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483–493 Broadway

Chinatown · San Francisco, CA 94133

  • Built 1907
  • Store building
  • 2 stories
  • Zoned BDWY
  • District 3
  • Historic status: historic resource
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5,834 sq ftBuilding area
3,162.5 sq ftLot area
17Rooms · 6 baths
  1. May 15, 1958

    The Office of the Assessor-Recorder photographed the property for tax assessment.

  2. 1982

    Recorded in the city's 1982 survey of North Beach, adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 1999, as a contributor to the Jackson Square Historic District Extension.

    North Beach Historic Context Statement, adopted 2022
  3. Jul 2003

    Umb seismic upgrade bolts-plus, assist open on main level retail door, install ramp to existing bathroom.

    Expired Permit 200307280563 $$$ $62,400
  4. Oct 2009

    Relocate existing name. (projecting double faced).

    Withdrawn Permit 200910239663 $$$ $500
  5. Oct 2009

    Replace existing name. (projecting single faced).

    Withdrawn Permit 200910239665 $$$ $250
  6. Nov 2009

    To obtain final inspection for work approved under app #200307280563. all work is complete.

    Complete Permit 200911302170 $$$ $1
  7. Dec 2012

    Facade renovation of an existing 2-story building. renovation includes replacing all existing exterior windows in existing opening at 2nd fl, new window & door on 1st fl, & general facade. no change of use proposed.

    Complete Permit 201212176374 $$$ $87,231
  8. Dec 2012

    Core and shell renovation of existing 2 story building with basement.includes seismic upgrade and restrooms. mep and sprinkler under seperate permit.

    Complete Permit 201212176389 $$$ $136,060
  9. Jan 2013

    Interior tenant improvement to 9e) space, renovation includes new kitchen & bar at 1st floor & new cooking equipment at the basement (kitchen). m.e.p & life safety under seperate permit.

    Cancelled Permit 201301107687 $$$ $280,000
  10. Apr 2013

    Install underground fire service & overhead fire sprinkler system (101) sprinklers. sprinkler monitoring separte permit.

    Complete Permit 201304164706 $$$ $22,000
  11. May 2013

    Revision to permit application 201212176389, core and shell permit work to include reframing of floor assembly on the basement, 1st and 2nd level.

    Complete Permit 201305146869 $$$ $65,000
  12. Jun 2013

    (2) roof packaged units and roof top ductwork, t.i permit application 201301107687.

    Expired Permit 201306038442 $$$ $70,000
  13. Jun 2013

    Revision to permit application 201212176389 and permit application 201305146869. structural moment frame installation.

    Expired Permit 201306068874 $$$ $55,000
  14. Jul 2013

    Installation of a sprinkler fire alarm monitoring system. space vacant this is for shell/core building.

    Issued Permit 201307151858 $$$ $6,882
  15. Jun 2015

    Renewal of permit application 201304164706. (thorpe design to install underground fire service & overhead fire sprinkler system).

    Issued Permit 201506260085 $$$ $22,000
  16. Aug 2015

    Revision to 201307151858. sprinkler monitored system consisting of fire control panel, annunciator. 1 manual pull station, 1 horn strob, 1 smoke detector, 25 duct detectors, 1 honeywell ismg4 radio for primary and secondary phone line connect.

    Complete Permit 201508113907 $$$ $6,900
  17. Nov 2015

    Revise da checklist to use power door operatro in lieu of level landing for permit 2012-1217-6374.

    Complete Permit 201511132591 $$$ $1
  18. Apr 2016

    Minor revision to permit application 201212176374: addition of two walls & door on 2nd floor to enclose conference room. m.e.p. & fire sprinklers/alarms under separate permit.

    Complete Permit 201604195129 $$$ $8,600
  19. Jun 2016

    Revision to permit application 201508113907 - add 3 additional horn strobes due to tenant improvement.

    Complete Permit 201606109640 $$$ $500
  20. Oct 2019

    Commencement of work not started under previously approved permit #201301107687--(interior t.i to existing space, renovations include new kitchen & bar @ 1/f).

    Issued Permit 201910154341 $$$ $100,000
  21. Apr 2024

    To obtain final inspection for work approved under permit application 201306068874 and 201306038442. all work is complete.

    Complete Permit 202404109745 $$$ $1
  22. Apr 2025

    Add mechanical vents to kiln system, locate 1st floor in the back left kiln room. 4 inch vent in lightwell, not visible from street. 3ft away from property line.

    Complete Permit 202504235082 $$$ $2,000
  23. Aug 2025

    Revision to permit application 2025-0423-5082: installing 3" vent into 4" vent into 6" exit (ducts).

    Complete Permit 202508294281 $$$ $1

11 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline.

Not yet documented: the architect and builder, the early tenants and the date of the last recorded sale. Submit an update