Block 4030, lot 005
638 Rhode Island St
- City’s use
- Multi-Family Residential
- Built
- 1911
- Stories
- 3
- Units
- 4
- Rooms
- 4 bathrooms
- Building
- 2,663 sq ft
- Lot
- 2,495 sq ft
- Zoning
- RH2
- Construction type
- D
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Permits filed here
18 permits filed for this property since 2000.
| Filed | Outcome | Address | Contractor | Work described on the permit | Declared cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | In progress filed Feb 2026, not yet issued | 638 Rhode Island St | revision to bpa#202306139926- scope of work to include installation of (e) elec. matt in floor heating to replace to (e) elec. base board heating units, no increase to wattageDetails
revision to bpa#202306139926- scope of work to include installation of (e) elec. matt in floor heating to replace to (e) elec. base board heating units, no increase to wattage | ||
| Jan 22, 2026 | In progress issued Feb 2026 | 638 Rhode Island St | Waters And Waters | revision to pa 202302031391 scope of work to include installation of (n) electric matt in floor heating to replace (e) electric base board heating units floor heating units at the 3rd fl. no increase in wattage. no work at (e) 1st & 2nd floors, (e) roof, (e) roof, (e) front facade and rear cottageDetails
revision to pa 202302031391 scope of work to include installation of (n) electric matt in floor heating to replace (e) electric base board heating units floor heating units at the 3rd fl. no increase in wattage. no work at (e) 1st & 2nd floors, (e) roof, (e) roof, (e) front facade and rear cottage | $3,000 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | In progress issued Mar 2026 | 638 Rhode Island St | Waters And Waters | revision to pa # 2024-1227-7452: scope of work include installation of (n) electric matt in floor heating to replace (e) electric base board heating units. no work at (e) 3rd fl, (e) roof, (e) front facade and (e) rear yard cottage. area shown for reference only.Details
revision to pa # 2024-1227-7452: scope of work include installation of (n) electric matt in floor heating to replace (e) electric base board heating units. no work at (e) 3rd fl, (e) roof, (e) front facade and (e) rear yard cottage. area shown for reference only. | |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2025 | 638 Rhode Island St | Waters And Waters | new retaining wall to be reflected on west side of exterior stairs at the rear of the property. not to comply with nov #202290972. nov to be addressed under sepeated permit.Details
new retaining wall to be reflected on west side of exterior stairs at the rear of the property. not to comply with nov #202290972. nov to be addressed under sepeated permit. | $5,000 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | In progress issued Jul 2025 | 638 Rhode Island St | Waters And Waters | (n) exterior deck, (n) exterior stair to (n) 3rd fl deck, (n) roof deck, (n) spiral stair to (n) roof deck, (n) window and (n) door at 3rd fl. ref pa# 2023-0203-1391 for additional scope of work to 3rd fl.Details
(n) exterior deck, (n) exterior stair to (n) 3rd fl deck, (n) roof deck, (n) spiral stair to (n) roof deck, (n) window and (n) door at 3rd fl. ref pa# 2023-0203-1391 for additional scope of work to 3rd fl. | $68,000 |
| Dec 9, 2024 | In progress issued Dec 2024 | 638 Rhode Island St | Rf Fire Alarm Pro Inc | voluntary install (n) fire alarm systemDetails
voluntary install (n) fire alarm system | $10,000 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | In progress issued Dec 2024 | 638 Rhode Island St | Safe Assurance Fire Protection | install new fire sprinkler system for entire building. new 2" fire service also part of scope. ref pa 202209162645Details
install new fire sprinkler system for entire building. new 2" fire service also part of scope. ref pa 202209162645 | $38,000 |
| Apr 22, 2024 | In progress issued May 2024 | 638 Rhode Island St | revision to pa#202209162645: (ref nov# 202313020) - to include window opening modifications on 1st and 2nd floor, exterior plywood and siding replacement, rebuild walk where necessary in kind. (n) exterior stair to 2nd floor at rear of property, (n) exterior stair from grade to 1/f, (n) structural..Details
revision to pa#202209162645: (ref nov# 202313020) - to include window opening modifications on 1st and 2nd floor, exterior plywood and siding replacement, rebuild walk where necessary in kind. (n) exterior stair to 2nd floor at rear of property, (n) exterior stair from grade to 1/f, (n) structural.. | ||
