725–731 Grant Avenue

1. 1907

   Built.

2. Sep 1999

   Permit 9918581 $$$ $70,000

   Seismic upgrade.

3. Mar 2004

   Issued Permit 200403269719 $$$ $22,500

   Reroofing.

4. May 2009

   Issued Permit 200905289245 $$$ $4,000

   Upgrade automatic fire suppression system to the cooking hood using ansul ul 300 system.

5. Mar 2015

   Issued Permit 201503251905 $$$ $10,000

   Interior non structural partition and wall demolition for future. remodel 2nd floor restaurant. n/a for the maher. separate ti permit. ab-017 applies.

6. May 2015

   Issued Permit 201505186610 $$$ $400,000

   Interior remodel of an existing a-2 occup restaurant on single floor only on grade at waverly place(building 2nd floor). no exterior changes to facade at grant ave, add new on grade storefront to facade at waverly pl. n/a for the maher.mep, fire alarm and kitchen hood suppression syst under separate appl.

7. Aug 2015

   Issued Permit 201508184639 $$$ $50,000

   2nd floor: install hvac system. install 2 type i hoods, 1 type iii hood with exhaust fan and make up air unit. and t-24 compliance. maher na.

8. Nov 2015

   Permit 201511203213 $$$ $9,800

   Install new fire alarm control unit on 2nd floor. install notification appliances & initiating devices thru-out floor area for full coverage. install pull stations at every exit & monitor modules to tie-in ansul system & duct detectors for monitoring. ti permit application 201505186610. n/a for maher.

9. Mar 2016

   Permit 201603162162 $$$ $5,500

   Install fire suppression system to a 25' hood & ducts. n/a ordinance #155-13.

10. Jun 2016

    Issued Permit 201606210471 $$$ $20,000

    Demolition only to include - 'finishes only' - remove carpet, 12' bar, back bar cabinets, linoleum floors, wall tile, ktichen cabinets and equipment, decorative trim, non bearing partitions, drop ceiling, partial sheetrock. maher na.

11. Sep 2016

    Issued Permit M718907

    Streetspace.

12. May 2017

    Permit 201705035528 $$$ $400,000

    Interior remodel of existing restaurantat 3/f, work includes remodel of kitchen, new bar, remodel of dining and restroom. no exteror work. n/a ordinance #155-13.

13. Jan 2018

    Permit 201801128514 $$$ $40,000

    Revision to 201705035528: installation of 8 panel sliding door system at banquet dining room. structural work to include new beams and post to support doors. maher na.

14. Jan 2018

    Permit 201801199035 $$$ $3,000

    Repair/replace toilet sewer pip and repair bathroom light on ground floor.

15. Dec 2018

    Permit 201812037349 $$$ $15,000

    To comply with nov 201874061 & 201874201 ti to existing retail space. upgrade 1 ada bathroom & new floor finishes.

16. Dec 2018

    Permit 201812107911 $$$ $10,000

    3rd floor - modify existing fire alarm system to include notification and initiating devices for 3rd floor addition. ref permit application 201705035528, ref fire permit application 201801128514.

17. Feb 2019

    Permit 201902052053 $$$ $6,000

    Install ul300 ansul fire system to protect kitchen hood and cooking equipment. ref permit application 201705035528.

18. Apr 2021

    Filed Permit 202104057877

    Replace existing roll-down door with manual-operated perforated chain link roll-down door.

19. Jun 2025

    Issued Permit 202506128608 $$$ $1

    To obtain final inspection for work approved under permit application 201505186610. all work is complete.

20. August 28, 2026

    A tiny café from Mister Jiu’s and a rising coffee star arrives in S.F. — San Francisco Chronicle

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