Block 0209, lot 005

838 Grant Ave

City’s use: Commercial Retail
Built: 1966
Stories: 6
Units: 25
Building: 62,370 sq ft
Lot: 8,250 sq ft
Zoning: CVR
Construction type: B

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Permits filed here

41 permits filed for this property since 2000.

CompletedIn progressNever finaledExpired or cancelled

Filed	Outcome	Address	Contractor	Work described on the permit	Declared cost
Jul 25, 2023	Completed final sign-off Jun 2024	838 Grant Av	John Construction Builder	accessible business entry: provide powered door operator for technical infeasibile upgrade abe# 2022-0606-1299 Details Permit 202307252908 Status complete Filed Jul 25, 2023 Permit issued Mar 28, 2024 Final sign-off Jun 5, 2024 Declared cost $4,000 Address 838 Grant Av accessible business entry: provide powered door operator for technical infeasibile upgrade abe# 2022-0606-1299 Open the permit page	$4,000
Apr 13, 2023	Never finaled issued Apr 2023, no final	33 Walter U Lum Pl	Magnum Construction Group Inc	add 1 ansul, 3 pull stations, 9 duct detector and like 20 like for like horn strobe. form e fire alarm panel Details Permit 202304135655 Status issued Filed Apr 13, 2023 Permit issued Apr 13, 2023 Declared cost $10,000 Address 33 Walter U Lum Pl add 1 ansul, 3 pull stations, 9 duct detector and like 20 like for like horn strobe. form e fire alarm panel Open the permit page	$10,000
Apr 4, 2023	Completed final sign-off Apr 2023	33 Walter U Lum Pl	Fireguard Extinguisher Service Inc.	install ul300 fire system in kitchen hood supplied by others Details Permit 202304044982 Status complete Filed Apr 4, 2023 Permit issued Apr 4, 2023 Final sign-off Apr 14, 2023 Declared cost $12,000 Address 33 Walter U Lum Pl install ul300 fire system in kitchen hood supplied by others Open the permit page	$12,000
Nov 28, 2022	Completed final sign-off May 2023	33 Walter U Lum Pl	W C Plumbing & Fire Protection	add/relocate 26 sprinklers and add 4 new dry pendent sprinkler per nfpa13. ref pa# 202108247039 Details Permit 202211287204 Status complete Filed Nov 28, 2022 Permit issued Nov 28, 2022 Final sign-off May 24, 2023 Declared cost $10,000 Address 33 Walter U Lum Pl add/relocate 26 sprinklers and add 4 new dry pendent sprinkler per nfpa13. ref pa# 202108247039 Open the permit page	$10,000
Nov 14, 2022	Completed final sign-off Dec 2022	33 Walter U Lum Pl	Steve's Awning	install single faced wall sign "city view restaurant" Details Permit 202211146418 Status complete Filed Nov 14, 2022 Permit issued Nov 15, 2022 Final sign-off Dec 28, 2022 Declared cost $8,000 Address 33 Walter U Lum Pl install single faced wall sign "city view restaurant" Open the permit page	$8,000
Mar 31, 2022	Completed final sign-off May 2023	838 Grant Av	C T W Mechanical	basement: remove existing staircase within retail space, infill with 2-hr concrete separation. no change to facade or use. lighting and mech under separate permit. remove special inspections to 2020-1002-5785 Details Permit 202203311342 Status complete Filed Mar 31, 2022 Permit issued May 6, 2022 Final sign-off May 8, 2023 Declared cost $10,000 Address 838 Grant Av basement: remove existing staircase within retail space, infill with 2-hr concrete separation. no change to facade or use. lighting and mech under separate permit. remove special inspections to 2020-1002-5785 Open the permit page	$10,000
Nov 9, 2021	Completed final sign-off Apr 2023	838 Grant Av	C T W Mechanical	basement: remodel (e) retail restrooms & provide hallway to walter u lum place. no change to building facade or structural systems. lighting & mech under sep permit. Details Permit 202111092096 Status complete Filed Nov 9, 2021 Permit issued Mar 31, 2022 Final sign-off Apr 18, 2023 Declared cost $130,000 Address 838 Grant Av basement: remodel (e) retail restrooms & provide hallway to walter u lum place. no change to building facade or structural systems. lighting & mech under sep permit. Open the permit page	$130,000
