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438–440 10th Avenue

Inner Richmond · San Francisco, CA 94118

  • Built 1916
  • Three-flat
  • 2 stories
  • Zoned RH-2
  • District 1
  • Historic status: unevaluated
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3,918 sq ftBuilding area
2,996 sq ftLot area
14Rooms · 3 baths
  1. 1940s–present

    A Russian piano school operated at this address.

    Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
  2. Sep 1985

    Add a penthouse on the top of existing building.

    Expired Permit 8509995 $$$ $50,000
  3. Aug 1987

    Proposed modification of permit appl #8509995.

    Expired Permit 8710999 $$$ $5,000
  4. Jan 1988

    Continue work started under #8509995, 8710999.

    Expired Permit 8800266 $$$ $7,000
  5. Mar 1988

    Install fire sprklr system.

    Complete Permit 8802935 $$$ $850
  6. Mar 1988

    Increase estimated cost by $7000 on #8800266.

    Complete Permit 8804020 $$$ $7,000
  7. Nov 1988

    Apply for continuation of approved appln. #8800266.

    Complete Permit 8817329 $$$ $3,000
  8. Nov 1988

    Apply for continuation of appln. #8802935.

    Complete Permit 8817328 $$$ $1,000
  9. Aug 2001

    One-stop: legalize n.o.v. 200114534 & 200114815, 34d fl. remove illegal kitchen, 2nd floor.

    Expired Permit 200108156116 $$$ $9,500
  10. Feb 2003

    Convert the first fl & second fl into one unit each floor. per n.o.v #200114534 & 200114815.

    Expired Permit 200302268359 $$$ $30,000
  11. May 2003

    Remove illegally build wood platform and restore fire escape metal landing.

    Expired Permit 200305235435 $$$ $1,000
  12. Feb 2004

    Renew app #200305235435.

    Expired Permit 200402025373 $$$ $1,000
  13. Jun 2004

    Renew appl#200302268359 to complete work.

    Expired Permit 200406015198 $$$ $5,000
  14. Jul 2004

    Abatement of violation: conversion of 1/f & 2/f back to 1 unit on each floor under permit application 200302268359.

    Complete Permit 200407219405 $$$ $1
  15. Jul 2005

    Bathroom remodel at 2nd story unit. replace tile, toilet & sink at existing location. comply wnov 2.

    Complete Permit 200507157770 $$$ $8,300
  16. Oct 2023

    Kitchen remodeling.

    Issued Permit 202310209138 $$$ $8,000

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