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140 Maiden Lane

Union Square · San Francisco, CA 94108

  • Built 1909
  • Store building
  • 2 stories
  • Zoned C3R
  • District 3
  • Historic status: historic resource
  • City landmark (Article 10)
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7,902 sq ftBuilding area
2,748 sq ftLot area
9Rooms · 2 baths
  1. 1949

    Frank Lloyd Wright's remodel of 1948-49 for the V. C. Morris Gift Shop, which set itself deliberately against the open-front storefronts of its day: a closed front, with the display kept for those who came inside.

    Neighborhood Commercial Buildings Historic Context Statement, adopted 2022
  2. May 1983

    Additions alterations or repairs.

    Cancelled Permit 8304324 $$$ $10,000
  3. Jul 1985

    Replace existing roofing, skylights and exhaust fans.

    Complete Permit 8507849 $$$ $75,000
  4. Sep 1985

    Sign - erect.

    Expired Permit 8509837 $$$ $2,500
  5. Apr 1997

    Install of 3 stop hydraulic elevator, renovate existingrestrm.

    Expired Permit 9706284 $$$ $75,000
  6. Jul 1997

    Renewal per app#9706284.

    Complete Permit 9712984 $$$ $1
  7. Jan 2002

    Umb-upgrade of historic landmark building.

    Complete Permit 200201227411 $$$ $300,000
  8. Aug 2002

    Temporary shoring for umb 200201227411.

    Expired Permit 200208012909 $$$ $1,000
  9. Oct 2016

    New finishes for floor & paint on walls. replacement of some non-historic lighting fixtures with led. existing structure & historic elements to remain.

    Complete Permit 201610140344 $$$ $25,000
  10. Oct 2016

    Erect non-electric, wall, single-faced, non-illuminated, new sign.

    Complete Permit 201610140350 $$$ $10,000
  11. Oct 2016

    Erect non-electric, projecting, double-faced, non-illuminated, replacement sign.

    Complete Permit 201610140352 $$$ $10,000
  12. May 2017

    Replacement of existing mechanical unit, in kind no other work.

    Complete Permit 201705257702 $$$ $40,000
  13. Jul 2017

    Replace (10) pendent fire sprinklers. no under gorund work. ref permit application 201705257702.

    Complete Permit 201707111506 $$$ $5,100
  14. Jul 2017

    Revision 201610140344 changes include various lighting, finishes, fixtures.

    Complete Permit 201707252848 $$$ $5,000
  15. Jul 2017

    Addition of 1 graphic on approved banner sign 201610140352.

    Issued Permit 201707252849 $$$ $1
  16. Jan 2018

    Voluntary replace panel change communication from pots line to cellular.

    Issued Permit 201801108306 $$$ $900
  17. Nov 2019

    1st fl - barrier removal only: provide new ada compliant actuator. button ballard tied to existing poiwer door actuator. remove existing power door operator (high only) and replace light fixture to match existing original condition.

    Cancelled Permit 201911258097 $$$ $5,000
  18. Mar 2025

    Remove anchors. patch anchor holes with compatible mortar to match existing surround (ie jahn patching mortar for brick in color ptc207).

    Complete Permit 202503061711 $$$ $9,500
  19. Apr 2025

    Install non-illuminated projecting double faced banner onto existing brackets.

    Issued Permit 202504083932 $$$ $4,000
  20. Jun 2026

    To obtain final inspection for work approved under permit application 202504083932. all work is complete.

    Issued Permit 202606113024 $$$ $1
  21. Aug 2026

    Revision to permit application 202504083932: patch 5 anchor holes in brick facade.

    Issued Permit 202608267197 $$$ $6,000

2 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline.

The statement dates the remodel to 1949 in the figure caption and to 1948 in the storefront-systems chapter. Not yet documented: the architect and builder and the early tenants. Submit an update