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740 Tennessee Street

Dogpatch · San Francisco, CA 94107

  • Built 1907
  • Four-flat
  • 2 stories
  • Zoned RH-2
  • District 10
  • Historic status: historic resource
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4,200 sq ftBuilding area
4,996 sq ftLot area
18Rooms · 4 baths
  1. 1871

    The Kentucky Street Methodist Episcopal Church was built on a donated 60-by-100-foot lot at the corner of Michigan and Sierra Streets.

    Dogpatch Historic Context Statement, adopted 2001
  2. 1881

    The church arrived on this site, on the west side of Tennessee Street between Butte and Solano Streets. The survey says in one place that the building was constructed here in 1881 and in another that the church was moved here that year.

    Dogpatch Historic Context Statement, adopted 2001
  3. 1904

    The last city-directory listing for the Potrero Methodist Episcopal Church, whose congregation had shrunk as Irish-born residents replaced the native-born shipyard workers it served.

    Dogpatch Historic Context Statement, adopted 2001
  4. 1918

    Converted into a combined pasta factory and multi-family dwelling.

    Dogpatch Historic Context Statement, adopted 2001
  5. Jun 1988

    Build fence, steel post & corrugated metal.

    Expired Permit 8808082 $$$ $750
  6. Nov 2001

    Response to nov 20011993; repair rear exterior stairway. same size.

    Complete Permit 200111082739 $$$ $4,000
  7. Sep 2007

    Install 5/8 fire proof sheetrock on ceiling & under stairs lower rear, sheetrock to be 1 hour rated, vemove plastic tarp, painted water base.

    Complete Permit 200709213337 $$$ $1,000
  8. Oct 2017

    Upgrade entire foundation with new concrete walls & slab per dated 9/7/17. maher na.

    Complete Permit 201710050463 $$$ $145,560
  9. Oct 2017

    Remove damage plaster and replace on interior wall 5/8 type x gyp board, 50%.

    Complete Permit 201710302598 $$$ $10,000
  10. Nov 2017

    Upgrade to steel frames per engineer's plans voluntary strengthening add two steel moment frames. maher na.

    Complete Permit 201711284888 $$$ $123,740
  11. Jan 2018

    Add a basement (vertical addition) convert the area excavation under foundation permit 201710050463 to basement with new access from 1st floor to basement. maher na.

    Expired Permit 201801128549 $$$ $50,000
  12. Feb 2018

    One unit: remodel kitchen and bathroom: kitchen cabinets, counter tops, appliances, fixtures. bathroom counter top, shower, tiles, fixtures. new trim package, doors, floors, closet and paint, hw stairs. no rough framing & change in existing layout. maher n/a.

    Expired Permit 201802201645 $$$ $24,850
  13. Feb 2018

    One unit: remodel kitchen and (2) bathrooms: kitchen cabinets, counter tops, appliances, fixtures. bathroom counter top, shower, tiles, fixtures. new trim package, doors, floors, closet and paint, hw stairs. no rough framing & no change in existing layout. maher n/a.

    Expired Permit 201802201646 $$$ $33,550
  14. Feb 2018

    One unit: remodel kitchen and bathroom: kitchen cabinets, counter tops, appliances, fixtures. bathroom counter top, shower, tiles, fixtures. new trim package, doors, floors, closet and paint, hw stairs. no rough framing. electrical & plumbing under sep. permit. maher n/a.

    Expired Permit 201802201643 $$$ $24,850
  15. Feb 2018

    One unit: remodel kitchen and bathroom: kitchen cabinets, counter tops, appliances, fixtures. bathroom counter top, shower, tiles, fixtures. new trim package, doors, floors, closet and paint, hw stairs. no rough framing. electrical & plumbing under sep. permit. maher n/a.

    Expired Permit 201802201644 $$$ $24,850
  16. Jan 2019

    Take off non-original stucco & shingles, install existing ship lap siding, new windows throughtout building. new bulk head for elevator. convert existing attic/storage to gym/office, new dormers. new roof deck per drawings. **maher n/a**.

    Complete Permit 201901311775 $$$ $255,050
  17. Jan 2019

    Seismic upgrade, per drawings.

    Complete Permit 201901311737 $$$ $145,550
  18. Jun 2019

    Install new 4" c900 underground and new nfpa 13 system throughout building.

    Complete Permit 201906183671 $$$ $58,000
  19. Aug 2019

    Add and relocate heads to accomodate obstructions on ceiling in garage. main changes to 4" ref 201906183671.

    Complete Permit 201908229508 $$$ $1
  20. Jul 2020

    There is no waterproofing on the exterior of building, remove existing siding and stucco and install sheating and waterproof barrier on sides of building and around windows and doors. re-install existing siding where possible and additinal siding profile to match in kind. per planning approval 7/1/2.

    Complete Permit 202007029505 $$$ $55,460
  21. Nov 2020

    Rev. to #2019-0822-9508. add and relocate heads to accomodate beams and lighting plans, main changes to 4". calcs and eq bracing updates as well.

    Complete Permit 202011048181 $$$ $1
  22. Aug 2021

    Install a new fire alarm system.

    Complete Permit 202108307360 $$$ $4,000
  23. Mar 2022

    Revision to permit application 201901311775. interior only. remove elevator from scope of work. new laundry rooms at floor 2 & 4. new toilet room at basement. stair revisions due to site conditions.

    Complete Permit 202203180355 $$$ $10,000
  24. Feb 2024

    To comply with motion 0474: remove mechanical, electrical & plumbing equipment, conduit & pipes at north yard & relocate to interior. relocate outdoor heat pump units to roof deck. reduce & relocate electrical. meters at north yard in enclosure. relocate wall & door at ground floor stair to basement.

    Complete Permit 202402125716 $$$ $300,000
  25. Apr 2024

    Deferred mechanical & electrical for garage exhaust. reference permit application 202402125716.

    Complete Permit 202403278667 $$$ $24,000
  26. Jun 2025

    Existing fire sprinkler system t.i - relocate cross main piping.

    Complete Permit 202506068123 $$$ $1
  27. May 2026

    To obtain final inspection for work approved under 201801128549 and 201802201643. all work is complete.

    Complete Permit 202605271995 $$$ $1
  28. May 2026

    To obtain final inspection for work approved under 201802201644, 201802201645 and 201802201646. all work is complete.

    Complete Permit 202605271994 $$$ $1

DBI holds 31 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 31. 5 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits.

Not yet documented: the architect and builder and the early residents. The assessor's roll gives 1907; the 2001 Dogpatch survey dates the church here to 1881. Submit an update