Block 3281, lot 020C
1944 Ocean Ave
- City’s use
- Commercial Retail
- Built
- 1932
- Stories
- 1
- Building
- 4,450 sq ft
- Lot
- 4,965 sq ft
- Zoning
- NC2
- 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
22 permits filed for this property since 2000.
| Filed | Outcome | Address | Contractor | Work described on the permit | Declared cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | In progress filed May 2026, not yet issued | 1944 Ocean Av | (e)tenant space @ 1944-1948 ocean ave previous use @ 1944 was cannabis retail & 1948 was billiard hall; both spaces will be converted to child day care & education use. 1/f infant child care i-4 occupancy, 2/f e-occupancy (3-5 yrs old as a separate business). new address on 2/f on fairfield way.Details
(e)tenant space @ 1944-1948 ocean ave previous use @ 1944 was cannabis retail & 1948 was billiard hall; both spaces will be converted to child day care & education use. 1/f infant child care i-4 occupancy, 2/f e-occupancy (3-5 yrs old as a separate business). new address on 2/f on fairfield way. | $150,000 | |
| Dec 30, 2025 | In progress filed Dec 2025, not yet issued | 1944 Ocean Av | ref 202502059741- (n) lighting and outletsDetails
ref 202502059741- (n) lighting and outlets | $34,000 | |
| Feb 5, 2025 | In progress issued Mar 2025 | 1944 Ocean Av | Zeng Lie Construction | 2nd/f: revision to permit 2024-0610-4085. new 133 sf expansion and 225 sf infill at 2nd floor. structural work.Details
2nd/f: revision to permit 2024-0610-4085. new 133 sf expansion and 225 sf infill at 2nd floor. structural work. | |
| Jun 20, 2024 | In progress issued Jun 2024 | 1944 Ocean Av | revision to bpa# 202403198186: foundation structural revision, construction has revealed front (south) exterior wall adj. to ocean ave does n ot have a foundation. neither does the center demising wall. new reinforced concrete foundation added. reflected raised floor over (e) slab.Details
revision to bpa# 202403198186: foundation structural revision, construction has revealed front (south) exterior wall adj. to ocean ave does n ot have a foundation. neither does the center demising wall. new reinforced concrete foundation added. reflected raised floor over (e) slab. | $46,000 | |
| Jun 10, 2024 | In progress issued Dec 2024 | 1944 Ocean Av | Zeng Lie Construction | (e) vacant tenant space at 1944 and 1948 ocean ave. scope of work involves seismic upgrade note 1944 ocean av moment (seismic) frame under pa# 2024-0319-8186 ti & change of use to be submitted under sep permitDetails
(e) vacant tenant space at 1944 and 1948 ocean ave. scope of work involves seismic upgrade note 1944 ocean av moment (seismic) frame under pa# 2024-0319-8186 ti & change of use to be submitted under sep permit | $60,000 |
| May 10, 2024 | In progress issued May 2024 | 1948 Ocean Av | Zeng Lie Construction | new power door operator @ 1948 ocean ave. abe #202208222897. operator is already installed ref permits 202312223041 & 202308285443. abe program ordiance 51-16.Details
new power door operator @ 1948 ocean ave. abe #202208222897. operator is already installed ref permits 202312223041 & 202308285443. abe program ordiance 51-16. | |
| May 10, 2024 | In progress issued May 2024 | 1944 Ocean Av | Zeng Lie Construction | new power door operator @ 1944 ocean ave. operator is already installed. ref permits 202312223041 & 202308285443.Details
new power door operator @ 1944 ocean ave. operator is already installed. ref permits 202312223041 & 202308285443. | |
| Mar 19, 2024 | In progress issued Mar 2024 | 1944 Ocean Av | new moment frame at front and expansion of mezzanine floor at 1944 ocean ave in a second floor.Details
new moment frame at front and expansion of mezzanine floor at 1944 ocean ave in a second floor. | $30,000 | |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Completed final sign-off May 2024 | 1944 Ocean Av | Zeng Lie Construction | revision to 202308285443 to replace storefront window frame at 1948 ocean & replace w/ same at 1944 ocean av. repair & replace broken tile at bulkhead in kind, comply w/ nov 202303019. exterior work onlyDetails
revision to 202308285443 to replace storefront window frame at 1948 ocean & replace w/ same at 1944 ocean av. repair & replace broken tile at bulkhead in kind, comply w/ nov 202303019. exterior work only | $3,000 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | In progress issued Nov 2023 | 1944 Ocean Av | remodel permit to remove partition walls and rebuild non-conforming stair at same location. ref pa# 202308285443Details
remodel permit to remove partition walls and rebuild non-conforming stair at same location. ref pa# 202308285443 | $20,000 | |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Completed final sign-off May 2024 | 1944 Ocean Av | comply with nov 202306019 to restore original storefront. remove wall panels at 1948 ocean, (@ front) @ 1944 ocean ave- remove scissor gate, recess entry door, remove unpermitted rear structure, remove unpermitted interior partition walls, electric & plumbing work remove sign complaint # 230828544Details
