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District 5 · Block 0676, Lot 010 · ZIP 94115

1840–1844 Sutter Street

Assessor class: vacant lot

  • 5,156.25 ft2 lot area
  • Zoned RM-4
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  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. Jun 1985
    Permit 8506742 $$$ $14,000

    Install new fire sprinkler.

  3. 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
  4. Jan 1989
    Permit 8901527 $$$ $1,000,000

    Re-application for expired site #8407931.

  5. Jun 1989
    Permit 8910556 $$$ $22,500

    Add fire sprinklers in addition & in sprinklered existing areas.

  6. Sep 1992
    Permit 9215208 $$$ $25,000

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

  7. Nov 1993
    Permit 9320157 $$$ $15,000

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

  8. Aug 2007
    Permit 200708149738 $$$ $38,000

    Reroofing.

  9. Jun 2017
    Permit 201706018188 $$$ $70,000

    Reroofing.

  10. Oct 2017
    Permit 201710131185 $$$ $50,000

    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.

  11. Jun 2021
    Issued Permit 202106152505 $$$ $6,000

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

  12. Mar 2022
    Issued Permit 202203089531 $$$ $10,000

    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.

  13. Feb 2024
    Permit 202402236448 $$$ $36,500

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

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

    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.

  15. Dec 2024
    Issued Permit 202412277472 $$$ $4,500

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

  16. Jul 2025
    Issued Permit 202507291823 $$$ $12,900

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

  17. Aug 2025
    Issued Permit 202508213575 $$$ $1

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

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

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

  19. Jun 2026
    Issued Permit 202606163308 $$$ $1

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

2 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline. 2 expired or cancelled permits are not shown. The city's Japantown context statement gives 1840 Sutter Street as the property secured for the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, and elsewhere calls 1858 Sutter Street and 1852 Sutter Street the centre's site. It does not reconcile them.

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