my name is louisa gordon. i own a building immediately adjacent to 1601 larkin. i'm speaking on behalf of all the owners including the residents on clay. it is that i respectfully request that you deny this appeal. 1630 clay street is the building that is most impacted and will be most correctly affected by this project. no other neighboring building will be as close to the project as ours is. to over turn the needed variances that have already been recently granted for this project, therefore striking a fatal below to this project which is what would be an unconscionable heart -- hardship with those who want this project to succeed. it's been long enough to have this property unsettled. the project has become a tremendous way since we first became involved with it. we are now very comfortable with the building before you. we believe that it's architecturally interesting and handsome and thoughtful. it high in quality of design and finishes . we believe that it will bring a great deal of positive to the neighborhood including much needed housing in the midst of a