Overview
The case record lists 125 Case Photo entries. Of those, 123 include filenames. The remaining 2 entries have no filename at all. Despite the volume of photo references, the actual visual evidence is largely inaccessible.
The Rendering Gap
Every photograph dated before June 26, 2024 renders as an empty placeholder in the City's export. These are not missing filenames — the filenames are present in the data. The images themselves fail to render, producing blank frames across 75 or more pages of the case file.
This is what appears in the export where early-period photos should be. No thumbnail, no image data, no visual content of any kind. Just an empty frame.
Paul Lovato Photo Evidence
Paul Lovato is the primary code enforcement officer on this case. His inspection notes reference taking photographs. His April 10, 2023 entry specifically states he "took photos from the sidewalk for documentation." His April 11 entry references photographing a posted notice.
Zero photos attributed to Paul Lovato appear anywhere renderable in the case file. The visual documentation he describes creating is entirely absent from the accessible record.
Breakdown by Period
| Period | Photo Entries | Renderable | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before June 26, 2024 | All early-period entries | 0 | Empty placeholders only |
| June 26, 2024 onward | Later entries | Some | Partial rendering |
Implications
The City's export omits all early-period visual evidence. The photographs that would document initial property conditions, the basis for the original violation, and the earliest inspection activity are completely inaccessible. What remains is a record that references visual evidence it does not actually contain.
For an enforcement case that spans years and relies on observed conditions, the absence of every photograph from the foundational period is a significant gap in the evidentiary record.