Converted · legalization · Inner Richmond
4908 California St
Completed Apr 2025+1 unit on this lot · now 310 permits
Legalization of ground flr studio unit per ord# 43-14. Sprinkler and fire alarm system as required to be pulled under separate permit.
filed Oct 2019issued Dec 2022 · permit wait 3 years 1 monthcompleted Apr 2025 · built in 2 years 4 months
waiting for permitconstructionrelated building permitelectrical permitplumbing permit
Declared value
$77,000
declared across 3 permits: the ADU permit plus its sub-permits
Permit wait
3 years 1 month
filed → issued
Build time
2 years 4 months
issued → completed
Builder
No contractor listed
Also on this project: Chung Wah Plumbing & Fire Protection, Crime Watch Security Sys Llc
Permits in this project
| Permit | What | When | Declared | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADU permit | Legalization of ground flr studio unit per ord# 43-14. Sprinkler and fire alarm system as required to be pulled under separate permit. 201910285769 | filed Oct 2019 · issued Dec 2022 · done Apr 2025 | $46k | city record |
| Related permit | Installation of fire sprinlker for ground floor and ADU only. Ref 201910285769 24 heads. 202305087338 · cites 201910285769 · Chung Wah Plumbing & Fire Protection | filed May 2023 · issued Apr 2024 · done Nov 2024 | $24k | city record |
| Related permit | Upgrade existing fire alarm system. To comply with sffc 1103. 7. 6. 1. 202409050167 · Crime Watch Security Sys Llc | filed Sep 2024 · issued Sep 2024 · done Oct 2024 | $7,000 | city record |
| Electrical | Relocate existing 300amp electrical service. Provide 4 meters ( 3-units / 1-hi=ouse). EW202307172541 | Jul 17, 2023 → Oct 17, 2023 | — | |
| Electrical | Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. Modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet. E202409146896 | Sep 14, 2024 → Oct 25, 2024 | — | |
| Electrical | Garage lighting and receptalce. Ref to inspection report cc-8355. 2 circuits, #12/2 feeder, 12 lights, 4 switches, 5 receptacles. E20250218095 | Feb 18, 2025 → Apr 18, 2025 | — | |
| Electrical | The house has a back unit addressed as 4906-a and partial unit circuitry needed to be rewired per code. Replace power outlets, retrofit lighting fixtures to led. Add separate circuits for the bathroom lighting and power outlet. All new receptacles are changed to tamper resistant. EW202504145607 | Apr 14, 2025 → Apr 18, 2025 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 4pa; fire sprinkler installed for the ground floor. PW20240311224 | Mar 11, 2024 → May 1, 2025 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 4pa; install fire sprinkler system for ground floor only. PW20240402751 | Apr 2, 2024 → Aug 23, 2024 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 1p; 3r report: application cc-8355. Plumbing corrections. PW20240906386 | Sep 6, 2024 → Dec 9, 2024 | — |
Trade permits show what work was done and when; the city does not record who pulled them.
- Lot
- block 1371, lot 019
- Why we call it an ADU
- Two independent model reviewers agreed the permit creates an ADU: “"legalization of ground flr studio unit per ord# 43-14"; Existing units: 2 → Proposed units: 3”