Building permits in San Francisco, CA

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San Francisco Department of Building Inspection (DBI)
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49 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Big jobs permitted in the last 30 days

81 permits for new construction, additions and alterations, and demolition, issued 2026-09-29 to October 29, 2026. Newest 81 shown. Source: DataSF open data (Building Permits). Updated October 29, 2026.

IssuedAddressTypeWorkJob value
2026-10-28866 35Th AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsaddition 402sf rear yard and remodel (e) home. new deck and new stairs to backyard. renovation and expansion of the kitchen on 1/f. construc$400,000
2026-10-282041 Fulton StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsinterior remodel: lightwell expansion, structural upgrades, hvac/plumbing/electrical upgrades; window/door replacement. new roof deck; new f$800,000
2026-10-282043 Fulton StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsinterior remodel: lightwell expansion, structural upgrades, hvac/plumbing/electrical upgrades; window/door replacement. new roof deck; new f$800,000
2026-10-28202 Ortega StAdditions Alterations Or Repairslegalize (e) space on ground floor as an adu state program. upgrade exit corridor to 1 hr rating by addition of gypsum board layer, upgrade $44,822
2026-10-28204 Ortega StAdditions Alterations Or Repairslegalize (e) space on ground floor as an adu state program. upgrade exit corridor to 1 hr rating by addition of gypsum board layer, upgrade $44,822
2026-10-28160 10Th StAdditions Alterations Or Repairschange of use from existing commercial to single family residence. remove partial non-structural wall and provide new wall. variance applica$98,911
2026-10-2880 Bronte StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsremodel (e) kitchen, living, dining, family rooms and add half bath on 1/f. remodel (e) bedrooms and bathrooms and add bedroom, bath and lau$685,066
2026-10-28845 California StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsupgrade fire alarm system to current codes,nfpa 72(2022) to comply with sffc sec.1103.7.6.1 to proide low frequency sounders in sleeping are$133,410
2026-10-271619 43Rd AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairs$120,000
2026-10-27465 46Th AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairs1st floor: add 1 bedroom, 1 closet, relocate bathroom, laundry area and interior staircase. 2nd floor: add 1 master bath, 1 master closet, 1$575,000
2026-10-27583 Hamilton StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsnew adu first floor using state program sec. 65852.2. adu will incl. new bedrm, kitchen, bathrm, & living rm. new deck on grade to rear. (e)$115,000
2026-10-27581 Hamilton StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsnew adu first floor using state program sec. 65852.2. adu will incl. new bedrm, kitchen, bathrm, & living rm. new deck on grade to rear. (e)$115,000
2026-10-231453 Underwood AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsadd state adu in proposed single family dwelling per ord 95-17, ref pa #202003035977. no change to the building envelope or front facade.$320,000
2026-10-231653 16Th AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsremodel kitchen & 2 bathrooms. replace window (same size/location). new 2/f rear deck w/ footings. exterior repair & new stucco at rear and $130,000
2026-10-231457 Underwood AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsadd state adu in proposed single family dwelling per ord 95-17, ref pa #202003035978. no change to the building envelope or front facade.$320,000
2026-10-231459 Underwood AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsadd state adu in proposed single family dwelling per ord 95-17, ref pa #202003035978. no change to the building envelope or front facade.$320,000
2026-10-21900 Vienna StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsinstall 174 sq ft @ 2nd fl,install 166 sq ft @ 1st fl,demo(e)fl slab,excavate & lower(n)slab;convert rear beds to(n)master;rehabilitate(e)ki$524,779
2026-10-21900 Vienna StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsinstall 174 sq ft @ 2nd fl,install 166 sq ft @ 1st fl,demo(e)fl slab,excavate & lower(n)slab;convert rear beds to(n)master;rehabilitate(e)ki$524,779
2026-10-21593 Chenery StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsremodel of (e) garage level to create "rooms down" within the building envelope of (e) building. work to include (n) bathroom, (n) kitchenet$175,000
2026-10-20426 Valley StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsconvert part of garage & storage into conditioned space w/ new bedroom/bath/laundry & media rm; horizontal addition @ rear yard & side setba$968,498
2026-10-2089 Farallones StAdditions Alterations Or Repairscomply to nov#202536989 & 202536877. new dwelling unit(adu)(48a) per government code section 65852.2 at 1st floor, new unit included new bed$98,000
2026-10-202739 Geary BlAdditions Alterations Or Repairsfront building: conversion of (e) partial 2nd floor to accommodate 1 new adu unit per state adu program.$69,357
2026-10-202741 Geary BlAdditions Alterations Or Repairsfront building: conversion of (e) partial 2nd floor to accommodate 1 new adu unit per state adu program.$69,357
2026-10-194 Embarcadero CenterAdditions Alterations Or Repairs39th & 40th flrs: tenant improvement including: * selective demolition of offices and pantry * new non-load bearing partitions, ceiling, lig$4,556,700
2026-10-161 Clipper Cove WyDemolitionsto demolish 1 story office building (marina office building)$521,697
