Mission muralist fights eviction from home

In the Chronicle and on SF Gate this morning, there's a piece about one tenant's creative attempt at thwarting an owner move-in eviction.

"Susan Kelk Cervantes, a central force in the creation of hundreds of murals in San Francisco's Mission District, is facing eviction and is trying an unusual strategy to stay. She wants her apartment turned into a landmark because of her contributions to the working-class neighborhood."

Susan is a part of Precita Eyes, a non-profit based in the Mission District. Five years ago they faced the threat of losing their space on 24th Street and they were (through help/donations from many people, including myself) able to purchase the building, which they still own today.

Now Susan faces eviction from her home on Precita Avenue in North Bernal Heights and she's attempting to get the building declared a landmark so she cannot be evicted. She currently pays $300/month in rent.