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451 Buena Vista Avenue

Castro (Eureka Valley) · San Francisco, CA 94117

  • Built 1939
  • 2-unit apartment building
  • 3 stories
  • Zoned RH-3
  • District 8
  • Historic status: not a historical resource
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2,391 sq ftBuilding area
3,123 sq ftLot area
9Rooms · 3 bed, 3 bath

Permit history

  1. Jul 2020

    Revision to permit application 201708023666 & 201803295037 & 201702203342. new skylights at roof.

    Complete Permit 202007089818 $$$ $500
  2. Feb 2020

    Streetspace.

    Issued Permit M1196547
  3. Jan 2020

    Rev to permit application 201711174287; replace failing retaining walls at rear yard.

    Issued Permit 202001212363 $$$ $1
  4. Dec 2019

    Install new sprinkler monitoring system. install facp, heat detector, pull station, monitoring modules on waterflow and tamper switch.

    Complete Permit 201912129336 $$$ $5,000
  5. Oct 2019

    New rear yard fences.

    Issued Permit 201910235296 $$$ $3,000
  6. Apr 2019

    Install new 2" copper dedicated fire underground and nfpa13r system for buildng being remodeled ref: pa201902203342.

    Complete Permit 201904117688 $$$ $19,900
  7. Feb 2019

    Revision to permit application 201708023666. remove exterior stair connecting 2nd & 3rd fl. fire sprinkler throughout per nfpa 13r under sep permit. new siding at rear & side facade.

    Complete Permit 201902203342 $$$ $15,000
  8. Mar 2018

    Revision to 201708023666. remove permitted sprinkler system. e exterior stair to remain. replace front windows with clad wood windowsl remove front planter beds. minor int and electrical changes per plans. clarify that e non convorming stair will be allowed to remain w wall removed. minor alterations to e.

    Complete Permit 201803295037 $$$ $1
  9. Nov 2017

    Infill third floor. new 1st floor front gate. new 2nd floor front windows, new 3rd floor windows and doors. new front facade standing seam metal siding. new siding at rear, deck and stairs.

    Complete Permit 201711174287 $$$ $60,000
  10. Aug 2017

    Convert to 2 units. int reno: 1st- new kit, partitions @ lobby, refinish existing stair & bath. 2nd - new kit, fam rm, dining & bath, refinish existing stair adding new guard/handrail. 3rd floor - new laundry, refinish bath, infill covered deck. new ext wind/doors @rear. remove ext stairs 2nd/3rd. fire sep.

    Complete Permit 201708023666 $$$ $230,000
  11. Sep 2014

    To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa201308013331.

    Complete Permit 201409307619 $$$ $1
  12. Aug 2013

    Vehicle damaged repair to garage wood, visible from the street.

    Issued Permit 201308013331 $$$ $950
  13. Apr 2008

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 200804079023 $$$ $3,900

3 nominal $1 street-space permits are omitted.

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