Commercial > Retail
Sold
08/15/2016
Sold Price
$57,500,000$922/ft²
838 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94108
- -Bed
- -Bath
- 62,370ft²Living Area
- 8,250ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1966Year Built
- -DOM
- 57Permits
838 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108 is a 62,370 ft² commercial retail property property built in 1966 on a 0.189 acre lot with 57 construction permits. This commercial retail property is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2016 for $57,500,000.
Permits
838 Grant Ave has 57 permit records of total value of $1,840,311.
Permit History
57
Permits
$1,840,311
Total Permit Value
September 28, 2022
Description: Remodel restroom and hallwayStatus: filedType: ElectricalBusiness Name: GC ElectricEffective Date: 2022-09-28Permit Number: EW202209286293
May 11, 2022
Description: Install waste vent hot and cold water. Gas line water heater. Tie in piping to existing main lineStatus: filedType: plumbingBusiness Name: WC Plumbing & Fire ProtectionEffective Date: 2022-05-11Permit Number: PP20220511806
March 31, 2022
Description: Basement: remove existing staircase within retail space infill with 2-hr concrete separation. No change to facade or use. Lighting and mechanical under separate permitJob Value: $10,000Status: filedType: BuildingBusiness Name: CTW Mechanical; Murphy Burr Curry; Schaub LY Architects0Effective Date: 2022-03-31Permit Number: 202203311342
November 9, 2021
Description: Basement: remodel (e) retail restrooms & provide egress hallway to walter u lum place. No change to building facade or structural systems. Lighting & mechanical under sep permitJob Value: $100,000Status: filedType: BuildingBusiness Name: CTW Mechanical; Schaub LY Architects0Effective Date: 2021-11-09Permit Number: 202111092096
October 22, 2021
Description: Restroom remodel kitchenette and handicap liftStatus: filedType: ElectricalBusiness Name: GC ElectricEffective Date: 2021-10-22Permit Number: EW202110229161
September 1, 2021
Description: Work category: 5p; install waste and vent hot and cold water tie in to existing piping for 3 toilet 3 lavatory 1 sinkStatus: issuedType: plumbingBusiness Name: WC Plumbing & Fire ProtectionEffective Date: 2021-09-01Permit Number: PW20210901397
August 24, 2021
Description: Change of use: establish new restaurant at basement lvl on walter u. Lum place. 1/f: remove stairs to below & rebuild occupancy separation. Basement: expand (e) storefront & remove stairs. Convert use from retail to full service restaurant. Addition fire sprinkler room. Lighting & mechanical under sep permitJob Value: $400,000Status: filedType: BuildingBusiness Name: Schaub LY ArchitectsEffective Date: 2021-08-24Permit Number: 202108247039
April 29, 2021
Description: Revision to pa# 202010025785. Addition 3 all gender restroomsJob Value: $1Status: filedType: BuildingBusiness Name: Schaub LY ArchitectsEffective Date: 2021-04-29Permit Number: 202104299579
March 24, 2021
Description: 1/f: install inclined platform lift between split levels. Addition 2 ada compliant restrooms. No change to exterior/facades or structural stystems. Lighting & mechanical under separate permitJob Value: $100,000Status: issuedType: BuildingBusiness Name: CTW Mechanical; Schaub LY Architects0Effective Date: 2021-03-24Permit Number: 202010025785
January 26, 2021
Description: Replace face of (e) lightbox empress 24 x 72Job Value: $500Status: filedType: BuildingBusiness Name: Ningzhi HU Signs CompanyEffective Date: 2021-01-26Permit Number: 202101263317
October 15, 2020
Description: Ref pa# 201903266198; replace (e) fire alarm panel with 14 horn/strobes 7 mini moduel for air conditioning units 1 smoke detector and 4 pull stationJob Value: $20,200Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: Magnum Construction Group INCEffective Date: 2020-10-15Permit Number: 202002063788
July 6, 2020
Description: 6th floor remodel. According to the plan install new gas pipe. Copper for water supply and drain pipe. New restroom one toilet and vanity. Instal fixtures and connect equipmentStatus: expiredType: plumbingBusiness Name: Blue Wood Construction INCEffective Date: 2020-07-06Permit Number: PP20190711470
June 9, 2020
