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Block 3571, lot 017

505 South Van Ness Ave

City’s use
Commercial Misc
Built
1949
Stories
2
Units
3
Rooms
4 bathrooms
Building
12,926 sq ft
Lot
35,401 sq ft
Zoning
CM
Construction type
C

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Permits filed here

15 permits filed for this property since 2000.

CompletedIn progressNever finaledExpired or cancelled
FiledOutcomeAddressContractorWork described on the permitDeclared cost
Dec 2, 2025Completed
final sign-off Aug 2026
505 South Van Ness AvBay-Valley Groundworks Incinstallation of 3 compartment sink in detailing area. installation of floor sink, connect to existing. installation of electric water heater. installation of frp at existing wall and cleanout,vent pipe at wall. flooring work.
Details
Permit
202512020769
Status
complete
Filed
Dec 2, 2025
Permit issued
Dec 9, 2025
Final sign-off
Aug 27, 2026
Declared cost
$15,000
Address
505 South Van Ness Av

installation of 3 compartment sink in detailing area. installation of floor sink, connect to existing. installation of electric water heater. installation of frp at existing wall and cleanout,vent pipe at wall. flooring work.

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$15,000
Mar 19, 2024Completed
final sign-off Sep 2026
501 South Van Ness AvSelf-Serve Petroleum Incremoval of 3 (e) underground storage tanks to be replaced with 2 (n) usts and associated piping all work witin property line
Details
Permit
202403198102
Status
complete
Filed
Mar 19, 2024
Permit issued
Sep 22, 2025
Final sign-off
Sep 8, 2026
Declared cost
$130,000
Address
501 South Van Ness Av

removal of 3 (e) underground storage tanks to be replaced with 2 (n) usts and associated piping all work witin property line

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$130,000
Jul 25, 2019Never finaled
issued Oct 2020, no final
501 South Van Ness AvSelf-Serve Petroleum Incremodel to (e) retail & garage associated w/ motor fuel dispensing facility. remodel to include expanded retal, new lounge, office space & partial exterior renovation.
Details
Permit
201907257006
Status
issued
Filed
Jul 25, 2019
Permit issued
Oct 8, 2020
Declared cost
$425,000
Address
501 South Van Ness Av

remodel to (e) retail & garage associated w/ motor fuel dispensing facility. remodel to include expanded retal, new lounge, office space & partial exterior renovation.

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$425,000
Jun 16, 2017Completed
final sign-off Oct 2017
505 South Van Ness AvJohnson United Inc Dba United Sign Syste"entrance" non electric single faced wall sign
Details
Permit
201706169601
Status
complete
Filed
Jun 16, 2017
Permit issued
Jun 16, 2017
Final sign-off
Oct 24, 2017
Declared cost
$1,000
Address
505 South Van Ness Av

"entrance" non electric single faced wall sign

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$1,000
Jun 16, 2017Completed
final sign-off Oct 2017
505 South Van Ness AvJohnson United Inc Dba United Sign Systeinstall double faced electric sign
Details
Permit
201706169596
Status
complete
Filed
Jun 16, 2017
Permit issued
Jun 16, 2017
Final sign-off
Oct 24, 2017
Declared cost
$2,500
Address
505 South Van Ness Av

install double faced electric sign

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$2,500
Jun 16, 2017Completed
final sign-off Oct 2017
505 South Van Ness AvJohnson United Inc Dba United Sign Syste"food mart" electric wall sign single faced
Details
Permit
201706169598
Status
complete
Filed
Jun 16, 2017
Permit issued
Jun 16, 2017
Final sign-off
Oct 24, 2017
Declared cost
$3,000
Address
505 South Van Ness Av

"food mart" electric wall sign single faced

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$3,000
Jun 16, 2017Completed
final sign-off Oct 2017
505 South Van Ness AvJohnson United Inc Dba United Sign Syste"car wash" non electric single faced wall sign
Details
Permit
201706169604
Status
complete
Filed
Jun 16, 2017
Permit issued
Jun 16, 2017
Final sign-off
Oct 24, 2017
Declared cost
$1,000
Address
505 South Van Ness Av

