Sacramento 95815 · Arden Fair · APN 277-0160-041-0000 · City of Sacramento
Zoned C-2 in City of Sacramento and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $499,000 ($439,000–$559,000).
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (39 total permits, latest Oct 16, 2026).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (parcel APN)
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: reduced flood risk due to levee. Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
Sign (SIG-2618593): Pending in review for 3 mo (4.2× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) (review-time benchmark)
Automated synthesis of indexed municipal, county, state, and federal public records — informational context only, not a formal appraisal, survey, or legal/tax determination.
$499,000
Benchmark range: $439,000 – $559,000
Closest lead: Mixed-Use Student Housing/Hotel (0.31 mi SW, fee estimate). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.14% voter debt (~$512/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Since November 2024 within ½ mile: 1 homes completed.
1 projects with a record in this window, grouped by us from permits and State housing reports. Units are as proposed on each project's latest record and counted at its current stage.
232 permits within ½ mile since November 2024
The map shows new construction, ADUs, demolitions, additions, and renovations. Routine systems work (roofs, HVAC, water heaters) is counted but not mapped. Unit counts are as stated on permits.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Geography: permits located by parcel, ½ mile radius · Source updated Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026
Public-records benchmark estimate combining Zillow Home Value Index (Data provided by Zillow), Census ACS 5-year estimates, parcel land-use/lot characteristics, and issued building permits. Not an official appraisal.
Permit counts, by the date issued (or applied, if not yet issued). Lot splits are planning cases, which we don't have.
We read public zoning and hazard maps against state law (ADUs: Gov. Code 66314; SB 9: Gov. Code 65852.21 and 66411.7). Local rules, title, tenancy history and site conditions can change the answer. Check with City of Sacramento's planning department before relying on it.
Sources: City of Sacramento CDD, Zoning (retrieved Nov 11, 2026) · CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the State Responsibility Area (effective 2024-04-01) (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area (map dated 2025-03-24) (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer — flood hazard zones (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer — FIRM panels (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · California Geological Survey, Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · Zoning classes: our classification of C-2 as commercial, checked against the zone description on Oct 24, 2026
Chronological history of building permit applications and issuances, snapshot-dated status changes, State housing entitlements, surrounding development within ½ mile, and area home-value trends.
In "Fee estimate" for 9.9 yr (since Dec 9, 2016), with no new permit record in 8.7 yr. · $2,000,000 declared valuation
In "Fee estimate" for 7.6 yr (since Mar 21, 2019), with no new permit record in 7.6 yr. · 33 units · $10,172,244 declared valuation
In "Approved" for 6.7 yr (since Feb 13, 2020), with no new permit record in 6.7 yr.
In "Fee estimate" for 4.3 yr (since Aug 1, 2022), with no new permit record in 3.5 yr. · $1,400,000 declared valuation
Nearby sign (1689 Arden Way 2012): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record SIG-2609070 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby electrical / panel (1913 Waterford Rd): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record RES-2620466 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby plan revision / deferred submittal (1601 Arden Way): First appeared in published agency feed
Record COM-2621862 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby commercial tenant improvement (1601 Arden Way): Status changed from Plan Check Target to Plan Check Wait
Record COM-2621057 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby commercial tenant improvement (1601 Arden Way): Description text was updated
Record COM-2621057 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby commercial tenant improvement (1601 Arden Way): First appeared in published agency feed
Record COM-2622389 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby addition (adds square footage) (1625 Bowling Green Dr): First appeared in published agency feed
Record RES-2623275 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby solar / battery storage (1701 Arden Way): Status changed from Issued to Expired Permit
Record COM-2519828 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby plan revision / deferred submittal (1601 Arden Way): Status changed from Verify to Complete
Record COM-2619316 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby sign (1689 Arden Way 1034): First appeared in published agency feed
Record SIG-2621787 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby remodel / interior alteration (1689 Arden Way): First appeared in published agency feed
Record COM-2622687 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby commercial tenant improvement (1689 Arden Way 2076): Status changed from Verify Wait to Process Wait
Record FPP-2616860 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby commercial tenant improvement (1700 Arden Way): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record COM-2522946 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby electrical / panel (1905 Manchester Rd): Status changed from Issued to Expired Permit
Record RES-2520617 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby commercial tenant improvement (1650 Response Rd): Status changed from Issued to Finaled
Record COM-2612007 · Detected between snapshots
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Cross-referenced intelligence from our historical development graph—connecting parcels, permits, entity-resolved builders, empirical review-time distributions, and neighborhood renovation trends.
Explore full City of Sacramento development graph →In "Fee estimate" for 7.6 yr (since Mar 21, 2019), exceeding the 210d median and 627d 90th percentile for new multifamily / condos / mixed-use permits in City of Sacramento (n=199). High-impact scale (33 housing units, $10,172,244 declared valuation across 1 permit).
In "Fee estimate" for 4.3 yr (since Aug 1, 2022), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($1,400,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
In "Fee estimate" for 9.9 yr (since Dec 9, 2016), exceeding the 241d median and 498d 90th percentile for new commercial / non-residential building permits in City of Sacramento (n=150). High-impact scale ($2,000,000 declared valuation across 2 permits).
Pending in review for 3 mo (4.2× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
Issued after 7 mo (10.6× the 19d median) — slower than 90% of sign permits in City of Sacramento (median 19d, 90th pct 76d, n=1,075).
Issued after 11 mo (8.1× the 40d median) — slower than 90% of ev charger permits in City of Sacramento (median 40d, 90th pct 190d, n=225).
| Builder / contractor | Primary specialty | Here / ½ mi | ½ mi valuation | Citywide 24m trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel Fire Equipment | Fire alarm / sprinkler | 4 on parcel5 in ½ mi | $10,095 | 0 vs 4 prior |
| West Coast Drywall | Commercial tenant improvement | 3 on parcel4 in ½ mi | $834,000 | 1 vs 0 prior |
| Hilbers | Commercial tenant improvement | 3 on parcel3 in ½ mi | $2,800,000 | 1 |
| Permit category | Sample (n) | 25th pct | Median (50th) | 75th pct | 90th pct | Recent 24m median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New single-family home | 3,657 | 28d | 45d | 85d | 184d | 41d(vs 51d prior) |
| New duplex / half-plex | 115 | 82d | 184d | 416d | 575d | 144d(vs 361d prior) |
| New multifamily / condos / mixed-use | 199 | 125d | 210d | 365d | 627d | 199d(vs 289d prior) |
| Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) |
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent · ZIP 95815
HUD FY 2026 · 40th-percentile gross rentCensus ACS 5-year median gross rent (all bedroom counts combined):
Area home-value benchmarks (not an appraisal)
ZIP & neighborhood mediansUnder California Proposition 13, the seller's historical assessed value does not carry over to a buyer. On sale, the parcel is reassessed at the purchase price: 1.00% base rate ($5,000/yr) + local voter-approved bond debt ($700/yr) + fixed direct levies/Mello-Roos ($450/yr).
Insurance & hazard context:
Model adding a backyard ADU or garage conversion under California's Prop 13 blended new-construction assessment (existing house & land tax base stays intact; only ADU build cost is assessed) and SB 13 impact-fee rules.
−$21,286/yr
Cash needed: $110,000
NOI: $9,053/yr
P&I: $2,528/mo
For $0/mo net cash flow
At $1,850/mo gross rent
| Scenario | Assumptions | Year 1 Rent | Year 1 Cash Flow | Cash-on-Cash | Break-Even Rent | Year 5 Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | −8% starting rent, +3% vacancy, +3% combined maintenance/CapEx, 1.5%/yr rent growth | $1,702/mo | −$1,986/mo | -21.7% | $4,475/mo | −$1,968/mo |
| Base (your inputs) | Your entered assumptions, 3.0%/yr rent growth | $1,850/mo | −$1,774/mo | -19.4% | $4,142/mo | −$1,650/mo |
| Optimistic (cap-limited) | +6% starting rent, 3% vacancy, 4.5%/yr rent growth (capped by local ordinance ceiling of 8.6%/yr) | $1,961/mo | −$1,652/mo | -18.0% | $4,046/mo | −$1,409/mo |
Rental regulatory context (informational only — not legal advice):
California AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act, Civ. Code § 1947.12) caps annual rent increases at 5% + local CPI (max 10%) on covered properties. In City of Sacramento: Sacramento Tenant Protection Program (City Code Ch. 5.156) — 5% + CPI (8.6% cap effective July 1, 2026) for covered pre-1995 multifamily units. Official program rules ↗
REVISION TO COM-2618224
REVISION TO COM-2618224 - Fryer size change. Hood #3 plenum nozzle change. Hood #2 duct location change and # of detectors changed
ANSUL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
Modify existing Ansul Hood Fire System for new equipment. SEE REVISON COM-2623268- Fryer size change. Hood #3 plenum nozzle change. Hood #2 duct location change and # of detectors changed
SIGN SANN'A CAFE
Install one set of LEDs internal illuminated front-lits signs onto front building fasica.
REMODEL STE 216
EPC - EXPEDITED - Remodel Ste 216: minor demo work, framing, new food service equipment, MEP, and finish materials.
1735 ARDEN WY
INSTALL ONE (1) ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN
Arden EV Chargers
Permit to complete work under withdrawn permit COM-2225665 - EPC - Installation of 8 commercial level 3 charging stations in an existing retail parking lot, and new dedicated electrical service from utility. See revision COM-2417027 - Reduction in scope of work to include charger count and type, plan layout and signage.
1735 Arden Way
Fabricate and Install one set of LED illuminated channel letter sign to front building fascia.
E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 226 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0001
REVISION TO COM-2225665
EPC - REVISION TO COM-2225665 - Reduction in scope of work to include charger count and type, plan layout and signage.
(1) ILLUMINATED SIGN
one set of illuminated channel letters. sign and monument reface sign
1735 ARDEN WAY SUITE 205
EPC - Modify existing Ansul Hood Fire system for new equipment lineup
1739 ARDEN WAY
INSTALLATION OF 3 EXTERIOR ILLUMINATED BUILDING SIGNS, 1 INTERIOR FCO LETTER SET, 1 ILLUMINATED INTERIOR BLADE SIGN, AND 2 REPLACMENT TENANT PANELS ON EXISTING PYLON SIGNS.
Arden EV Chargers
EPC - Installation of 8 commercial level 3 charging stations in an existing retail parking lot, and new dedicated electrical service from utility. See revision COM-2417027 - Reduction in scope of work to include charger count and type, plan layout and signage.
Crunch Fitness - Revision #1
EPC - Revision to COM-2223255 for layout
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Geography: parcel (APN) · Source updated Nov 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 3, 2026 · Applied and issued dates come from the city's Applied and Issued permit datasets. The city publishes current status without a date, so status changes are dated by the window between our snapshots.
No housing activity reported to the State for this parcel (2018–2025 reports).
Source: California HCD, Housing Element Annual Progress Report — Table A2 · Geography: project (parcel) · Retrieved Nov 9, 2026 · From City of Sacramento's Housing Element Annual Progress Reports. A project can appear in several report years as it moves from entitlement to permit to completion.
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Zoning · Geography: zoning district polygon at parcel point · Source updated Nov 11, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 11, 2026
10.20 acres
Assessor's classification for assessment purposes. This is not zoning.
1725 ARDEN WAY; 1735 ARDEN WAY # 200 # 200; 1735 ARDEN WAY # 205 # 205
Source: Sacramento County GIS, Parcels · Geography: parcel · Source updated Nov 8, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 8, 2026
Assessed values and limited building characteristics (Sacramento County Assessor)
Current roll value. This is assessed value, not market value.
Search by parcel number 277-0160-041-0000. Shows direct levies and special assessments.
Search the city's permit system by address or record number
The official flood hazard map for this location. Our reading of it is under What could be built here.
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| Ssw Construction | Addition (adds square footage) | 1 on parcel3 in ½ mi | $1,100,000 | 0 vs 3 prior |
| Watson Companies | Roof replacement | 3 on parcel3 in ½ mi | $417,857 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Ainor Signs | Commercial tenant improvement | 1 on parcel3 in ½ mi | $18,730 | 2 vs 0 prior |
| Illuminated Creations | Sign | 3 on parcel3 in ½ mi | $4,300 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Ae Edwards | Commercial tenant improvement | 2 on parcel2 in ½ mi | $25,900 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Volition | EV charger | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $378,994 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Eps Remodel | Commercial tenant improvement | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $150,000 | 2 vs 3 prior |
| 1,693 |
| 57d |
| 97d |
| 172d |
| 284d |
| 97d(vs 103d prior) |
| Addition (adds square footage)On this parcel | 1,948 | 6d | 42d | 83d | 162d | 49d(vs 43d prior) |
| Remodel / interior alterationOn this parcel | 8,151 | 1d | 4d | 21d | 55d | 5d |
| Commercial tenant improvementOn this parcel | 2,366 | 30d | 63d | 119d | 201d | 61d(vs 64d prior) |
| EV chargerOn this parcel | 225 | 17d | 40d | 91d | 190d | 40d(vs 45d prior) |
Source: City of Sacramento CDD, Issued Building Permits (Current Year) · Computed from issued permits with recorded application and issuance dates over the trailing 60 months. Categories with fewer than 20 permits are excluded.
Crunch Fitness
EPC - EXPEDITED - change of use remodel of an existing two story theatre into a gym space of 37,317sf that includes a mezzanine and ground floor lobby entry for the purpose of a Health club. The occupancy groups will primarily be A-3 with B and some M and classified as a Type IIA construction type. This remodel also includes a reroof of 277.45sf in which 60 mil single ply versiweld shingles will be installed.
E-Permit: Tear Off - Yes, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 200 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0001
EPC. TI of existing cinema to Gym
Tenant Improvement of an existing two-story gym space that totals 37,317sf with a ground floor lobby entry for the purposes of a health club. in addition 277.45sf will be reroofed using 60mil. single ply verisweld shingles
XFINITY - STORAGE SHELVES
EPC - This submittal is for the storage shelving installation at this location to go along with previously approved building permit #COM-2111989
INSTALL SIGNS - 1755 ARDEN WAY (XFINITY)
INSTALLATION OF XFINITY LED ILLUMINATED LETTERS TO STUCCO WALL.
COMCAST: STORAGE SHELVING
EPC - This submittal is for the storage shelving installation at this location to go along with previously approved building permit #COM-2111989
EXPIDITE-1755 Arden Way REMODEL
EPC - THIS PROJECT IS THE REMODEL OF AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE INTO TWO NEW TENANT SPACES - AN XFINITY RETAIL STORE AND AN EMPTY SHELL FOR A FUTURE TENANT. THE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES NEW DEMISING WALLS TO SEPARATE THE TENANTS, NEW STORE-FRONT FRAMING AND GLAZING, AND TENANT IMPROVEMENT BUILDOUT OF THE XFINITY SPACE INCLUDING NEW WALLS, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND MECHANICAL UNITS AND DISTRIBUTION. THE BUILDOUT OF THE FUTURE TENANT WILL BE UNDER A SEPARATE SUBMITTAL AND PERMIT.
E-Permit: Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 238 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0001
E-Permit: Tear Off - No, Resheet - No, 1 layer(s), 53 squares of TPO Single Ply. CRRC: 0676-0001
Cafe Kiosk
EPC Submittal - Remodel of Commercial Building - THE PROPOSED WORK INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF A NEW CAFE KIOSK AT SALES FLOOR.
Remodel
EXPEDITED - Added LED lighting in lue of existing florescent
REVISION TO COM-1823100
EXPEDITED - REVISION TO COM-1823100 to modify existing Ansul equipment
EPC Submittal - Remodel of Commercial Building - THE PROPOSED WORK INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF A NEW CAFE KIOSK AT SALES FLOOR. THE WORK IS TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES. TO THE BEST OF THE ARCHITECT'S KNOWLEDGE, THESE PLANS COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE MINIMUM BUILDING CODES AND THE APPLICABLE FIRE-SAFETY STANDARDS AS DETERMINED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODES.
Ansul Modification for BurgerIM
Modify Ansul for new equipment. ***SEE REVISION COM-1901779 to modify existing Ansul Equipment - 1/31/19 - NCB***
Burger IM on Arden Way
Install 1 attached illuminated sign-on mall interior-planning review not required
Burger IM Remodel
EXPEDITED - Remodel existing restaurant into new restaurant.
AT&T Sign
Install 1 illuminated wall signs. New Permit to enlarge proposed sign on permit SIG-1809386 due to increase in SF and valuation.
Revision to SIG-1809386
Revision to SIG-1809386: enlarging one illuminated wall sign.
AT&T Sign
Install two illuminated wall signs, install one pole sign face replacement, install one set door vinyl.
MIKUNI Sign permit
Install (1) Attached / Illuminated Sign
EPC ADDITION / REMODEL
EPC Submittal -ADDITION: OUT DOOR SITTING AREA / REMODEL TO INCLUDE AN INTERIOR FIT OUT FOR A COFFEE & TEA SHOP IN A TYPE V-B, FULLY SPRINKLERED EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH MINOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS. SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, FINISHES, FIXTURES, FURNITURE, CASEWORK, MILLWORK, EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR STOREFRONT CHANGE OUT EXISTING STOREFRONT GLASS WITH SIMILAR DESIGN, EXTERIOR FURNITURE SCOPE ALSO INCLUDES: MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. THE MECHANICAL WORK WILL CONSIST OF DIFFUSER & DUCT INSTALLATION. THE ELECTRICAL WORK WILL INVOLVE NEW POWER/DATA ALONG WITH LIGHTING THROUGHOUT. THE PLUMBING WORK WILL CONSIST OF NEW TOILETS, FLOOR SINKS, FLOOR DRAINS, HAND SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HOT WATER HEATER, REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM AND A DUMP SINK (***SIGNAGE TO BE PULLED UNDER SEPERATE PERMIT***)
PEETS COFFEE SIGN
INSTALL 1 ATTACHED/ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN FOR PEETS COFFEE.
EPC REMODEL
EPC Submittal -REMODEL TO INCLUDE AN INTERIOR FIT OUT FOR A COFFEE & TEA SHOP IN A TYPE V-B, FULLY SPRINKLERED EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH MINOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS. SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, FINISHES, FIXTURES, FURNITURE, CASEWORK, MILLWORK, EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR STOREFRONT CHANGE OUT EXISTING STOREFRONT GLAS WITH SIMILAR DESIGN, EXTERIOR FURNITURE SCOPE ALSO INCLUDES: MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. THE MECHANICAL WORK WILL CONSIST OF DIFFUSER & DUCT INSTALLATION. THE ELECTRICAL WORK WILL INVOLVE NEW POWER/DATA ALONG WITH LIGHTING THROUGHOUT. THE PLUMBING WORK WILL CONSIST OF NEW TOILETS, FLOOR SINKS, FLOOR DRAINS, HAND SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HOT WATER HEATER, REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM AND A DUMP SINK (***SIGNAGE TO BE PULLED UNDER SEPERATE PERMIT***)
EPC Submittal - Remodel and Change of Use of Commercial Building - Tenant Improvement
FIRE ALARM
FIRE ALARM / VOICE EVAC SYSTEM