Block 3570, lot 002
520 South Van Ness Ave
- City’s use
- Commercial Hotel
- Built
- 1907
- Stories
- 3
- Units
- 2
- Rooms
- 7 bathrooms
- Building
- 62,400 sq ft
- Lot
- 22,407 sq ft
- Zoning
- CM
- 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
52 permits filed for this property since 2000.
| Filed | Outcome | Address | Contractor | Work described on the permit | Declared cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | In progress filed Sep 2026, not yet issued | 520 South Van Ness Av | new alteration and remodel to existing 1st fl mend and womens bathroomDetails
new alteration and remodel to existing 1st fl mend and womens bathroom | $150,000 | |
| Jan 12, 2026 | In progress filed Jan 2026, not yet issued | 520 South Van Ness Av | Black Eagle Fire And Security | install 239 lf sounders in sleeping areas of every unit in levels 1,2,3. install new telguard comm., 2 power supply, new mini module with telguard. replace (e) annunciator, (e) facu with ifp-75, (e) dual monitor. install new slc expander with 6850. replace strobe in all ada rooms, (e) idp smoke...Details
install 239 lf sounders in sleeping areas of every unit in levels 1,2,3. install new telguard comm., 2 power supply, new mini module with telguard. replace (e) annunciator, (e) facu with ifp-75, (e) dual monitor. install new slc expander with 6850. replace strobe in all ada rooms, (e) idp smoke... | $19,000 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2025 | 520 South Van Ness Av | remove 100 sq ft of sheetrock, replace, tape & mudDetails
remove 100 sq ft of sheetrock, replace, tape & mud | $750 | |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2026 | 520 South Van Ness Av | 4-Mac Construction | 3/fl-(n) alteration and remodel to (e) 3rd floor mens and womens bathroomDetails
3/fl-(n) alteration and remodel to (e) 3rd floor mens and womens bathroom | $150,000 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | In progress filed Jan 2024, not yet issued | 520 South Van Ness Av | Pineda Construction Inc | install grab bar in hallway inside unit with 1-1/2" diameter grab bar at 36" aff with 1-1/2" gap between wall.Details
install grab bar in hallway inside unit with 1-1/2" diameter grab bar at 36" aff with 1-1/2" gap between wall. | $1,200 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2024 | 520 South Van Ness Av | 4-Mac Construction | new alteration; remodel to (e) 2/f women's bathroom-replace partition walls; stalls; (n) finishes and waterproofing, new fixtures; restroom accessories, new lighting; electrical fixtures, new soffit.Details
new alteration; remodel to (e) 2/f women's bathroom-replace partition walls; stalls; (n) finishes and waterproofing, new fixtures; restroom accessories, new lighting; electrical fixtures, new soffit. | $100,000 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Expired or cancelled withdrawn Dec 2025 | 520 South Van Ness Av | C & E Electric & Fire Alarm Services | voluntary system replacement per csfm code interpretation 12-001 and new lf horns to comply with sffc 2019 sec 1103.7.6.1.Details
voluntary system replacement per csfm code interpretation 12-001 and new lf horns to comply with sffc 2019 sec 1103.7.6.1. | $96,820 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2022 | 510 South Van Ness Av | Sft Construction Corp | ground fl lateral upgrade to comply w/ sf ab-094 ordinance (based on asce 7-16 standards). 3 steel special moment frames and concrete foundation in lobby. 1 smf in front storage unit.Details
ground fl lateral upgrade to comply w/ sf ab-094 ordinance (based on asce 7-16 standards). 3 steel special moment frames and concrete foundation in lobby. 1 smf in front storage unit. | $130,000 |
| Apr 3, 2019 | Never finaled issued Apr 2019, no final | 520 South Van Ness Av | Innovative Technologies | connecting new ansul system to existing fire alarm system. ref pa #201808238108.Details
connecting new ansul system to existing fire alarm system. ref pa #201808238108. | $1,000 |
| Dec 4, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2024 | 520 South Van Ness Av | 4-Mac Construction | interior new alteration to e 2nd fl mens bath to comply with nov 201802994Details
interior new alteration to e 2nd fl mens bath to comply with nov 201802994 | $150,000 |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2018 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Western City Construction Co | to comply with nov201802994.update the chair of the public shower on the 3/f. repair the shower head in the third floor men's room #5.Details
to comply with nov201802994.update the chair of the public shower on the 3/f. repair the shower head in the third floor men's room #5. | $500 |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2019 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Shield Fire & Safety Solutions Inc | #518: installation of new fire system (hood & duct) buckseye bfr-10110 9 nozzles.Details
#518: installation of new fire system (hood & duct) buckseye bfr-10110 9 nozzles. | $3,700 |
| Jul 31, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2018 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Western City Construction Co | repairs to fix leaking problem at shower at 3rd flDetails
repairs to fix leaking problem at shower at 3rd fl | $1,000 |
| Jul 30, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2021 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Jose Viera | rehabilitation of existing restaurant with new accessible restroomsDetails
rehabilitation of existing restaurant with new accessible restrooms | $90,000 |
