547–555 Sutter Street

1. 1922

   Built.

2. 1945

   Hoskins Woodcraft, an African American antiques, repair and fine furniture business, opened here in 1945 in the antique district near Union Square.

   African American Citywide Historic Context Statement, adopted 2024
3. Dec 1982

   Permit 8210574 $$$ $500

   Additions alterations or repairs.

4. Aug 1983

   Permit 8307650 $$$ $10,000

   Additions alterations or repairs.

5. Mar 1987

   Permit 8703625 $$$ $15,000

   Decorative trim on walls.

6. Dec 1989

   Permit 8924431 $$$ $15,200

   Reroofing.

7. Jun 1999

   Permit 9912071 $$$ $5,000

   Minor alteration to existing retail store.

8. Aug 1999

   Permit 9917052 $$$ $500

   Additional closets, revision - 9912071.

9. Dec 1999

   Permit 9926985 $$$ $1

   Revision to permit application 9912071.

10. May 2001

    Permit 200105028269 $$$ $12,250

    Soft demolition-non-structural walls on grd fl & basement; 20% h/c upgrades (new entry door, stripping & h.

11. May 2001

    Permit 200105149077 $$$ $90,000

    One-stop: alteration in basement, mechanical, lighting under separate permit.

12. Jul 2001

    Permit 200107022847 $$$ $28,000

    Replace 3-5 ton heat pumps, bathroom exhaust fans & ducting.

13. Aug 2001

    Permit 200108025189 $$$ $420

    Erect non electric double faced sign.

14. Jun 2016

    Permit 201606039124 $$$ $40,000

    Convert existing vacant retail to hair/beauty salon. new accessible counter; new partition walls & door for accessible restroom; install salon equipment & furnitures.

15. Jun 2025

    Permit 202506118453 $$$ $1

    Legalize existing non illuminated projecting sign under awning amnesty program.

16. Jun 2025

    Permit 202506118461 $$$ $1

    Legalize existing sign under awning amnesty program (blend nails).

1 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permit is omitted from the timeline. 5 expired or cancelled permits are not shown.