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Block 1381, lot 010B

159 21st Ave

City’s use
Single Family Residential
Built
1938
Stories
1
Units
1
Rooms
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Building
1,900 sq ft
Lot
2,616 sq ft
Zoning
RH2
Construction type
D

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Permits filed here

8 permits filed for this property since 2000.

CompletedIn progressNever finaledExpired or cancelled
FiledOutcomeAddressContractorWork described on the permitDeclared cost
Dec 9, 2025In progress
filed Dec 2025, not yet issued
159 21st Avnew renovation and horizontal addition: ext work- new door, windows and skylights, new exterior walls @ rear extension, new finishes @ front facade, replace (e) terra cotta roof inkind; int work- modification to int layout @ each flr, new int works, doors & ceilings, new bathrooms, laundy room,
Details
Permit
202511129376
Status
approved
Filed
Dec 9, 2025
Declared cost
$785,000
Address
159 21st Av

new renovation and horizontal addition: ext work- new door, windows and skylights, new exterior walls @ rear extension, new finishes @ front facade, replace (e) terra cotta roof inkind; int work- modification to int layout @ each flr, new int works, doors & ceilings, new bathrooms, laundy room,

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$785,000
Jul 12, 2019Never finaled
issued Jul 2019, no final
159 21st Avstreet space
Details
Permit
M1108527
Status
issued
Filed
Jul 12, 2019
Permit issued
Jul 12, 2019
Address
159 21st Av

street space

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Jan 2, 2019Completed
final sign-off Dec 2019
159 21st AvEls Construction Inc.exterior work e windows on level 2 front facade to be replaced in kind. inter work 2nd fl interior courtyard to be infilled, kitchen dining rm, hallway remodeled (n) skylights above existing roof
Details
Permit
201901029439
Status
complete
Filed
Jan 2, 2019
Permit issued
Jan 16, 2019
Final sign-off
Dec 6, 2019
Declared cost
$65,000
Address
159 21st Av

exterior work e windows on level 2 front facade to be replaced in kind. inter work 2nd fl interior courtyard to be infilled, kitchen dining rm, hallway remodeled (n) skylights above existing roof

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$65,000
Aug 11, 2017Never finaled
issued Aug 2017, no final
159 21st Avstreet space
Details
Permit
M818347
Status
issued
Filed
Aug 11, 2017
Permit issued
Aug 11, 2017
Address
159 21st Av

street space

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Jun 2, 2017Completed
final sign-off Mar 2018
159 21st AvEls Construction Inc.replace sheetrock, tile, cabinets in existing area due to flood. new vanity, shower and floors in bathroom. new carpet in bedroom, new fixtures. all work on ground fl.
Details
Permit
201706028254
Status
complete
Filed
Jun 2, 2017
Permit issued
Jun 2, 2017
Final sign-off
Mar 8, 2018
Declared cost
$19,000
Address
159 21st Av

replace sheetrock, tile, cabinets in existing area due to flood. new vanity, shower and floors in bathroom. new carpet in bedroom, new fixtures. all work on ground fl.

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$19,000
Feb 12, 2008Completed
final sign-off Apr 2008
159 21st Avreplace bathroom fixtures, light fixtures, and door, not frame. replace extractor fan. no structural work. light fixture to be fluorescant or on occupant sensor.
Details
Permit
200802124550
Status
complete
Filed
Feb 12, 2008
Permit issued
Feb 12, 2008
Final sign-off
Apr 11, 2008
Declared cost
$10,000
Address
159 21st Av

replace bathroom fixtures, light fixtures, and door, not frame. replace extractor fan. no structural work. light fixture to be fluorescant or on occupant sensor.

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$10,000
Nov 15, 2006Completed
final sign-off Apr 2007
159 21st AvTom Lee Roofing Inc.reroofing
Details
Permit
200611157752
Status
complete
Filed
Nov 15, 2006
Permit issued
Nov 15, 2006
Final sign-off
Apr 23, 2007
Declared cost
$22,000
Address
159 21st Av

reroofing

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$22,000
May 3, 2005Completed
final sign-off Sep 2005
159 21st AvKeegan Contruction Inc.replace five wood (windows) in center patio with identical wood windows, remove & replace the tile c
Details
Permit
200505031419
Status
complete
Filed
May 3, 2005
Permit issued
May 3, 2005
Final sign-off
Sep 15, 2005
Declared cost
$25,000
Address
159 21st Av

replace five wood (windows) in center patio with identical wood windows, remove & replace the tile c

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$25,000

Who worked here

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

Contractors
Els Construction Inc. (2), Keegan Contruction Inc., Tom Lee Roofing Inc.
Architects
Brian Milford (2)
Engineers
Victor Ramos

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