2222–2254 Polk Street

1. 1913

   Built.

2. 1920s

   The Avondale Apartments, under Russian émigré proprietors, stood at this address in the 1920s.

   Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
3. Oct 1981

   Permit 8109342 $$$ $14,092

   Additions alterations or repairs.

4. Apr 1990

   Permit 9007610 $$$ $40,000

   Parapet safety upgrade.

5. Feb 1992

   Permit 9201938 $$$ $170,000

   Seismic upgrade.

6. Jul 1995

   Permit 9511273 $$$ $18,000

   Structural reinforcing of roof to walls removexistingbuilt up rof.

7. Apr 1996

   Permit 9606321 $$$ $460,000

   Comply with umb ordinance. special procedure.

8. Oct 2003

   Permit 200310288692 $$$ $25,000

   Remodel existing drug store into new hardware store.

9. Aug 2011

   Permit 201108253238 $$$ $75,000

   Combine former hair salon & cafe/retail into single restaurant space. build out (2) ada restrooms. no change to exterior facade. signage under separate permit. electrical/plumbing/mechanical & sprinkler under separate permit.

10. Mar 2012

    Permit 201203156180 $$$ $19,000

    Install new type 1 hoods, new storage mezzanine above kitchen area. ref. appl.#201108253238. install type 2 hood for dishwasher. field verify that new and existing exhaust ducts to roof do not obstruct windows at rear of building.

11. May 2012

    Permit 201205110302 $$$ $158,650

    Reroofing.

12. Jul 2012

    Permit 201207094298 $$$ $110,000

    Installation of a new unmanned wireless tele-communications facility. batteries < 50 gal electrolyte.

13. May 2014

    Permit 201405024761 $$$ $250,000

    Remove & replace elevator in existing hoistway. add machine room at 1st floor residential area. structural under separate permit. compliance with ordinance #155-13 not required.

14. Jul 2016

    Permit 201607071800 $$$ $38,000

    Modification to an existingat&t facility including: r/r 3 antennas (like for like)swap, r/r 3 rru's with newer models of similar size, other minor upgrades including 5newsurge suppressor, 2newinner duct for fiber/power & 1newdus41; also installing 3new rru's. maher n/a.

15. Aug 2016

    Issued Permit 201608155032 $$$ $40,000

    Replacement of reach-in coolers, expansion of deli area, accessible improvements; maher n/a.

16. Jul 2017

    Issued Permit 201707171994 $$$ $47,825

    Voluntary strengthening, soft demoliton 20, 000 sq ft plaster and lath and byp board, electrical outlets add pwer assist door operators w entrances. gr fl retail space.

17. Jun 2018

    Permit 201806111469 $$$ $350,000

    Change of use from bookstore to coffee shop. tenant improvement incl electrical, plumbing, mechanical & interior partitions. maher n/a.

18. Jun 2018

    Permit 201806283251 $$$ $35,000

    Att modification r&r (6) existing antennas with (6) new antennas; install (6) new rrus remove unused equipment; no change to number of batteries.

19. Aug 2018

    Permit 201808167514 $$$ $35,000

    New wall opening between 2 tenant spaces (2230 and 2234) as per planning approval 201806111469.

20. Mar 2021

    Permit 202103166653 $$$ $80,000

    Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1 & nfpa 72. install low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas & replace (like for like) existing smoke, pull station & horn/strobes, and monitored by wireless cellular radio. contact info: roger tsai (480)780-5848; [email protected].

21. Dec 2021

    Permit 202112104152 $$$ $10,000

    Transfer (1) room in one unit to one unit, one unit total area 553 sq ft. room transfer 137 or 24.6% of apt. new room in one unit is enlarged kitchen, family room.

22. Jul 2022

    Permit 202207289433 $$$ $75,000

    A t and t modification of unmanned telecom facility consisting of rr 3 antennas relocate 2 antennas, rr 4 radomes add 3 new. remove 6 rrus and add rf safety signss, barricades, striping on rooftop. instal 4 rectifiers e e dcpp, 1 6648 baseband unit i e purcell cabinet, remove existing duw.

23. Apr 2023

    Permit 202304065206 $$$ $80,000

    One unit: install new sheetrock- install new cabinets. install tile in bathroom repair electrical wires if needed it. paint. flooring. like for like to restore to original condition due to fire damage.

24. Apr 2024

    Permit 202404180276 $$$ $25,000

    Interior renovation one unit on the 4th fl. kitchen in kind, bath in kind, new laundry, electrical, lighting, finishes.

25. Aug 2025

    Permit 202508213632 $$$ $35,000

    Modification of existing att wireless facility to consisting of relocate (3) antennas & add (3)withing existing frp radome; r/r(3)rru's. remove(1) infinety power plant; install(1)netsure conversion power plant; (13)rectifies; (12)58v converters; (1)expansion shelf; (1)15amp+(6)50amp dc breakers.(1)g4 bbu; (1)dc12.

DBI holds 81 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 81. 17 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits. 2 expired or cancelled permits are not shown.