Block 0049, lot 001
800 Chestnut St
- City’s use
- Commercial Retail
- Built
- 1926
- Stories
- 3
- Units
- 1
- Rooms
- 4 bathrooms
- Building
- 91,843 sq ft
- Lot
- 75,624 sq ft
- Zoning
- RH3
- Construction type
- C
From the assessor's latest secured roll, which can lag recent work. Lot plans, zoning and planning history on the city’s Property Information Map
Permits filed here
33 permits filed for this property since 2000.
| Filed | Outcome | Address | Contractor | Work described on the permit | Declared cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | In progress filed Jul 2026, not yet issued | 800 Chestnut St | Plant Construction Co, Lp | deferred frp permit, seismic retrofit under bpa# 202508132954Details
deferred frp permit, seismic retrofit under bpa# 202508132954 | $90,000 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | In progress issued Oct 2026 | 800 Chestnut St | Plant Construction Co, Lp | revision to bpa# 202508132954, update concrete wall alignment at gridline c. revise collector callouts. remove grade beam extension beyond level 1 retaining walls. other misc. structural details per plans due to field conditions.Details
revision to bpa# 202508132954, update concrete wall alignment at gridline c. revise collector callouts. remove grade beam extension beyond level 1 retaining walls. other misc. structural details per plans due to field conditions. | |
| Jan 6, 2026 | In progress issued Sep 2026 | 800 Chestnut St | Plant Construction Co, Lp | change use from art college-artist studios. ext facade restoration @ (clay/brown bldg & residential bldg) and accessibility improvements, interior nonstructural improvements and limited new ext openings. repurposing of studio & admin space. add 2 residential dwelling units. seismic under sep permit.Details
change use from art college-artist studios. ext facade restoration @ (clay/brown bldg & residential bldg) and accessibility improvements, interior nonstructural improvements and limited new ext openings. repurposing of studio & admin space. add 2 residential dwelling units. seismic under sep permit. | $15,000,000 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | In progress issued Mar 2026 | 800 Chestnut St | Plant Construction Co, Lp | seismic upgrade to existing building. space to remain vacant per ab017. future accessibility to be restored under separate permit. no cfc until alteration permit restoring required ada features has been completed.Details
seismic upgrade to existing building. space to remain vacant per ab017. future accessibility to be restored under separate permit. no cfc until alteration permit restoring required ada features has been completed. | $5,000,000 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | In progress issued Jul 2025 | 800 Chestnut St | Plant Construction Co, Lp | soft demo of a vacant building per ab-017 including the removal of nonstructural partitions, fixtures, finishes and capping of mep for future buildout.Details
soft demo of a vacant building per ab-017 including the removal of nonstructural partitions, fixtures, finishes and capping of mep for future buildout. | $868,581 |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Never finaled issued Dec 2019, no final | 800 Chestnut St | Waterproofing Associates | replacement of extg plaza waterproofing, replacement of concrete topping slab, window sealant repairs.Details
replacement of extg plaza waterproofing, replacement of concrete topping slab, window sealant repairs. | $1,500,000 |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2018 | 800 Chestnut St | Bay Alarm Company | 2/f: add relay module to shut down dust collector. ref t.i. pa#201506300361.Details
2/f: add relay module to shut down dust collector. ref t.i. pa#201506300361. | $1,732 |
| Dec 16, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2016 | 800 Chestnut St | Ayoob & Peery Plumbing Co Inc | 1st floor: add two fire sprinklers to conform with the new wall/ceiling layout of the tenant improvement. ref pa #201609087053.Details
1st floor: add two fire sprinklers to conform with the new wall/ceiling layout of the tenant improvement. ref pa #201609087053. | $1,051 |
| Sep 8, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2018 | 800 Chestnut St | C B 2 Builders Incorporated | new sound enclosure for extg dust-collector in n.w. parking lot of art institute. enclosure is fully detached from bldg and shall be fully sprinklered under seperate permit.Details
new sound enclosure for extg dust-collector in n.w. parking lot of art institute. enclosure is fully detached from bldg and shall be fully sprinklered under seperate permit. | $5,000 |
| Aug 3, 2016 | Never finaled issued Aug 2016, no final | 800 Chestnut St | C B 2 Builders Incorporated | mechanical slab only in accessory parking lot, in advance of construction of new sound enclosure under future permitDetails
mechanical slab only in accessory parking lot, in advance of construction of new sound enclosure under future permit | $3,000 |
| Aug 26, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2015 | 800 Chestnut St | C B 2 Builders Incorporated | installation of new paint spray booth to replace (e). duct tie in to (e)Details
installation of new paint spray booth to replace (e). duct tie in to (e) | $35,000 |
| Aug 26, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2015 | 800 Chestnut St | Bay Alarm Company | provide monitoring of new water flow and tamper switch. t.i. app#2015-0630-0361Details
provide monitoring of new water flow and tamper switch. t.i. app#2015-0630-0361 | $1,337 |
| Aug 11, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2015 | 800 Chestnut St | Ayoob & Peery Plumbing Co Inc | add 22 sprinklers to duct collector duct system. ref app#201506300361Details
add 22 sprinklers to duct collector duct system. ref app#201506300361 | $11,308 |
| Jul 1, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2015 | 800 Chestnut St | Platinum Roofing Inc | tear off existing tar garvel and install a 60 mil tpo single ply membrane about 20 sq (gray)Details