comply with nov 202306019 to restore original storefront. remove wall panels at 1948 ocean, (@ front) @ 1944 ocean ave- remove scissor gate, recess entry door, remove unpermitted rear structure, remove unpermitted interior partition walls, electric & plumbing work remove sign complaint # 230828544 | $20,000 | |
| Jun 6, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2018 | 1944 Ocean Av | replace broken storefront windows at both sides - full pane glass windows. to address dbi nov 201843351. no other work under this permit.Details
replace broken storefront windows at both sides - full pane glass windows. to address dbi nov 201843351. no other work under this permit. | $1,000 | |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Expired or cancelled withdrawn Apr 2026 | 1944 Ocean Av | change of use from mcd to cannabis retail. no proposed work.Details
change of use from mcd to cannabis retail. no proposed work. | ||
| Jul 5, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2017 | 1944 Ocean Av | Taico Builder Inc | remove (e) shelves, items and cabinets at break room/office. remove two cameras attached to exterior of 1948 ocean ave. no wall(structure) to be removed.Details
remove (e) shelves, items and cabinets at break room/office. remove two cameras attached to exterior of 1948 ocean ave. no wall(structure) to be removed. | $380 |
| Dec 14, 2015 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 1944 Ocean Av | there is no proposed work for the exisitng medical cannabis dispensary & office. this bldg permit is solely for change of ownership.Details
there is no proposed work for the exisitng medical cannabis dispensary & office. this bldg permit is solely for change of ownership. | ||
| Jan 27, 2015 | Never finaled issued Oct 2015, no final | 1948 Ocean Av | add use: sale of beer only under type 40 abc license; no construction work.Details
add use: sale of beer only under type 40 abc license; no construction work. | ||
| Apr 18, 2013 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 1948 Ocean Av | J & J South West Construction Inc | install business sign. double faced. non electricDetails
install business sign. double faced. non electric | $200 |
| Aug 9, 2012 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2012 | 1948 Ocean Av | Jpg Home Improvement Inc | 2nd floor-revision to pa# 2011-0502-5120-convert (e) 3'-6" high guardwall at mezzanine level to full height wall with 2 5'-0" x 3'-10" high openingDetails
2nd floor-revision to pa# 2011-0502-5120-convert (e) 3'-6" high guardwall at mezzanine level to full height wall with 2 5'-0" x 3'-10" high opening | $500 |
| May 2, 2011 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2012 | 1948 Ocean Av | Jpg Home Improvement Inc | change existing senior center facility to pool/billard room & add new wet bar and office at ground floor. compt 200121046(dad).Details
change existing senior center facility to pool/billard room & add new wet bar and office at ground floor. compt 200121046(dad). | $25,000 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2008 | 1944 Ocean Av | Ferris Enterprises Inc. | legalize un authorized marijuana dispensary office,remove e non ada compliant restroom and replace w unisex hc accessible restrm,remove e entrance slab and sidewalk to meet 2% max slope,remove e display platform for new security grd station, install n metal gate/dr at(e)entry,waiting,office area.Details
legalize un authorized marijuana dispensary office,remove e non ada compliant restroom and replace w unisex hc accessible restrm,remove e entrance slab and sidewalk to meet 2% max slope,remove e display platform for new security grd station, install n metal gate/dr at(e)entry,waiting,office area. | $6,000 |
| Apr 9, 2002 | Never finaled issued Jul 2002, no final | 1948 Ocean Av | nov 200121295 dated 11/5/01 by inspector daryl williams/dad.new int wood stair,front railing,accessiDetails
nov 200121295 dated 11/5/01 by inspector daryl williams/dad.new int wood stair,front railing,accessi | $16,000 | |
| Aug 27, 2001 | Expired or cancelled expired Dec 2001 | 1944 Ocean Av | sidewalkDetails
sidewalk |
Who worked here
Everyone with a license on these permits, by role, with how many permits each is on.
- Contractors
- Zeng Lie Construction (5), Jpg Home Improvement Inc (2), Ferris Enterprises Inc., J & J South West Construction Inc, Taico Builder Inc
- Architects
- Suheil Shatara (5), John Lee, Peter Ekstein, Samuel Kwong
- Engineers
- Alex Santos (3), Benson Balan, Charles Li, George Wong, Lok C Kwan, Matthew Wang, Mechanical Cheung, Evan Wan Hin, William Liang
- Authorized agent-otherss
- Suheil Shatara
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