Block 0117, lot 016
659 Union St
- City’s use
- Multi-Family Residential
- Built
- 1914
- Stories
- 3
- Units
- 36
- Rooms
- 28 bathrooms
- Building
- 22,060 sq ft
- Lot
- 18,800 sq ft
- Zoning
- NBEACH
- 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
47 permits filed for this property since 2000.
| Filed | Outcome | Address | Contractor | Work described on the permit | Declared cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | In progress issued Mar 2026 | 659 Union St | Shorecal Engineering Inc. | demo 3-story, type 5, mixed use building.Details
demo 3-story, type 5, mixed use building. | $200,000 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | In progress issued Aug 2025 | 1636 Powell St | Frey Environmental Inc | construct concrete pad in bldg court yard to anchor vapor extraction system and ground water treatment system. pipe system to extraction wells pge to provide temp power to operate rem equip dischange treatment ground water to sewerDetails
construct concrete pad in bldg court yard to anchor vapor extraction system and ground water treatment system. pipe system to extraction wells pge to provide temp power to operate rem equip dischange treatment ground water to sewer | $60,000 |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Never finaled filed Mar 2023, never issued | 1638 Powell St | demo a brick 3 story bldg. type r-2Details
demo a brick 3 story bldg. type r-2 | $60,000 | |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Never finaled filed Dec 2021, never issued | 659 Union St | facade retention on columbus st, union st, & powell st, and for removal of any remaining building debris. new construction under separate permit which will incorporate (e) facade retained under this permit. emergency shoring to reinforce fire-damaged bldg issued under pa# 201804126159.Details
facade retention on columbus st, union st, & powell st, and for removal of any remaining building debris. new construction under separate permit which will incorporate (e) facade retained under this permit. emergency shoring to reinforce fire-damaged bldg issued under pa# 201804126159. | $20,000 | |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Never finaled filed Dec 2021, never issued | 659 Union St | construct a type i + v, 4-story, 2 basements, 22 dwelling units, mixed-used residential building.Details
construct a type i + v, 4-story, 2 basements, 22 dwelling units, mixed-used residential building. | $7,000,000 | |
| Jul 23, 2018 | Never finaled filed Jul 2018, never issued | 1656 Powell St | street spaceDetails
street space | ||
| Jul 20, 2018 | Never finaled issued Jul 2018, no final | 1656 Powell St | Belfor Usa Group Inc | rev to pa# 201804126159 & 201805048295; change timeline of completion of phase 1&2 to october 15,2018. maximum duration of phase i & ii temporary shoring until april 12, 2019. no construction under this permit. maximum duration of shoring: phas i & phase ii until 4/12/2019 - temporaru shoring.Details
rev to pa# 201804126159 & 201805048295; change timeline of completion of phase 1&2 to october 15,2018. maximum duration of phase i & ii temporary shoring until april 12, 2019. no construction under this permit. maximum duration of shoring: phas i & phase ii until 4/12/2019 - temporaru shoring. | |
| May 15, 2018 | Never finaled issued May 2018, no final | 1656 Powell St | Belfor Usa Group Inc | revision #2 to pa #201804126159. additional shoring to the rear walls of the building throughout 2nd & 3rd levels. maher naDetails
revision #2 to pa #201804126159. additional shoring to the rear walls of the building throughout 2nd & 3rd levels. maher na | |
| May 4, 2018 | Never finaled issued May 2018, no final | 1656 Powell St | Belfor Usa Group Inc | revision to 201804126159 change in site conditions per site inspection; add more shoring to the interior from 3rd floor braced to 2nd flrDetails
revision to 201804126159 change in site conditions per site inspection; add more shoring to the interior from 3rd floor braced to 2nd flr | $100,000 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Never finaled issued Apr 2018, no final | 659 Union St | street spaceDetails
street space | ||
| Apr 25, 2018 | Never finaled filed Apr 2018, never issued | 659 Union St | street space with mtaDetails
street space with mta | ||
| Apr 12, 2018 | Never finaled issued Apr 2018, no final | 1656 Powell St | Belfor Usa Group Inc | emergency shoring to reinforce fire damaged mix use 3 story plus basement urm bld. shoring to be both ext and interor. maher naDetails
emergency shoring to reinforce fire damaged mix use 3 story plus basement urm bld. shoring to be both ext and interor. maher na | $300,000 |
| May 25, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2017 | 663 Union St | J & C Safety 1st Fire Protection Inc | 1st fl: install new fire suppresion system on kitchen hood. size 4 feet. reff app#201612225743Details
1st fl: install new fire suppresion system on kitchen hood. size 4 feet. reff app#201612225743 | $3,000 |
| Apr 12, 2017 | Never finaled issued Apr 2017, no final | 663 Union St | street space permitDetails
street space permit | ||
| Jan 17, 2017 | Never finaled issued Jan 2017, no final | 1656 Powell St | Arg Conservation Services | revision to 201408123650 work not completed. misc arch details as noted on dwgsDetails
revision to 201408123650 work not completed. misc arch details as noted on dwgs | |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Expired or cancelled suspend Sep 2017 | 663 Union St | Bay Build Design Inc | new restaurant t.i., framing, drywall, new floors & new fence at rear. store front alterationsDetails
new restaurant t.i., framing, drywall, new floors & new fence at rear. store front alterations | $75,000 |
| Jul 27, 2015 | Never finaled issued Jul 2015, no final | 1656 Powell St | street spaceDetails
street space | ||
| Apr 20, 2015 | Never finaled issued Apr 2015, no final | 1636 Powell St | street spaceDetails
street space | ||
| Apr 7, 2015 | Never finaled issued Apr 2015, no final | 1656 Powell St | street space & mtaDetails
street space & mta | ||
| Apr 3, 2015 | Never finaled issued Apr 2015, no final | 1656 Powell St | street spaceDetails
street space | ||
| Sep 26, 2014 | Never finaled issued Sep 2014, no final | 1656 Powell St | Detect All Security Sys | replace 3 smoke detectors and 2 pull board 2nd, 3rd floorsDetails
replace 3 smoke detectors and 2 pull board 2nd, 3rd floors | $580 |
| Sep 24, 2014 | Never finaled issued Sep 2014, no final | 1656 Powell St | Alliance Fire Inc | replace 3 sprinkler heads on the 2nd fl. ref app#201408123650Details
replace 3 sprinkler heads on the 2nd fl. ref app#201408123650 | $900 |
| Sep 9, 2014 | Never finaled issued Sep 2014, no final | 1656 Powell St | street spaceDetails
street space | ||
| Aug 12, 2014 | Never finaled issued Sep 2014, no final | 1656 Powell St | Arg Conservation Services | repair and replacement of fire and water damaged areas under nov 201343081. includes damaged plaster, new rated ceilings, new fixtures, casework, partitons in kind, interior doors. replace exterior windows @ so elevations in kind. replace and reinforce damaged framing members, sheathing, assemblies,Details
repair and replacement of fire and water damaged areas under nov 201343081. includes damaged plaster, new rated ceilings, new fixtures, casework, partitons in kind, interior doors. replace exterior windows @ so elevations in kind. replace and reinforce damaged framing members, sheathing, assemblies, | $650,000 |
| May 28, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2014 | 653 Union St | Certified Fire & Safety Co | install ul300 ansul fire system to protect kitchen hood & cooking equipment, only working in commercial. ref #2013.0822.4948.Details
install ul300 ansul fire system to protect kitchen hood & cooking equipment, only working in commercial. ref #2013.0822.4948. | $3,000 |
| Apr 3, 2014 | Completed final sign-off May 2014 | 585 Columbus Av | Mark Scott Construction Inc | partial comply w/nov 201343081 fire incident 12/15/13 - install (10) new light fixtures to replace damaged fixtures from water damage. ref pa #2014/0324/1526Details
partial comply w/nov 201343081 fire incident 12/15/13 - install (10) new light fixtures to replace damaged fixtures from water damage. ref pa #2014/0324/1526 | $3,200 |
| Mar 24, 2014 | Completed final sign-off May 2014 | 585 Columbus Av | Mark Scott Construction Inc | demo 2 catwalks, install new type x sheetrock, wd stud partitions, non rated partitions at mezzanine not greater than 5%. new 2 hr rtd ceiling to replace damaged plaster ceiling. insall new wd flrg at mezz, 10 n flr tiles where damaged, nov 201343081 fire damage for residential units separate permitDetails
demo 2 catwalks, install new type x sheetrock, wd stud partitions, non rated partitions at mezzanine not greater than 5%. new 2 hr rtd ceiling to replace damaged plaster ceiling. insall new wd flrg at mezz, 10 n flr tiles where damaged, nov 201343081 fire damage for residential units separate permit | $35,000 |
| Mar 4, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2014 | 653 Union St | International Fire Inc | to install 71 fire sprinkler heads in basement and ground floor. t.i. app# 2013.0822.4948Details
to install 71 fire sprinkler heads in basement and ground floor. t.i. app# 2013.0822.4948 | $15,000 |
| Mar 3, 2014 | Never finaled issued Mar 2014, no final | 585 Columbus Av | Mark Scott Construction Inc | partially comply with nov# 201343081- interior demolition only, remove ceiling plaster & wood framing, 2x4+2x6, all work on ground floor retail space only, seperate permit will be pulled for fire/water damage repair. space vacant per ab017Details
