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District 5 · Block 0739, Lot 001 · ZIP 94109

731–749 Polk Street

Hotel

  • 4 stories
  • 33,958 ft2
  • 9,300 ft2 lot area
  • 44 residential units
  • 102 rooms
  • 39 bathrooms
  • Zoned NC-3
  • Historic resource
  • Sold March 21, 1997
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  1. 1908

    Built.

  2. March 1966

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

    Redevelopment Agency Records (SFH 371), San Francisco Public Library
  3. Nov 1983
    Permit 8312065 $$$ $8,000

    Bring into code as required by dahi.

  4. Oct 1986
    Permit 8612193 $$$ $9,700

    Remove garage door, show windows, counter & replace.

  5. Jan 1987
    Permit 8701123 $$$ $2,200

    Install wheel chair access bathroom.

  6. Apr 1987
    Permit 8704432 $$$ $7,000

    Install door way at 733 polk street & interior stair.

  7. Feb 1988
    Permit 8801873 $$$ $23,000

    Install new sheetrock on walls & ceiling, kitchen cabinets.

  8. Feb 1988
    Permit 8802049 $$$ $10,000

    New windows, entry door, bathrm, wall, remove counters & bar.

  9. Jun 1988
    Permit 8808858 $$$ $7,000

    Remodeling coffee shop.

  10. Feb 1990
    Permit 9003161 $$$ $5,000

    Ewo ( s ).

  11. Jul 1991
    Permit 9113108 $$$ $15,000

    Parapet reinforcing.

  12. Dec 1992
    Permit 9221340 $$$ $4,000

    2nd floor bath-reinstall toilet. paint. install door closers.

  13. Dec 1994
    Permit 9420470 $$$ $900

    Stairwell improvements-enlg top step, install emerg lite, etc.

  14. Apr 1995
    Permit 9505376 $$$ $120,000

    Fire repair, walls, sheathing, roof, kitchen cabs, bth fixtures.

  15. Aug 1995
    Permit 9512050 $$$ $80,000

    Seismic upgrade-bolts plus.

  16. Dec 1995
    Permit 9521502 $$$ $90,000

    Partial siesmic upgrade ground floor.

  17. Jul 2013
    Permit 201307182160 $$$ $600

    To comply with ordinance 029-13 only, installation of grab bars in sro at the following 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors total 7 grab bars in 3 bathrooms.

  18. Aug 2017
    Issued Permit 201708175078 $$$ $2,000

    Install (1) non-illuminated projecting sign "the pork exchange".

  19. May 2021
    Permit 202105251024 $$$ $3,000

    Ti and change of ownership, install coffee/sandwich shop in vacant sandwich shop.per chapter 41 of the san francisco administrative code, residential guest rooms may not be converted, demolished, or have their use changed under this permit.

  20. Jun 2023
    Filed Permit 202306160260 $$$ $48,300

    Fire system replacement & mandatory lf horns to meet sffc 2022 sec 1103.7.6.1.

4 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline. 6 expired or cancelled permits are not shown.

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