Appendix D, Section D3.750-1 and Sec. 4.121 (BOS File No. 211286). (Amended via Proposition B at the June 7, 2022, Election).
Sunset Date:
None
Contact:
Sonya Harris, Secretary
Building Inspection Commission
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94103
(628) 652-3510
sonya.harris@sfgov.org
Updated: December 22, 2025