Converted · ground-floor conversion · Hayes Valley
1290 Grove St
In progress+4 units on this lot · now 4016 permits
Add (4) units (#37-40) @ ground floor per ord #162-16. Convert existing storage & garage space to new dwelling units within existing envelope. New bedrooms, kitchens, baths, plumbing, electrical & structural. New washer/dryers & dishwashers, new windows facing street. Fire alarm & sprinkler under separate permit.
filed Feb 2020issued Nov 2021 · permit wait 1 year 9 months5 years since issue
waiting for permitconstructionrelated building permitelectrical permitplumbing permit
Declared value
$885,200 for 4 ADUs
one permit, 4 units; not a per-unit price
Permit wait
1 year 9 months
filed → issued
Build time
in progress
issued → completed
Permits in this project
| Permit | What | When | Declared | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADU permit | Add (4) units (#37-40) @ ground floor per ord #162-16. Convert existing storage & garage space to new dwelling units within existing envelope. New bedrooms, kitchens, baths, plumbing, electrical & structural. New washer/dryers & dishwashers, new windows facing street. Fire alarm & sprinkler under separate permit. 202002043526 · Sandbank Construction INC | filed Feb 2020 · issued Nov 2021 | $800k | city record |
| Revision | Revision to approved ADU permit 202002043526. Remove all 4 adus and replace garages to original condition. New electrical room. New common laundry. Comply with nov 202293711 item 2-7. 202509155327 · cites 202002043526 · Sandbank Construction INC | filed Sep 2025 · issued Nov 2025 | $10k | city record |
| Related permit | Upgrade e) fire alarm system to comply with sffc sec 1103. 7. 6. 1 to meet 75 db in all sleeping areas. 202510238011 · San Francisco Fire Protection | filed Oct 2025 · issued Oct 2025 · done Feb 2026 | $75k | city record |
| Electrical | Unit 606: new bedroom, new kitchen cabinets and new plumbing fixtures. Add washer/dryer. E202208242073 | Aug 24, 2022 → Dec 2, 2022 | — | |
| Electrical | Unit 204: correct wiring from main panel to sub panel. Comply with eid nov 202532547. E202508275109 | Aug 27, 2025 | — | |
| Electrical | Unit 204: correct wiring from main panel to sub panel. Comply with eid nov 202532547 install new wiring to accommodate 50-60a breaker. EW202509159424 | Sep 15, 2025 | — | |
| Electrical | Online electrical permit: 4 of 4 - 9 floors. 36 units 7 story building upgrade existing fas to comply with sffc sec. 1103. 7. 6. 1 sar pa 202510238011. E202511187230 | Nov 18, 2025 | — | |
| Electrical | Pa# 202510238011 ref# e202511187230. EW202512091377 | Dec 9, 2025 | — | |
| Electrical | Upgrade main electrical service from existing to 600amps 3phse 240volts all new meter main and new service disconnect all in new location. EW202512151547 | Dec 15, 2025 | — | |
| Electrical | Pa# 202510238011 ref# e202511187230. EW202601121997 | Jan 12, 2026 → Feb 26, 2026 | — | |
| Electrical | Provide and install a new dedicated circuit for the garage door opener. Install a new dedicated circuit for the gas washer and dryer. EW202607276690 | Jul 27, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | Unit 606: new bedroom, new kitchen cabinets and new plumbing fixtures. Add washer/dryer. PP20220824696 | Aug 24, 2022 → Dec 2, 2022 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 8p; remove existing dhws boiler and install 2x hot water heaters and connect to existing piping. PW20230914151 | Sep 14, 2023 → Dec 12, 2023 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 1p; new 6" sewer from rain water connection to curb with new trap. PW20241118192 | Nov 18, 2024 → Nov 21, 2024 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 2pa; install 2 new drains in garage area. Finish out laundry area. PW20260107652 | Jan 7, 2026 → Jul 22, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 8p; remove existing on-demand hot water heater and strike from sfdbi. Furnish and install navien on-demand hot water heater and connect to existing piping. PW20260320518 | Mar 20, 2026 → Mar 25, 2026 | — |
2 other permits on this lot during the project, not counted
| Other | Unit #606: renovation of 1 unit on the 7th floor new bedroom. New kitchen cabinets and plumbing fixtures. New dishwasher & washer/ dryer. New lighting at existing j-boxes. No change to mechanical. No exterior work. No fire alarm, or sprinkler. No structural work. 202206136203 · Brighter Bay Builders INC | filed Jun 2022 · issued Aug 2022 · done Dec 2022 | $65k | city record |
| Other | Install soil voc vapor intrusion mitigation system per prepared plans & specifications. Includes: installation of vapor barrier and vent piping, vent risers/roof terminations, and related components as shown on submitted plans. Not visible from street. 202605221797 · Advanced Construction Technologies LLC | filed May 2026 · issued May 2026 | $40k | city record |
Trade permits show what work was done and when; the city does not record who pulled them.
- Lot
- block 1181, lot 014B
- Why we call it an ADU
- SF DBI flagged the permit as an ADU.