Description: Change of use at basement level (walter lum place) frontage. Convert (e) retail to restaurant. Remove stairs from basement to 1st floor. Addition storefront windows to walter lum place facade. No change to structureJob Value: $50,000Status: canceledType: BuildingBusiness Name: Jeremy SchaubEffective Date: 2020-06-09Permit Number: 201708154817
April 30, 2020
Description: Ref pa# 201903266198; extend (14) sprinkler heads to new t-bar ceiling replace (55) sprinkler head with newJob Value: $15,700Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: Magnum Construction Group INCEffective Date: 2020-04-30Permit Number: 202002063791
April 29, 2020
Description: As built for pa #2019-1121-7832 for ansul systemJob Value: $1,000Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: Edison Fire Extinguisher Company INCEffective Date: 2020-04-29Permit Number: 202003106693
March 31, 2020
Description: 6th fl: ul300 fire supression system installation. Refer to #201910154358Job Value: $1,000Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: Edison Fire Extinguisher Company INCEffective Date: 2020-03-31Permit Number: 201911217832
March 11, 2020
Description: Revise previously approved bpa# 201710131199 for 6th floor restaurant layout. No change to exterior.replace mechanical systemsJob Value: $1Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: CTW Mechanical; Gabriel NG Architects INC; Matthew Wang0Effective Date: 2020-03-11Permit Number: 201903266198
March 11, 2020
Description: Revision for pa #2019-1121-7832 for ansul system relocation of pull station onlyJob Value: $3,000Status: issuedType: BuildingBusiness Name: Edison Fire Extinguisher Company INCEffective Date: 2020-03-11Permit Number: 202003106695
March 11, 2020
Description: Removal all existing flat roof and properly dispose. Install one layer of base sheet. Install one layer of 80 mill tpoJob Value: $48,000Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: Stronger Building ServicesEffective Date: 2020-03-11Permit Number: 201709016739
March 11, 2020
Description: Addition kitchen equipment plan to current permit 2019-0326-6198 per sfdph request. No other workJob Value: $1Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: CTW Mechanical; Matthew Wang0Effective Date: 2020-03-11Permit Number: 201910235327
March 11, 2020
Description: Remove existing duct work and units and properly dispose; not visible from streetJob Value: $20,000Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: Stronger Building ServicesEffective Date: 2020-03-11Permit Number: 201709016742
March 11, 2020
Description: 6th full floor ti: remodel (e) restaurant. Addition (3)(n) unisex ada compliant restrooms.first fl remodel elvator loby. No change to structural.upgrade service elevator to ada compliance at each fl. Kitchen remodel mep fire under separate permit(s)Job Value: $650,000Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: CTW Mechanical; Jeremy Schaub0Effective Date: 2020-03-11Permit Number: 201710131199
February 19, 2020
Description: Upgrade existing fire alarm system @ 6th floor. Replace ( 13 ) horn/strobe (1) smoke detector (4) pull station (2) ansul system and (7) duct detectorStatus: completeType: ElectricalBusiness Name: Magnum Construction Group INCEffective Date: 2020-02-19Permit Number: EW202002106567
February 19, 2020
Description: 6 floor remodel according to the plan install outlet lights. Power to kitchen equipment. Install new disconnect for air conditioning systemStatus: completeType: ElectricalBusiness Name: Blue Wood Construction INCEffective Date: 2020-02-19Permit Number: EW201907021928
December 20, 2019
Description: Street spaceJob Value: $1Status: issuedType: BuildingEffective Date: 2019-12-20Permit Number: M1177429
November 5, 2019
Description: 1st floor: remove stairs #4 wall off area. Basement: remove stairs to above. Lighting & mechanical under separate permitJob Value: $80,000Status: issuedType: BuildingBusiness Name: CTW Mechanical; Schaub LY Architects0Effective Date: 2019-11-05Permit Number: 201805179355
October 15, 2019
Description: 6th floor. New ul 300 fire suppression systemJob Value: $3,000Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: Edison Fire Extinguisher Company INCEffective Date: 2019-10-15Permit Number: 201910154358
August 12, 2019
Description: Street space onlyJob Value: $1Status: issuedType: BuildingEffective Date: 2019-08-12Permit Number: M1122447
April 1, 2019
Description: Street spaceJob Value: $1Status: issuedType: BuildingEffective Date: 2019-04-01Permit Number: M1059387