partially comply with nov# 201343081- interior demolition only, remove ceiling plaster & wood framing, 2x4+2x6, all work on ground floor retail space only, seperate permit will be pulled for fire/water damage repair. space vacant per ab017 | $7,500 |
| Aug 22, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2014 | 653 Union St | S4s Construction Inc | new tenant remodel in existing restaurant space. renovation includes renovated commercial kitchen, food prep area, seating area, interior lighting, plumbing and electrical work and renovated accessible bathroom. comply with nov 200668837/201271123. sprinkler and fp system separate permitsDetails
new tenant remodel in existing restaurant space. renovation includes renovated commercial kitchen, food prep area, seating area, interior lighting, plumbing and electrical work and renovated accessible bathroom. comply with nov 200668837/201271123. sprinkler and fp system separate permits | $245,000 |
| Sep 26, 2011 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2011 | 673 Union St | A.S.T.I. Services (Automatic Sprinkler) | relocate 1-head, plug off 2-heads & install 28-(n) heads in basement only.Details
relocate 1-head, plug off 2-heads & install 28-(n) heads in basement only. | $6,000 |
| Jan 14, 2010 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2010 | 585 Columbus Av | replace counter, wine display, install (n) tilel flooring replace entrance doors w/accessible 3' door.Details
replace counter, wine display, install (n) tilel flooring replace entrance doors w/accessible 3' door. | $10,000 | |
| Jun 4, 2009 | Never finaled issued Jun 2009, no final | 673 Union St | Fire Safety Supply Inc | upgrade fire suppression system only in kitchen.Details
upgrade fire suppression system only in kitchen. | $4,000 |
| Oct 20, 2008 | Never finaled issued Oct 2008, no final | 673 Union St | street space only.Details
street space only. | ||
| Jul 25, 2008 | Never finaled issued Jul 2008, no final | 1636 Powell St | street space & sidewalk repairDetails
street space & sidewalk repair | ||
| Sep 7, 2007 | Never finaled issued Sep 2007, no final | 659 Union St | Ka Keung Chan Dba K K Construction | repair cracked tiles on back stair. no structural work.Details
repair cracked tiles on back stair. no structural work. | $2,000 |
| Aug 24, 2007 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2007 | 1636 Powell St | Tom Lee Roofing Inc. | reroofing.Details
reroofing. | $59,000 |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Never finaled issued Mar 2007, no final | 655 Union St | street spaceDetails
street space | ||
| Feb 7, 2006 | Never finaled issued Feb 2006, no final | 585 Columbus Av | street space permitDetails
street space permit | ||
| Jan 19, 2006 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2006 | 585 Columbus Av | minor non structural ti: new counter 2 new sinks new flooring for 135 sf wine tasting area per approved conditional use permit #200509786 no change to mechanical system or lighting.Details
minor non structural ti: new counter 2 new sinks new flooring for 135 sf wine tasting area per approved conditional use permit #200509786 no change to mechanical system or lighting. | $5,000 | |
| Nov 14, 2005 | Never finaled issued Nov 2005, no final | 659 Union St | Fire Safety Supply Inc | install new ansul system in kitchen hood on 1/fDetails
install new ansul system in kitchen hood on 1/f | $2,500 |
| Oct 6, 2005 | Never finaled issued Oct 2005, no final | 663 Union St | replace hood (in kind) anseul not affected typ x2 hood for pizza ovenDetails
replace hood (in kind) anseul not affected typ x2 hood for pizza oven | $3,500 | |
| Jul 19, 2005 | Never finaled issued Jul 2005, no final | 655 Union St | International Commercial Awning, Inc. | install 2 new retractable canvas awings.Details
install 2 new retractable canvas awings. | $1,100 |
| Apr 21, 2003 | Expired or cancelled expired Jan 2006 | 663 Union St | install counters on 1st floor/install refrigerator in bsmntDetails
install counters on 1st floor/install refrigerator in bsmnt | $18,000 | |
| Jan 11, 2002 | Expired or cancelled expired May 2002 | 673 Union St | Thomas Swan Sign Co Inc | signDetails
sign | |
| Jan 2, 2002 | Expired or cancelled expired May 2002 | 673 Union St | 1/f-dry rot replace, repair concrete floor, replace quarry tile, entrance door hardware w/lever typeDetails
1/f-dry rot replace, repair concrete floor, replace quarry tile, entrance door hardware w/lever type | $1,400 | |
| Mar 12, 2001 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2004 | 1636 Powell St | Theodore Design & Constr | umb seismic retrofit upgrade & add ada accessible entranceDetails
umb seismic retrofit upgrade & add ada accessible entrance | $63,000 |
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