SOTA Demolition Project

As of August 3, removal of hazardous materials in the building has been completed.  

Actual demolition began August 6, starting with removal of non-concrete structural elements, furniture and miscellaneous debris using small equipment.  The larger concrete-breaking excavator was delivered and breaking up the concrete could begin as soon as Tuesday, August 7. This operation will create more noise than prior operations. Concrete from the demolished structure will be removed to Lot 25 for crushing and storage, and the contractor will post a flag person at the site gate to provide safe travel for pedestrians as the trucks leave the SOTA site.

July 5, 2012 to November 5, 2012

Ownership of the former School of the Arts (SOTA) site transferred from the San Francisco Unified School District to the State of California on May 30, 2012. The 2.5-acre site, located at Font Boulevard and Tapia Drive, occupies a pivotal location, connecting the academic core east-west and housing north-south. The existing structures are derelict and need to be removed. The project abates all hazardous materials and demolishes all structures to prepare the site for future use.

Following is a detailed scope of work:

• Install fencing around perimeter of site.
• Clear building of all loose furniture, trash and debris.
• Abate hazardous materials within building.
• Demolish all interior finishes down to structure.
• Demolish concrete structure and remove concrete to Lot 25 for crushing and storage.
• Rough grade site for future development.

The project team consists of the Byrens Kim Design Works, architects; PSI, Inc., environmental consultant; and Parc Services Inc., abatement and demolition contractor.