1485–1487 Bush Street

1. 1912

   Built at large-apartment scale at the corner of Van Ness Avenue but opened as a hotel for temporary guests rather than long-term flats.

   Large Apartment Buildings Historic Context Statement, adopted 2024
2. Mar 1984

   Sign - erect.

   Complete Permit 8402982 $$$ $985
3. Jan 1989

   Parapet reinforcing.

   Complete Permit 8901006 $$$ $7,000
4. Jul 1996

   Antenna.

   Complete Permit 9613455 $$$ $30,000
5. Aug 2002

   Seismic retrofit works umb general procedure.

   Complete Permit 200208214594 $$$ $89,000
6. Apr 2003

   To install fire sprinkler system to comply with nov 200235645.

   Expired Permit 200304253119 $$$ $22,300
7. Oct 2005

   In kind replacement of antennas.

   Expired Permit 200510276728 $$$ $10,000
8. Oct 2006

   Renew 200208214594. mandatory umb project.

   Expired Permit 200610205611 $$$ $93,000
9. Jul 2008

   Reroofing.

   Withdrawn Permit 200807035920 $$$ $12,000
10. Dec 2010

    Addition of two new exhaust ducts routed to 2 existing exterior vents with high capacity for on each duct, a new intake vent and a new hydrogen monitor.

    Withdrawn Permit 201012176936 $$$ $15,000
11. Sep 2011

    Addition of process colling equipment to an existing unmanned telecommunciation facility in existing basement, plus a new hvac condenser uhnit on a new mechanical equipment pedestal on roof. no changes to antennas or cabinets.

    Withdrawn Permit 201109305898 $$$ $17,000
12. Feb 2012

    Site plan: change of use (from m to b). add oven, fryer, grill; install hood (ventless).

    Issued Permit 201202234720 $$$ $8,000
13. Nov 2013

    Remodel bathroom and replace kitchentte one unit-407. open up walls as needed for electrical and plumbing work. install lights in bathroom to meet title 24, cec 150(k). no window changes. new fan to existing duct.

    Complete Permit 201311262956 $$$ $70,000
14. Mar 2014

    Remodel bathroom and replace kitchenette one unit-307. open walls as needed to do plumbing and electrical work. new lights in the bathroom to meet sc cec 150k, new sheetrock on all open walls. no window change; no structural work, bathroom fan to connect to flue.

    Complete Permit 201403191098 $$$ $100,000
15. Mar 2014

    Comply with complaint 201450161remodel bathroom and replace kitchenette one unit-107, open wall and ciling as needed to do plumbing and electrical work. new lights in bathroom to meet cec 150k, new sheetrock on all open walls. no window change, no structural work. bathroom fan to connect to existing flue pipe.

    Complete Permit 201403191099 $$$ $100,000
16. Mar 2014

    Remodel bathroom and replace kitchenette one unit-207. open walls and ceiling as needed to do plumbing and electrical work, new lights in bathroom to mec cec150k, new sheetrock on all open walls. no window change, no structural work, bathroom fan to connect to existing flue pipe.

    Complete Permit 201403191100 $$$ $100,000
17. Mar 2014

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 201403241454 $$$ $25,850
18. Sep 2014

    Repair all existing windows by replacing all window sashes with in-kind wood window sashes to match existing window sashes. window frame to remain the same. 62 windows. no structural work. install double glazed glass.

    Complete Permit 201409156348 $$$ $30,000
19. Dec 2014

    Installation of new windows on existing openings at ground floor. commercial space is vacant. n/a maher ordinance. ab-017 applies.

    Expired Permit 201412173949 $$$ $10,000
20. Jun 2015

    Remove and replace 3 existing antennas with 3 new 4'-0" antennas on existing mast adjacent to antennas. install 3 new rru s - iis adjacent to antennas. replace dul20 with new dus4i main unit. n/a for the maher. for t-mobile.

    Cancelled Permit 201506118788 $$$ $20,000
21. Feb 2016

    A modification to an existing unmanned telecommunication facility consisting of: reanchoring existing pbc 6500 on new wf sleepers. adding batteries ot existing pbc 6500 for a total of (20) batteries. n/a maher ordinance.

    Cancelled Permit 201602250525 $$$ $8,000
22. Nov 2016

    Remove (6) existing antennas; install (6) proposed antennas; remove (6) tma's; install (6) #6 awg dc cables; remove (1) pbc 6500 cabinet; install (1) pbc 6200 cabinet install (3) proposed rru's.

    Cancelled Permit 201611223389 $$$ $25,000
23. Jul 2018

    T-mobile modify electrical system by removing 4 unused cabinets and installing 1 new cabinet, 1 new 19" rack, 1 subpanel within meter panel and associated conduits and accessories. equipment room is in basement. maher n/a.

    Issued Permit 201807033626 $$$ $8,000
24. Sep 2020

    T-mobile modification remove & replace 6 antenna / install 3 rru / site support unit.

    Complete Permit 202009184476 $$$ $25,000
25. Sep 2022

    Dish wireless, install (3) new antennas, (6) n rrus, (1) n cabinets, (2) n batteries.

    Complete Permit 202209222920 $$$ $135,000
26. May 2025

    Emergency repair of leaking fire serive, saw cut sidewalk & excavate (3' x 9'). replace leaking pipe with new pipe. backfill excavation & repave sidewalk.

    Complete Permit 202505166650 $$$ $18,200

DBI holds 53 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 53. 6 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits.