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1552 Palou Avenue

Bayview Hunters Point · San Francisco, CA 94124

  • Built 1904
  • Single-family house
  • 1 story
  • Zoned RH-1
  • District 10
  • Historic status: historic resource
  • Eastlake farmhouse
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1,540 sq ftBuilding area
4,996 sq ftLot area
5Rooms · 1 bath
  1. 1895

    Built as an Eastlake-style dwelling with a carriage house. The 2010 survey calls it an Eastlake farmhouse in its inventory table and an elaborate if dilapidated Queen Anne dwelling in its recommendations.

    Area B Survey context statement, 2010
  2. Jan 1991

    Reroofing, south exposure tear off all old roof/sheathing.

    Expired Permit 9100414 $$$ $4,000
  3. Apr 1991

    Horizontal addition.

    Expired Permit 9105352 $$$ $32,000
  4. Jan 2014

    To remodel kitchen and (1) bathroom.

    Expired Permit 201401287254 $$$ $30,000
  5. Apr 2014

    To obtain final inspection for work approved uner permit application 9105352. all work is complete.

    Expired Permit 201404284381 $$$ $1
  6. Jun 2014

    To comply with ces nov #201447731, finalize permit 688188 from 1991 & repair some areas of roof, replace in-kind asphalt shingle tiles, no change to exterior. reroofing.

    Expired Permit 201406107980 $$$ $1,000
  7. Feb 2017

    Remodel 1st fl to include bedroom, bath, laundry and garage with side entry. 2nd fl remodel kitchen, bath and reconfigure bedroom, office and powder rm. new master bedroom and bath. existing double hung wood windows to be prepared or replced in-kind.

    Cancelled Permit 201702169550 $$$ $235,000
  8. Oct 2024

    To obtain a final inspection for work approved under permit application 201406107980 & 9105352. all work is complete.

    Cancelled Permit 202410304045 $$$ $1
  9. Oct 2024

    Recommencement and completion of work approved under permit application 201702169550.

    Cancelled Permit 202410304043 $$$ $101,000
  10. Jan 2025

    To comply with nov #201259021, 202430155: repair & replace in-kind existing dry-rotted front staircase. repair existing damaged shed walls @ rear yard - reduce side of shed to 8ftx10ftx8ft high.

    Issued Permit 202501087964 $$$ $5,000
  11. Jan 2025

    7 window replacement @ rear and side (not visible from street), like to like.

    Issued Permit 202501098049 $$$ $1,500
  12. Jun 2025

    1/f: add 2 new bedroom, new bathroom, new gym room, new storage & new family room. 2/f: remodel & relocate existing kitchen, dining, bathroom, & bedroom. propose new master suite & new laundry room. all work within the envlope of the building.

    Complete Permit 202506178863 $$$ $80,000
  13. Nov 2025

    Siding repair at back. not visible from street.

    Issued Permit 202511059019 $$$ $500
  14. Nov 2025

    Revision to permit application 202506178863: proposed 1/f plamn only use for structural work, foundation, wall stud & plywood. 1/f remain unconditioned space, no plumbing & electrical fixtures on 1/f.

    Complete Permit 202511129459 $$$ $1
  15. Jun 2026

    To obtain final inspection for work approved under permit application 's 202501087964 and 202501098049. all work is complete.

    Complete Permit 202606092863 $$$ $1

The assessor dates the building 1904; the 2010 survey dates it 1895.

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