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257–261 South Van Ness Avenue

Mission · San Francisco, CA 94103

  • Building with a ground-floor store
  • Zoned CM
  • District 9
  • Historic status: historic resource
37.7691, −122.4177 Street View appears here once a Google Maps embed key is configured.
2,461 sq ftLot area

Permit history

  1. Aug 2014

    Change of use of vacant space to martial arts studio. no construction work. n/a for the maher ordinance #155-13. change of use only.

    Complete Permit 201408254586 $$$ $500
  2. Nov 2013

    Tenant improvement, remodel store front, install chair lift, remodel existing bathroom to accessible unisex bathroom. electrical, plumbing seperate permits. install one story moment frame at store front.

    Complete Permit 201311131774 $$$ $30,000
  3. Aug 2013

    One unit: exploratory demolition, open wall to expose steel frame & sheerwall for engineer, note no framing will be done, plans to fllow, top and bottom of sheerwall each end fo colonies @ bottom floor.

    Complete Permit 201308214908 $$$ $1,000
  4. Aug 2013

    Replace kitchen cabinets in top and mid one unit-259, install 2 new bath tubs, 2 new toilets, 2 new vanities, 2 new kitchen sinks, 2 stoves, 2 refrigerators. debri removal by other. 2 bathroom & 2 kitchen remodel for 2 units.

    Complete Permit 201308194680 $$$ $90,000
  5. Jun 2012

    Reroofing.

    Issued Permit 201206203063 $$$ $17,000
  6. Apr 1990

    Earthquake repair.

    Complete Permit 9008061 $$$ $75,000
  7. Nov 1989

    Demolish two-family dwelling.

    Withdrawn Permit 8921151
  8. Dec 1982

    Additions alterations or repairs.

    Cancelled Permit 8210341 $$$ $3,000
  9. Apr 1982

    Building use: store.

    Complete Permit 8203202 $$$ $500

Not yet documented: the year the building went up, the architect and builder and the early residents. Know any of it? Tell us — just describe it in plain words.