tear off existing tar garvel and install a 60 mil tpo single ply membrane about 20 sq (gray) | $60,584 |
| Jun 30, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2015 | 800 Chestnut St | C B 2 Builders Incorporated | construct plans duct layout to enable interconnection of central duct collector with the work shop equipment and assist in compliance with applicable regulation. industrial ventilation. fire alarm, life safety, and fire sprinklers on seperate permits.Details
construct plans duct layout to enable interconnection of central duct collector with the work shop equipment and assist in compliance with applicable regulation. industrial ventilation. fire alarm, life safety, and fire sprinklers on seperate permits. | $120,000 |
| Mar 18, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2015 | 800 Chestnut St | Valley Construction | replace perimeter wall siding. not visible from streetDetails
replace perimeter wall siding. not visible from street | $4,000 |
| Mar 18, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2015 | 800 Chestnut St | Valley Construction | reroofingDetails
reroofing | $12,000 |
| Jul 29, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2015 | 800 Chestnut St | Platinum Roofing Inc | reroofingDetails
reroofing | $25,000 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2014 | 800 Chestnut St | C B 2 Builders Incorporated | revision to pa# 2013-0429-5667 & pa# 2013-1118-2190 regarding glass guard-rails.Details
revision to pa# 2013-0429-5667 & pa# 2013-1118-2190 regarding glass guard-rails. | |
| Nov 18, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2014 | 800 Chestnut St | C B 2 Builders Incorporated | minor changes to previously approved permit 2013-0429-5667: structural revision to permit app#201304295667. add tempered glass shoes to stairs.Details
minor changes to previously approved permit 2013-0429-5667: structural revision to permit app#201304295667. add tempered glass shoes to stairs. | $135,000 |
| Jul 9, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2014 | 800 Chestnut St | work performed in art studio at lower level -replacement of existing exhaust hood and addition of 3 new type ii hoods. replacement louver. not visible from street. vertical extension of existing interior walls & new metal studs type"x" ceiling above enclosing existing kiln room. h.c. exempted.Details
work performed in art studio at lower level -replacement of existing exhaust hood and addition of 3 new type ii hoods. replacement louver. not visible from street. vertical extension of existing interior walls & new metal studs type"x" ceiling above enclosing existing kiln room. h.c. exempted. | $55,500 | |
| Apr 29, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2014 | 800 Chestnut St | exterior handrail rehabilitationDetails
exterior handrail rehabilitation | $300,000 | |
| Aug 10, 2012 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2013 | 800 Chestnut St | Charles Pankow Builders Ltd | install required second exit door at cafe. change of use from b to a for cafe only. remainder of building still requires 'conditional use" permit for any additional assembly use.Details
install required second exit door at cafe. change of use from b to a for cafe only. remainder of building still requires 'conditional use" permit for any additional assembly use. | $6,400 |
| Feb 20, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2009 | 800 Chestnut St | Tri-Signal Integration Inc. | renew pa# 2006/05/23/2202 to obtain final inspection. all work has been completed.Details
renew pa# 2006/05/23/2202 to obtain final inspection. all work has been completed. | |
| Jun 16, 2008 | Expired or cancelled expired Feb 2009 | 800 Chestnut St | Vulcan Fire Protection | upgrade range guard fire suppression system for ul-300 kitchen fire system in student cafeDetails
upgrade range guard fire suppression system for ul-300 kitchen fire system in student cafe | $4,000 |
| May 7, 2007 | Completed final sign-off May 2007 | 800 Chestnut St | to comply with nov# 200676962 by removing art piece.Details
to comply with nov# 200676962 by removing art piece. | $500 | |
| May 23, 2006 | Expired or cancelled expired Feb 2009 | 800 Chestnut St | Tri-Signal Integration Inc. | addition of fire alarm devices to (e) fire alarm control panel. 4 smokes, 1 beam detector, 2 horn / strobes.Details
addition of fire alarm devices to (e) fire alarm control panel. 4 smokes, 1 beam detector, 2 horn / strobes. | $9,800 |
| Aug 28, 2000 | Expired or cancelled expired Apr 2001 | 800 Chestnut St | Cove Construction | revision to 200007054366: move exit door fro rear yard to lobbyDetails
revision to 200007054366: move exit door fro rear yard to lobby | $200 |
| Jul 5, 2000 | Expired or cancelled expired Jul 2001 | 800 Chestnut St | renovate existing offices including new partitions casework and furnishes-leval/main floorDetails
renovate existing offices including new partitions casework and furnishes-leval/main floor | $30,000 | |
| Jun 28, 2000 | Expired or cancelled expired Apr 2001 | 800 Chestnut St | Design Build Develp. Stru | renew expired appn. 9912997Details
renew expired appn. 9912997 | |
| Jun 28, 2000 | Expired or cancelled expired Apr 2001 | 800 Chestnut St | Design Build Develp. Stru | renew expired appn. 9916987Details
renew expired appn. 9916987 | |
| Jun 27, 2000 | Expired or cancelled expired Dec 2000 | 800 Chestnut St | install gallery exibition partitions.no structural work under this permit 4th floorDetails
install gallery exibition partitions.no structural work under this permit 4th floor | $6,750 | |
| Mar 24, 2000 | Expired or cancelled expired Sep 2000 | 800 Chestnut St | Design Build Develp. Stru | rev to pa-9911657- add two new 4 by 8 metal windows in existing wall in existing classroom (faces exDetails
rev to pa-9911657- add two new 4 by 8 metal windows in existing wall in existing classroom (faces ex | $8,000 |
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