Block 0255, lot 001
905 California St
- City’s use
- Commercial Hotel
- Built
- 1971
- Stories
- 9
- Units
- 402
- Rooms
- 413 bathrooms
- Building
- 250,928 sq ft
- Lot
- 56,715 sq ft
- Zoning
- RM4
- Construction type
- A
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
54 permits filed for this property since 2000.
| Filed | Outcome | Address | Contractor | Work described on the permit | Declared cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2026 | 905 California St | R L H Fire Protection Inc | fire sprinkler: remove all f/s and sprinkler pipe from elevator machine rooms and elevator pits. based on sffd letter dated 12/16/2025. delete 2 sidewalls and 9 uprights sprinklers.Details
fire sprinkler: remove all f/s and sprinkler pipe from elevator machine rooms and elevator pits. based on sffd letter dated 12/16/2025. delete 2 sidewalls and 9 uprights sprinklers. | $2,500 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | In progress issued Dec 2025 | 905 California St | Siemens Industry, Inc. | roof level - fire only work to add 4 modules @ roof elevator machine rooms for cars 1-3 4-5; no associated remodel work or building permit numberDetails
roof level - fire only work to add 4 modules @ roof elevator machine rooms for cars 1-3 4-5; no associated remodel work or building permit number | $2,400 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | In progress issued Apr 2024 | 905 California St | Acco Engineered Systems Inc. Dba Acco En | basement lvl: demo e) centrifugal fan & install new supply fanDetails
basement lvl: demo e) centrifugal fan & install new supply fan | $150,000 |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Never finaled issued Apr 2019, no final | 905 California St | street spaceDetails
street space | ||
| May 31, 2018 | Completed final sign-off May 2019 | 905 California St | Siemens Industry, Inc. | fire alarm permit to indicate "as-build" additions of 7 duct detectors and 1 smoke detector per requirement of sffd testing inspector. ref permit # 201612155120Details
fire alarm permit to indicate "as-build" additions of 7 duct detectors and 1 smoke detector per requirement of sffd testing inspector. ref permit # 201612155120 | $11,150 |
| Feb 2, 2018 | Completed final sign-off May 2018 | 905 California St | R L H Fire Protection Inc | 1st & 6th floors: fire sprinkler t.i. 1st floor: 7 relocated sidewall sprinkler, 8 relocated pendents, 13 relocated pendents. 6th floor: 2 relocated sidewall. ref app#201612286055Details
1st & 6th floors: fire sprinkler t.i. 1st floor: 7 relocated sidewall sprinkler, 8 relocated pendents, 13 relocated pendents. 6th floor: 2 relocated sidewall. ref app#201612286055 | $10,000 |
| Jan 19, 2018 | Never finaled issued Jan 2018, no final | 905 California St | Hathaway Dinwiddie Co. | revision to app#201612155120. up date electrical title-24 only.Details
revision to app#201612155120. up date electrical title-24 only. | |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2017 | 905 California St | R L H Fire Protection Inc | 1st floor & basement- fire sprinkler permit, raise existing sprinkler heads & pipe for new ceiling at entry courtyard and lobby, relocate 37, add 3 pendent and delete 6 sprinklers on 1/f & basement. t.i. pa#201612155120Details
1st floor & basement- fire sprinkler permit, raise existing sprinkler heads & pipe for new ceiling at entry courtyard and lobby, relocate 37, add 3 pendent and delete 6 sprinklers on 1/f & basement. t.i. pa#201612155120 | $10,000 |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2018 | 905 California St | Siemens Industry, Inc. | fire alarm work for the lobby restrooms & ada guestrooms on floors 1 and 6. additions are 6 smoke detectors, 1 module, 1 strobe power supply, 3 speaker /strobes, and 1 strobe. ref. #201612155120Details
fire alarm work for the lobby restrooms & ada guestrooms on floors 1 and 6. additions are 6 smoke detectors, 1 module, 1 strobe power supply, 3 speaker /strobes, and 1 strobe. ref. #201612155120 | $8,250 |
| May 26, 2017 | Completed final sign-off May 2019 | 905 California St | Hathaway Dinwiddie Co. | revision to app#201612155120 for building envelope title 24 documentation.Details
revision to app#201612155120 for building envelope title 24 documentation. | |
| May 3, 2017 | Completed final sign-off May 2018 | 905 California St | Hathaway Dinwiddie Co. | removal of (1) 610 sf aluminum & glass skylight at unoccupied roof, roof area will remain service access only. no electrical or mechanical work. no modification to (e) load-bearing structural framing. no modifications to (e) accessible site features.Details
removal of (1) 610 sf aluminum & glass skylight at unoccupied roof, roof area will remain service access only. no electrical or mechanical work. no modification to (e) load-bearing structural framing. no modifications to (e) accessible site features. | $15,000 |
| Dec 28, 2016 | Completed final sign-off May 2019 | 905 California St | Hathaway Dinwiddie Co. | conversion of (e) fitness on 1st flr level to 4 new guestrooms, conversion of (e) business center & guest lounge on 6th flr level to 3 new guest rooms, 1 of which is proposed to be fully accessible modification to other accessible room as levels 1-8 to meet current accessible code req'd. interior..Details
conversion of (e) fitness on 1st flr level to 4 new guestrooms, conversion of (e) business center & guest lounge on 6th flr level to 3 new guest rooms, 1 of which is proposed to be fully accessible modification to other accessible room as levels 1-8 to meet current accessible code req'd. interior.. | $439,810 |
| Dec 15, 2016 | Completed final sign-off May 2019 | 905 California St | Hathaway Dinwiddie Co. | renovation of public areas of (e) hotel. interior work @ (e) lobby, dining & bar includes demo, new partitions, casework, wall, ceiling & floor finishes. elec, plumb work per plans. (e) hvac system to reamin. (e) diffusers may be relocated as required by work. exterior work include new glazed entryDetails
renovation of public areas of (e) hotel. interior work @ (e) lobby, dining & bar includes demo, new partitions, casework, wall, ceiling & floor finishes. elec, plumb work per plans. (e) hvac system to reamin. (e) diffusers may be relocated as required by work. exterior work include new glazed entry | $2,003,538 |
| Dec 30, 2015 | Never finaled issued Dec 2015, no final | 901 California St | street spaceDetails
street space | ||
| Dec 21, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2016 | 905 California St | Siemens Industry, Inc. | roof: fire alarm work for the hvac ti project on the roof; additions are 7 smoke detectors, 2 head detectors, 3 duct detectors, and 13 modules. ref pa#201510270932.Details
roof: fire alarm work for the hvac ti project on the roof; additions are 7 smoke detectors, 2 head detectors, 3 duct detectors, and 13 modules. ref pa#201510270932. | $13,700 |
| Oct 27, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2016 | 901 California St | Western Roofing Service | reroofingDetails
reroofing | $910,000 |
| Dec 18, 2014 | Never finaled issued Dec 2014, no final | 905 California St | umbrella permit to show compliance with high rise sprinkler ordinance #377-93 and confirm the building is fully sprinklered to nfpa 13Details
umbrella permit to show compliance with high rise sprinkler ordinance #377-93 and confirm the building is fully sprinklered to nfpa 13 | ||
| Dec 18, 2014 | Never finaled issued Dec 2014, no final | 905 California St | all floors: removal of the class 2 standpipe,including hose valve and hose racks, 36 units. building is fully sprinklered to nfpa 13. ref appl 2014/12/18/4067Details
all floors: removal of the class 2 standpipe,including hose valve and hose racks, 36 units. building is fully sprinklered to nfpa 13. ref appl 2014/12/18/4067 | $2,400 | |
| Nov 18, 2014 | Never finaled issued Nov 2014, no final | 905 California St | Cosco Fire Protection Inc. | g/f lobby- add one pendent fire sprinkler per fire inspector request.Details
g/f lobby- add one pendent fire sprinkler per fire inspector request. | $6,900 |
| Dec 17, 2012 | Never finaled issued Dec 2012, no final | 905 California St | Acco Engineered Systems Inc. Dba Acco En | remove and replace one 300 ton water cooled chiller. replacement is like for like. new refrigenant leak detector and detector controller. provide new exhaust fan to be run continously and controlled by new detector controller.Details
remove and replace one 300 ton water cooled chiller. replacement is like for like. new refrigenant leak detector and detector controller. provide new exhaust fan to be run continously and controlled by new detector controller. | $425,000 |
| Oct 12, 2011 | Never finaled issued Oct 2011, no final | 905 California St | Base Builders | remove 8' x 12'-6" kiosk at truck loading area.Details
remove 8' x 12'-6" kiosk at truck loading area. | $3,000 |
| Sep 15, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2009 | 905 California St | 200909156802to obtain final inspection for work approved under app#200804180094 all work is completeDetails
200909156802to obtain final inspection for work approved under app#200804180094 all work is complete | ||
| Sep 15, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2009 | 905 California St | to obtain final inspection for work approved under app#200805283000 all work is completeDetails
to obtain final inspection for work approved under app#200805283000 all work is complete | ||
| Sep 15, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2009 | 905 California St | to obtain final inspection for work approved under app #200806194832 all work is completeDetails
to obtain final inspection for work approved under app #200806194832 all work is complete | ||
| Sep 15, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2009 | 905 California St | to obtain final inspection for work approved under app #200804300945 all work is completeDetails
to obtain final inspection for work approved under app #200804300945 all work is complete | ||
| Sep 15, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2009 | 905 California St | to obtain final inspection for work approved under app#200805091738 all work is completeDetails
to obtain final inspection for work approved under app#200805091738 all work is complete | ||
| Feb 12, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2009 | 905 California St | Howard S. Wright Constructors Lp | new paving & planters in auto court. new disabled access van parking space. reconfigure conutertop @ restaurant bar, reconfigure elevator lobby at lower level, fire alarm & sprinkler under separate permit.Details
new paving & planters in auto court. new disabled access van parking space. reconfigure conutertop @ restaurant bar, reconfigure elevator lobby at lower level, fire alarm & sprinkler under separate permit. | $70,000 |
| Sep 29, 2008 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 905 California St | demo extg retail shop, a/v office & storage room. 1)construct new retail at extg a/v office. 2)construct new meeting room at extg retail shopDetails
demo extg retail shop, a/v office & storage room. 1)construct new retail at extg a/v office. 2)construct new meeting room at extg retail shop | $100,000 | |
| Sep 2, 2008 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2008 | 905 California St | Fire Safety Supply Inc | install ansul pirahna fire system in kitchen hoodsDetails
install ansul pirahna fire system in kitchen hoods | $4,500 |
| Jul 22, 2008 | Never finaled issued Jul 2008, no final | 905 California St | street spaceDetails
street space | ||
| Jun 30, 2008 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2009 | 905 California St | Cosco Fire Protection Inc. | main level, 6th & 8th flrs-relocate 1 horizontal sidewalk, relocate 17 speakers and add 4 new speakersDetails
main level, 6th & 8th flrs-relocate 1 horizontal sidewalk, relocate 17 speakers and add 4 new speakers | $5,000 |
| Jun 24, 2008 | Never finaled issued Aug 2008, no final | 905 California St | Broadway Mech.Cntrs.,Inc. | stair pressurization for stair #2 including supply fan on emergency power, relief air, controls, testing and balancing/referance #200711208651Details
stair pressurization for stair #2 including supply fan on emergency power, relief air, controls, testing and balancing/referance #200711208651 | $40,000 |
| Jun 19, 2008 | Expired or cancelled expired Apr 2011 | 905 California St | Cosco Fire Protection Inc. | ti for fire sprinkler system on the ground floor. relocate ex. 21/2" main, relocate 42 sprinkler heads, add 5 heads and plug 7 headsDetails
ti for fire sprinkler system on the ground floor. relocate ex. 21/2" main, relocate 42 sprinkler heads, add 5 heads and plug 7 heads | $12,000 |
| May 28, 2008 | Expired or cancelled expired Apr 2011 | 905 California St | Cosco Fire Protection Inc. | relocate 27 sprinkler heads and add four new heasd on lower level( below street level)Details
relocate 27 sprinkler heads and add four new heasd on lower level( below street level) | $7,000 |
| May 9, 2008 | Expired or cancelled expired Jan 2010 | 905 California St | Cupertino Electric Inc. | fire alarm replacement of existing fa control panel, replacment of speaker/strobes on all floors. replace fire dept phone jacks (telephone) provide new intelligent control points (icp) all ada roomsDetails
fire alarm replacement of existing fa control panel, replacment of speaker/strobes on all floors. replace fire dept phone jacks (telephone) provide new intelligent control points (icp) all ada rooms | $200,000 |
| Apr 30, 2008 | Expired or cancelled expired Jan 2010 | 905 California St | mechanical, electrical and plumbing work on lower level for architectural application # 200804180094. fire alarm under separate permit.Details
mechanical, electrical and plumbing work on lower level for architectural application # 200804180094. fire alarm under separate permit. | $57,000 | |
| Apr 18, 2008 | Expired or cancelled expired Jan 2010 | 905 California St | lower level-construct new business center and locker room/bathroom. refinish ballrooms and replace ceiling in pre-function area. mep, sprinkler and fire alarm under seperate permitDetails
lower level-construct new business center and locker room/bathroom. refinish ballrooms and replace ceiling in pre-function area. mep, sprinkler and fire alarm under seperate permit | $100,000 | |
| Feb 8, 2008 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2009 | 905 California St | reference 200711208651 refurbishment of interior finishes and furnishing of all guest rooms. mep only. fire sprinlkers and life safety separage permit.Details
reference 200711208651 refurbishment of interior finishes and furnishing of all guest rooms. mep only. fire sprinlkers and life safety separage permit. | $200,000 | |
| Dec 5, 2007 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2009 | 905 California St | renovation of main level food service and dining areas upgrade bathrooms to full compliance. fire alarm & sprinkler under seperate permit. reduction in scope of work from orginal applicationDetails
renovation of main level food service and dining areas upgrade bathrooms to full compliance. fire alarm & sprinkler under seperate permit. reduction in scope of work from orginal application | $3,000,000 | |
| Nov 20, 2007 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2009 | 905 California St | interior remodel to provde new interior finishes and furnishings for all guest rooms, replace hvac in guest rooms-under sep. application, construct new elevator lobbies on floors 2-8, new ceilings, lighting and wall finishes in public corridors. fire alarm, sprinkler, mep under sep. applicationDetails
interior remodel to provde new interior finishes and furnishings for all guest rooms, replace hvac in guest rooms-under sep. application, construct new elevator lobbies on floors 2-8, new ceilings, lighting and wall finishes in public corridors. fire alarm, sprinkler, mep under sep. application | $730,000 | |
| Feb 21, 2006 | Expired or cancelled expired Jul 2006 | 905 California St | Simplex Grinnell | as built revision to pa# 2005/11/15/8156. stanford ct. hotel kitchen & employee kitchen. fire suppression system.Details
as built revision to pa# 2005/11/15/8156. stanford ct. hotel kitchen & employee kitchen. fire suppression system. | |
| Feb 15, 2006 | Never finaled issued May 2006, no final | 905 California St | no work. umbrella permit to close out high rise spr ordinance 377-93.Details
no work. umbrella permit to close out high rise spr ordinance 377-93. | ||
| Jan 31, 2006 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2006 | 905 California St | Simplex Grinnell | to add & relocate 23 sprinklers in various locations & floor & re-route piping to connect after flow switch (basement, lower level, & 1st floor)Details
to add & relocate 23 sprinklers in various locations & floor & re-route piping to connect after flow switch (basement, lower level, & 1st floor) | $8,484 |
| Nov 21, 2005 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2006 | 905 California St | Simplex Grinnell | renew 9503557 for final inspectionDetails
renew 9503557 for final inspection | |
| Nov 15, 2005 | Expired or cancelled expired Jul 2006 | 905 California St | Simplex Grinnell | r-102 alsul installation fire suppressionDetails
r-102 alsul installation fire suppression | $14,000 |
| Aug 9, 2005 | Expired or cancelled expired Mar 2006 | 905 California St | Ayoob & Peery Plumbing Co Inc | renew 9704355 for final inspection only.Details
renew 9704355 for final inspection only. | |
| Oct 19, 2004 | Never finaled issued Oct 2004, no final | 905 California St | streetspaceDetails
streetspace | ||
| May 17, 2004 | Expired or cancelled expired Aug 2005 | 905 California St | Siemens Industry, Inc. | addition of a strobe into rooms 419 & 421 on floor 4 to the (e) fire alarm systemDetails
addition of a strobe into rooms 419 & 421 on floor 4 to the (e) fire alarm system | $7,000 |
| Apr 19, 2004 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2005 | 905 California St | Western Allied Mechanical Inc. | install propane lpg system as backup source for existing natural gas fired emergencey power generatoDetails
install propane lpg system as backup source for existing natural gas fired emergencey power generato | $75,000 |
| Dec 4, 2002 | Never finaled issued Dec 2002, no final | 905 California St | sidewalk repairDetails
sidewalk repair | ||
| Oct 16, 2002 | Never finaled issued Oct 2002, no final | 905 California St | sidewalk permitDetails
sidewalk permit | ||
| Aug 2, 2002 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2003 | 905 California St | Dynalectric Company | fire alarm/life safety modification to ada/revision to 9908628Details
fire alarm/life safety modification to ada/revision to 9908628 | $30,000 |
| Jun 13, 2002 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2003 | 905 California St | barrier removal-ada.demo of non bearing non-rated walls only for 2002/04/18/4346 -rooms,123,153,227,Details
barrier removal-ada.demo of non bearing non-rated walls only for 2002/04/18/4346 -rooms,123,153,227, | $10,000 | |
| Apr 18, 2002 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2003 | 905 California St | rrevise exist. guestroom (ada)Details
rrevise exist. guestroom (ada) | $260,000 |
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