1539–1545 Grant Avenue

1. 1982

   Recorded in the city's 1982 survey of North Beach, adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 1999, as a contributor to the Upper Dupont Street / Grant Avenue District.

   North Beach Historic Context Statement, adopted 2022
2. Oct 1985

   To bring into code.

   Complete Permit 8511538 $$$ $5
3. Aug 1986

   Additional fire sprinkler plan for appl #8511538.

   Expired Permit 8610652 $$$ $1,500
4. Apr 1987

   Final inspection only for expired #8610652.

   Complete Permit 8704873 $$$ $1
5. May 1987

   New bath room addition.

   Complete Permit 8705777 $$$ $5
6. Apr 1996

   Repair back stairs-dry rot.

   Complete Permit 9606690 $$$ $1,200
7. Jun 2011

   Remodel of existing pet grooming space to become a specialty grocery store. additional plumbing for required sinks, new front entry door with powered operator, new entry ramp to front door.

   Complete Permit 201106027324 $$$ $20,000
8. Apr 2012

   To comply with nov#201289973 dated 2-6-2012.

   Complete Permit 201204047556 $$$ $500
9. Apr 2012

   Removal of unpermitted work in the basement only. comply with 201283937. remove 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, convert back to storage.

   Complete Permit 201204198701 $$$ $7,500
10. Jun 2012

    Replacement of existing rear egress stair with new 3-story stair built to code with proper risers and fasteners. to bring in compliance with item #3 of nov # 201207641, along.

    Complete Permit 201206213110 $$$ $30,000
11. Jun 2012

    Remediation of 1539 grant ave to bring one unit in compliance with item #2 of nov #201207641 to legalize bathroom and kitchen remodel in one unit.

    Withdrawn Permit 201206213108 $$$ $25,000
12. Jan 2015

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 201501165964 $$$ $20,000
13. Sep 2015

    Remodel of apt unit "1543 a" interior remodel of existing bathroom & kitche, replace interiors doors, replace electrical & relocate hvac unit.

    Complete Permit 201509146860 $$$ $30,000
14. Dec 2015

    Partial compliance with nov# 201207641. replace vinyl windows on upper primary facade with true wood double-hung windows in existing openings. replace vinyl windows on rear facade with double-hung aluminum-clad wood windows in existing openings. replace existing hood above cooking range.

    Filed Permit 201512165277
15. Feb 2017

    To comply nov#201207641. replacement of existing windows with new windows. no of windows to be replaced is 32 (20 in front, 10 @ rear, 2 @ light well).

    Cancelled Permit 201702099056 $$$ $12,000
16. Nov 2017

    To comply with nov # 2012076941.replace 20 existing vinyl windows with all wood windows with ogee lugs. 20 windows to be replaced in existing openings at front of building, facing street.

    Complete Permit 201711063269 $$$ $15,000
17. Dec 2017

    Demolition kitchen and bathroom, change outlets, switches, replace back window (not visible from street) new hardwiid flooring.

    Issued Permit 201712055594 $$$ $30,000
18. Jan 2021

    Residential: soft story retrofit using using cebc appendix a-4. (shared plans with 202101283505).

    Cancelled Permit 202101283504 $$$ $85,336
19. Jan 2021

    Commercial: soft story retrofit using using cebc appendix a-4. (shared plans with 202101283504).

    Cancelled Permit 202101283505 $$$ $63,152
20. May 2022

    Unit a: remodel/ relocate interior spaces for improved layout and flow. resize/ replace doors + rear facing windows. relocate furnace to ceiling soffit. replace electrical fixture and water heater.

    Issued Permit 202205275189 $$$ $80,000
21. Aug 2022

    To comply with ces nov's #201922761 - 201207641 items 1, 2&5. (12) windows @ rear installed with out permit replaced in existing openings (not st. visible, in kind). kitchen hood & duck, remove flex duct & replace (residential unit). 1545 grant ave kitchen/bath remodel with out permit (partially approved).

    Issued Permit 202208241157 $$$ $1,500
22. May 2023

    Units: 1539, 1545a & 1545: mandatory soft story seismic retrofit per sfbc 2013 ord 66-13 (residential).

    Complete Permit 202305177947 $$$ $75,000
23. May 2023

    Two units: mandatory soft story seismic retrofit per sfbc 2013 ord 66-13 (commercial).

    Complete Permit 202305177945 $$$ $25,000
24. Jun 2023

    One unit-a: interior remodel (in kind) including (1) kitchen and (1) bathroom. hvac, plumbing, and electric. no exterior work. replace furnace in same location.

    Issued Permit 202306270969 $$$ $50,000
25. Aug 2026

    To obtain final inspection for work approved under permit application 202306270969. all work is complete.

    Filed Permit 202608186798 $$$ $1

DBI holds 26 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 26. 1 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits.