Demolition and Building Permits Filed for 1196 Columbus Avenue, North Beach, San Francisco

1196 Columbus Avenue with density bonus, rendering by Elevation Architects1196 Columbus Avenue with density bonus, rendering by Elevation Architects

New building permits have been filed to demolish a one-story commercial structure to allow for a six-story group housing project at 1196 Columbus Avenue in North Beach, San Francisco. The proposal requests to use the State Density Bonus program to add ten extra units across two additional floors. Centrix Builders listed as the developer and property owner.

1196 Columbus Avenue ground floor plan, illustration by Elevation Architects

1196 Columbus Avenue ground floor plan, illustration by Elevation Architects

The 83-foot building will yield 28,700 square feet, with 1,250 square feet of common space on floors one and six. Each of the 56 apartments is a studio with an in-unit bathroom and cooking space. Residents will have a laundry room and a corner-window community room on the first floor. Parking will be included for 56 bicycles. At least 20% of the pre-bonus unit count of 35 will be sold below the market rate.

1196 Columbus Avenue vertical section, illustration by Elevation Architects

1196 Columbus Avenue vertical section, illustration by Elevation Architects

Elevation Architects is responsible for the design. The facade is clad with smooth white stucco, porcelain tiles, decorative metal panels at ground-level, and aluminum framed windows.

1196 Columbus Avenue with The Summit at 999 Green Street in the right background, image via Google Street View

1196 Columbus Avenue with The Summit at 999 Green Street in the right background, image via Google Street View

The property is located at the intersection of Columbus Avenue, Jones Street, and Bay Street. It is three blocks from the city’s waterfront and Fisherman’s Wharf. Construction is estimated to cost $8.5 million, and a timeline for opening has not been released.

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