Northside properties proposed as landmarks with 10-year preservation contract

San Jose is set to designate 495-497 North 13th Street and 580-584 East Empire Street as a city landmark and approve a 10-year Mills Act contract with owner Lawrence M. Camuso Trust. The properties include early 20th-century Mission Revival buildings tied to William F. Serpa’s plumbing business and San Jose’s horticultural and commercial history. The Historic Landmarks Commission recommended approval on Oct. 7, 2026, and the City Council held a public hearing scheduled for Nov. 10; the draft contains no final vote.

HL26-005 & MA26-005 - City Landmark and Historical Property (Mills Act) for Certain Real Property Located at 495-497 North 13th Street and 580-584 East Empire Street.

Nov 10, 202626-1157: HL26-005 & MA26-005 - City Landmark and Historical Property (Mills Act) for Certain Real Property Located at 495-497 North 13th Street and 580-584 East Empire Street.Source documentPDF 1PDF 2