Charles C. Kartchner, owner of a ten-unit apartment building at 646 Ellis Street, is being sued by the city for numerous violations causing unsafe living conditions. Issues include lack of heat and hot water, rat infestations, sewage leaks, and broken locks. The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection has issued five notices of violation to Kartchner, who has not attended any public hearings regarding the issues. Approximately 25 tenants, mainly Vietnamese immigrants, previously filed a lawsuit against Kartchner for these conditions.
The city is suing landlord Charles C. Kartchner for failing to provide essential services like heat and hot water while allowing unsafe living conditions, including rodent infestations and sewage leaks.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu states, "Every tenant deserves a safe and clean place to live. It is the landlord's responsibility to ensure their property doesn't deteriorate."
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