November 15, 2018
Description: 3rd & 4th floors office restroom remodel. Upgrade to compy with accessibility requirements. Lighting & mechanical under separate permit. No change to structuralJob Value: $40,000Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: CTW Mechanical; Schaub LY Architects0Effective Date: 2018-11-15Permit Number: 201611283541
October 2, 2018
Description: Street spaceJob Value: $1Status: issuedType: BuildingBusiness Name: SH Concrete ConstructionEffective Date: 2018-10-02Permit Number: M988147
September 24, 2018
Description: Tenant improvement remodel. 4 lts 2 switches 2 receptsStatus: completeType: ElectricalBusiness Name: GC ElectricEffective Date: 2018-09-24Permit Number: E201710258634
June 15, 2018
Description: To obtain a final inspection for approved under previous permit pp20161221672Status: completeType: plumbingBusiness Name: WC plumbing0Effective Date: 2018-06-15Permit Number: PP20180615352
February 20, 2018
Description: 5th & 6th flr: soft demolish of restaurant (former empress of china space) no change to egress or structural systems. Remain vacant & separate tenant improvement permitJob Value: $1,000Status: reinstatedType: BuildingBusiness Name: CTW Mechanical; Schaub LY Architects0Effective Date: 2018-02-20Permit Number: 201609309253
January 9, 2018
Description: Street space permitJob Value: $1Status: issuedType: BuildingEffective Date: 2018-01-09Permit Number: M874588
December 17, 2017
Description: Tenant improvement. Install new waste vent hot/cold water piple for 3 public bathrooms. Replce partial waste & roof drain pipeStatus: expiredType: plumbingBusiness Name: WC PlumbingEffective Date: 2017-12-17Permit Number: PP20161221672
September 22, 2017
Description: Street spaceStatus: issuedType: BuildingEffective Date: 2017-09-22Permit Number: M834647
August 28, 2017
Description: Street space permit - renewal of permit #m787147Job Value: $1Status: issuedType: BuildingEffective Date: 2017-08-28Permit Number: M824067
July 26, 2017
Description: Street spaceJob Value: $1Status: issuedType: BuildingEffective Date: 2017-07-26Permit Number: M813887
May 18, 2017
Description: Street spaceJob Value: $1Status: issuedType: BuildingEffective Date: 2017-05-18Permit Number: M787147
February 27, 2017
Description: Restroom remodel 4 lts 2 switches 2 receptsStatus: filedType: ElectricalBusiness Name: GC ElectricEffective Date: 2017-02-27Permit Number: E201702273194
September 30, 2016
Description: Lobby: addition seperate exit from elevator lobby on grant ave stair egree to remain. Reconfigure storefront window syste. No change to structural. Lighting & mechanical under sep permitJob Value: $10,000Status: filedType: BuildingBusiness Name: Schaub LY ArchitectsEffective Date: 2016-09-30Permit Number: 201609309254
June 25, 2014
Description: 6th floor-repair water damage-new partitions ceiling electrical. Replacing lights repair finishes to walls & floorJob Value: $45,000Status: expiredType: BuildingBusiness Name: AM Rocca INC; William Podesto0Effective Date: 2014-06-25Permit Number: 201211214697
February 21, 2013
Description: Revision to permit 2012-1121-4697 1. Delete ada 20% #3 electrical door because cost is $12, 884 (exceed $9000); 2. Change scope of work ada20% #1 and #2 by revoved cabinet and replace with new countertops new sinks new faucets and repair tile finishesStatus: filedType: BuildingEffective Date: 2013-02-21Permit Number: 201302210709
February 5, 2013
Description: 6th floor dining room empress of china. Install 13 x 4 and 11 x 6 led recessed cans. Install 4 switchesStatus: completeType: ElectricalBusiness Name: Wells Electrical INCEffective Date: 2013-02-05Permit Number: EW20121211361
August 14, 2012
Description: Provide emergency evacuation signs to the entire building from lower basement to 6th floorJob Value: $3,500Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: Top Image Constn ManagtEffective Date: 2012-08-14Permit Number: 201110257519
July 28, 2011
Description: Establish occupant load of existing restaurantJob Value: $400Status: completeType: BuildingBusiness Name: Jaidin Consulting GroupEffective Date: 2011-07-28Permit Number: 200911231897
January 5, 2006