"car wash" non electric single faced wall sign

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$1,000
Jun 16, 2017Completed
final sign-off Oct 2017
505 South Van Ness AvJohnson United Inc Dba United Sign Syste"exit only - do not enter" non electric single faced wall sign
Details
Permit
201706169602
Status
complete
Filed
Jun 16, 2017
Permit issued
Jun 16, 2017
Final sign-off
Oct 24, 2017
Declared cost
$1,000
Address
505 South Van Ness Av

"exit only - do not enter" non electric single faced wall sign

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$1,000
Jun 16, 2017Completed
final sign-off Oct 2017
505 South Van Ness AvJohnson United Inc Dba United Sign Syste"auto service" non electric single faced wall sign
Details
Permit
201706169603
Status
complete
Filed
Jun 16, 2017
Permit issued
Jun 16, 2017
Final sign-off
Oct 24, 2017
Declared cost
$1,000
Address
505 South Van Ness Av

"auto service" non electric single faced wall sign

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$1,000
Jun 16, 2017Completed
final sign-off Oct 2017
505 South Van Ness AvJohnson United Inc Dba United Sign Systeinstall 2 electric single faced signs (chevron)
Details
Permit
201706169605
Status
complete
Filed
Jun 16, 2017
Permit issued
Jun 16, 2017
Final sign-off
Oct 24, 2017
Declared cost
$2,000
Address
505 South Van Ness Av

install 2 electric single faced signs (chevron)

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$2,000
Jun 16, 2017Completed
final sign-off Oct 2017
505 South Van Ness AvJohnson United Inc Dba United Sign Systeinstall 2 electric single faced signs (chevron logo)
Details
Permit
201706169600
Status
complete
Filed
Jun 16, 2017
Permit issued
Jun 16, 2017
Final sign-off
Oct 24, 2017
Declared cost
$1,500
Address
505 South Van Ness Av

install 2 electric single faced signs (chevron logo)

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$1,500
Feb 24, 2016Completed
final sign-off Dec 2017
505 South Van Ness AvSustainable Technologiesinstall environmental remediation system w/ dual phase extraction & air sparge. connect temp power. connect water treatment to discharge into catch basin. trench to 18 wells. excavate & backfill. n/a for maher ordinance.
Details
Permit
201602240385
Status
complete
Filed
Feb 24, 2016
Permit issued
Jan 5, 2017
Final sign-off
Dec 5, 2017
Declared cost
$85,000
Address
505 South Van Ness Av

install environmental remediation system w/ dual phase extraction & air sparge. connect temp power. connect water treatment to discharge into catch basin. trench to 18 wells. excavate & backfill. n/a for maher ordinance.

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$85,000
Jun 22, 2010Never finaled
issued Aug 2010, no final
501 South Van Ness AvClear Channel Outdoorobtain a building permit for sign located at 501 south van ness avenue as required by sign i.d# "orig 654" & "kes59" per n.o.r. dated 03/26/10.
Details
Permit
201006225007
Status
issued
Filed
Jun 22, 2010
Permit issued
Aug 4, 2010
Declared cost
$10,000
Address
501 South Van Ness Av

obtain a building permit for sign located at 501 south van ness avenue as required by sign i.d# "orig 654" & "kes59" per n.o.r. dated 03/26/10.

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$10,000
Jun 12, 2009Expired or cancelled
cancelled Jan 2026
505 South Van Ness AvAir Filtration Co. Inc.installation of exhaust bench with exhaust duct 6ft above roof line. prupose-spot paint bumpers repair
Details
Permit
200906120342
Status
cancelled
Filed
Jun 12, 2009
Declared cost
$30,000
Address
505 South Van Ness Av

installation of exhaust bench with exhaust duct 6ft above roof line. prupose-spot paint bumpers repair

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$30,000
Apr 10, 2006Expired or cancelled
expired Mar 2007
501 South Van Ness AvPromotion Plus Sign Co. Inc.reface gas station signage only
Details
Permit
200604108614
Status
expired
Filed
Apr 10, 2006
Permit issued
May 9, 2006
Declared cost
$20,000
Address
501 South Van Ness Av

reface gas station signage only

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$20,000

Who worked here

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

Contractors
Johnson United Inc Dba United Sign Syste (8), Self-Serve Petroleum Inc (2), Air Filtration Co. Inc., Bay-Valley Groundworks Inc, Clear Channel Outdoor, Promotion Plus Sign Co. Inc., Sustainable Technologies
Architects
Martine Paguin, Sijaya Smeresthma
Engineers
Vincent Kelly

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