| Mar 19, 2018 | Completed final sign-off May 2018 | 520 South Van Ness Av | G C Builders | remodel bathroom replace toilet, shower stall & vanity sink in unit#157. n/a for maher.Details
remodel bathroom replace toilet, shower stall & vanity sink in unit#157. n/a for maher. | $15,000 |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2018 | 520 South Van Ness Av | G C Builders | units 111, 112 & 139c: install grab bars in unit bath tub areas, maher ord 155-13 naDetails
units 111, 112 & 139c: install grab bars in unit bath tub areas, maher ord 155-13 na | $4,000 |
| Aug 24, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2017 | 520 South Van Ness Av | G C Builders | 1/f - 1 bathroom - remove & replace tiles in bathroom & shower floor ; installl new wax ring on toilet. install new waterproofing on floorDetails
1/f - 1 bathroom - remove & replace tiles in bathroom & shower floor ; installl new wax ring on toilet. install new waterproofing on floor | $14,000 |
| May 26, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2017 | 520 South Van Ness Av | G C Builders | to comply with nov 201776311 item #7 only: r&r 2nd flr shower stall tileDetails
to comply with nov 201776311 item #7 only: r&r 2nd flr shower stall tile | $5,000 |
| Nov 22, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2017 | 520 South Van Ness Av | G C Builders | relocate plumbing, electrical and vent ducts for dryers, build soffit to enclose duct work. patch and refinish concrete walk way inside building. reinstall 4 washer/dryer units and 1 dryer. no sink . dryers shall comply with cmc 905.0Details
relocate plumbing, electrical and vent ducts for dryers, build soffit to enclose duct work. patch and refinish concrete walk way inside building. reinstall 4 washer/dryer units and 1 dryer. no sink . dryers shall comply with cmc 905.0 | $12,000 |
| May 31, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2013 | 510 South Van Ness Av | to comply with ordinance 029-13 only; installation of grab bars in sro at the following location: 510 south van ness ave- 1st to 3rd floor.Details
to comply with ordinance 029-13 only; installation of grab bars in sro at the following location: 510 south van ness ave- 1st to 3rd floor. | $1,480 | |
| Jul 22, 2011 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2012 | 520 South Van Ness Av | West Point Builders Inc | install new aluminum window system at reception desk, move security gate closer to front entrance door, replace existing hall door with new, reframe 4' of hall wall to create better view of entranceDetails
install new aluminum window system at reception desk, move security gate closer to front entrance door, replace existing hall door with new, reframe 4' of hall wall to create better view of entrance | $14,000 |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2011 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Occidental Express | installing exhaust ducting for 3-clothes dryer for laundry rm. @ flr. 30ga. metal flue.Details
installing exhaust ducting for 3-clothes dryer for laundry rm. @ flr. 30ga. metal flue. | $2,500 |
| Oct 26, 2010 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2010 | 510 South Van Ness Av | remove existing non permitted door opening, frame in with 2" x 4" 5/8 type sheetrock (1 hr) and seal sheet in tenant rm 105 & 107, number of required exits will be maintained for room 105 & 107; to comply with his nov 201066266 dtd 9-10-10Details
remove existing non permitted door opening, frame in with 2" x 4" 5/8 type sheetrock (1 hr) and seal sheet in tenant rm 105 & 107, number of required exits will be maintained for room 105 & 107; to comply with his nov 201066266 dtd 9-10-10 | $100 | |
| Oct 8, 2010 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 520 South Van Ness Av | infill exterior openings on 2 units that were installed without permits. applicant must provide detailed architectural drawings for this work.Details
infill exterior openings on 2 units that were installed without permits. applicant must provide detailed architectural drawings for this work. | ||
| Dec 9, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2010 | 520 South Van Ness Av | increase estimated job cost by 10,000 as per correction notice.Details
increase estimated job cost by 10,000 as per correction notice. | $10,000 | |
| Dec 9, 2009 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 510 South Van Ness Av | increase estimated job cost by $10,000 as per correction noticeDetails
increase estimated job cost by $10,000 as per correction notice | $10,000 | |
| Jul 13, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2010 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Occidental Express | reinstall sections of exposed flooring. replace heavy timber foundation w/ new concrete foundation. minor dry rot repair.Details
reinstall sections of exposed flooring. replace heavy timber foundation w/ new concrete foundation. minor dry rot repair. | $3,000 |
| Nov 10, 2008 | Never finaled issued Nov 2008, no final | 520 South Van Ness Av | sidewalk repair.Details
sidewalk repair. | ||
| Sep 16, 2008 | Never finaled issued Sep 2008, no final | 520 South Van Ness Av | street space & sidewalk repairDetails
street space & sidewalk repair | ||
| Jun 19, 2008 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 520 South Van Ness Av | connect existing relays to new elevator controller. fire alarm was upgraded on appl. 200505243382-r-1, fpl wire is used for connection.Details
connect existing relays to new elevator controller. fire alarm was upgraded on appl. 200505243382-r-1, fpl wire is used for connection. | $500 | |
