Block 0647, lot 001

1595 Van Ness Ave

City’s use: Commercial Retail
Built: 1913
Stories: 4
Rooms: 3 bathrooms
Building: 36,000 sq ft
Lot: 8,036 sq ft
Zoning: RC4
Construction type: B

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

31 permits filed for this property since 2000.

CompletedIn progressNever finaledExpired or cancelled

Filed	Outcome	Address	Contractor	Work described on the permit	Declared cost
Aug 15, 2025	Completed final sign-off Nov 2025	1595 Van Ness Av	Anderson Roofing & Sheet Metal	reroofing: main flat roof. removing flat roof down to workable surface. install a new 3-ply bur in-kind. not hot works. Details Permit 202508153134 Status complete Filed Aug 15, 2025 Permit issued Aug 15, 2025 Final sign-off Nov 6, 2025 Declared cost $100,000 Address 1595 Van Ness Av reroofing: main flat roof. removing flat roof down to workable surface. install a new 3-ply bur in-kind. not hot works. Open the permit page	$100,000
Aug 3, 2018	Never finaled issued Aug 2018, no final	1595 Van Ness Av	Johnson United Inc Dba United Sign Syste	to erect electrical one double face illiuminated sign (honda) Details Permit 201808036386 Status issued Filed Aug 3, 2018 Permit issued Aug 9, 2018 Declared cost $2,000 Address 1595 Van Ness Av to erect electrical one double face illiuminated sign (honda) Open the permit page	$2,000
Jul 5, 2018	Never finaled issued Jul 2018, no final	1595 Van Ness Av		street space Details Permit M946547 Status issued Filed Jul 5, 2018 Permit issued Jul 5, 2018 Address 1595 Van Ness Av street space Open the permit page
Jun 7, 2018	Never finaled issued Jun 2018, no final	1595 Van Ness Av	Johnson United Inc Dba United Sign Syste	install 1 electric "honda" single faced wall sign; individual letters. Details Permit 201806071325 Status issued Filed Jun 7, 2018 Permit issued Jun 28, 2018 Declared cost $1,200 Address 1595 Van Ness Av install 1 electric "honda" single faced wall sign; individual letters. Open the permit page	$1,200
Jun 7, 2018	Never finaled issued Jun 2018, no final	1595 Van Ness Av	Johnson United Inc Dba United Sign Syste	install 1 electric "san francisco honda" single faced wall sign; individual letters. Details Permit 201806071327 Status issued Filed Jun 7, 2018 Permit issued Jun 28, 2018 Declared cost $1,800 Address 1595 Van Ness Av install 1 electric "san francisco honda" single faced wall sign; individual letters. Open the permit page	$1,800
Jun 27, 2014	Never finaled issued Jul 2014, no final	1595 Van Ness Av		remodel of existing auto showroom on ground floor, to include gypsum board ceilings, floor finishes & non structural partitions. Details Permit 201406279837 Status issued Filed Jun 27, 2014 Permit issued Jul 22, 2014 Declared cost $120,000 Address 1595 Van Ness Av remodel of existing auto showroom on ground floor, to include gypsum board ceilings, floor finishes & non structural partitions. Open the permit page	$120,000
Nov 18, 2013	Never finaled issued Nov 2013, no final	1595 Van Ness Av	Fluoresco Lighting & Sign	revision to pa# 201307192253. installation of vinyle covers (9) signs on existing structure via "rivets" screws. no electrical work because we are only changing the faces (covers). use same thickness vinyl panels as original. Details Permit 201311182133 Status issued Filed Nov 18, 2013 Permit issued Nov 20, 2013 Declared cost $30,000 Address 1595 Van Ness Av revision to pa# 201307192253. installation of vinyle covers (9) signs on existing structure via "rivets" screws. no electrical work because we are only changing the faces (covers). use same thickness vinyl panels as original. Open the permit page	$30,000
Sep 27, 2013	Never finaled filed Sep 2013, never issued	1595 Van Ness Av		changing out the sign cover, no changes to structure. Details Permit 201309277974 Status filed Filed Sep 27, 2013 Address 1595 Van Ness Av changing out the sign cover, no changes to structure. Open the permit page
Jul 19, 2013	Expired or cancelled cancelled Dec 2015	1595 Van Ness Av	Northwest Signs	to erect non-electrical signs. Details Permit 201307192252 Status cancelled Filed Jul 19, 2013 Permit issued Jul 29, 2013 Declared cost $800 Address 1595 Van Ness Av to erect non-electrical signs. Open the permit page	$800
Jul 19, 2013	Expired or cancelled cancelled Dec 2015	1595 Van Ness Av	Northwest Signs	to erect non-electrical and illuminated sign. Details Permit 201307192246 Status cancelled Filed Jul 19, 2013 Permit issued Jul 29, 2013 Declared cost $500 Address 1595 Van Ness Av to erect non-electrical and illuminated sign. Open the permit page	$500
Jul 19, 2013	Expired or cancelled cancelled Dec 2015	1595 Van Ness Av	Northwest Signs	to erect non-electrical banner sign. Details Permit 201307192250 Status cancelled Filed Jul 19, 2013 Permit issued Jul 29, 2013 Declared cost $700 Address 1595 Van Ness Av to erect non-electrical banner sign. Open the permit page	$700
Jul 19, 2013	Expired or cancelled cancelled Dec 2015	1595 Van Ness Av	Northwest Signs	to erect non-electrical sign. Details Permit 201307192253 Status cancelled Filed Jul 19, 2013 Permit issued Jul 29, 2013 Declared cost $400 Address 1595 Van Ness Av to erect non-electrical sign. Open the permit page	$400
Jul 19, 2013	Expired or cancelled cancelled Dec 2015	1595 Van Ness Av	Northwest Signs	to erect non-electrical and illuminated sign. Details Permit 201307192251 Status cancelled Filed Jul 19, 2013 Permit issued Jul 29, 2013 Declared cost $1,000 Address 1595 Van Ness Av to erect non-electrical and illuminated sign. Open the permit page	$1,000
Dec 13, 2011	Never finaled issued Jan 2012, no final	1595 Van Ness Av	Lusardi Construction Co	refer to pa# 2007-0918-2912-install 4th floor automotive equipment to (e) automotive showroom/dealership Details Permit 201112130579 Status issued Filed Dec 13, 2011 Permit issued Jan 24, 2012 Declared cost $45,000 Address 1595 Van Ness Av refer to pa# 2007-0918-2912-install 4th floor automotive equipment to (e) automotive showroom/dealership Open the permit page	$45,000
Sep 26, 2011	Never finaled issued Sep 2011, no final	1595 Van Ness Av		streetspace Details Permit M281188 Status issued Filed Sep 26, 2011 Permit issued Sep 26, 2011 Address 1595 Van Ness Av streetspace Open the permit page
Sep 20, 2011	Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026	1595 Van Ness Av	Fluoresco Lighting & Sign	remove 10 extg signs and remove faces on 2 signs(signs to remain) Details Permit 201109205089 Status cancelled Filed Sep 20, 2011 Declared cost $2,000 Address 1595 Van Ness Av remove 10 extg signs and remove faces on 2 signs(signs to remain) Open the permit page	$2,000
Feb 1, 2011	Never finaled issued Feb 2011, no final	1595 Van Ness Av		provide anchorage for four car lifts and one alignment rack for an extg parking structure. total 5 lifts on 3rd floor for service for extg dealership. (permit for instalation of 5 existing lifts relocated from other address) Details Permit 201102019429 Status issued Filed Feb 1, 2011 Permit issued Feb 9, 2011 Declared cost $6,000 Address 1595 Van Ness Av provide anchorage for four car lifts and one alignment rack for an extg parking structure. total 5 lifts on 3rd floor for service for extg dealership. (permit for instalation of 5 existing lifts relocated from other address) Open the permit page	$6,000
Apr 7, 2008	Never finaled issued Apr 2008, no final	1595 Van Ness Av		street space Details Permit M115625 Status issued Filed Apr 7, 2008 Permit issued Apr 7, 2008 Address 1595 Van Ness Av street space Open the permit page
Feb 20, 2008	Completed final sign-off May 2008	1595 Van Ness Av	Fisher Development Inc	revised plans for structural sidewalk over sub-basement, revision to pa# 2007/05/21/1871. Details Permit 200802205156 Status complete Filed Feb 20, 2008 Permit issued Feb 20, 2008 Final sign-off May 13, 2008 Declared cost $26,000 Address 1595 Van Ness Av revised plans for structural sidewalk over sub-basement, revision to pa# 2007/05/21/1871. Open the permit page	$26,000
Feb 4, 2008	Never finaled issued Feb 2008, no final	1595 Van Ness Av		street space permit Details Permit M105866 Status issued Filed Feb 4, 2008 Permit issued Feb 4, 2008 Address 1595 Van Ness Av street space permit Open the permit page
Feb 4, 2008	Never finaled issued Feb 2008, no final	1595 Van Ness Av		street space permit Details Permit M105865 Status issued Filed Feb 4, 2008 Permit issued Feb 4, 2008 Address 1595 Van Ness Av street space permit Open the permit page
Dec 5, 2007	Completed final sign-off May 2008	1595 Van Ness Av	Fluoresco Lighting & Sign	3 new signs: #4 projecting sign, 25.31 sf. #5 projecting sign 25.31 sf. #6 projecting sign 25.31 sf. ( on california st.) Details Permit 200712059662 Status complete Filed Dec 5, 2007 Permit issued Feb 8, 2008 Final sign-off May 5, 2008 Declared cost $12,339 Address 1595 Van Ness Av 3 new signs: #4 projecting sign, 25.31 sf. #5 projecting sign 25.31 sf. #6 projecting sign 25.31 sf. ( on california st.) Open the permit page	$12,339
Dec 5, 2007	Completed final sign-off May 2008	1595 Van Ness Av	Fluoresco Lighting & Sign	5 new signs # 1- wall sign 14.46 sf. # 2 wall sign 49.74 sf. # 4 projecting sign 25.31 sf. # 6 projecting sign 144.00 sf. Details Permit 200712059657 Status complete Filed Dec 5, 2007 Permit issued Feb 8, 2008 Final sign-off May 5, 2008 Declared cost $12,339 Address 1595 Van Ness Av 5 new signs # 1- wall sign 14.46 sf. # 2 wall sign 49.74 sf. # 4 projecting sign 25.31 sf. # 6 projecting sign 144.00 sf. Open the permit page	$12,339
Nov 29, 2007	Completed final sign-off May 2008	1595 Van Ness Av	Dynalectric Company	installation of a new fire alarm system for renovated building. (n) fire alarm control panel, new remote annunciator and new audial/visual devices. Details Permit 200711299261 Status complete Filed Nov 29, 2007 Permit issued Nov 29, 2007 Final sign-off May 12, 2008 Declared cost $25,000 Address 1595 Van Ness Av installation of a new fire alarm system for renovated building. (n) fire alarm control panel, new remote annunciator and new audial/visual devices. Open the permit page	$25,000
Oct 31, 2007	Never finaled issued Oct 2007, no final	1595 Van Ness Av		street space permit only. Details Permit M93365 Status issued Filed Oct 31, 2007 Permit issued Oct 31, 2007 Address 1595 Van Ness Av street space permit only. Open the permit page
Oct 24, 2007	Completed final sign-off May 2008	1595 Van Ness Av	Anderson, Rowe & Buckley, Inc.	install a new fier sprinkler system for the entire bldg. install 309 sprinkler heads. Details Permit 200710246326 Status complete Filed Oct 24, 2007 Permit issued Oct 30, 2007 Final sign-off May 12, 2008 Declared cost $61,800 Address 1595 Van Ness Av install a new fier sprinkler system for the entire bldg. install 309 sprinkler heads. Open the permit page	$61,800
Oct 23, 2007	Never finaled issued Oct 2007, no final	1595 Van Ness Av		street space permit Details Permit M92224 Status issued Filed Oct 23, 2007 Permit issued Oct 23, 2007 Address 1595 Van Ness Av street space permit Open the permit page
Sep 18, 2007	Completed final sign-off May 2008	1595 Van Ness Av		revise app # 200705211871/to relocate offices, conference rooms, lighting and mechanical Details Permit 200709182912 Status complete Filed Sep 18, 2007 Permit issued Sep 18, 2007 Final sign-off May 12, 2008 Address 1595 Van Ness Av revise app # 200705211871/to relocate offices, conference rooms, lighting and mechanical Open the permit page
Aug 6, 2007	Never finaled issued Aug 2007, no final	1595 Van Ness Av		street space permit only. Details Permit M80464 Status issued Filed Aug 6, 2007 Permit issued Aug 6, 2007 Address 1595 Van Ness Av street space permit only. Open the permit page
Jul 31, 2007	Completed final sign-off May 2008	1595 Van Ness Av	Fisher Development Inc	ref: pa# 2007/05/21/1871 for t.i. soft demo. removal of cabinets, counters, carpets, ceiling tile etc. no construction work to done until t.i. permit issued. Details Permit 200707318222 Status complete Filed Jul 31, 2007 Permit issued Jul 31, 2007 Final sign-off May 12, 2008 Declared cost $45,000 Address 1595 Van Ness Av ref: pa# 2007/05/21/1871 for t.i. soft demo. removal of cabinets, counters, carpets, ceiling tile etc. no construction work to done until t.i. permit issued. Open the permit page	$45,000
May 21, 2007	Completed final sign-off May 2008	1595 Van Ness Av	Fisher Development Inc	facade improvements, interior improvements. site improvements. Details Permit 200705211871 Status complete Filed May 21, 2007 Permit issued Aug 29, 2007 Final sign-off May 12, 2008 Declared cost $400,000 Address 1595 Van Ness Av facade improvements, interior improvements. site improvements. Open the permit page	$400,000

Who worked here

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

Contractors: Northwest Signs (5), Fluoresco Lighting & Sign (4), Fisher Development Inc (3), Johnson United Inc Dba United Sign Syste (3), Anderson Roofing & Sheet Metal, Anderson, Rowe & Buckley, Inc., Dynalectric Company, Lusardi Construction Co
Architects: Thomas Earle Ramsey (3), Kathleen Rousseau
Engineers: Ron De Martini

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