Aug 24, 2021	Completed final sign-off Apr 2023	33 Walter U Lum Pl	C T W Mechanical	change of use & occupancy at basement lvl on walter u. lum place from m-retail to a-2 restaurant. including commercial kitchen, refrigeration units, seating area, storage, and accessibility upgrades. no changes to building facade or structural systems. Details Permit 202108247039 Status complete Filed Aug 24, 2021 Permit issued Sep 16, 2022 Final sign-off Apr 18, 2023 Declared cost $400,000 Address 33 Walter U Lum Pl change of use & occupancy at basement lvl on walter u. lum place from m-retail to a-2 restaurant. including commercial kitchen, refrigeration units, seating area, storage, and accessibility upgrades. no changes to building facade or structural systems. Open the permit page	$400,000
Apr 29, 2021	Completed final sign-off Jun 2022	838 Grant Av	C T W Mechanical	revision to pa# 202010025785. add 3 all gender restrooms. Details Permit 202104299579 Status complete Filed Apr 29, 2021 Permit issued May 19, 2021 Final sign-off Jun 2, 2022 Address 838 Grant Av revision to pa# 202010025785. add 3 all gender restrooms. Open the permit page
Jan 26, 2021	Completed final sign-off Dec 2021	838 Grant Av	Ningzhi Hu Signs Company	to comply with nov # 202069711, replace face of (e) lightbox "empress" 24" x 72" Details Permit 202101263317 Status complete Filed Jan 26, 2021 Permit issued Jun 8, 2021 Final sign-off Dec 15, 2021 Declared cost $500 Address 838 Grant Av to comply with nov # 202069711, replace face of (e) lightbox "empress" 24" x 72" Open the permit page	$500
Oct 2, 2020	Completed final sign-off Jun 2022	838 Grant Av	C T W Mechanical	1/f: install inclined platform lift between split levels. add 2 ada compliant restrooms. no change to exterior/facades or structural stystems. lighting & mech under separate permit. Details Permit 202010025785 Status complete Filed Oct 2, 2020 Permit issued Mar 24, 2021 Final sign-off Jun 2, 2022 Declared cost $70,000 Address 838 Grant Av 1/f: install inclined platform lift between split levels. add 2 ada compliant restrooms. no change to exterior/facades or structural stystems. lighting & mech under separate permit. Open the permit page	$70,000
Mar 10, 2020	Completed final sign-off Apr 2020	838 Grant Av	Edison Fire Extinguisher Company Inc	as built for pa #2019-1121-7832 for ansul system Details Permit 202003106693 Status complete Filed Mar 10, 2020 Permit issued Mar 11, 2020 Final sign-off Apr 29, 2020 Declared cost $1,000 Address 838 Grant Av as built for pa #2019-1121-7832 for ansul system Open the permit page	$1,000
Mar 10, 2020	Never finaled issued Mar 2020, no final	838 Grant Av	Edison Fire Extinguisher Company Inc	revision for pa #2019-1121-7832 for ansul system, relocation of pull station only. Details Permit 202003106695 Status issued Filed Mar 10, 2020 Permit issued Mar 11, 2020 Declared cost $3,000 Address 838 Grant Av revision for pa #2019-1121-7832 for ansul system, relocation of pull station only. Open the permit page	$3,000
Feb 6, 2020	Completed final sign-off Apr 2020	838 Grant Av	Magnum Construction Group Inc	ref pa# 201903266198; extend (14) sprinkler heads to new t-bar ceiling replace (55) sprinkler head with new Details Permit 202002063791 Status complete Filed Feb 6, 2020 Permit issued Feb 10, 2020 Final sign-off Apr 30, 2020 Declared cost $5,000 Address 838 Grant Av ref pa# 201903266198; extend (14) sprinkler heads to new t-bar ceiling replace (55) sprinkler head with new Open the permit page	$5,000
Feb 6, 2020	Completed final sign-off Oct 2020	838 Grant Av	Magnum Construction Group Inc	ref pa# 201903266198; replace (e) fire alarm panel, with 14 horn/strobes, 7 mini moduel for ac units, 1 smoke detector and 4 pull station Details Permit 202002063788 Status complete Filed Feb 6, 2020 Permit issued Feb 10, 2020 Final sign-off Oct 15, 2020 Declared cost $10,000 Address 838 Grant Av ref pa# 201903266198; replace (e) fire alarm panel, with 14 horn/strobes, 7 mini moduel for ac units, 1 smoke detector and 4 pull station Open the permit page	$10,000
