421–435 Buena Vista Avenue

Castro (Eureka Valley) · San Francisco, CA 94117

  • Built 1942
  • 11-unit TIC building
  • 2 stories
  • Zoned RH-3
  • District 8
  • Historic status: unevaluated
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8,000 sq ftBuilding area
12,497 sq ftLot area
45Rooms · 16 bed, 15 bath

Permit history

  1. Feb 2025

    Scope of work includes installing a new wood guardrail at the existing roof deck after the collapse of a glass windscreen.

    Complete Permit 202502281302 $$$ $3,500
  2. Jan 2025

    Install a mini split.

    Complete Permit 202501087949 $$$ $9,000
  3. Dec 2023

    The facade of building has 20' x18" an awning collapse due dry rot, removed structure and patch the hole of stucco. (not replacing awning).

    Complete Permit 202312182706 $$$ $4,250
  4. Jun 2021

    Reduction of work scope: 201705176840 - cosmetic remodel of ktichen and 2 bathrooms only, in-kind sash replacement of existing windows.

    Complete Permit 202106243174 $$$ $1
  5. Jun 2021

    We propose to build dividing wall to divide one bedroo into 2 on the upper floors. each bedroom has a compliant egress window and sufficient ceiling height. no other changes are proposed to any areas of the house.

    Complete Permit 202106041704 $$$ $10,000
  6. May 2021

    Build wall converting 1 bedroom into 2 on upper floor. each bedrm has compliant egress window & sufficient ceiling ht. no other changes.

    Withdrawn Permit 202105069907 $$$ $10,000
  7. Feb 2021

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 202102094283 $$$ $13,200
  8. Feb 2020

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 202002114090 $$$ $8,890
  9. Feb 2020

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 202002114091 $$$ $8,190
  10. Oct 2019

    Reroofing.

    Issued Permit 201910174735 $$$ $8,890
  11. Aug 2019

    Otc alterations permit.

  12. May 2018

    Voluntary seismic upgrades per appendix a4 analysis. addition of shearwalls under two units, & 433.

    Complete Permit 201805048194 $$$ $30,000
  13. May 2017

    Remodel of 1 existing unit (435 burna vista) in an existing 11 units tic complex. cosmetic remodel of kitchen & 2 bathrooms. in kind replacement of exterior doors & windows. single story infill addition of 125 sq ft. over existing 2nd story patio space @ rear of property. new roof deck above existing 2nd story roof.

    Complete Permit 201705176840 $$$ $250,000
  14. May 2017

    Administrative permit to 2013-07-30-3157. to reflect accurate information, no work was required or completed in one unit. remove reference to work on #429.

    Complete Permit 201705116373 $$$ $1
  15. Mar 2017

    Revision to permit application 201702280224: add three clerestory windows in living room, add new headers for two new doors, remove existing skylight. clerestory windows are not visible from the street.

    Complete Permit 201703232173 $$$ $10,000
  16. Feb 2017

    One unit: kitchen & bath remodel of existing with associated plumbing & electrical.

    Complete Permit 201702280224 $$$ $30,000
  17. Aug 2016

    Soft story retrofit per sfbc chapter 34b. 2012 iebc appendix a-4.

    Complete Permit 201608235742 $$$ $40,000
  18. Jul 2016

    Revision to permit application 201311081538 - change slab to floating slab.

    Complete Permit 201607202852 $$$ $1
  19. Jul 2016

    Revision to ref pa 2006 0322 7317: reframe 2 walls, new floor joist and floor, new sheetrock, new flooring. removing 2 layers of sheetrock and one layer of ply.

    Complete Permit 201607132285 $$$ $1
  20. Jul 2016

    Remodel kitchen level 1, f/p remodel. 2nd - new bathroom. in kind replacement of exterior windows at front. in kind replacement of exterior rear doors. in kind replacement of exterior entry stairs, re-surfacing existing terrance at rear. new roof deck <500 sq ft.

    Cancelled Permit 201607061650 $$$ $250,000
  21. Jun 2016

    Reframe 2 walls, new floor joist and subfloor, new sheetrock, new flooring & paint. ref pa 2006 0322 7317.

    Complete Permit 201606149959 $$$ $5,000
  22. May 2016

    Revision to permit application 2013-1108-1538. framing revision @ first floor framing plan. window schedule revision (windows not visible from street). retaining wall revision @ basement line "b".

    Complete Permit 201605117112 $$$ $10,000
  23. Dec 2015

    Foundation underpinning and repair, bolt existing sill plates in crawl spaces.

    Complete Permit 201512316220 $$$ $20,000
  24. Aug 2014

    Revision #1 to permit application 201301097536; revised plan layout & updated building information.

    Complete Permit 201408295072 $$$ $95,000
  25. Dec 2013

    Install new 2" underground fire service off of 8" main on buena vista east. above ground sprinkler system installed under appl. 2013/07/30/3157.

