1840–1844 Sutter Street

1. 1974

   The Nihonmachi Community Development Corporation secured this property in 1974 for the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, which had been incorporated the year before.

   Japantown Historic Context Statement, May 2009
2. Jul 1984

   New construction wood frame.

   Expired Permit 8407931S $$$ $2,500,000
3. Jun 1985

   Install new fire sprinkler.

   Complete Permit 8506742 $$$ $14,000
4. 1986

   The first phase of the centre's Japanese-style building was completed in 1986 to a design by the Nisei architect Wayne Osaki — half-timbered walls, broad gable roofs with exposed rafter tails and gilded ornament — and housed arts and community non-profits alongside the centre's own programmes.

   Japantown Historic Context Statement, May 2009
5. Jan 1989

   Re-application for expired site #8407931.

   Complete Permit 8901527 $$$ $1,000,000
6. Jun 1989

   Add fire sprinklers in addition & in sprinklered existing areas.

   Complete Permit 8910556 $$$ $22,500
7. Sep 1992

   Level floors, sec gate, exit plan signs, intercom sys, etc.

   Complete Permit 9215208 $$$ $25,000
8. Jun 1993

   Addition of hallway & storage rm to permit #707284.

   Cancelled Permit 9309905 $$$ $5,000
9. Nov 1993

   Remove existing n/'b partition & install folding partition.

   Complete Permit 9320157 $$$ $15,000
10. Aug 2007

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 200708149738 $$$ $38,000
11. Jun 2017

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 201706018188 $$$ $70,000
12. Oct 2017

    Rooftop: total hvac equipment replacement - remove & replace, (3) rooftop package heat pumps. (1) grease exhaust fan, (1) make-up air unit, (1) roof exhaust fan; air distribution system to remain.

    Complete Permit 201710131185 $$$ $50,000
13. Jun 2021

    Furnish and install one ansul system in the main kitchen area.

    Issued Permit 202106152505 $$$ $6,000
14. Mar 2022

    Addition to the existing fire alarm system. a new dedicated elevator recall system will be installed and connected to the existing bldy fire alarm system.

    Issued Permit 202203089531 $$$ $10,000
15. Feb 2024

    Replace 20 fiberglass windows in kind visible from street. all same openings.

    Complete Permit 202402236448 $$$ $36,500
16. Dec 2024

    Interior tenant improvmemts to renovate exhibit, archives and rest roooms work includes upgrades to hvac, lighting and plumbing fixtures and finishes no exterior or structural work non load bearing.

    Issued Permit 202412096390 $$$ $1,875,000
17. Dec 2024

    One unit; modify existing fire alarm system. upgrade panel and communicator. replace heat dectector, replace pull and signal devices.

    Issued Permit 202412277472 $$$ $4,500
18. Jul 2025

    Lower 8 existing ceiling fire sprinkler and add 2 fire sprinklers.

    Issued Permit 202507291823 $$$ $12,900
19. Aug 2025

    1st/fl: install new horn strobes on the first floor.

    Issued Permit 202508213575 $$$ $1
20. Jun 2026

    One unit: as-built fire alarm under permit application 202412277472.

    Filed Permit 202606092800 $$$ $1
21. Jun 2026

    This a revision to an active permit # 202412096390 to record a field condition change as approved by filed inspector david l araiza. (1) restroom to remain as gender neutral & (1) designated as standard.

    Issued Permit 202606163308 $$$ $1

2 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline.