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901–909 Geary Street

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA 94109

  • Built 1914
  • Hotel
  • 7 stories
  • Zoned RC-4
  • District 5
  • Historic status: historic resource
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47,357 sq ftBuilding area
33,000 sq ftLot area
161Rooms · 129 baths

Permit history

  1. Nov 1984

    Move front doors from right to left. install handicap ramp.

    Complete Permit 8412621 $$$ $20,000
  2. Jan 1989

    Parapet reinforcing.

    Complete Permit 8900264 $$$ $26,000
  3. Sep 1994

    Reroofing.

    Expired Permit 9414284 $$$ $21,000
  4. Jan 1996

    Repair fire doors.

    Expired Permit 9601565 $$$ $6,000
  5. Feb 1999

    Brace ext walls, repair/brace roof, temporary bracng fire dam.

    Expired Permit 9902958 $$$ $20,000
  6. Mar 1999

    Repair fire damaged roof.

    Cancelled Permit 9905242 $$$ $75,000
  7. Feb 2000

    Plaster repair of areas exposed for installing copper lines.

    Complete Permit 200002232540 $$$ $245,280
  8. Mar 2000

    Sprinkler system alteration.

    Expired Permit 200003235123 $$$ $14,250
  9. Mar 2000

    Install new fire alarm system.

    Expired Permit 200003305925 $$$ $40,000
  10. Apr 2002

    Repair existing stairs in basement.

    Complete Permit 200204234676 $$$ $3,400
  11. Aug 2002

    Alteration of existing lobby including: accessible ramp, accessible restroom, offices & waiting area.

    Issued Permit 200208164173 $$$ $225,000
  12. Aug 2003

    Comply nov 200342372. add new sprinkler heads at bedroom halls and storage to comply with srs ordina.

    Withdrawn Permit 200308081657 $$$ $20,000
  13. Sep 2003

    To install fire sprinkler system to comply with ordinance #170-02.

    Expired Permit 200309114502 $$$ $81,000
  14. Mar 2005

    Adding 5 flow switch and 2 tayper to existing fire alarm system.

    Expired Permit 200503036694 $$$ $4,000
  15. Apr 2005

    Replacing coolers system only. with 20% hc upgrade.

    Complete Permit 200504018953 $$$ $28,740
  16. Oct 2009

    To comply with nov 200920082 dated 08/27/2009.install 26 gauge interlocking sheet metal inside 5 garbage closets on each floor. each closet is approx. 4'x2x'8'.

    Complete Permit 200910159025 $$$ $5,200
  17. Jul 2013

    New retail tenant improvement - ada bathroom upgrade, addition of coffee service, new finishes.

    Withdrawn Permit 201307172067 $$$ $50,000
  18. Aug 2014

    Remove/replace; drywall, plaster, tub, toilets, lavy in two units. no plumbing at one unit. all 3 one unit-218 & 219 require minor electrical repairs. compliance with ord 155-13 not required.

    Complete Permit 201408184093 $$$ $70,000
  19. Mar 2015

    Demolition of e non compliant bathrom, upgrade to ada comliant unisex bath. accessory use of coffee station to a record shop. installation of wash sink, handsink, refrigerator, counter and shelving. record shop to install 1 new counter with metal framework around counter and small counter with partitons.

    Complete Permit 201503120678 $$$ $30,000
  20. Jul 2015

    Replace all glass in storefront with new glass. remove security bars. transom glazing to remain. existing mullion and frames to remain.

    Expired Permit 201507151541 $$$ $16,000
  21. Apr 2024

    Prop h: non-structural alterations to existing retail space for new immersive theater space. open kitchen with ventless hood, powder rm, mechanical system, lighting and primary entry modifications.

    Complete Permit 202404089567 $$$ $55,000
  22. May 2024

    Electric sign - "compton's cafeteria" 12' x 6'-2".

    Filed Permit 202405242980 $$$ $10,000
  23. Jun 2025

    Repair in kind: patch & remorter cracked brick veneer where needed, cornices & brick mortar joints., reseal way penetrations, clean & recoat areas of corrosion. paint and waterproof window lintels, repair cracked window frames, paint window frames, lubricate/paint fire escapes. secure decorative.

    Issued Permit 202506058036 $$$ $10,000
  24. Jun 2025

    Proposed addition of 10 new stacked private bathrooms within footprint to existing bedrooms from the 2nd - 6th fl.

    Filed Permit 202506259466 $$$ $120,000

DBI holds 45 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 45. 3 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits.

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