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District 6 · Block 3777, Lot 002 · ZIP 94107

Murschen & Hoelscher Building

508–514 Fourth Street

  • Store building
  • 2 stories
  • 10,400 ft2
  • 5,700 ft2 lot area
  • Zoned SLI
  • Historic resource
  • Sold March 31, 2014
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  1. 1925

    Completed as the Murschen & Hoelscher Building, an excellent example of the Mediterranean Revival style, retaining a high degree of integrity including its multi-light storefront transom, and was put forward for San Francisco Landmark designation.

    Central SoMa Historic Context Statement, adopted 2016
  2. 1925

    Designed by architect Walter C. Falch.

    South of Market Area Historic Context Statement, adopted 2011
  3. Jul 1993
    Permit 9312250 $$$ $6,785

    Parapet reinforcement-install wall to roof.

  4. Jul 2006
    Permit 200607055669 $$$ $20,000

    Demolition of interior non-structural finishes. comply with ab17.

  5. Feb 2007
    Permit 200702134087 $$$ $200,000

    Base building improvents to make market ready. demolition existing walls to be removed structural upgrade to columns. change of use b to a-3. occupant load to be determined on construction drawings.

  6. Jul 2007
    Permit 200707025784 $$$ $200,000

    New partition walls. new kichen, bar, dining lounge, storage room. mechanical - hvac, makeup air - new stainless steel hood.

  7. Sep 2007
    Permit 200709142718 $$$ $40,000

    Install complete new automatic fire sprinkler system per nfpa 13. install 213 sprinker heads. ref. permit application 2007/02/13/4087.

  8. Sep 2007
    Permit 200709273932 $$$ $41,950

    Reroofing.

  9. Feb 2008
    Permit 200802064215 $$$ $7,000

    Install ansul r102 fire suppression system in kitchen.

  10. Mar 2008
    Permit 200803278195 $$$ $7,500

    Install fire communicator /constrol for new fire sprinkler system.

  11. Mar 2016
    Permit 201603141976 $$$ $20,000

    Partial demolition of existing restaurant, non-structural.

  12. Apr 2016
    Permit 201604215405 $$$ $125,000

    Interior t.i., remodel existing space for use as restaurant, new electrical & plumbing as required.

  13. Aug 2016
    Permit 201608165127 $$$ $4,000

    Relocate 6 fire sprinklers and add 1 fire sprinkler head to existing system for ti.

  14. Sep 2016
    Issued Permit 201609127425 $$$ $1

    Administrative permit to confirm that no mechanical work being performed under bpa #2016-0421-5405. all existing hvac systems to remain as is.

  15. Nov 2022
    Permit 202211086123 $$$ $1,750

    Add (3) quick response fire sprinkler pendants to enclosed entry tunnel @ front door.

4 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline. 3 expired or cancelled permits are not shown.

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