1601–1617 Howard Street

Mission · San Francisco, CA 94103

  • Built 1906
  • 15-unit apartment building
  • 3 stories
  • Zoned CM
  • District 6
  • Historic status: historic resource
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14,776 sq ftBuilding area
8,750 sq ftLot area
53Rooms · 14 baths

Permit history

  1. Jul 2026

    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.

    Issued Permit 202607295741 $$$ $1
  2. Jul 2026

    Recommencement and completion of work approved under permit application 202405162245.

    Issued Permit 202607175203 $$$ $20,000
  3. Feb 2026

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

    Issued Permit 202602095554 $$$ $1
  4. Oct 2025

    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.

    Issued Permit 202510036719 $$$ $1
  5. Jul 2025

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

    Complete Permit 202507160891 $$$ $20,000
  6. May 2024

    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.

    Issued Permit 202405162245 $$$ $96,000
  7. Jun 2021

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

    Complete Permit 202106041679 $$$ $70,000
  8. Mar 2019

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

    Complete Permit 201903064529 $$$ $10,000
  9. Jun 2018

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 201806192312 $$$ $25,000
  10. Dec 2017

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

    Complete Permit 201712146502 $$$ $1
  11. Dec 2017

    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.

    Complete Permit 201712015258 $$$ $2,000
  12. Oct 2017

    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.

    Complete Permit 201710060630 $$$ $15,000
  13. Sep 2016

    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.

    Complete Permit 201609218349 $$$ $60,000
  14. Oct 2015

    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.

    Complete Permit 201510301269 $$$ $50,000
  15. Mar 2015

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

    Filed Permit 201503272102 $$$ $30,000
  16. Mar 2013

    Automatic fire suppression system installation over new kitchen hood.

    Complete Permit 201303212683 $$$ $3,000
  17. Jan 2013

    Mta permit.

    Issued Permit M365108 $$$ $1
  18. Oct 2012

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

    Complete Permit 201210292970 $$$ $1
  19. Aug 2012

    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.

    Complete Permit 201208238132 $$$ $20,000
  20. Aug 2012

    Interior tenant improvement to renovate existing restaurant. new partitions, new kitchen equipment, and new finishes.

    Cancelled Permit 201208016288 $$$ $20,000
  21. Jun 2012

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

    Complete Permit 201206283645 $$$ $80,000
  22. Dec 2010

    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).

    Complete Permit 201012287489 $$$ $20,000
  23. Jul 2010

    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.

    Complete Permit 201007307798 $$$ $19,200
  24. Jan 2010

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

    Complete Permit 201001275454 $$$ $70,000
  25. Sep 2009

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

    Complete Permit 200909247606 $$$ $47,000
  26. Aug 2009

    Erect a non-electric, single faced wall sign.

    Complete Permit 200908174961 $$$ $8,000
  27. Jul 2009

    Submitting as -built for ul300 fire suppression system.

    Complete Permit 200907203028 $$$ $3,000
  28. Jul 2009

    Revision to previously approved permit #2009/0423/6948. delete 1-hour rated shaft per plan.detail 12/a-3.

    Cancelled Permit 200907162785 $$$ $1
  29. Jul 2009

    Revision to 200904236948, change light fixtures.

    Complete Permit 200907102368 $$$ $1
  30. Jun 2009

    Hood & duct protection ul300 wet chemical fire system.

    Complete Permit 200906029605 $$$ $4,500
  31. Apr 2009

    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.

    Complete Permit 200904236948 $$$ $30,000
  32. Jan 2009

    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.

    Complete Permit 200901099898 $$$ $80,000
  33. Nov 2008

    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.

    Complete Permit 200811176647 $$$ $2,000
  34. Oct 2003

    Stair repair as per nov 200344287. less than 50% of structure.

    Expired Permit 200310278558 $$$ $4,000
  35. Jun 2000

    Renew expired appl #9615744.

    Complete Permit 200006092297 $$$ $1
  36. Jun 2000

    Renew expired appl #9815213.

    Complete Permit 200006092293 $$$ $1
  37. Jul 1999

    Repair dry rot at center light court (1-hr constr.).

    Expired Permit 9915045 $$$ $35,000
  38. Jun 1999

    Install 4 strobe horns & 8 smoke detectors.

    Cancelled Permit 9910934 $$$ $1
  39. May 1999

    Add kitchen cabinets at 2 units, replace 3 existing doors.

    Expired Permit 9909487 $$$ $20,000
  40. Apr 1999

    Install fire sprinkler system.

    Expired Permit 9906355 $$$ $27,000
  41. Mar 1999

    Device location per drawing, shop plans for one unit.

    Complete Permit 9904880 $$$ $5,000
  42. Oct 1998

    Revision to permit application 9615744.

    Complete Permit 9820929 $$$ $45,000
  43. Sep 1998

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

    Complete Permit 9818847 $$$ $10,000
  44. Aug 1998

    Install fire sprinkler system in live work space.

    Complete Permit 9815213 $$$ $14,900
  45. Jul 1998

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

    Complete Permit 9813283 $$$ $220,000
  46. Jan 1998

    Wall sign.

    Complete Permit 9800111 $$$ $4,800
  47. Aug 1996

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

    Complete Permit 9615744 $$$ $1
  48. Dec 1995

    Reroofing.

    Expired Permit 9520656 $$$ $15,000
  49. Dec 1989

    Ewo-s.

    Expired Permit 8925395 $$$ $10,000
  50. Oct 1989

    Demolish apartment.

    Complete Permit 8920557
  51. Feb 1989

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

    Complete Permit 8902250 $$$ $3,500
  52. Jul 1988

    Ubeam strengthening per plans.

    Complete Permit 8810221 $$$ $6,000
  53. Sep 1984

    Replace wood retaining wall to conc. wall.

    Cancelled Permit 8409737 $$$ $10,000
  54. Jul 1984

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

    Complete Permit 8407505 $$$ $5,000
  55. Aug 1983

    Additions alterations or repairs.

    Complete Permit 8308236 $$$ $10,000
  56. Jun 1983

    Erect sign.

    Complete Permit 8305482 $$$ $320
  57. Jun 1983

    Erect sign.

    Complete Permit 8305483 $$$ $300

6 nominal $1 street-space permits are omitted.

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