Delisting 421 Eardley Avenue from the Historic Resources Inventory
Summary
The committee removed the Martine Inn at 105 4th Street from the city's historic inventory after a historian documented two sweeping remodels — the 1920s and 1984 — that stripped away the original Victorian's tower and character. Residents noted future construction there would face seal-rookery timing limits.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Removal from the inventory could open the landmark inn property to future changes without historic review.
Owner Dev Patel gains flexibility for any future plans at the inn.
Preservationists lose a listed — though heavily altered — piece of the Ocean View neighborhood's history.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Historic Resources Committee — June 24, 2026
A deteriorated cottage added to the inventory only in 2024 was found to be beyond restoration after engineering and contractor reports documented rot, termite damage, and a leaning chimney. Removing it clears the way for a new home that replicates the historic front gable. One neighbor wrote in opposing the removal.
Historic Resources Committee — May 27, 2026
A former garage connected to John Steinbeck's neighboring home came off the city's historic inventory because it's been too altered to matter. The Steinbeck house itself stays protected — the question was really whether a garage counts as history.
Historic Resources Committee — February 25, 2026
The committee removed the Martine Inn at 105 4th Street from the city's historic inventory after a historian documented two sweeping remodels — the 1920s and 1984 — that stripped away the original Victorian's tower and character. Residents noted future construction there would face seal-rookery timing limits.
Related development
Historic Determination (HD) 26-0060 — 421 Eardley Avenue
The property leaves the protected inventory; the Steinbeck home next door at 425 Eardley remains listed.
Historic Determination (HD) 26-0079 — 116 15th St
A new single-family home replaces the deteriorated cottage; the replacement design replicates the historic front gable to fit the neighborhood.
HD 26-0020 — Martine Inn delisting
The inn comes off the city's historic list, removing a layer of review for any future work at the property.
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