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516 Ofarrell Street

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA 94102

  • Built 1912
  • Hotel
  • 6 stories
  • Zoned RC-4
  • District 5
  • Historic status: historic resource
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39,609 sq ftBuilding area
7,283 sq ftLot area
140Rooms · 83 baths

Permit history

  1. Sep 1986

    Parapet & tank reinforcement.

    Issued Permit 8611227 $$$ $36,000
  2. Sep 2002

    To install fire sprinkler system, to comply with ord #165-01 and amendment #172-02.

    Expired Permit 200209136437 $$$ $80,000
  3. Oct 2002

    Reroofing.

    Expired Permit 200210078433 $$$ $35,000
  4. Mar 2003

    Umb project.

    Complete Permit 9913281 $$$ $300,000
  5. Aug 2003

    Install digital alarm communicator to provide monitoring of sprinkler system. install smoke detector.

    Issued Permit 200308131911 $$$ $2,000
  6. Dec 2004

    Seismic work uner ex pemit caused conflict between storefront and new steel framing at 2 storefront.

    Complete Permit 200412232113 $$$ $1
  7. Feb 2005

    Revision to permit application 9913281.revision work involves changes to the accessible guest rooms.

    Complete Permit 200502286378 $$$ $1
  8. Jun 2005

    Revise 9913281.we correc an incorret shower install for accessibility, incl 3 units affectedby const.

    Issued Permit 200506175411 $$$ $1
  9. Feb 2006

    Minor, soft exploratory demolition. no structural work. permit req for further remodel & occupant load, demolition only.

    Complete Permit 200602245345 $$$ $500
  10. Mar 2006

    Interior remodel to existing bar & accessibility upgrades. minor cosmetic upgrades. increase restroom size for d.a. move upper level bar access stairs to accomindate enlarged restroom. reduce length of bar counter to i nstall accessible bar counter section. replace front door & sheetrock.

    Complete Permit 200603217198 $$$ $52,600
  11. May 2006

    Ground floor - demolition walls, add 1 new kitchen, 1 new ada restroom, new reception area & community room on ground level & new storefront to match existing. change of use from retail to community room.

    Complete Permit 200605081013 $$$ $127,000
  12. Sep 2007

    Ground floor. sprinkler modification- relocate 11 heads.

    Issued Permit 200709112280 $$$ $4,200
  13. Oct 2007

    Remove 124 1 3/8" x32"x84" panel doors & replace with 1 3/8: x32"x84" solid core doors. install 124 sets of the following materials: pemko kerf adjustable weather-stripping, pemko 1 3/8 u-channel door shoe, pemko wz218a36" 5/8"x3 1/2" aluminum threshold with floor sealed gasket, 8"x32" aluminum kick.

    Complete Permit 200710236200 $$$ $26,308
  14. Mar 2008

    Provide 2 new pull stations to existing f/a, provide 3 new horn strobes & 3 new strobes to 1st floor lobby and conference rooms.

    Complete Permit 200803036157 $$$ $1,200
  15. Mar 2008

    Need permit for exploratory demolition. soft demolition only.

    Issued Permit 200803066533 $$$ $1,000
  16. Apr 2008

    Permit renewal to appn. 200605081013 & 200709112280.

    Complete Permit 200804018530 $$$ $1
  17. Nov 2010

    Minor soft exploratory demolition to assess damge to flooring (wooden) and ceiling due to water leak from residential hotel above. in bar area only.no construction under this permit.

    Issued Permit 201011305755 $$$ $2,000
  18. Jul 2012

    Demolition and removal of storeroom in basement area, to comply with nov 200717290, this will revert basement back to original condition, work was done by previous owner.

    Complete Permit 201207134818 $$$ $1,000
  19. May 2013

    To install new grab bar in all bathrooms to comply with the new city code, 3 bathrm in each floor, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th floor, grab bar min load rating of 250 lbs.

    Complete Permit 201305227691 $$$ $800
  20. Sep 2015

    Replace 185 wood single glazed windows with wood dual glazed windows to comply with nov 201520401 & 201568286 item #2 true divided lites with o.g. lugs. u-factor 0.32 max, all windows to be replaced in-kind, same size & type. no structural work.

    Expired Permit 201509227658 $$$ $175,000
  21. Jul 2019

    One unit: replace water damage drywall (total 226 sq ft).

    Expired Permit 201907317420 $$$ $6,500
  22. Nov 2023

    One unit. closing wall and ceiling in unit and hallway to one unit for the exhaust fan, ref complaint 202310691. exhaust to terminate at least 3' from property line. to comply with nov 202310691.

    Issued Permit 202311030158 $$$ $3,500
  23. Jul 2024

    3rd fl one unit: replace water damage drywall total 159 sq ft. use /8" type x.

    Complete Permit 202407176652 $$$ $5,000
  24. Nov 2025

    5 bathroom renovations in kind. new toilet, sink, bathroon fan, new shower pan, new tile, new valve, new angle stops, new light and switches. comply with nov# 202431611 item #2. all bathroom are in the hallway 1 per floor. no change in plumbing.

    Complete Permit 202511058983 $$$ $100,000

DBI holds 30 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 30. 3 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits.

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