2026-10-15674 Noe StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsrevision to bpa# 202501067743, update to 3rd floor bathroom layout. two-story, horizontal rear yard addition to existing three-story, single$199,000
2026-10-1535 Commonwealth AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsexcavate & lower ground floor for new habitable space. interior remodel at all floors, new garage door and driveway, new interior stairs, re$1,211,500
2026-10-15345 10Th AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairshorizontal & vertical addition. total 1035 sq. ft. including new kitchen & new 3rd floor with 1 bedroom, 2 baths, office & playroom.$600,000
2026-10-151904 Golden Gate AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsexpansion of conditioned living space from lower unit 1 to the existing 1st fl to include a new primary bedroom, bath, laundry; addition on $950,000
2026-10-151904 Golden Gate AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsexpansion of conditioned living space from lower unit 1 to the existing 1st fl to include a new primary bedroom, bath, laundry; addition on $950,000
2026-10-143660 16Th StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsg/f #3660: construct 2 new bath, renovate e bath. demo partition wall to add new bedroom. relocate water heater/range. demo stair that conne$240,584
2026-10-143662 16Th StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsg/f #3660: construct 2 new bath, renovate e bath. demo partition wall to add new bedroom. relocate water heater/range. demo stair that conne$240,584
2026-10-143664 16Th StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsg/f #3660: construct 2 new bath, renovate e bath. demo partition wall to add new bedroom. relocate water heater/range. demo stair that conne$240,584
2026-10-1482 Mill StAdditions Alterations Or Repairscomply with complaint #201843511: reconfigure deck. revision to pa # 201801047809: legalize 2-story addition at rear of single family. rear $161,254
2026-10-14143 Chilton AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsdetached new construction 252 sqft local adu with 70 sqft attic and 39 s.f. garage storage closet and 92 sqft deck in the rear yard of the m$111,587
2026-10-14143 Chilton AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsdetached new construction 252 sqft local adu with 70 sqft attic and 39 s.f. garage storage closet and 92 sqft deck in the rear yard of the m$111,587
2026-10-13449 Avenue HAdditions Alterations Or Repairsrevision to pa # 202509034495 for added exterior pool, shifted pathway, added bldg pad at nw corner, mech, & plaumbing, lighting & electrica$419,756
2026-10-131939 Market StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsinstallation of underground fire protection water service.$28,900
2026-10-0988 Bluxome StAdditions Alterations Or Repairseast bldg: alter site for pa# 201903215873. to remove two basement levels of the podium structure & document changes planning analysis and a$1
2026-10-09645 05Th StAdditions Alterations Or Repairseast bldg: alter site for pa# 201903215873. to remove two basement levels of the podium structure & document changes planning analysis and a$1
2026-10-09125 Mason StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsconvert basement parking to loading zones only; electrification of bldg heating & water heating systems; upgrading lights to led; convert 3-$13,000,000
2026-10-09645 05Th StAdditions Alterations Or Repairspodium: alter site for pa# 201903215872. to remove basement levels 3 & 4; add parking & future tenant support area; (3) fsae stairs extended$1
2026-10-0988 Bluxome StAdditions Alterations Or Repairspodium: alter site for pa# 201903215872. to remove basement levels 3 & 4; add parking & future tenant support area; (3) fsae stairs extended$1
2026-10-0988 Bluxome StAdditions Alterations Or Repairswest bldg: alter site permit pa# 201903215884. to remove two basement levels of the podium structure and document changes planning analysis $1
2026-10-09645 05Th StAdditions Alterations Or Repairswest bldg: alter site permit pa# 201903215884. to remove two basement levels of the podium structure and document changes planning analysis $1
2026-10-09414 Mason StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsrev. to #2025 0527 7287; demo of unpermitted storage room w/ loft at 4th floor suite #402 has been done in the field per pa# 2025.0527.7287.$1
2026-10-092450 Van Ness AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsconvert g/f t o2 new residential units. renovate 2nd flor unit #201.$260,000
2026-10-093666 Baker StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsrevision to 202305037030 to remove office and change family room to gym. expand media room & add wet bar. (n) horizontal addition to include$144,276
2026-10-084220 California StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsremodel existing office spaces into 1 single family dwelling at first and 2nd floor remodel space to kitchen, living, bedrooms and bathrooms$382,000
2026-10-08555 Post StAdditions Alterations Or Repairspriority process - exterior repairs/deferred maintenance in compliance w/facade/inspection ord. remove brick to determine condition of embed$165,000
2026-10-083529 Mission StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsto comply with nov 202290782. to clarify existing foundation condition for the original plan approved pa# 201802090958 and 202204041535. no $180,000
2026-10-08624 Parnassus AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairscreate new adu within existing legal habitable space on existing first floor of existing single family home. adu per state program 207.2$78,000
2026-10-08626 Parnassus AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairscreate new adu within existing legal habitable space on existing first floor of existing single family home. adu per state program 207.2$78,000
