517–519 Ellis Street

1. March 1966

   The Redevelopment Agency photographed the property, then the Hotel Senator.

   Redevelopment Agency Records (SFH 371), San Francisco Public Library
2. Jun 1983

   Bring up to code.

   Complete Permit 8305300 $$$ $25,000
3. Mar 1986

   Remove all existing booths & counter in dining room only.

   Expired Permit 8603261 $$$ $5,000
4. Mar 1989

   Replace and old exhaust hood.

   Complete Permit 8905069 $$$ $2,500
5. Jun 1991

   Conversion of hotel rooms to sro & family accommodation.

   Complete Permit 9111427 $$$ $600,000
6. Sep 1991

   Opening and removal of non-bearing walls per permit application 9111427.

   Complete Permit 9116759 $$$ $5,000
7. Jan 1992

   Vertical addition.

   Complete Permit 9201243 $$$ $20,000
8. August 1992

   The Redevelopment Agency photographed the property, then the Hotel Senator.

   Redevelopment Agency Records (SFH 371), San Francisco Public Library
9. Dec 2000

   Stree space permit.

   Expired Permit M15237 $$$ $5,000
10. Feb 2001

    Install new fence along s. property line to enclose rear alleyway, new gate adjacent to public alley.

    Expired Permit 200102081676 $$$ $12,064
11. Sep 2001

    Estend trash chute through roof, to comply with nov #200119906.

    Expired Permit 200109269285 $$$ $3,000
12. Mar 2002

    New elevator cab, power door on 3rd fl., modifications in elevator machine room.

    Complete Permit 200203292663 $$$ $180,000
13. Nov 2002

    To renew app#2001/02/08/1676 & 2001/05/01/8091 to complete work.

    Complete Permit 200211131334 $$$ $6,000
14. Mar 2004

    Project shall include but not be limited to selective demolition, alerations, finishes, lightg, electrical.

    Complete Permit 200403088033 $$$ $1,250,000
15. Jul 2004

    Remove carpet, install new, remove limited wall finishes.

    Expired Permit 200407239586 $$$ $32,000
16. Aug 2004

    Install automatic fire sprinkler per ord. #170-02.

    Expired Permit 200408181936 $$$ $98,800
17. Nov 2004

    Fire alarm system.

    Complete Permit 200411189636 $$$ $46,000
18. Jul 2005

    Revision as built changes to permitted work, permit application 2004/03/08/8033, construction 98% complete. all revisions.

    Complete Permit 200507288889 $$$ $1
19. Sep 2007

    Replace casement windows with double hung windows. total: 65 u value =.36. visible from street.

    Expired Permit 200709213287 $$$ $58,800
20. Jul 2013

    Fire damage repair- repair drywall & plaster in #701, 702 & 602 with like and kind materials. painting & carpet replacement to be done at stairs with like and kind materials. drywall repairs, painting & new entry doors at main entry - u-factor - 0.47 max. like and kind materials to be used.

    Complete Permit 201307222417 $$$ $120,000
21. Apr 2016

    7th floor: repair water damaged sheetrock in kitchen. install new counter top and hook up existing sink. reset appliances.

    Complete Permit 201604296121 $$$ $5,000
22. Jun 2018

    To erect 8 stories, 1 basement, type i-b, 21 units residential with mix use building. (r-2, m).

    Filed Permit 201806081421 $$$ $2,000,000
23. Jul 2018

    Comply with n.o.v 201849152. one unit. install finish & paint drywall. living room and bathroom. new tub surround 5/8 type x 5d cooler nails at 4 inches.

    Complete Permit 201807245422 $$$ $10,000
24. Aug 2020

    Replacement of facu due to it beginning to fail. change from afp-300 to nfs-320. add wireless communicator and removed pots.

    Complete Permit 202008292922 $$$ $13,734
25. Dec 2022

    Sheet rock repair in select one unit. 606, 707, 706, 705, 708.

    Complete Permit 202212128117 $$$ $7,000
26. May 2023

    Framing and drywall repair after fire damage. in kond. no change. revert to last legal condition. remodel two units.

    Issued Permit 202305117589 $$$ $30,000

DBI holds 40 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 40. 4 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits.