Block 3787, lot 018

228 Townsend St

City’s use: Commercial Retail
Built: 1909
Stories: 3
Units: 6
Rooms: 6 bathrooms
Building: 17,718 sq ft
Lot: 8,564 sq ft
Zoning: SLI
Construction type: D

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Permits filed here

42 permits filed for this property since 2000.

CompletedIn progressNever finaledExpired or cancelled

Filed	Outcome	Address	Contractor	Work described on the permit	Declared cost
Jul 28, 2025	Completed final sign-off Jan 2026	228 Townsend St		to abate nov 202535904 to include install ceiling mounted unit cooler and condenser. install 142 (n) wine storage lockers at basement level dulicating lockers at 1st floor. Details Permit 202507281730 Status complete Filed Jul 28, 2025 Permit issued Oct 20, 2025 Final sign-off Jan 5, 2026 Declared cost $8,500 Address 228 Townsend St to abate nov 202535904 to include install ceiling mounted unit cooler and condenser. install 142 (n) wine storage lockers at basement level dulicating lockers at 1st floor. Open the permit page	$8,500
Jun 7, 2024	Completed final sign-off Sep 2024	228 Townsend St	Filshie Construction, Stellar Plumbing	small ti to install handsink, new compartment sink, and storage lockers for products related to beverages/food. install new power door operator at entry per ab005 Details Permit 202406073957 Status complete Filed Jun 7, 2024 Permit issued Jul 29, 2024 Final sign-off Sep 11, 2024 Declared cost $22,000 Address 228 Townsend St small ti to install handsink, new compartment sink, and storage lockers for products related to beverages/food. install new power door operator at entry per ab005 Open the permit page	$22,000
Jan 29, 2024	Expired or cancelled withdrawn May 2024	228 Townsend St		convert (e) retail space to food service wine bar, install pre fabricated bar & top electrical circuits for water heater, dishwashers, fridge & cash register, install plumbing for 3 comp sink, hand sink, dish washer, floor sink & water heater Details Permit 202401294828 Status withdrawn Filed Jan 29, 2024 Declared cost $65,000 Address 228 Townsend St convert (e) retail space to food service wine bar, install pre fabricated bar & top electrical circuits for water heater, dishwashers, fridge & cash register, install plumbing for 3 comp sink, hand sink, dish washer, floor sink & water heater Open the permit page	$65,000
Oct 17, 2023	Completed final sign-off Nov 2023	236 Townsend St	Winedark Inc	to comply with abe abe#202208182799. install ada door opener system. Details Permit 202310178823 Status complete Filed Oct 17, 2023 Permit issued Oct 17, 2023 Final sign-off Nov 8, 2023 Declared cost $3,000 Address 236 Townsend St to comply with abe abe#202208182799. install ada door opener system. Open the permit page	$3,000
Aug 5, 2020	Never finaled issued Dec 2020, no final	238 Townsend St	Abbey Roofing & Constructio	reroofing, tear off existing roof, installing a class b assembly with coolstar reflective modified bitumen app 20 year roof. new sheet metal flashing. (permit excluding rough carpentry work) Details Permit 202008051145 Status issued Filed Aug 5, 2020 Permit issued Dec 4, 2020 Declared cost $70,000 Address 238 Townsend St reroofing, tear off existing roof, installing a class b assembly with coolstar reflective modified bitumen app 20 year roof. new sheet metal flashing. (permit excluding rough carpentry work) Open the permit page	$70,000
Jul 12, 2018	Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026	228 Townsend St	Joseph J Railla	ada compliance at front entrance Details Permit 201807124447 Status cancelled Filed Jul 12, 2018 Declared cost $3,000 Address 228 Townsend St ada compliance at front entrance Open the permit page	$3,000
Jun 28, 2018	Never finaled issued Jul 2018, no final	234 Townsend St	Shield Fire & Safety Solutions Inc	plan design and testing of vent less hood with ansul r loz system Details Permit 201806283298 Status issued Filed Jun 28, 2018 Permit issued Jul 12, 2018 Declared cost $1,500 Address 234 Townsend St plan design and testing of vent less hood with ansul r loz system Open the permit page	$1,500