Description: Installation of un-manned wireless communications sytem including two omni-whip antennae and associated equipment. This system will not utilize batteries. Associated equipment is two transceiver modules and cablingJob Value: $25,000Status: withdrawnType: BuildingEffective Date: 2006-01-05Permit Number: 200512059479
April 22, 1999
Description: Handicap upgrade for women & mens room 5th floor barrier removJob Value: $3,000Status: expiredType: BuildingEffective Date: 1999-04-22Permit Number: 9826134
January 22, 1999
Description: Install two ada w/c four sinkStatus: issuedType: plumbingBusiness Name: PS PlumbingEffective Date: 1999-01-22Permit Number: 377367
July 2, 1996
Description: Install fire supression system in hood and ductJob Value: $1,000Status: expiredType: BuildingEffective Date: 1996-07-02Permit Number: 9517621
January 29, 1987
Description: Break down existing wall office partitions plumbing & electricalJob Value: $10,000Status: expiredType: BuildingEffective Date: 1987-01-29Permit Number: 8606078
November 27, 1984
Description: Remove the existing precast con. Stairs replace with steelJob Value: $2,500Status: completeType: BuildingEffective Date: 1984-11-27Permit Number: 8404664
March 2, 1984
Description: Install partition wallJob Value: $1,500Status: canceledType: BuildingEffective Date: 1984-03-02Permit Number: 8311931
January 25, 1984
Description: Replace drop ceiling panels install new electrical permit Job Value: $5,000Status: completeType: BuildingEffective Date: 1984-01-25Permit Number: 8312472
March 4, 1983
Job Value: $15,000Status: completeType: BuildingEffective Date: 1983-03-04Permit Number: 8201523
March 4, 1983
Job Value: $175,000Status: completeType: BuildingEffective Date: 1983-03-04Permit Number: 8202192
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$227,386.00From latest Total Assessed Value1.18%Total Assessed Value$19,242,699=Land+
Assessed Value$13,469,890Additions
Assessed Value$5,772,809
In 2023, taxes billed for 838 Grant Ave were $227,386, which is 1.18% from latest Total Assessed Value of $19,242,699.
Property History
838 Grant Ave has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 838 Grant Ave
Hazard Risks
Earthquake366Nat'l Avg100Particulates100Carb Mono98Ozone92Air Pollution86Lead44Tornado2Weather2Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
9 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 838 Grant Ave.
Walkability Index
19 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
838 Grant Ave has a walkability score of 19 out of 20, which means that it is in a most walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
44°F
High
58°F
Summer
Average
Low
54°F
High
68°F
In the winter at 838 Grant Ave, temperatures range from 44.08°F to 58.23°F with an average of 51.16°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 53.99°F to 68.21°F with and average of 61.1°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 838 Grant Ave
Public Schools
John O'Connell High School
Grades: 9-12
2.48 mi
D-
Galileo Academy of Science & Technology High School
Grades: 9-12
1.15 mi
B+
George Washington High School
Grades: 9-12
4.80 mi
B
Raoul Wallenberg Traditional Alternative High School
Grades: 9-12
2.41 mi
A-
Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School
Grades: 9-12
5.07 mi
B-
June Jordan School for Equity
Grades: 9-12
5.30 mi
Lowell Alternative High School
Grades: 9-12
6.12 mi
A+
Marina Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.71 mi
B-
Ruth Asawa School of the Arts High School
Grades: 9-12
4.17 mi
Thurgood Marshall Academic High School
Grades: 9-12
4.06 mi
F
Abraham Lincoln High School
Grades: 9-12
5.29 mi
B+
Balboa High School
Grades: 9-12
5.44 mi
B
Mission High School
Grades: 9-12
2.55 mi
D-
Gordon J. Lau Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
0.15 mi
A+
San Francisco International High School
Grades: 9-12
2.30 mi
The Academy - SF @ McAteer
Grades: 9-12
4.17 mi
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
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Neighborhood
This property is located in Chinatown, San Francisco, CA 94108.
Seasonal Housing units 94108
22%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94108
+140%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Chinatown.
Crime Index for 94108
169
169
The crime index in 94108 is 169, which is 1.7 times higher than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 838 Grant Ave over selected time period.
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