| Dec 18, 2007 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2007 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Amone Corp | renew pa# 200705171578 for final inspection only.Details
renew pa# 200705171578 for final inspection only. | |
| Nov 7, 2007 | Expired or cancelled expired Jul 2009 | 520 South Van Ness Av | K Y J Construction Company | revision to appl #200605252493 to add 1 sprinkler head, relocate 1 head on 3rd floor and renewal of application for final inspection.Details
revision to appl #200605252493 to add 1 sprinkler head, relocate 1 head on 3rd floor and renewal of application for final inspection. | $200 |
| Aug 22, 2007 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2007 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Kilcur Construction | renew pa# 200608149374 for final inspectionDetails
renew pa# 200608149374 for final inspection | |
| Jul 18, 2007 | Never finaled issued Jul 2007, no final | 520 South Van Ness Av | street space permit only.Details
street space permit only. | ||
| May 17, 2007 | Expired or cancelled expired Dec 2007 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Amone Corp | administrative revision of 200504281159Details
administrative revision of 200504281159 | |
| May 8, 2007 | Expired or cancelled expired Mar 2012 | 520 South Van Ness Av | K Y J Construction Company | renew app#200605252493 for final inspectionDetails
renew app#200605252493 for final inspection | |
| Apr 24, 2007 | Never finaled issued Apr 2007, no final | 520 South Van Ness Av | street space permitDetails
street space permit | ||
| Feb 22, 2007 | Expired or cancelled expired Mar 2012 | 520 South Van Ness Av | K Y J Construction Company | revision to extg wet pipe fire sprkr system in 2nd floor toilet rooms to suit renovation work in restrooms. revision to bldg app #200504281165(approved)Details
revision to extg wet pipe fire sprkr system in 2nd floor toilet rooms to suit renovation work in restrooms. revision to bldg app #200504281165(approved) | $2,000 |
| Jan 19, 2007 | Never finaled issued Jan 2007, no final | 520 South Van Ness Av | street spaceDetails
street space | ||
| Aug 21, 2006 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2007 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Innovative Technologies | renew fire alarm permit#200505243282 to start & complete work & for final inspection.Details
renew fire alarm permit#200505243282 to start & complete work & for final inspection. | $10,000 |
| Aug 14, 2006 | Expired or cancelled expired Mar 2012 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Kilcur Construction | comply nov 199706519, 200225880, 200228532, 200453419, 200455469. accessible units (10 units) fix doors to 32" opening install ada sink, lower mirror to max 40".Details
comply nov 199706519, 200225880, 200228532, 200453419, 200455469. accessible units (10 units) fix doors to 32" opening install ada sink, lower mirror to max 40". | $12,000 |
| Jul 21, 2006 | Expired or cancelled expired Dec 2007 | 520 South Van Ness Av | rev. to (e) pa#2005/04/28/1159 - change in restroom layout due to (e) wallDetails
rev. to (e) pa#2005/04/28/1159 - change in restroom layout due to (e) wall | ||
| May 26, 2006 | Never finaled issued May 2006, no final | 520 South Van Ness Av | street spaceDetails
street space | ||
| May 25, 2006 | Expired or cancelled expired Mar 2009 | 520 South Van Ness Av | K Y J Construction Company | minor revisions to (e) toilet rms on the ground & third floors witin a fully sprinkler buildingDetails
minor revisions to (e) toilet rms on the ground & third floors witin a fully sprinkler building | $3,000 |
| May 24, 2005 | Expired or cancelled expired Nov 2006 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Innovative Technologies | upgrade fire alarm system.Details
upgrade fire alarm system. | $10,000 |
| Apr 28, 2005 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2007 | 520 South Van Ness Av | renovation/repair of second floor men's & women's restrooms-Details
renovation/repair of second floor men's & women's restrooms- | $60,000 | |
| Apr 28, 2005 | Expired or cancelled expired Dec 2007 | 520 South Van Ness Av | accessibility improvements at entry: renovation work for new men's & women's restrms @ ground fl.Details
accessibility improvements at entry: renovation work for new men's & women's restrms @ ground fl. | $150,000 | |
| Apr 6, 2005 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2005 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Kilcur Construction | accessible units (6 units) for door to 32" opening. remove (e) door on (e) closet.install...........Details
accessible units (6 units) for door to 32" opening. remove (e) door on (e) closet.install........... | $12,000 |
| Sep 30, 2003 | Expired or cancelled expired Oct 2005 | 520 South Van Ness Av | Cal Tech Roofing | reroofingDetails
reroofing | $60,000 |
| Sep 12, 2003 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Apr 2004 | 514 South Van Ness Av | oti-1, 1st floor: el, me, l/s, spDetails
oti-1, 1st floor: el, me, l/s, sp | $30,000 | |
| Oct 2, 2001 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Mar 2007 | 520 South Van Ness Av | site permit-proposed 2 additional floors over exist three floors.Details
site permit-proposed 2 additional floors over exist three floors. | $1,200,000 | |
| Sep 10, 2001 | Expired or cancelled expired Jan 2002 | 510 South Van Ness Av | sidewalk repair permitDetails
sidewalk repair permit |
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