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District 3 · Block 0193, Lot 017 · ZIP 94108

852–864 Washington Street

31-unit apartment building

  • 4 stories
  • 34,288 ft2
  • 9,713 ft2 lot area
  • 159 rooms
  • 11 bathrooms
  • Zoned CRNC
  • Historic resource
  • Sold October 31, 2014
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  1. 1907

    Built.

  2. 1970s

    The Rickshaw Lounge, a Chinatown club raided during the Second World War and later a venue where the singer Sylvester performed.

    Donna J. Graves and Shayne E. Watson, Citywide Historic Context Statement for LGBTQ History in San Francisco, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission November 18, 2015
  3. Aug 1987
    Permit 8711503 $$$ $2,500

    Bring building into compliance required by dahi.

  4. Jan 1988
    Permit 8800170 $$$ $2,580

    To appeal #8711503, remove kitchen on top floor.

  5. Dec 1989
    Permit 8924981 $$$ $5,000

    Repair cracks at masonary wall per attached.

  6. Feb 1990
    Permit 9002703 $$$ $1,400

    Remove underside sheet metal panel.

  7. Aug 2006
    Issued Permit 200608119216 $$$ $2,000

    Replace of 5/8 sheetrock (2 layers), inside water heater room (8x8) in ground floor. also pour new concrete floor.

  8. Mar 2007
    Permit 200703287494 $$$ $1

    Renew permit application 200608119216 for final inspection.

  9. Sep 2011
    Permit 201109285661 $$$ $5,000

    Remodeling existing bathroom at first floor. no wall changes. one unit.

  10. Apr 2014
    Permit 201404254268 $$$ $1,500

    Comply with complaint #201463451, item #2 for provide grab bars in all common area, bathroom, toilet rooms, ordiance 029-13.

  11. Jun 2015
    Issued Permit 201506300331 $$$ $55,650

    Reroofing.

  12. Jul 2018
    Permit 201807124361 $$$ $1

    To obtain final inspection for work approved under permit application 200212304330.

  13. Feb 2021
    Permit 202102114529 $$$ $32,586

    Upgrade of fire alarm system with radio and low frequency sounders.

  14. Apr 2021
    Permit 202104168752 $$$ $100

    To comply with nov# 202172657. fix crack ceiling sheetrock in kitchen. under 4x8 sheetrock. finish to match existing. type x gyp board.

  15. Feb 2026
    Permit 202602266605 $$$ $40,000

    Change of use from jewelry shop to hair salon. tenant improvement. prep & install new flooring. install ada auto accessible door openers. install lights & electric outlets. interior walls & doors. new mop sink and hot water heater.new shampoo sinks & hand sink. new ductless mini split ac & heat pump.

2 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline. 4 expired or cancelled permits are not shown.

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