Mar 28, 2018	Completed final sign-off Oct 2018	228 Townsend St	Joseph J Railla	revision to pa #201708306491. add new 4x4 df#1 floor beam and concrete footing in underfloor area at stairs. maher na Details Permit 201803284892 Status complete Filed Mar 28, 2018 Permit issued Mar 29, 2018 Final sign-off Oct 5, 2018 Declared cost $5,000 Address 228 Townsend St revision to pa #201708306491. add new 4x4 df#1 floor beam and concrete footing in underfloor area at stairs. maher na Open the permit page	$5,000
Aug 30, 2017	Completed final sign-off Oct 2018	228 Townsend St	Joseph J Railla	ti improvement, relocate toilet (ada), new stair to under floor area. new door opening on clyde st elevation. Details Permit 201708306491 Status complete Filed Aug 30, 2017 Permit issued Sep 6, 2017 Final sign-off Oct 5, 2018 Declared cost $20,000 Address 228 Townsend St ti improvement, relocate toilet (ada), new stair to under floor area. new door opening on clyde st elevation. Open the permit page	$20,000
Jun 28, 2017	Never finaled issued Jul 2017, no final	244 Townsend St	Blackline Construction	build interior partion walls, install new recessed cans, switches. n/a ordinance #155-13 Details Permit 201706280578 Status issued Filed Jun 28, 2017 Permit issued Jul 12, 2017 Declared cost $35,000 Address 244 Townsend St build interior partion walls, install new recessed cans, switches. n/a ordinance #155-13 Open the permit page	$35,000
Jun 19, 2017	Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026	244 Townsend St	Golden Gate Sign Company Inc.	install non electrical single faced sign maher na Details Permit 201706199667 Status cancelled Filed Jun 19, 2017 Declared cost $3,000 Address 244 Townsend St install non electrical single faced sign maher na Open the permit page	$3,000
Mar 22, 2017	Never finaled issued Mar 2017, no final	234 Townsend St		street space Details Permit M770528 Status issued Filed Mar 22, 2017 Permit issued Mar 22, 2017 Address 234 Townsend St street space Open the permit page
Feb 7, 2017	Completed final sign-off Jun 2017	234 Townsend St	Vonnegut Thoreau Construction	t.i.: renovation of (e) restaurant space. replacing the bar, installation of built-in seating, replacement of fixtures an finishes and accessibility upgrades. fire life saftey will be under sep permit. Details Permit 201702078845 Status complete Filed Feb 7, 2017 Permit issued Mar 28, 2017 Final sign-off Jun 23, 2017 Declared cost $32,000 Address 234 Townsend St t.i.: renovation of (e) restaurant space. replacing the bar, installation of built-in seating, replacement of fixtures an finishes and accessibility upgrades. fire life saftey will be under sep permit. Open the permit page	$32,000
Jan 12, 2017	Never finaled issued Jan 2017, no final	234 Townsend St	Vonnegut Thoreau Construction	g/f -partial demolition of some int. finishes, removal of plumbing fixtures; removal of lighting fixtures. no removal of walls or partitions ; ti under separate permit. ab-017 applies Details Permit 201701127047 Status issued Filed Jan 12, 2017 Permit issued Jan 12, 2017 Declared cost $1,000 Address 234 Townsend St g/f -partial demolition of some int. finishes, removal of plumbing fixtures; removal of lighting fixtures. no removal of walls or partitions ; ti under separate permit. ab-017 applies Open the permit page	$1,000
Oct 7, 2014	Completed final sign-off Oct 2014	234 Townsend St	Joseph J Railla	ada revision at elevator approach, ada revisions at break bar Details Permit 201410078332 Status complete Filed Oct 7, 2014 Permit issued Oct 24, 2014 Final sign-off Oct 27, 2014 Declared cost $2,000 Address 234 Townsend St ada revision at elevator approach, ada revisions at break bar Open the permit page	$2,000
Aug 22, 2014	Completed final sign-off Oct 2014	234 Townsend St	Joseph J Railla	to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 201208016267. all work is complete. n/a maher ordinance # 155-13 Details Permit 201408224543 Status complete Filed Aug 22, 2014 Permit issued Aug 22, 2014 Final sign-off Oct 27, 2014 Address 234 Townsend St to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 201208016267. all work is complete. n/a maher ordinance # 155-13 Open the permit page
Aug 22, 2014	Completed final sign-off Oct 2014	234 Townsend St	Joseph J Railla	to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 201201202655. all work is complete. n/a maher ordinance # 155-13 Details Permit 201408224545 Status complete Filed Aug 22, 2014 Permit issued Aug 22, 2014 Final sign-off Oct 30, 2014 Address 234 Townsend St to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 201201202655. all work is complete. n/a maher ordinance # 155-13 Open the permit page
Aug 22, 2014	Expired or cancelled cancelled Oct 2014	234 Townsend St	Joseph J Railla	to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 201203025277. all work is complete. n/a maher ordinance # 155-13 Details Permit 201408224541 Status cancelled Filed Aug 22, 2014 Permit issued Aug 22, 2014 Address 234 Townsend St to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 201203025277. all work is complete. n/a maher ordinance # 155-13 Open the permit page
Aug 22, 2014	Completed final sign-off Oct 2014	234 Townsend St	Joseph J Railla	to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 201203025277. all work is complete. n/a maher ordinance # 155-13 Details Permit 201408224546 Status complete Filed Aug 22, 2014 Permit issued Aug 22, 2014 Final sign-off Oct 27, 2014 Address 234 Townsend St to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 201203025277. all work is complete. n/a maher ordinance # 155-13 Open the permit page
Aug 22, 2014	Completed final sign-off Sep 2014	234 Townsend St	Joseph J Railla	to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 201206203011. all work is complete. n/a maher ordinance # 155-13 Details Permit 201408224544 Status complete Filed Aug 22, 2014 Permit issued Aug 22, 2014 Final sign-off Sep 16, 2014 Address 234 Townsend St to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 201206203011. all work is complete. n/a maher ordinance # 155-13 Open the permit page
Jun 12, 2014	Completed final sign-off Sep 2014	234 Townsend St		remode extg grocery store and convert to a 1000 sqft wine bar. n/a for the maher ordinance #155-13 Details Permit 201406128194 Status complete Filed Jun 12, 2014 Permit issued Jun 27, 2014 Final sign-off Sep 30, 2014 Declared cost $54,000 Address 234 Townsend St remode extg grocery store and convert to a 1000 sqft wine bar. n/a for the maher ordinance #155-13 Open the permit page	$54,000
Oct 28, 2013	Completed final sign-off Oct 2014	234 Townsend St		2nd floor only, change of use from tourist hotel to commercial (retail) . to correct record only, no work. Details Permit 201310280379 Status complete Filed Oct 28, 2013 Permit issued Oct 28, 2013 Final sign-off Oct 24, 2014 Address 234 Townsend St 2nd floor only, change of use from tourist hotel to commercial (retail) . to correct record only, no work. Open the permit page
Aug 1, 2012	Expired or cancelled expired Oct 2014	234 Townsend St		administrative revision to pa # 201201202655 to clarify and document the vertical addition of a (n) third story. this addition will consist of 740 sq.ft. of (n) office space, a roof terrace of 364 sq. ft., new air court 158 sq. ft. and a (n) stairs for access. Details Permit 201208016267 Status expired Filed Aug 1, 2012 Permit issued Aug 1, 2012 Address 234 Townsend St administrative revision to pa # 201201202655 to clarify and document the vertical addition of a (n) third story. this addition will consist of 740 sq.ft. of (n) office space, a roof terrace of 364 sq. ft., new air court 158 sq. ft. and a (n) stairs for access. Open the permit page
Jun 20, 2012	Expired or cancelled expired Sep 2014	234 Townsend St	Ice & Hot Bay Hvac Service	2nd floor & roof-install 4 hvac mechanical equipment roof mounted Details Permit 201206203011 Status expired Filed Jun 20, 2012 Permit issued Jun 20, 2012 Declared cost $27,000 Address 234 Townsend St 2nd floor & roof-install 4 hvac mechanical equipment roof mounted Open the permit page	$27,000