Dec 20, 2019	Never finaled issued Dec 2019, no final	838 Grant Av		street space Details Permit M1177429 Status issued Filed Dec 20, 2019 Permit issued Dec 20, 2019 Address 838 Grant Av street space Open the permit page
Nov 21, 2019	Completed final sign-off Mar 2020	838 Grant Av	Edison Fire Extinguisher Company Inc	6th fl: ul300 fire supression system installation. refer to #201910154358. Details Permit 201911217832 Status complete Filed Nov 21, 2019 Permit issued Nov 21, 2019 Final sign-off Mar 31, 2020 Declared cost $1,000 Address 838 Grant Av 6th fl: ul300 fire supression system installation. refer to #201910154358. Open the permit page	$1,000
Oct 23, 2019	Completed final sign-off Mar 2020	838 Grant Av	C T W Mechanical	add kitchen equipment plan to current permit 2019-0326-6198 per sfdph request. no other work Details Permit 201910235327 Status complete Filed Oct 23, 2019 Permit issued Nov 5, 2019 Final sign-off Mar 11, 2020 Address 838 Grant Av add kitchen equipment plan to current permit 2019-0326-6198 per sfdph request. no other work Open the permit page
Oct 15, 2019	Completed final sign-off Mar 2021	838 Grant Av	Edison Fire Extinguisher Company Inc	6th flr. new ul 300 fire suppression system Details Permit 201910154358 Status complete Filed Oct 15, 2019 Permit issued Oct 15, 2019 Final sign-off Mar 19, 2021 Declared cost $3,000 Address 838 Grant Av 6th flr. new ul 300 fire suppression system Open the permit page	$3,000
Aug 12, 2019	Never finaled issued Aug 2019, no final	838 Grant Av		street space only Details Permit M1122447 Status issued Filed Aug 12, 2019 Permit issued Aug 12, 2019 Address 838 Grant Av street space only Open the permit page
Apr 1, 2019	Never finaled issued Apr 2019, no final	838 Grant Av		street space Details Permit M1059387 Status issued Filed Apr 1, 2019 Permit issued Apr 1, 2019 Address 838 Grant Av street space Open the permit page
Mar 26, 2019	Completed final sign-off Mar 2020	838 Grant Av	C T W Mechanical	revise previously approved bpa# 201710131199 for 6th flr restaurant layout. no change to exterior.replace mechanical systems. Details Permit 201903266198 Status complete Filed Mar 26, 2019 Permit issued May 1, 2019 Final sign-off Mar 11, 2020 Address 838 Grant Av revise previously approved bpa# 201710131199 for 6th flr restaurant layout. no change to exterior.replace mechanical systems. Open the permit page
Oct 2, 2018	Never finaled issued Oct 2018, no final	838 Grant Av		street space Details Permit M988147 Status issued Filed Oct 2, 2018 Permit issued Oct 2, 2018 Address 838 Grant Av street space Open the permit page
May 17, 2018	Never finaled issued Nov 2019, no final	838 Grant Av	C T W Mechanical	1st floor: remove stairs #4, wall off area. basement: remove stairs to above. lighting & mech under separate permit. Details Permit 201805179355 Status issued Filed May 17, 2018 Permit issued Nov 5, 2019 Declared cost $80,000 Address 838 Grant Av 1st floor: remove stairs #4, wall off area. basement: remove stairs to above. lighting & mech under separate permit. Open the permit page	$80,000
Jan 9, 2018	Never finaled issued Jan 2018, no final	838 Grant Av		street space permit Details Permit M874588 Status issued Filed Jan 9, 2018 Permit issued Jan 9, 2018 Address 838 Grant Av street space permit Open the permit page
Oct 13, 2017	Completed final sign-off Mar 2020	838 Grant Av	C T W Mechanical	6th full floor ti: remodel (e) restaurant. add (3)(n) unisex ada compliant restrooms.first fl remodel elvator loby. no change to structural.upgrade service elevator to ada compliance at each fl. kitchen remodel, mep, fire under separate permit(s). Details Permit 201710131199 Status complete Filed Oct 13, 2017 Permit issued Aug 31, 2018 Final sign-off Mar 11, 2020 Declared cost $60,000 Address 838 Grant Av 6th full floor ti: remodel (e) restaurant. add (3)(n) unisex ada compliant restrooms.first fl remodel elvator loby. no change to structural.upgrade service elevator to ada compliance at each fl. kitchen remodel, mep, fire under separate permit(s). Open the permit page	$60,000
Sep 22, 2017	Never finaled issued Sep 2017, no final	838 Grant Av		street space Details Permit M834647 Status issued Filed Sep 22, 2017 Permit issued Sep 22, 2017 Address 838 Grant Av street space Open the permit page
Sep 1, 2017	Completed final sign-off Mar 2020	838 Grant Av	Stronger Building Services	removal all existing flat roof and properly dispose. install one layer of base sheet. install one layer of 80 mill tpo. Details Permit 201709016739 Status complete Filed Sep 1, 2017 Permit issued Sep 1, 2017 Final sign-off Mar 11, 2020 Declared cost $48,000 Address 838 Grant Av removal all existing flat roof and properly dispose. install one layer of base sheet. install one layer of 80 mill tpo. Open the permit page	$48,000
Sep 1, 2017	Completed final sign-off Mar 2020	838 Grant Av	Stronger Building Services	remove existing duct work and units and properly dispose; not visible from street. Details Permit 201709016742 Status complete Filed Sep 1, 2017 Permit issued Sep 1, 2017 Final sign-off Mar 11, 2020 Declared cost $18,000 Address 838 Grant Av remove existing duct work and units and properly dispose; not visible from street. Open the permit page	$18,000
Aug 28, 2017	Never finaled issued Aug 2017, no final	838 Grant Av		street space permit - renewal of permit #m787147 Details Permit M824067 Status issued Filed Aug 28, 2017 Permit issued Aug 28, 2017 Address 838 Grant Av street space permit - renewal of permit #m787147 Open the permit page
Aug 15, 2017	Expired or cancelled cancelled Jun 2020	838 Grant Av		change of use at basement level (walter lum place) frontage. convert (e) retail to restaurant. remove stairs from basement to 1st floor. add storefront windows to walter lum place facade. no change to structure. Details Permit 201708154817 Status cancelled Filed Aug 15, 2017 Declared cost $50,000 Address 838 Grant Av change of use at basement level (walter lum place) frontage. convert (e) retail to restaurant. remove stairs from basement to 1st floor. add storefront windows to walter lum place facade. no change to structure. Open the permit page	$50,000
Jul 26, 2017	Never finaled issued Jul 2017, no final	838 Grant Av		street space Details Permit M813887 Status issued Filed Jul 26, 2017 Permit issued Jul 26, 2017 Address 838 Grant Av street space Open the permit page
May 18, 2017	Never finaled issued May 2017, no final	838 Grant Av		street space Details Permit M787147 Status issued Filed May 18, 2017 Permit issued May 18, 2017 Address 838 Grant Av street space Open the permit page
Nov 28, 2016	Completed final sign-off Nov 2018	838 Grant Av	C T W Mechanical	3rd & 4th floors office restroom remodel. upgrade to compy with accessibility requirements. lighting & mechanical under separate permit. no change to structural Details Permit 201611283541 Status complete Filed Nov 28, 2016 Permit issued Jan 11, 2017 Final sign-off Nov 15, 2018 Declared cost $20,000 Address 838 Grant Av 3rd & 4th floors office restroom remodel. upgrade to compy with accessibility requirements. lighting & mechanical under separate permit. no change to structural Open the permit page	$20,000
Sep 30, 2016	Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026	838 Grant Av		lobby: add seperate exit from elevator lobby on grant ave stair egree to remain. reconfigure storefront window syste. no change to structural. lighting & mech under sep permit Details Permit 201609309254 Status cancelled Filed Sep 30, 2016 Declared cost $10,000 Address 838 Grant Av lobby: add seperate exit from elevator lobby on grant ave stair egree to remain. reconfigure storefront window syste. no change to structural. lighting & mech under sep permit Open the permit page	$10,000
