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701–709 Columbus Avenue

Chinatown · San Francisco, CA 94133

  • Built 1907
  • 7-unit building with a ground-floor store
  • 3 stories
  • Zoned NBEACH
  • District 3
  • Historic status: historic resource
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5,300 sq ftBuilding area
1,785 sq ftLot area
23Rooms · 7 baths
  1. 1906

    Built to the design of Perseo Righetti and Henry Kuhl, whose North Beach work the city's survey documents.

    North Beach Historic Context Statement, adopted 2022
  2. 1906

    A flatiron mixed-use building on one of the triangular lots Columbus Avenue cuts from the street grid, with a circular bay at the acute corner.

    North Beach Historic Context Statement, adopted 2022
  3. Mar 1982

    Additions alterations or repairs.

    Complete Permit 8201679 $$$ $3,000
  4. Jun 1982

    Building use: apts/store/rest.

    Complete Permit 8204362 $$$ $1,800
  5. Apr 1983

    Additions alterations or repairs.

    Complete Permit 8303671 $$$ $150
  6. Jun 1984

    Sheet rock walls install magneste fl. & install new sinks.

    Complete Permit 8406075 $$$ $8,000
  7. Jul 1984

    Install stationary canvas owning to match existing.

    Complete Permit 8408152 $$$ $1,400
  8. Aug 1994

    Remove existing galvanized hoop & replace stainless hood.

    Expired Permit 9413617 $$$ $3,000
  9. Apr 2003

    Repair all notice of violation complaint 200339496 partial repair only.

    Complete Permit 200304081663 $$$ $1,000
  10. Sep 2015

    Grnd floor: refinish small store - no change in use. new: plumb fixtures/lighting/electrical outlets etc/wallboard, patch, paint.

    Complete Permit 201509086368 $$$ $25,000
  11. Oct 2015

    Revision to 201509086368 - administration permit for planning. change of use from trade to specialty grocery with abc off sale general. no construction on this permit.

    Issued Permit 201510058833 $$$ $1
  12. 2018

    The city's survey records the glazed ceramic tile base of this building among the storefront survivals of the 1930s remodeling wave.

    North Beach Historic Context Statement, adopted 2022
  13. Sep 2023

    In response to sq ft abe program- apply for technical infeasibilty for exterior step, lack of maneuvering space & sidewalk. install threshold 1/2" nax to replace damaged, lower u-pull door hdwe. to centerline between 34" to 44" aff, repair/maintain existing power door operator.

    Complete Permit 202309267439 $$$ $80
  14. Sep 2023

    To comply with abe program ord 51-16. abe 201911208475. apply for technical infeasibility for exterior engry step and lack of maneuvering spcace and sidewalk.

    Complete Permit 202309267434 $$$ $1

1 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permit is omitted from the timeline.

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