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District 6 · Block 3803, Lot 005 · ZIP 94158

105–185 Berry Street

Office building

  • 6 stories
  • 885,581 ft2
  • 226,675 ft2 lot area
  • 270 rooms
  • 42 bathrooms
  • Zoned M2
  • Not a historic resource
  • Sold December 14, 2011
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  1. 1920

    Built.

  2. 1922

    The Wharfside Building, once called the China Basin Landing Building, was built here.

    San Francisco Planning Department, China Basin Landing Expansion Project: Draft Environmental Impact Report, Case No. 98.281E, 1999.
  3. 1973

    The building was altered for office use.

    San Francisco Planning Department, China Basin Landing Expansion Project: Draft Environmental Impact Report, Case No. 98.281E, 1999.
  4. 1976

    The city's architectural survey rated the building “1”, of minor or no importance, on a scale to “5”.

    San Francisco Planning Department, China Basin Landing Expansion Project: Draft Environmental Impact Report, Case No. 98.281E, 1999.
  5. May 1981
    Permit 8104833 $$$ $52,000

    Additions alterations or repairs.

  6. 1983

    A Caltrans historic property survey for the city's I-280 transfer concept found the building ineligible for the National Register.

    San Francisco Planning Department, China Basin Landing Expansion Project: Draft Environmental Impact Report, Case No. 98.281E, 1999.
  7. Nov 2000
    Permit 200011155818 $$$ $1,000,000

    One-stop/c.hom: remodel existing office space into equipment room on 1st fl.

  8. Dec 2003
    Permit 200312293097 $$$ $4,496,000

    Tenant improvement at 1st floor and lower level. work includes installation of new walls/doors/floor.

  9. Nov 2005
    Permit 200511309232 $$$ $15,000,000

    Add 2 levels 150, 000 sq ft core shell space above an existing 3 story building. addition to be supported on base isolators on existing roof. the addition & existing building wil be separated by an interstitial space housing base isolation structure & existing building equipment.

  10. Aug 2011
    Issued Permit 201108031688 $$$ $2,400,000

    Work @ 4th & 5th floor only. upgrade existing struture (interior) from "cold shell" to "warm shell" work includes new restrooms, closets & mep infrastructure & systems. ref permit application 2005/11/30/9232. no change in use; existing use to remain office/research and development.

  11. Aug 2011
    Permit 201108112222 $$$ $3,100,000

    Tenant improvement, new partitions & finishes, new doors, cabinetry & appliances, new showers including accessibles stalls. mep under separate permit.

  12. Dec 2011
    Permit 201112221212 $$$ $2,575,000

    5th floor: interior alteration including drywall ceilings, doors, glazing, millwork and finishes and associated mechanical and electrical.

  13. Dec 2014
    Issued Permit 201412194129 $$$ $3,600,000

    Suite 3400, office renovation include constructions of walls and ceilings. tenant improvement, demolition mep and fire sprinkler under separate permit.

  14. Mar 2015
    Permit 201503181235 $$$ $6,000,000

    5th floor office t.i. including offices, conference rooms and breakrooms. demolition, mep under separate permits. maher n/a.

  15. May 2016
    Permit 201605167510 $$$ $2,441,600

    4th floor: demolition under separate permit #2016-0518-1183. construction of new walls/partitions, millwork, doors, glazing and finishes on 4th floor tenant space. existing food service area to remain with upgrade. mep, sprinklers and life safety under seperate permit. n/a for maher.

  16. Aug 2016
    Permit 201608114803 $$$ $1,000,000

    1st/3rd floors: #129 & #325: a/mep 1st floor (#129): modify existingmri room to accommodate new mri equipment, upgrade mep; 3rd floor(#325) add swiss log station, add pneumatic tube system. fire and life safety under separate permit. maher ord 155-13 na.

  17. Aug 2017
    Permit 201708144745 $$$ $2,575,400

    2nd floor: t.i. to demolition and construct new partitions, doors, millwork, finishes, ceiling, all gender rest room and mep. fire alarm and sprinkler on seperate permit. n/a for maher.

  18. Oct 2017
    Permit 201710060646 $$$ $4,037,000

    (roof / building) construct an expansion to existing mechanical penthouse to accomodate the pumps for new cooling towers & part of central plant upgrade for building. new mechanical penthouse will be same hight as existing mechanical penthouse. ** maher: n/a **.

  19. Feb 2018
    Permit 201802201675 $$$ $6,734,450

    Tenant improvement on 4th fl to include new partitions to create conference rooms, pantry and open office areas. mep includes life safety, fire sprinkler sep permit maher not req.

  20. Feb 2019
    Permit 201902072314 $$$ $8,200,000

    Suite 400. tenant improvement incl construction of open office conference rooms, team offices and storage. mep, life safety, sprinkler separate.

  21. Mar 2019
    Permit 201903296675 $$$ $54,876,000

    Voluntary seismic upgrade of existing china basin wharfside building.

  22. Nov 2019
    Permit 201911046367 $$$ $3,797,099

    Renovation of mccarthy cook management office and conference center. renovation of showrs for tenants, renovation of seating area of focaccia restaurant space. addition of bar at focaccia. removal and additoin of new doors at lobby 3 of wharf building and at main lobby at berry.

  23. Apr 2020
    Permit 202004097216 $$$ $2,745,000

    Micropile elements of new foundation system. this is a deferred submittal from permit application 201903296675.**maher n/a**.

  24. Nov 2020
    Permit 202011209437 $$$ $5,000,000

    Remodel and replacement of existing air handling systems includ associated electrical & support struct & footings. no site, landscaping, use or parking changes are proposed.

  25. Apr 2025
    Issued Permit 202503263103 $$$ $15,000,000

    Converting existing ground level office space into office amenity spaces and a public cafe. exterior work proposes new storefront entries, operable glazed doors, a cantilevered balcony improvements to existing wharf and associated seismic upgrades.

  26. Feb 2026
    Issued Permit 202602095509 $$$ $13,383,368

    Interior improvement for sierra, located on level 5 at 185 berry st. mep is included in the plans.

  27. Feb 2026
    Issued Permit 202602266569 $$$ $15,855,932

    6th fl: interior improvement for sierra in the wharfside of the building. approx 69, 918 sq ft.

  28. Feb 2026
    Issued Permit 202602276723 $$$ $8,000,000

    Interior improvement for sierra. located on levels 1 and 4 at 185 berry st in the wharfside building. the project is approximately 52, 134 sq ft.

  29. Mar 2026
    Issued Permit 202602276647 $$$ $2,350,400

    Ti for sierra located on levels 1, 5 & 6. selective demolition of portion of existing floor slabs at levels 5 & 6 to create 3 story, interconnected volume intended for "all-hands" assembly gatherings, work also includes construction of stadium-styled seating & associated stairs between level 4, 5 & communicati.

  30. August 27, 2026

    An ambitious waterfront restaurant from the restaurateurs known for affordable prix-fixe — The San Francisco Standard

DBI holds 1,293 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 1,293. 31 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits. 1 expired permit is not shown.

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