Sep 30, 2016	Never finaled issued Dec 2016, no final	838 Grant Av	C T W Mechanical	5th & 6th flr: soft demo of restaurant (former empress of china space) no change to egress or structural systems. remain vacant & separate ti permit. Details Permit 201609309253 Status reinstated Filed Sep 30, 2016 Permit issued Dec 14, 2016 Declared cost $1,000 Address 838 Grant Av 5th & 6th flr: soft demo of restaurant (former empress of china space) no change to egress or structural systems. remain vacant & separate ti permit. Open the permit page	$1,000
Feb 21, 2013	Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026	838 Grant Av		revision to permit 2012-1121-4697 1. delete ada 20% #3 electrical door because cost is $12,884 (exceed $9000); 2. change scope of work ada20% #1 and #2 by revoved cabinet and replace with new countertops, new sinks, new faucets and repair tile finishes. Details Permit 201302210709 Status cancelled Filed Feb 21, 2013 Address 838 Grant Av revision to permit 2012-1121-4697 1. delete ada 20% #3 electrical door because cost is $12,884 (exceed $9000); 2. change scope of work ada20% #1 and #2 by revoved cabinet and replace with new countertops, new sinks, new faucets and repair tile finishes. Open the permit page
Nov 21, 2012	Expired or cancelled expired Jun 2014	838 Grant Av	A M Rocca Inc.	6th floor-repair water damage-new partitions, ceiling, electrical. replacing lights, repair finishes to walls & floor Details Permit 201211214697 Status expired Filed Nov 21, 2012 Permit issued Dec 4, 2012 Declared cost $45,000 Address 838 Grant Av 6th floor-repair water damage-new partitions, ceiling, electrical. replacing lights, repair finishes to walls & floor Open the permit page	$45,000
Oct 25, 2011	Completed final sign-off Aug 2012	838 Grant Av	Top Image Constn Managt Dba Kam Li Const	provide emergency evacuation signs to the entire bldg from lower basement to 6th floor. Details Permit 201110257519 Status complete Filed Oct 25, 2011 Permit issued Dec 30, 2011 Final sign-off Aug 14, 2012 Declared cost $3,500 Address 838 Grant Av provide emergency evacuation signs to the entire bldg from lower basement to 6th floor. Open the permit page	$3,500
Nov 23, 2009	Completed final sign-off Jul 2011	838 Grant Av		establish occupant load of existing restaurant Details Permit 200911231897 Status complete Filed Nov 23, 2009 Permit issued Nov 24, 2009 Final sign-off Jul 28, 2011 Declared cost $400 Address 838 Grant Av establish occupant load of existing restaurant Open the permit page	$400
Dec 5, 2005	Expired or cancelled withdrawn Jan 2006	838 Grant Av		installation of un-manned wireless communications sytem, including two omni-whip antennae and associated equipment. this system will not utilize batteries. associated equipment is two transceiver modules and cabling Details Permit 200512059479 Status withdrawn Filed Dec 5, 2005 Declared cost $25,000 Address 838 Grant Av installation of un-manned wireless communications sytem, including two omni-whip antennae and associated equipment. this system will not utilize batteries. associated equipment is two transceiver modules and cabling Open the permit page	$25,000

Who worked here

Everyone with a license on these permits, by role, with how many permits each is on.

Contractors: C T W Mechanical (11), Edison Fire Extinguisher Company Inc (4), Magnum Construction Group Inc (3), Stronger Building Services (2), A M Rocca Inc., Fireguard Extinguisher Service Inc., John Construction Builder, Ningzhi Hu Signs Company, Steve's Awning, Top Image Constn Managt Dba Kam Li Const, W C Plumbing & Fire Protection
Architects: Jeremy Schaub (8), William Podesto
Engineers: Matthew Wang (3), Micheal Chan, My My Ly, Steven Curry
Designers: My My Ly (2)

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