we were the second black homeowners on the block in san francisco invisible judge raymond reynolds beinghe first. soon after that hayes valley became an african-american neighborhood filled with african-american homeowners and families. my family has been a part of hayes valley for five generations. we care about this neighborhood and cherish its history. the oldest black home on our block died recently at age 103. as soon as she took her last breath and construction workers were on site remodeling the house. most of the old-timers don't live here anymore unlike my family all their children moved mile away when he returned to san francisco for a visit to their old stomping grounds they cherish the landmarks. the memorializes the history. it is important that homes like 471 hickory st. be preserved. at the time my parents were able to finance the necessary repairs [inaudible] construction company to do necessary renovations at this slightly modernized apartment house next-door set a precedent for the modernization of the front of my house. our house is on the west-our house on the east wa