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1961–1969 Sutter Street

Japantown · San Francisco, CA 94115

  • Built 1900
  • 12-unit building with a ground-floor store
  • 3 stories
  • Zoned NC-3
  • District 5
  • Historic status: unevaluated
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7,560 sq ftBuilding area
4,342 sq ftLot area
32Rooms · 6 baths
  1. 1940s–1950s

    The buildings that housed the Binford Hotel and Town Club stand at this address, among the surviving traces of the Fillmore's African American commercial and nightlife district.

    Japantown Historic Context Statement, May 2009
  2. Aug 1984

    Convert massage palor to fast food resturant.

    Complete Permit 8409438 $$$ $12,000
  3. Aug 1986

    Fabricate & install awnings.

    Complete Permit 8609444 $$$ $2,000
  4. Aug 1990

    Install 1 pyrochem into hood & duct area.

    Expired Permit 9016932 $$$ $1,320
  5. Jul 2005

    Fix current violations (12) window repair/replacement) minor plumbing-minor electrical (front & back.

    Issued Permit 200507147630 $$$ $20,000
  6. Jan 2007

    Reroofing.

    Issued Permit 200701051053 $$$ $22,500
  7. Aug 2007

    Correct complaint# 200557033 & correct complaint# 200117200. to comply with housing inspection report.

    Issued Permit 200708170144 $$$ $15,000
  8. Sep 2008

    Renew permit application 2007/08/17/0144 to obtain final inspection only.

    Issued Permit 200809171815 $$$ $1
  9. Sep 2008

    Remove existing 1/2 fed sprinklers installation 4 new spk in above trash area.

    Complete Permit 200809181927 $$$ $2,000
  10. Sep 2008

    See nov#200557033 & #200117200.remodel seven kitchens and bathrooms, all units except#4. revise and renew application#200507147630 for window replacement to include 33 windows not visible from street. seven replacement new wall heaters. windows from aluminum to vinyl. life safety under.

    Complete Permit 200809222214 $$$ $135,000
  11. Jun 2011

    Interior demolition only of non structural partition walls, interior finishes, interior fixtures per ab017. interior work only.

    Complete Permit 201106087722 $$$ $7,500
  12. Jun 2011

    Remove interior partition walls, finishes, fixtures. rear exterior windows, patio, trees & fence. new interior finishes, fixtures (plumbing, lighting, kitchen equipment), new interior partitions, new windows & door at rear, new exterior doors, new patio concrete slab, fence & planters.mep sep permit.

    Complete Permit 201106289105 $$$ $195,750
  13. Oct 2011

    Install one class 1, class 2 hoods ductings and fans, install one gas fired furnace and ducting. permit application 2011.06.28.9105 for reference-hood and duct fire protection separate permit.

    Complete Permit 201110066279 $$$ $30,000
  14. Nov 2011

    Install ul300 kitchen fire system (kitchen hood).

    Complete Permit 201111189242 $$$ $2,000
  15. Dec 2011

    To erect electric double faced sign.

    Issued Permit 201112200991 $$$ $1,800
  16. Dec 2012

    Conditional use permit only. to allow outdoor seating on an existing rear patio. no construction work. refer to permit #201106289105 for accessibility and exiting requirement.

    Complete Permit 201212176329 $$$ $1
  17. Dec 2019

    Residential: soft story retrofit per sfbc chapter 4d in accordance with 2016 cebc appendox a4.

    Complete Permit 201912200235 $$$ $60,000
  18. Dec 2019

    Commercial: soft story retrofit per sfbc chapter 4d in accordance with 2016 cebc appendox a4.

    Complete Permit 201912200236 $$$ $30,000
  19. Dec 2021

    T.i.: new accessible restroom, new windows and door at rear elevation, new lighting and heating.

    Complete Permit 202112144394 $$$ $46,000
  20. Sep 2023

    To electrical electric, double faced projecting sign (7).

    Complete Permit 202309196843 $$$ $5,000
  21. Oct 2023

    Drywall patch and repair aound relocated electrical approx 300 sq ft. use 5/8" type x.

    Complete Permit 202310027837 $$$ $1,000

3 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline.

Not yet documented: the architect and builder and the early residents. Submit an update