Mar 2, 2012	Expired or cancelled expired Sep 2014	234 Townsend St		2nd floor t.i., remodel toilet rooms to comply w/ada, add elevator shaft(elevator separated permit), add corridors to existing stairs, cutt hole in existing roof for mech. mep under separate permits. Details Permit 201203025277 Status expired Filed Mar 2, 2012 Permit issued Mar 8, 2012 Declared cost $94,000 Address 234 Townsend St 2nd floor t.i., remodel toilet rooms to comply w/ada, add elevator shaft(elevator separated permit), add corridors to existing stairs, cutt hole in existing roof for mech. mep under separate permits. Open the permit page	$94,000
Jan 20, 2012	Expired or cancelled expired Oct 2014	234 Townsend St		create new office on third floor with new stair. Details Permit 201201202655 Status expired Filed Jan 20, 2012 Permit issued Jun 6, 2012 Declared cost $60,000 Address 234 Townsend St create new office on third floor with new stair. Open the permit page	$60,000
Sep 1, 2011	Never finaled issued Sep 2011, no final	244 Townsend St	Rpb Construction	conveyor equipment brace/anchorage to ceiling & floor joist in ground floor business. laundry drop off sight, change of use from retail to drop off laundry. furnishing & installing conveyor equipment under this permit. Details Permit 201109013720 Status issued Filed Sep 1, 2011 Permit issued Sep 2, 2011 Declared cost $112,000 Address 244 Townsend St conveyor equipment brace/anchorage to ceiling & floor joist in ground floor business. laundry drop off sight, change of use from retail to drop off laundry. furnishing & installing conveyor equipment under this permit. Open the permit page	$112,000
Mar 10, 2011	Expired or cancelled expired Sep 2014	244 Townsend St		tenant improvement at gr floor. removal of exisiting door and window facing lusk st. install new non load bearing partition wall in place of door and window assembly Details Permit 201103101800 Status expired Filed Mar 10, 2011 Permit issued Mar 14, 2011 Declared cost $1,446 Address 244 Townsend St tenant improvement at gr floor. removal of exisiting door and window facing lusk st. install new non load bearing partition wall in place of door and window assembly Open the permit page	$1,446
Mar 10, 2011	Completed final sign-off Mar 2011	242 Townsend St		tenant improvement:1)expand ext cafe/deli into adjacent space. removal of non load bearing wall. installation of new opening in extg wall, install new ramp between both adjacent spaces. Details Permit 201103101799 Status complete Filed Mar 10, 2011 Permit issued Mar 14, 2011 Final sign-off Mar 29, 2011 Declared cost $2,000 Address 242 Townsend St tenant improvement:1)expand ext cafe/deli into adjacent space. removal of non load bearing wall. installation of new opening in extg wall, install new ramp between both adjacent spaces. Open the permit page	$2,000
May 18, 2009	Completed final sign-off Jul 2009	228 Townsend St		all work at 236 townsend: change use from gym to deli/cafe.expand bath to ada compliance, install interior ramp for ada, add 3 partition walls for office/storage. Details Permit 200905188601 Status complete Filed May 18, 2009 Permit issued May 19, 2009 Final sign-off Jul 30, 2009 Declared cost $35,000 Address 228 Townsend St all work at 236 townsend: change use from gym to deli/cafe.expand bath to ada compliance, install interior ramp for ada, add 3 partition walls for office/storage. Open the permit page	$35,000
Oct 17, 2007	Completed final sign-off Oct 2007	244 Townsend St	21st Century Home Improvt	final inspection of store front only for work performed under pa#200701030885 for ground floor retail area only. Details Permit 200710175629 Status complete Filed Oct 17, 2007 Permit issued Oct 17, 2007 Final sign-off Oct 19, 2007 Address 244 Townsend St final inspection of store front only for work performed under pa#200701030885 for ground floor retail area only. Open the permit page
