1601–1617 Howard Street

1. 1906

   Built.

2. April 5, 1951

   The Office of the Assessor-Recorder photographed the property for tax assessment. Western Ceramic Supply Co was at the address.

   Assessor-Recorder Photographs (SFP 23), San Francisco Public Library
3. Jun 1983

   Permit 8305482 $$$ $320

   Erect sign.

4. Jun 1983

   Permit 8305483 $$$ $300

   Erect sign.

5. Aug 1983

   Permit 8308236 $$$ $10,000

   Additions alterations or repairs.

6. Jul 1984

   Permit 8407505 $$$ $5,000

   Sheath roof with 5/8 cdx plywood over existing 1x6 boards.

7. Jul 1988

   Permit 8810221 $$$ $6,000

   Ubeam strengthening per plans.

8. Feb 1989

   Permit 8902250 $$$ $3,500

   Clear violation, build room @ studio area for coffee roaster.

9. Oct 1989

   Permit 8920557

   Demolish apartment.

10. Aug 1996

    Permit 9615744 $$$ $1

    Legalize rear portion of building for a live/work space.

11. Jan 1998

    Permit 9800111 $$$ $4,800

    Wall sign.

12. Jul 1998

    Permit 9813283 $$$ $220,000

    Ren. of 1 apartment, building window repair and/or replace.

13. Aug 1998

    Permit 9815213 $$$ $14,900

    Install fire sprinkler system in live work space.

14. Sep 1998

    Permit 9818847 $$$ $10,000

    Replace chain link gate with iron security gate ref permit application 9813283.

15. Oct 1998

    Permit 9820929 $$$ $45,000

    Revision to permit application 9615744.

16. Mar 1999

    Permit 9904880 $$$ $5,000

    Device location per drawing, shop plans for one unit.

17. Jun 2000

    Permit 200006092297 $$$ $1

    Renew expired appl #9615744.

18. Jun 2000

    Permit 200006092293 $$$ $1

    Renew expired appl #9815213.

19. Nov 2008

    Permit 200811176647 $$$ $2,000

    Demolition only per ab-017, clean up existing vancant restaurant, remove two sections of non-bearing walls, one counter and a platform, restaurant remodeling permit will be followed.

20. Jan 2009

    Permit 200901099898 $$$ $80,000

    Change of use b to a2. remodel existing b restaurant kitchen, wet bar, dining area, relocate toilet, add one more toilet, remodel front door & 2nd exit door to comply exit restaurants, add a new storage. sprinkler system under seperate permit. change of occupancy class b to a2.

21. Apr 2009

    Permit 200904236948 $$$ $30,000

    Reduction of scope of work. revision to previosly approved permit #2009/0109/9898. moderate relocation of interior walls after demolition. change occ. group from a-2 to b.

22. Jun 2009

    Permit 200906029605 $$$ $4,500

    Hood & duct protection ul300 wet chemical fire system.

23. Jul 2009

    Permit 200907102368 $$$ $1

    Revision to 200904236948, change light fixtures.

24. Jul 2009

    Permit 200907203028 $$$ $3,000

    Submitting as -built for ul300 fire suppression system.

25. Aug 2009

    Permit 200908174961 $$$ $8,000

    Erect a non-electric, single faced wall sign.

26. Sep 2009

    Permit 200909247606 $$$ $47,000

    Kitchen & bathroom remodel, window replacement @ front, water heater & space heater replacement.

27. Jan 2010

    Permit 201001275454 $$$ $70,000

    Replace existing common exterior stair with new stair. work at 1617 howard.

28. Jul 2010

    Permit 201007307798 $$$ $19,200

    Replace all front windows, style to match existing, same size, product: anderson 100 fibrex, weather shield wood clad windows, total 42 windows, u-factor 0.40 max.

29. Dec 2010

    Permit 201012287489 $$$ $20,000

    To comply with his notice of violation # 200918681; repair (2) rear exit stairs not visible from street. less than 50% repair. (to comply with his nov # 200918681 dated 8/14/2009).

