474 Natoma Street

• Global Gardens — Catherine Wagner
  "Optical tiles": digital images on metal; elevator tower facing Natoma Street; artwork is always accessible.
  The city's inventory titles it “Global Garden”.

1. May 1986

   Sesmic bracing of parapets.

   Issued Permit 8606312 $$$ $7,000
2. Oct 1992

   Demolish storage warehouse.

   Issued Permit 9216972
3. Oct 1993

   Grading.

   Complete Permit 9317290 $$$ $7,000
4. Jan 2002

   To erect a 4 story, 29 dwelling building with parking and assembly.

   Expired Permit 200201086499 $$$ $5,000,000
5. Nov 2003

   Erection on a cell on wheels (cow) to be used as a temporary wireless telecommunication facility.

   Complete Permit 200311210856 $$$ $75,000
6. Oct 2008

   To erect 55 dwelling unit with 9 story new building.

   Complete Permit 200810063512 $$$ $20,000,000
7. Jul 2011

   Non-site permit for record purposes only to document density change & modification to approved/issued site permit 200810063512. interior reorganization of 3rd units to provide studios & 1 be rm. addition of mgmt office. laundry, maintenance rm. community room & roof top garden space.

   Complete Permit 201107220844 $$$ $1
8. Nov 2011

   Shoring as required for new construction approved under permit application 2008/10/06/3512-s. underpinning under separage permits. excavation shoring, soldier beams & tiebacks, braces & wood lagging.

   Issued Permit 201111088484 $$$ $65,000
9. Mar 2012

   Erection and operation of tower crane. ref site permit #200810063512s1.

   Complete Permit 201203196353 $$$ $100,000
10. May 2012

    Install new 6" underground fire service ( 6"x+/- 18') from curb to building.

    Complete Permit 201205140429 $$$ $3,000
11. May 2012

    New fire alarm system installation and sprinkler mointoring. new construction under separate permit #2008-10-06-3512. includes elevator recall and fire fighter helmet. low rise building.

    Complete Permit 201205251255 $$$ $160,000
12. Feb 2013

    Install artwork along 474 natoma street & add screen walls at the rear court yard. ref approved & issued permit application 2008/10/06/3512.

    Issued Permit 201302190462 $$$ $20,000

The site stood vacant from the Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989 until this building. Catherine Wagner's digitally embossed metal panels on the Natoma Street elevator tower show plants particular to the cultures of the surrounding neighbourhood. The city's inventory titles the work “Global Garden” and leaves the artist unnamed.