Sep 25, 2007	Expired or cancelled expired Oct 2007	244 Townsend St		clarification for final building inspection & sign of exterior building store front work as performed under pa# 2007/01/03/0885 & pa# 2004/10/26/7745. this permit shall be for store front work completion only. Details Permit 200709253711 Status expired Filed Sep 25, 2007 Permit issued Sep 25, 2007 Address 244 Townsend St clarification for final building inspection & sign of exterior building store front work as performed under pa# 2007/01/03/0885 & pa# 2004/10/26/7745. this permit shall be for store front work completion only. Open the permit page
May 18, 2007	Expired or cancelled expired Oct 2007	244 Townsend St		revision to app# 200701030885 to include leveling of ground floor (disability accessibility per permit application # 200701030885) Details Permit 200705181651 Status expired Filed May 18, 2007 Permit issued May 18, 2007 Declared cost $2,000 Address 244 Townsend St revision to app# 200701030885 to include leveling of ground floor (disability accessibility per permit application # 200701030885) Open the permit page	$2,000
Jan 3, 2007	Expired or cancelled expired Oct 2007	244 Townsend St	21st Century Home Improvt	revision to pa# 2004/10/26/7745. complete (e) facade to match (e) surrounding finishing. structural alteration to entry ways, add new shear wall. add new storefront windows & doors. add cap to open chase to roof. Details Permit 200701030885 Status expired Filed Jan 3, 2007 Permit issued Feb 28, 2007 Declared cost $248,000 Address 244 Townsend St revision to pa# 2004/10/26/7745. complete (e) facade to match (e) surrounding finishing. structural alteration to entry ways, add new shear wall. add new storefront windows & doors. add cap to open chase to roof. Open the permit page	$248,000
Dec 5, 2006	Never finaled issued Dec 2006, no final	244 Townsend St		streetspace Details Permit M50103 Status issued Filed Dec 5, 2006 Permit issued Dec 5, 2006 Address 244 Townsend St streetspace Open the permit page
Oct 5, 2006	Never finaled issued Oct 2006, no final	244 Townsend St		street space Details Permit M44146 Status issued Filed Oct 5, 2006 Permit issued Oct 5, 2006 Address 244 Townsend St street space Open the permit page
Dec 9, 2005	Never finaled issued Dec 2005, no final	244 Townsend St		street space permit Details Permit M35640 Status issued Filed Dec 9, 2005 Permit issued Dec 9, 2005 Address 244 Townsend St street space permit Open the permit page
Sep 8, 2005	Never finaled issued Sep 2005, no final	244 Townsend St		streetspace Details Permit M34223 Status issued Filed Sep 8, 2005 Permit issued Sep 8, 2005 Address 244 Townsend St streetspace Open the permit page
Oct 26, 2004	Never finaled issued Oct 2004, no final	244 Townsend St		house number permit Details Permit M29917 Status issued Filed Oct 26, 2004 Permit issued Oct 26, 2004 Address 244 Townsend St house number permit Open the permit page
Oct 26, 2004	Expired or cancelled expired Oct 2007	244 Townsend St	Trillo & Associates, Josh Klein Construction Inc	remodel of (e) commercial space (cafe) Details Permit 200410267745 Status expired Filed Oct 26, 2004 Permit issued Jul 13, 2005 Declared cost $440,000 Address 244 Townsend St remodel of (e) commercial space (cafe) Open the permit page	$440,000
Aug 6, 2002	Completed final sign-off Aug 2002	228 Townsend St		revised detail 3/s4 of the original plans per app #200006152787 for as-built conditions Details Permit 200208063246 Status complete Filed Aug 6, 2002 Permit issued Aug 6, 2002 Final sign-off Aug 16, 2002 Declared cost $100 Address 228 Townsend St revised detail 3/s4 of the original plans per app #200006152787 for as-built conditions Open the permit page	$100
Jun 15, 2000	Completed final sign-off Aug 2002	228 Townsend St		replace entire roof with newframing members & new roof diaphragm, provide (n) unisex restroom Details Permit 200006152787 Status complete Filed Jun 15, 2000 Permit issued Sep 17, 2001 Final sign-off Aug 16, 2002 Declared cost $35,000 Address 228 Townsend St replace entire roof with newframing members & new roof diaphragm, provide (n) unisex restroom Open the permit page	$35,000

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