2026-10-08841 Ocean AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairslegalize udu to comply with nov# 202200275. legalize (e) unpermited dwelling unit of 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom. this unit is going to expand in$298,934
2026-10-08841 Ocean AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairslegalize udu to comply with nov# 202200275. legalize (e) unpermited dwelling unit of 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom. this unit is going to expand in$298,934
2026-10-0716 Jessie StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsexterior repair of (e) 4-story brick bldg built in 1906. performing general cleaning, pointing of deterioriated mortar joints & patching at $768,400
2026-10-0716 Jessie StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsexterior repair of (e) 4-story brick bldg built in 1906. performing general cleaning, pointing of deterioriated mortar joints & patching at $768,400
2026-10-0716 Jessie StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsexterior repair of (e) 4-story brick bldg built in 1906. performing general cleaning, pointing of deterioriated mortar joints & patching at $768,400
2026-10-0716 Jessie StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsexterior repair of (e) 4-story brick bldg built in 1906. performing general cleaning, pointing of deterioriated mortar joints & patching at $768,400
2026-10-07329 Eureka StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsinterior remodel and rear horizontal extension. new deck over rear extension.$389,494
2026-10-06224 29Th StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsrev 202503071835: remove hatch to roof -create open exterior stair for roof hatch access.adjust roof deck footprint.adjust building footprin$1
2026-10-062542 Bryant StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsunit 1-interior remodel for 2nd floor to include remodel bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchen.$80,000
2026-10-06505 Diamond StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsconstruct basement wall and make crawlspace area habitable with new bedroom, bathroom, family room, and laundry. excavation and new retainin$401,000
2026-10-05125 Alma StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsaddition to existing 3rd floor to remodel existing rooms & add new bedroom and balcony.$200,000
2026-10-051879 45Th AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsfloor 1- partially demo (e) concrete slab and lower to achieve 7'-6" clear head height. construct rear yard addition to accomodate (n) kitch$217,000
2026-10-05377 Oak Park DrAdditions Alterations Or Repairslevel 1 interior remodel extend back to align with 2nd level and add 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. add a 6' wide deck on the 2nd level.$480,000
2026-10-021520 45Th AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsalter site to pa# 201709056882, reconfigure interior layout for (n) bathrooms, closets, laundry, media room and (e) garage @ 1/f. reconfigur$63,479
2026-10-02814 California StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsfire alarm upgrade to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1 in non-sprinkled building.$72,899
2026-10-02550 03Rd AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsnew adu on 1/f: new living/dining room, kitchen, berdoom, bathroom & 2 closets.$170,525
2026-10-021750 Noriega StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsthe building will be used for a primary care clinic and is not an oshpd3 licensed facility. scope of work includes reception, intake rm, phy$2,500,000
2026-10-021325 11Th AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsremodel (e) kitchen, bonus storage room and construct a new bathroom, laundry room, interior stairs and additoin of a new office under (e) 2$210,000
2026-10-02800 Chestnut StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsrevision to bpa# 202508132954, update concrete wall alignment at gridline c. revise collector callouts. remove grade beam extension beyond l$1
2026-10-022336 30Th AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsto comply with nov 202425775 and 202425921 to legalize "udu" under state program and convert into adu unit 2336a (756sf). legalize 1 bedroom$147,440
2026-10-01101 Santos StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsinstall emergency responder radio coverage system (errcs)$149,227
2026-10-011902 Webster StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsconvert b into r-3. replace windows inkind at rear. 3rd floor: add m.bedroom, bath, 1/2 bath, playroom, n deck 2nd floor: add 3 bedrooms, 3 $1,145,622
2026-09-30519 22Nd AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairstwo story rear addition: infill lightwell on south side, reconfigure interior stairs. 1st floor add 1 bedroom , family room , 1 full bath, d$610,147
2026-09-30319 Capp StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsinfill rear structure. adu under #2020-0219-4874.$30,000
2026-09-30319 Capp StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsadd one dwelling unit (unit #8) on 1st flr per ordinance 162-16. include one bedroom, living room, kitchen, one 3-fixture bathroom and one o$90,000
2026-09-301778 30Th AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairs1/f rear addition, new roof deck & skylights. 1/f: relocate (e) bedroom, bathroom, laundry, add (n) family w/ wetbar, home office, entertain$695,000
2026-09-2998 Clarendon AvAdditions Alterations Or Repairsadd (n) 2nd floor exterior deck at rear of property.$15,000
2026-09-291721 15Th StAdditions Alterations Or Repairsfront bldg: evacuation signage for new construction, reference pa# 202505065847.$1