Brentwood Pharmacy Flooded for Second Straight Year

Business owners urge city to address stormwater system after repeated damage near Saltair Avenue.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The heavy storm on Monday brought severe flooding to San Vicente Boulevard in Brentwood, impacting McCarthy Pharmacy for the second year in a row. Owners Honey and Mordechai Nikfar say they have reached out to the local councilwoman's office for help addressing the recurring issue, but no action has been taken to clean the catchbasin or expand the stormwater system in the area.

Why it matters

This story highlights the ongoing challenges small businesses face from extreme weather events and the need for local governments to invest in critical infrastructure to protect communities. McCarthy Pharmacy is an independent, family-owned business that has served the Brentwood area for years, and the repeated flooding threatens its operations and ability to serve customers.

The details

The flooding occurred on San Vicente Boulevard, between South Saltair Avenue and Bundy Drive, forcing the pharmacy owners to board up the front door and only allow customers to enter through a side door. Several cars were also stranded in the rising waters. The owners say they contacted the local councilwoman's office after the first flood in 2025, but no action has been taken to address the issue.

  • The first flood occurred on February 14, 2025.
  • The second flood happened on February 16, 2026.

The players

Honey Nikfar

Co-owner of McCarthy Pharmacy, an independent family-owned business in Brentwood.

Mordechai Nikfar

Co-owner of McCarthy Pharmacy, an independent family-owned business in Brentwood.

Councilwoman Park

The local city council representative for the Brentwood area.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.