822–856 Pacific Avenue

1. 1961

   Ping Yuen North, built by the San Francisco Housing Authority.

   Large Apartment Buildings Historic Context Statement, adopted 2024
2. Apr 1987

   To bring building into code.

   Issued Permit 8704449 $$$ $5
3. Aug 1987

   Install new fire sprinkler system in exist building., 195 heads.

   Expired Permit 8711232 $$$ $192,326
4. Jul 1992

   Install emerg pwr generator incl conc pad, fence & electrical work.

   Expired Permit 9211999 $$$ $70,000
5. Jun 1996

   Install a 60kw gas fired cogeneration unitexisting boilerrm.

   Expired Permit 9611469 $$$ $55,000
6. Apr 1997

   Security fencing enclosing entire proj, pedestr, intercom, gate.

   Complete Permit 9706966 $$$ $89,600
7. Nov 2005

   Interior remodeling existing space at 12 floor for six dwelling units/construction of new van accessible parking/upgrades to the accessible path of travel including h.c. ramp modification to one existing elevator including new control and signage.

   Complete Permit 200511148049 $$$ $808,000
8. Feb 2006

   Conversion of existing tenant association room into a new youth center. also 1 existing toilet room will be converted to handicap accessible (unisex r.r.).

   Expired Permit 200602275475 $$$ $200,000
9. Mar 2006

   Relocation of mailboxes to a new furred wall.

   Issued Permit 200603146639 $$$ $21,000
10. Apr 2007

    Install fire sprinklers (total: 73 each) at 6 units residence on 12th floor.

    Complete Permit 200704269736 $$$ $11,000
11. Dec 2007

    Refer to permit application 2005/11/14/8049. new concrete ramp for disables access near elevators and added directional signs to elevator entrance. no structural work.

    Complete Permit 200712100102 $$$ $10,000
12. Feb 2012

    Remove & replace existing domestic hot water heaters & cogeneration unit.

    Cancelled Permit 201202144151 $$$ $300,000
13. Apr 2013

    Upgrade fire alarm system with new programmed fire alarm panel & new fire alarm annunciator panel, new horn/strobes to replace existing horn/strobes or bells, new pull stations to replace existing pull stations & new smoke detectors to replace existing.

    Cancelled Permit 201304225109 $$$ $80,000
14. Nov 2014

    Like for like voluntary fire system and panel replacement. replace existing devices with new a the same location. replace existing bells with new weatherproof horn strobes, add relays for elevator recall modernization. tie in existing waterflow switches to panel- no records ofplans or ul cert.

    Issued Permit 201411141555 $$$ $12,500
15. Oct 2015

    Horizontal addition. co gen enclosure. renovate unit-kitchen/baths-new appl&plumbing fixtures.g/fl-offices, community rm, laundry.new interior main entrances on pacific ave.replac all windows in kind, new entry drs.landscaping along pacific ave.

    Complete Permit 201510190132 $$$ $18,000,000
16. May 2017

    Install fire sprinkler head 157 to tal, replace existing fire pump and backflow preventer.

    Withdrawn Permit 201705187003 $$$ $100,000
17. Aug 2017

    Structural connection for roof top exterior building maintenance davit system - 24 locations.

    Complete Permit 201708255882 $$$ $2,500
18. Oct 2017

    64 evacuation maps: all floors (1-12).

    Complete Permit 201710121107 $$$ $24,360
19. Apr 2018

    Revision to app#201510190132 to add non-structural aluminum awning at front facade. n/a for maher.

    Complete Permit 201804206977 $$$ $10,000
20. Aug 2018

    Revision to app#201510190132 to provide pipe wrap at shower per inspections.

    Complete Permit 201808227984 $$$ $1,000
21. Sep 2018

    2 way communications system installation for the building.

    Complete Permit 201809079360 $$$ $19,000
22. Oct 2018

    Priority plan review. demolition existing emergency generator, provide new emergency generator at same location with fuel port, quick connect, electrical, mechanical, plumbing for new installation.

    Complete Permit 201810092694 $$$ $50,000
23. Feb 2019

    Replace existing fire sprinkler head with new. ref permit application 201510190132-s4.

    Complete Permit 201902122758 $$$ $31,930
24. May 2019

    Revision to permit application 201902122758. add 19 sprinkler heads, 1 sidewall in trash enclosure, 4 pendants and 4 uprights in ground fl elvevator lobby. add 1 upright head in the existing janitor closet from 2nd to 12th fl.

    Complete Permit 201905302025 $$$ $9,785
25. Dec 2025

    Repair of "unsafe conditions" outlined in facade inspection and maintenance, ab-110. the repair will include the repair of exterior concrete wall spalling from eport by rgh, as required by the sq ft dbi facade ordinance for building facade inspection and maintenance, ab-110.

    Issued Permit 202511139494 $$$ $200,000

DBI holds 40 permits for this parcel, most of them tenant improvements on individual floors. The timeline shows the 24 largest by stated cost, plus the earliest on file; the DBI query in the sources below returns all 40. 4 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits.