888–890 Tennessee Street

1. 1953

   Built.

2. April 19, 1954

   Photographed, showing the American Chain and Cable Company.

   San Francisco Subjects Photograph Collection (SFP 162), San Francisco Public Library
3. Sep 1987

   Replace partitions, 2nd fl framing/new spray booth enclosure.

   Expired Permit 8713673 $$$ $70,000
4. Jan 1992

   Reroofing.

   Expired Permit 9200348 $$$ $31,900
5. Jan 1993

   Env impr-utlz blwrs, dctwrk, cycl, & baler.

   Complete Permit 9300453 $$$ $50,000
6. Aug 2015

   Change use from a printing shop to an e-commerce warehouse. t.i. work include somelight demolition of existing and cosmetic upgrades, upgrade first floor restrooms to compliance with current code. maher n/a.

   Withdrawn Permit 201508194705 $$$ $100,000
7. Aug 2015

   1st floor: ti- some light demolition work of existing, cosmetic upgrades, and minor upgrades to bring restrooms to compliance with current code. per planning code 890.54(c) & 843.84. maher na.

   Complete Permit 201508255222 $$$ $100,000
8. Sep 2015

   Installation of 8'0 modular steel shelving. ref 201508194705.

   Complete Permit 201509157010 $$$ $196,000
9. Aug 2017

   Install new 19'x15' walk in cooler. n/a ordinance #155-13.

   Complete Permit 201708023665 $$$ $10,000
10. Sep 2017

    Installation of metal shelving. typical unit is 18" or 24" deep x 48" wide x 99" tall. installation of pallet rack. 8' tall and 20' tall. n/a for maher.

    Issued Permit 201709016721 $$$ $12,000
11. Jan 2018

    Reroofing--overlay existing tar and gravel roof with single ply roof membrane.

    Complete Permit 201801239328 $$$ $90,000
12. Aug 2018

    To erect a type v-a over 1-a, 4-story, mixed use; 109 unit apartments with retail and assembly and one basement.

    Filed Permit 201808207808 $$$ $45,000,000
13. Apr 2019

    Interior t.i. to add a warehouse cooler, warehouse freezer, and a food repackaging area inside an existing building. n/a for maher.

    Issued Permit 201904107585 $$$ $100,000
14. Apr 2019

    Provide mep per plans. install new msb board with integrated automatic transfer switch. provid electrical power to new refrigeration system, mechanical equipment, plumbing equipment, and transformation room equipment. ref app#201904107585 n/a for ~encrypt&~encrypt&~encrypt&~kf21&.

    Issued Permit 201904107591 $$$ $80,000
15. Jun 2019

    Provide emergency outdoor back-up gas generator and 382sf concrete pad for generator. ref t.i. pa201904107585.

    Filed Permit 201906042383 $$$ $428,777
16. Jun 2019

    Install 140sf dock enclosure and associated dock equipment, and a 236 sq ft trash enclosure. west facade alterations. ref t.i. pa201904107585.

    Cancelled Permit 201906042385 $$$ $325,450
17. Jul 2019

    Installation of interior storage racks in existing building deferred submittal. ref: permit application 201904107585.

    Complete Permit 201907307283 $$$ $236,000
18. Nov 2019

    Fire alarm: dedicated functions fire alarm system. scope includes monitoring 9 duct detectors (installed by others) with monitor modules and relays. 1 relay for fan shut down.

    Complete Permit 201911258147 $$$ $30,000
19. Dec 2022

    Interior only, racking modification.

    Complete Permit 202212198647 $$$ $94,800
20. Oct 2024

    1/f: modification to existing warehouse. add security fencing around security & it equipment.

    Complete Permit 202410042366 $$$ $30,000
21. Oct 2024

    Revision to permit application 202410042366 ground fl - installation of it gear in a cage. barrier removal in the men's restroom & signage installation of equipment and fencing. structural anchorage drawings included.

    Complete Permit 202410253809 $$$ $40,000
22. Apr 2025

    1st/f t.i.: existing warehouse building with accessory business area. new partitions, fisnihes, fencing (interior) new rebotic equipement. restroom uogrades, mep included. ref to 202410042366.

    Complete Permit 202504214839 $$$ $1,000,000
23. Jul 2025

    Provide modification to existing dedicated functions. fire alarm system. add 3 control modules to shutdown big ass and add 1 new duct smoke detector for new ac-2 ref#202504214839.

    Complete Permit 202507090412 $$$ $35,000
24. Oct 2025

    Ground fl- remove walk in freezer. replace doors at walk in cooler. new fence at ground fl covered space. no food or beverage. ref permit application 202410042366 & 202504214839.

    Complete Permit 202510086942 $$$ $45,000
25. Dec 2025

    Revision to permit application 202510086942 add new fence at ground fl. structural sheets included. changes to doors at south machine shop.

    Complete Permit 202512051100 $$$ $1
26. May 2026

    New gantry installation in existing space. no new enclosures or changes to egress or existing.

    Issued Permit 202605201631 $$$ $32,000

DBI holds 37 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 37. 1 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits.