Block 1502, lot 005C

553 42nd Ave

City’s use: Multi-Family Residential
Built: 1947
Stories: 3
Units: 2
Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Building: 1,944 sq ft
Lot: 3,000 sq ft
Zoning: RH2
Construction type: D

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

6 permits filed for this property since 2000.

CompletedIn progressNever finaledExpired or cancelled

Filed	Outcome	Address	Contractor	Work described on the permit	Declared cost
May 4, 2026	In progress issued May 2026	553 42nd Av	Babcock & Donne	in-kind remodeling of 1 kitchen(s) in 3rd fl and in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 3rd fl with 1 shower pan(s). Details Permit 202605040600 Status issued Filed May 4, 2026 Permit issued May 4, 2026 Declared cost $25,000 Address 553 42nd Av in-kind remodeling of 1 kitchen(s) in 3rd fl and in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 3rd fl with 1 shower pan(s). Open the permit page	$25,000
Mar 12, 2010	Completed final sign-off May 2010	551 42nd Av	Jjj & K Inc./Dba: Alexander Company	replace 7 windows size for size some visible from the street with vinyl double pane windows Details Permit 201003128130 Status complete Filed Mar 12, 2010 Permit issued Mar 12, 2010 Final sign-off May 20, 2010 Declared cost $4,530 Address 551 42nd Av replace 7 windows size for size some visible from the street with vinyl double pane windows Open the permit page	$4,530
Dec 22, 2009	Completed final sign-off Jan 2010	551 42nd Av	California Earthquake Protection	voluntary seismic strengthening; installation of steel moment frame with engineered plans. all work inside of lower level garage (no adding rooms) Details Permit 200912223678 Status complete Filed Dec 22, 2009 Permit issued Dec 22, 2009 Final sign-off Jan 25, 2010 Declared cost $30,917 Address 551 42nd Av voluntary seismic strengthening; installation of steel moment frame with engineered plans. all work inside of lower level garage (no adding rooms) Open the permit page	$30,917
Oct 3, 2008	Completed final sign-off Oct 2008	553 42nd Av	California Earthquake Protection	voluntary non engineered substructural strengthening. installation of anchor bolts 5/8" x 12" l . epoxy type 32" o/center w/3x3 plate washers, phd 5 (simpson) holdowns w/ 5/8" x 18" l epoxy boldts. plywood sheathing 5/8" cdx nailing 4" edge & 6" field with 2 1/4" x 148" dia nails, l 7o t h1o @ Details Permit 200810033339 Status complete Filed Oct 3, 2008 Permit issued Oct 3, 2008 Final sign-off Oct 21, 2008 Declared cost $13,152 Address 553 42nd Av voluntary non engineered substructural strengthening. installation of anchor bolts 5/8" x 12" l . epoxy type 32" o/center w/3x3 plate washers, phd 5 (simpson) holdowns w/ 5/8" x 18" l epoxy boldts. plywood sheathing 5/8" cdx nailing 4" edge & 6" field with 2 1/4" x 148" dia nails, l 7o t h1o @ Open the permit page	$13,152
Feb 4, 2003	Completed final sign-off Apr 2003	553 42nd Av		remodel kitchen with new cabinets and sink @ 3rd floor Details Permit 200302046627 Status complete Filed Feb 4, 2003 Permit issued Feb 4, 2003 Final sign-off Apr 2, 2003 Declared cost $6,270 Address 553 42nd Av remodel kitchen with new cabinets and sink @ 3rd floor Open the permit page	$6,270
Jul 13, 2000	Expired or cancelled expired Nov 2000	551 42nd Av		vinyl siding to 1 side (back) not visible from street Details Permit 200007135051 Status expired Filed Jul 13, 2000 Permit issued Jul 13, 2000 Declared cost $4,100 Address 551 42nd Av vinyl siding to 1 side (back) not visible from street Open the permit page	$4,100

Who worked here

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

Contractors: California Earthquake Protection (2), Babcock & Donne, Jjj & K Inc./Dba: Alexander Company

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