Converted · legalization · Noe Valley
551 Alvarado St
In progress+1 unit on this lot · now 29 permits
New vertical & horizontal addition @ grd flr, legalize unauthorized dwelling unit & convert portion to new garage. Reconfigure rooms @ 2nd flr. Raise portion of roof & convert existing attic to 3rd flr. Convert portion of existing crawlspace to new basement.
filed Mar 2023issued Feb 2024 · permit wait 11 months2 years 9 months since issue
waiting for permitconstructionrelated building permitelectrical permitplumbing permit
Declared value
$950,619 + other work
the permit also covers work unrelated to the ADU, so this is not an ADU price
Permit wait
11 months
filed → issued
Build time
in progress
issued → completed
Permits in this project
| Permit | What | When | Declared | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADU permit | New vertical & horizontal addition @ grd flr, legalize unauthorized dwelling unit & convert portion to new garage. Reconfigure rooms @ 2nd flr. Raise portion of roof & convert existing attic to 3rd flr. Convert portion of existing crawlspace to new basement. 202303224205 · Alward Construction Company INC A California Corporation | filed Mar 2023 · issued Feb 2024 | $925k | city record |
| Address | Per pa #202303224205, add 2nd unit address to apn 3624/039 per pim rh-2 zoning as; 553 alvarado st. M1234227 · cites 202303224205 | filed Aug 2024 · issued Aug 2024 | $419 | city record |
| Related permit | Rev to permit 202303224205-s1. Per correction notice, repair dryrot at existing front stairs, railings and walkway including crumbled foundation. Existing stair configuration, dimensions and trim details to not change and to match existing. New rat slab and area drains under repaired exterior walkway & at existing pit. 202504214871 · cites 202303224205 · Alward Construction Company INC A California Corporation | filed Apr 2025 · issued Jun 2025 | $20k | city record |
| Revision | Revision to pa # 2023-0322-4205 s1. 3rd floor master bedroom closet add washer & dryer. Flip bathroom fixtures and relocate door to mechanical closet. Add steam shower equipment to master bathroom shower. 202510097077 · cites 202303224205 · Alward Construction Company INC A California Corporation | filed Oct 2025 · issued Oct 2025 | $5,200 | city record |
| Electrical | Ufer permit only. EW202503175009 | Mar 17, 2025 | — | |
| Electrical | Home remodel/addition related to building permit 202303224205. Main panel upgrade of existing with additional 2 meters; 1-200amp, 1-125 amp (553 alvarado) and 1-100amp for house. Meter. EW202505306780 | May 30, 2025 → Jul 2, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 1m; provide and install two heat pump outdoor units to three indoor units. PMW20250807172 | Aug 7, 2025 → Jun 3, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 2pa; refer to permit #pw20241120296 adding 4th floor laundry washing machine box, no gas. PW20251118656 | Nov 18, 2025 → Mar 25, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | Drainage at yard, completion of pp20241216592. PP20260130099 | Jan 30, 2026 | — |
1 other permit on this lot during the project, not counted
| Other | Repair sashes and replace glazing at 6 street facing windows and 4 rear windows in kind in wood to match existing exterior detailing. No change in size or operation. Ogee lugs and mullions to be maintained. 202510308594 · Alward Construction Company INC A California Corporation | filed Oct 2025 · issued Dec 2025 | $12k | city record |
Trade permits show what work was done and when; the city does not record who pulled them.
- Lot
- block 3624, lot 039
- Why we call it an ADU
- Two independent model reviewers agreed the permit creates an ADU: “"legalize unauthorized dwelling unit & convert portion to (n) garage"; units 1 → 2, use 1 family dwelling → 2 family dwelling”