30. Jun 2012

    Permit 201206283645 $$$ $80,000

    Work at one unit only- remodel kitchen & bathroom. replace heating and windows at rear & side lot.

31. Aug 2012

    Permit 201208238132 $$$ $20,000

    Interor tenant improvement to renovate new cafe - new partitions, new ktichen equipment, & new finishes. type 1 hood & duct, fire suppression, under sep. permits. sprinklers (if req'd) separate. maximum occupants: 49 persons.

32. Oct 2012

    Permit 201210292970 $$$ $1

    Correct address on appl #2012.06.28.3645 from #1601 to #1617 howard st one unit, same owner & same block & lot#.

33. Jan 2013

    Issued Permit M365108 $$$ $1

    Mta permit.

34. Mar 2013

    Permit 201303212683 $$$ $3,000

    Automatic fire suppression system installation over new kitchen hood.

35. Mar 2015

    Filed Permit 201503272102 $$$ $30,000

    To comply with nov 201407061 demolition of existing kitchen, ele & plumb added without permit. maher - not req'd.

36. Oct 2015

    Permit 201510301269 $$$ $50,000

    Nov 20140761 resolution. legalize unpermitted kitchen, legalize added shower. remove selected added partitions to restore unit as nuch as feasible to its previous permitted condition. n/a for maher ordinance 155-13.

37. Sep 2016

    Permit 201609218349 $$$ $60,000

    Soft story retrofit per sfbc chapter 34b, 2012 iebc appendix a-4. soft story being performed on only residential building. there are two buildings on this lot. n/a maher ordinance.

38. Oct 2017

    Permit 201710060630 $$$ $15,000

    Like for like fire system replacement with new control panel, smoke det, pull station at same location. new power supply panel and low freq sounders inside units to meet new sffc 1103.7.6.1. install monitor modules to tie in ex flow and tamper switch local system.

39. Dec 2017

    Permit 201712015258 $$$ $2,000

    As built for permit application 201710060630 installnew rf communicator to monitor the system add 3 smokes & 1 pull station on 1st floor, revised device point address to reflect the job site maher na.

40. Dec 2017

    Permit 201712146502 $$$ $1

    As builts to 2017-1006-0630, remove 2 smoke detectors in stairwells on 2nd floor to reflect the job site. revise legend & battery calcs.

41. Jun 2018

    Permit 201806192312 $$$ $25,000

    Reroofing.

42. Mar 2019

    Permit 201903064529 $$$ $10,000

    200 12th nov 20140761 resolution - fire sprinkler plans to add/adjust sprinkler system to comply with 20140761.

43. Jun 2021

    Permit 202106041679 $$$ $70,000

    To comply with nov #202060611 - tighten existing beam to post connection as needed. replace existing sill plate, replace curb. repair in kind.

44. May 2024

    Issued Permit 202405162245 $$$ $96,000

    Remove existing winder stairs and porches at central and east lightwells. construct new wood stairs in with straight runs, handrails on one side, guardrails on open sides. replace existing back door at each of the apartments with soild core wood door and hardware. repair handrail at existing stair at west lightwell.

45. Jul 2025

    Permit 202507160891 $$$ $20,000

    Repair exterior siding, add blocking and framing as needed. not visable from the street.

46. Oct 2025

    Issued Permit 202510036719 $$$ $1

    Revision to 202405162245. revised foundations to span to avoid sewer. modify slope of flatwork to provide drainage away from foundation. clarify maximum riser at east stair.

47. Feb 2026

    Issued Permit 202602095554 $$$ $1

    40 fl: revision to permit application 202405162245: changing locations of posts from the center stairway.

48. Jul 2026

    Issued Permit 202607175203 $$$ $20,000

    Recommencement and completion of work approved under permit application 202405162245.

49. Jul 2026

    Issued Permit 202607295741 $$$ $1

    Revision to #202405162245 & 202510036719: adjust dimensions of stair run from 3/f to roof due to existing conditions. add structural details; stair framing & guard rail post at roof soffit & wood post extension detail.

6 nominal $1 street-space permits and 10 expired or cancelled permits are omitted.