时间:2025-04-26 13:18:50 来源:网络整理编辑:綜合
The sky-high cost of housing in San Francisco isn't a new story, but it got a new twist this week as
The sky-high cost of housing in San Francisco isn't a new story, but it got a new twist this week as a man has been told it's illegal for him to rent a 32-square-foot plywood box in his friend's living room.
SEE ALSO:99-year-old San Francisco woman wins the right to stay in her apartment (for now)Peter Berkowitz, who built the pod in a friend's living room and rented the space for $400 a month, became the new face of San Francisco's housing insanity when his story hit the Internet.
It led to an editorial in which Berkowitz called the box a "pod" and added, "I have all the essentials and then some; privacy, a comfortable place to work due to a fold down desk, perfect light for reading and a tastefully calm place to be in."
He even harbored hopes, apparently, of helping others design their own custom pods.
Those hopes have been dashed, though, as San Francisco officials have confirmed what most people already suspected: the pod is illegal.
Speaking to local website Hoodline, Rosemary Bosque, from the city's Department of Building Inspection, said, "He would have to completely open it up or look at something different, such as a bed with a frame, with curtains, something that was open to the room. This would be the case for anywhere in the country with respect to building and inhabitability codes."
After the news was relayed to Berkowitz, he told The Guardian, he decided to vacate and break down the pod. (For what it's worth, the San Francisco Chroniclereports Berkowitz can afford to pay more in rent, he just wants to save money.)
Adding insult to injury: a new report that says the three biggest cities in the Bay Area -- San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose -- are also three of the five most expensive cities for rent in the nation.
Maybe Berkowitz can examine the living-in-a-moving-truck market next.
Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.
Nate Parker is finally thinking about the woman who accused him of rape2025-04-26 13:17
Samsung hit with lawsuit over exploding Galaxy Note7, report says2025-04-26 12:44
Emmys 2016: Hillary Clinton is Kate McKinnon's #1 fan2025-04-26 12:03
The top 'Smash' players are gathering at Smash Summit 3 in November2025-04-26 11:50
Is Samsung's Galaxy Note7 really the best phone?2025-04-26 11:17
Mobileye kicks Tesla to the curb for 'pushing the envelope in terms of safety'2025-04-26 10:54
Keith Olbermann is back and ready to take on Trump2025-04-26 10:51
Internet shows Donald Trump Jr. the real humans behind his Skittles meme2025-04-26 10:49
Despite IOC ban, Rio crowds get their political messages across2025-04-26 10:32
Horrifying bejeweled crocs hit the runway at London Fashion Week2025-04-26 10:32
Felix the cat just raised £5000 for charity because she's the hero we all need2025-04-26 13:07
Vine star King Bach will be the host of this year’s Streamy Awards2025-04-26 12:57
4 ways to save without your savings account2025-04-26 12:43
Horrifying bejeweled crocs hit the runway at London Fashion Week2025-04-26 12:41
Australian football makes history with first LGBT Pride Game2025-04-26 12:33
Alligators may not have changed much in 8 million years2025-04-26 12:23
Sweet little princess is terrified of Donald Trump2025-04-26 11:34
GoPro finally shows off its foldable Karma drone, and it's super sleek2025-04-26 11:19
Tesla's rumored P100D could make Ludicrous mode even more Ludicrous2025-04-26 10:56
GoPro's new Hero 5 action cameras make it easier to create epic videos2025-04-26 10:43