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District 3 · Block 0295, Lot 008 · ZIP 94102

432–462 Powell Street

Hotel · Nob Hill

  • 23 stories
  • 232,984 ft2
  • 16,017 ft2 lot area
  • 416 residential units
  • 564 rooms
  • 481 bathrooms
  • Zoned C3R
  • Historic resource
  • Sold April 2, 2021
Land$98,827,730
Improvements$65,885,155
Fixtures$8,635,055
Total assessed$173,347,940
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  1. 1928

    The Sir Francis Drake Hotel, designed in the Neo-Gothic Revival style by Douglas D. Stone of Stone & Mulloy.

    Architecture, Planning & Preservation Professionals: A Collection of Biographies, adopted 2021
  2. 1930

    Built.

  3. May 1984
    Permit 8404865 $$$ $250,000

    Install new restaurant and bar.

  4. Feb 2006
    Permit 200602285623 $$$ $2,000,000

    Interior t.i. renovation of hotel bathrooms (floors 3 - 20) including installation of new heat pumps & thermostats, new exhaust components including louvers & access panels; replacement of hot & cold plumbing piping. new sinks, faucets & toilets thru-out. no work outside of bathrooms. demolition permits.

  5. Apr 2006
    Permit 200604128776 $$$ $2,600,000

    Install heat pumps, cooling tower. structural under revision to this permit.

  6. Apr 2007
    Permit 200704189143 $$$ $195,000

    Lobby -install new liquor bar in hotel lobby. work includes new millwork, fixtures, shelves, bar equipment. no change to lighting, mechanical or fire protection. no exterior work.

  7. Sep 2007
    Permit 200709283995 $$$ $150,000

    Interior remodeling for ex. coffee retail. remove 2 doors and short non-structural wall, new non-structural walls as indicated, carbinets, counter top, millwork, plumbing, electrical. remodel ex. restroom.

  8. Apr 2011
    Permit 201104133994 $$$ $150,000

    Common area improvements modify existing lobby bar/valet desk. flooring and wall finishes.

  9. Jun 2011
    Issued Permit 201106158135 $$$ $250,000

    21st floor-interior renovation of existing starlight restaurant in existing hotel- occupant load calculation.

  10. May 2014
    Permit 201405226477 $$$ $120,000

    Relocate existing casework, plmg, auxilary lighting, & hvac. install or modify flooring install new wall treatment, relocate existing electrical panel relocate accessories and fixtures as required for ada compliance. light demolition, non load bearing partitions, n/a for the maher ordinance #155-13. add1pg 6/25.

  11. Jun 2017
    Permit 201706058433 $$$ $190,200

    Dbi: *do not approve until contractor provides requested info* to comply with nov 201576261; interior ornamental plaster ceiling at lobby mezzanine replaced in-kind following water damage; plaster finisher information pending submittal to planning/preservation staff for ceqa conformance. e. tuffy.

  12. Jul 2018
    Permit 201807053812 $$$ $400,000

    Removing bathtubs & replacing with showers in 187 hotel guest rooms, tile will be repaired as needed, no change in occupancy or egress mep and fire protection under separate permit.

  13. Feb 2019
    Permit 201902193179 $$$ $950,000

    21st fl: new non-structural, non-bearing walls, relocation of bar, reconfig of existing pantry area, reconfig existing mens & womens restroom for ada compliance, new acoustical raised floor, new operable partitions, new lighting, electrical, hvac & finishes.

  14. Jul 2021
    Permit 202107094114 $$$ $200,000

    Interior non structural demolition of interior partitions and bar area. remodel of existing office spaces and reception area to provide new accessible restrooms. documentation of existing accessibilty hardshi recently approved by sfdbi. minor misecellaneous corrections of accessibility deficiencies.

  15. Aug 2021
    Permit 202108186642 $$$ $2,000,000

    Lower lobby lvl: construction of meeting room space. lobby lvl: n lighting/electrical outlets, finishes & furniture. mezz lvl: renovate existing kitchen, convert meeting space to kitchen area, n finishes in existing lounge area, n bar canopy, millwork/equip, n lighting & electrical outlets. 2/f: n equip in kitchen area.

  16. Aug 2021
    Permit 202108317502 $$$ $1,049,000

    Guestroom remodel for levels 3-20: non-structural demolition of interior finishes and fixtures of existing hotel rooms partial remodel of ada rooms and suites to achieve accessibility reqs.partial remodel of non-accessible rooms to suites and premium rooms with enlarged bathrooms. see plans for add'l room work.

  17. Sep 2021
    Withdrawn Permit 202109158493 $$$ $300,000

    Level 21 -interior remodel of existing space including enlarging an existing kitchen, renovating an existing bar, modifying mechanial, plumbing and electrical systems to accommodate kitchen/bar changes + lighting. new finishes and furniture.

  18. Oct 2021
    Permit 202110070061 $$$ $801,000

    Furnish & install 534 custom fabricated windows with wood exterior in kind as existing with custom top bottom sash split dimensions to openings of floors 3-20. all with ogee luggs. no change to size. all with tempered glass as necessary in bathrooms. 347 windows are street facing. all double hung.

  19. Jan 2022
    Withdrawn Permit 202201115797 $$$ $200,000

    To design and install a emergency radio responder coverage system(errcs) per sq ft addendum requirements.

  20. Jan 2022
    Permit 202201246493 $$$ $787,380

    Voluntary replacement & non-confirming like for like replacement not in compliance with current code: 2019 sfbc/sffc and nfpa 72-2016. replace existing simplex 4100 fa system with new autocall 4100 es fa system. new conduit, boxes & wire for new fire alarm decives. 5 new data gathering panels.

  21. Feb 2022
    Permit 202202157984 $$$ $126,363

    Add & relocate sprinklers within the area of work to accommodate the addition & relocation of walls & ceiling for ada & as required for this tenant improvement. ref permit application 202107094114.

  22. Apr 2022
    Issued Permit 202204061668 $$$ $150,000

    Relocate main & adjust sprinklers in lower lobby. adjust sprinklers in new bathrooms on upper lobby. add & adjust sprinklers in kitchen on mezzanine floor. ref permit application 202107094114.

  23. Jan 2026
    Approved Permit 202512171998 $$$ $333,400

    Errcs - to provide an emergency responder communication enhancement system that meets state & local codes.

DBI holds 225 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 225. 13 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits. 4 expired permits are not shown.

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