    Complete Permit 201312194631 $$$ $3,000
  26. Dec 2013

    Enclosure of existing deck & change of use to create new bedroom & bathroom from existing exterior spaces. conversion of storage to closet. provide insulation btw. conditioned & un-conditioned arears. double glazing on all new glazing. ref #201312194631 - sprinkler all residential areas.

    Complete Permit 201312093626 $$$ $6,000
  27. Nov 2013

    2-story rear yard addition to an existing semi-attached residential unit.

    Complete Permit 201311081538 $$$ $45,000
  28. Jul 2013

    Install 7 new heads @ 425 basement level, install 4 heads @429 basement level, all installation according to n.f.p.a 13 at the new remodeling area only. ref permit application 2012.09.19.0182 & 2013.01.09.7536.

    Expired Permit 201307303157 $$$ $6,000
  29. Jan 2013

    This project consists of the remodel of (2) existing bathrooms & existing storage area. the scope will include the replacement of concrete paving @ unit entry.

    Complete Permit 201301097536 $$$ $25,000
  30. Dec 2012

    Rejpalce 4 windows and 1 interior non rated unit door style & size like for like windows not visible from the street 3 living room windows &1bathroom window, cec 191-c u max 0.4.

    Expired Permit 201212206655 $$$ $9,700
  31. Sep 2012

    Remodel of existing habitable areas. replacement of damaged exterior wall, door and roof in kind. addition of new decks at the ground floor level. one of the damaged siding property abutting 415 buena vista. filling of light well.

    Issued Permit 201209190182 $$$ $125,000
  32. Jul 2012

    Removal of master bedroom north wall plaster, nonstructural only about 100 sq ft.

    Expired Permit 201207124707 $$$ $2,000
  33. Apr 2011

    Replace existing dry-rot beams and minor alteration of exterior wall not visible from street.

    Complete Permit 201104013351 $$$ $25,000
  34. Oct 2009

    Replace existing damaged post in garage with new post.

    Complete Permit 200910058284 $$$ $800
  35. Sep 2009

    Installing new header in existing bearing wall & removing portion of non-bearing wall.

    Complete Permit 200909156832 $$$ $1,000
  36. Jan 2008

    Verify app 200603227317, two units are merged into 1 and from now on only known as 425 buena vista east and one unit a and b are merged into 1 and now know as 427 a buena vista ave east.

    Complete Permit 200801283338 $$$ $1
  37. Aug 2007

    In-kind decking & walkway replacement & additional support. lower & upper deck are at rear of the property.

    Complete Permit 200708109467 $$$ $10,000
  38. Jun 2007

    Replace 4' by 4' window with 6' french doors. placing (4x10 header) a removing wall (6'7") from dining room to living room. no window work in bedrooms. no egress doors on this permit.

    Complete Permit 200706083413 $$$ $2,000
  39. Jun 2007

    Replace existing 2 windows same size. same location. not visiable to street. u factor max 0.67.

    Complete Permit 200706083416 $$$ $300
  40. Mar 2006

    Dwelling merger. merge existing three units-a and 427-b buena vista ave. no alteration to exterior. interior alteration includes removal of portions of existing flooring and paritions.

    Complete Permit 200603227317 $$$ $10,000
  41. Jan 2006

    Reroofing.

    Issued Permit 200601273189 $$$ $5,000
  42. Jan 2006

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 200601202624 $$$ $4,000
  43. May 2005

    Replace old cabinets with new in kitchen, work in kind.non structural.

    Complete Permit 200505132373 $$$ $5,000
  44. Mar 2005

    Renew 200208144000 for final inspection.

    Expired Permit 200503076854 $$$ $1
  45. Nov 2004

    Replace deck, railing spacing. update to curren code.

    Complete Permit 200411290170 $$$ $1,000
  46. May 2003

    Renew permit: 200208148000 for $8, 000.

    Issued Permit 200305094247 $$$ $8,000
  47. Aug 2002

    Remodel kitchen, half bath & master bathroom.

    Issued Permit 200208144000 $$$ $25,000
  48. Jan 2000

    Replace existing window at rear, repair existing enterior stairs, railing, fixture in bath.

    Expired Permit 20000106420 $$$ $8,800
  49. Dec 1999

    Remodel kitchen & bath, new appliances & cabinets.

    Expired Permit 9925694 $$$ $9,500
  50. Feb 1996

    Repair dry rot damage above garage door.

    Complete Permit 9602443 $$$ $2,500
  51. May 1991

    Repair roof leak deck located to be removed and put back.

    Complete Permit 9108164 $$$ $3,500
  52. Mar 1990

    Repair decks, dry rot.

    Expired Permit 9004211 $$$ $8,800
  53. May 1989

    Reroofing.

    Expired Permit 8908202 $$$ $2,200
  54. Sep 1988

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 8814304 $$$ $2,000
  55. Mar 1985

    Repair to deck as per complaint.

    Complete Permit 8502725 $$$ $900

9 nominal $1 street-space permits are omitted.

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