| Apr 19, 2024 | In progress filed Apr 2024, not yet issued | 638 Rhode Island St | permit is to satisfy illegal demo of 3rd floor unit. 3rd floor is to be comstructed back to original framing. 1st & 2nd floor plans show for reference only & under pa #202209162645. no work to rear cottage. rebuild a 1 bedroom unit.Details
permit is to satisfy illegal demo of 3rd floor unit. 3rd floor is to be comstructed back to original framing. 1st & 2nd floor plans show for reference only & under pa #202209162645. no work to rear cottage. rebuild a 1 bedroom unit. | $4,800 | |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Never finaled filed Sep 2023, never issued | 638 Rhode Island St | reroofingDetails
reroofing | $30,000 | |
| Jun 13, 2023 | In progress issued May 2025 | 638 Rhode Island St | Waters And Waters | rear cottage: renovation of (e) 2-story rear cottage. 1st fl: new bathroom, bedrrom and study. 2nd fl: new kitchen and living room new exterior balcony @ 2nd floor. new structural, electrical, and plumbing as required.Details
rear cottage: renovation of (e) 2-story rear cottage. 1st fl: new bathroom, bedrrom and study. 2nd fl: new kitchen and living room new exterior balcony @ 2nd floor. new structural, electrical, and plumbing as required. | $94,000 |
| Feb 3, 2023 | In progress issued Jun 2024 | 638 Rhode Island St | Waters And Waters | legalization of 3rd unit under ord 43-14 to include: 1 bedroom, 1 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen & laundry.(n) structural, electrical, plumbing as req.replacement of (e) west egres stairs. ref legalization pa on sheet a0.01.Details
legalization of 3rd unit under ord 43-14 to include: 1 bedroom, 1 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen & laundry.(n) structural, electrical, plumbing as req.replacement of (e) west egres stairs. ref legalization pa on sheet a0.01. | $182,000 |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2024 | 638 Rhode Island St | Waters And Waters | in-kind replacement of existing windows and doors at the eastern front facade.Details
in-kind replacement of existing windows and doors at the eastern front facade. | $14,300 |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Never finaled issued Apr 2023, no final | 638 Rhode Island St | Waters And Waters | renovation/recofiguration of (e) 4 units: (4) new bathrooms, kitchens, laudry and bedrooms on fl 1-2. renovation/recofifurarion comply w/complaint 201524471 & 202209972. no work @ (e) roof and (e) rear yard cottage. areas shown for ref only.Details
renovation/recofiguration of (e) 4 units: (4) new bathrooms, kitchens, laudry and bedrooms on fl 1-2. renovation/recofifurarion comply w/complaint 201524471 & 202209972. no work @ (e) roof and (e) rear yard cottage. areas shown for ref only. | $510,000 |
| May 24, 2022 | Never finaled issued May 2022, no final | 638 Rhode Island St | exploratory demo permit for drywall only. replace in-kind. for units a & b.Details
exploratory demo permit for drywall only. replace in-kind. for units a & b. | $25,000 | |
| May 10, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2017 | 638 Rhode Island St | to comply with nov his# 201524471 & 201778020 (1) replace siding n wall approx 50ft, (2) repalce dry rot post @front stairway & damaged treads 3 w/pt wood approx20% of stairs, (3) repalce water damaged drywall adjacent to n walls smooth mud over old plaster wa(4) replace 3 windows on side see attachDetails
to comply with nov his# 201524471 & 201778020 (1) replace siding n wall approx 50ft, (2) repalce dry rot post @front stairway & damaged treads 3 w/pt wood approx20% of stairs, (3) repalce water damaged drywall adjacent to n walls smooth mud over old plaster wa(4) replace 3 windows on side see attach | $7,000 | |
| Jul 19, 2011 | Never finaled issued Jul 2011, no final | 638 Rhode Island St | street space permitDetails
street space permit | ||
| Jan 26, 2004 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2004 | 638 Rhode Island St | Ed Beacon Construction | repalce one stringer and 1 post and 2 spost in a exteriro stair frontDetails
repalce one stringer and 1 post and 2 spost in a exteriro stair front | $2,000 |
Who worked here
Everyone with a license on these permits, by role, with how many permits each is on.
- Contractors
- Waters And Waters (8), Ed Beacon Construction, Rf Fire Alarm Pro Inc, Safe Assurance Fire Protection
- Architects
- Andrew Rodgers (8)
- Engineers
- Kevin Brown (4), Kevin Brown
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