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2165 Lombard Street

Marina · San Francisco, CA 94123

  • Built 1950
  • Store building
  • 1 story
  • Zoned NC-3
  • District 2
  • Historic status: unevaluated
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2,420 sq ftBuilding area
6,962 sq ftLot area
2Rooms · 2 baths
  1. 1950s

    An extant 1950s Mel's Drive-In: a simple rectangular plan, generous glazing and a dramatic roof form, with the chain's blue neon sign fixed to the roof.

    Neighborhood Commercial Buildings Historic Context Statement, adopted 2022
  2. May 1986

    Paint building & replace broken tables and recover.

    Complete Permit 8606334 $$$ $5,000
  3. Mar 1990

    Replace siding.

    Expired Permit 9004201 $$$ $3,500
  4. Nov 1992

    Constr handicap toilet. install h.c. opener for front door.

    Cancelled Permit 9219952 $$$ $4,500
  5. Jun 1994

    Handicap bathroom added to building.

    Cancelled Permit 9408326 $$$ $11,000
  6. Jan 1995

    Handicap bath to conform to code.

    Complete Permit 9501134 $$$ $4,000
  7. Mar 2000

    Construct storage bldng adjacent to ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++existing space & on grade.

    Complete Permit 200003315995 $$$ $7,500
  8. Jul 2000

    Rev-showing new location of 4 by 6 rock beam pa-2000/03/31/5995-in storage building.

    Complete Permit 200007255999 $$$ $2,000
  9. Oct 2009

    Refaced existing sign.

    Complete Permit 200910239705 $$$ $6,000
  10. Apr 2010

    Upgrade fire system to ul 300 into existing kitchen hood.

    Complete Permit 201004099942 $$$ $3,400
  11. Jul 2019

    Install 1 electric single faced wall sign "an american classic".

    Complete Permit 201907014769 $$$ $3,500
  12. Aug 2026

    Minor interior demolition to support future tenant improvement permit. scope includes removal of existing concrete curbs/pads, non load bearing partitions and interior doors. ab-17.

    Filed Permit 202608206886 $$$ $80,000
  13. Aug 2026

    Repair at interior due to fire. scope includes replacement at all interior finishes, furnishings, light fixtures, kitchen equipment, plumbing fixtures. all damaged by the fire as well as structural and accessibility upgrades current codes.

    Filed Permit 202608216965 $$$ $570,000

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