San Francisco Building Permits & Project Research

14,356 indexed permits · 1,503 contractor names in the last 90 days · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 7,122
Total permit value (90d, 3,691 of 7,122 priced) $501,830,196
Top trade (contractor profiles) General Construction
Active contractors 1,503
Newest permit 2026-11-06

PermitGrab tracks 14,356 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-11-06, including 1,503 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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San Francisco building permit activity

2,244 building permit records published by this source for San Francisco are dated in the last 30 days — down 12.0% from the prior 30 days, with $165,871,570 in declared project value across the 1,160 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 7,122 permits worth $501,830,196 across the 3,691 that report a cost.

Top trades among contractor profiles in San Francisco

General Construction30.0%
Interior Renovation27.1%
Roofing8.7%
Windows & Doors7.6%
HVAC6.4%
Structural4.0%
Demolition3.5%
Electrical2.9%

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. Novo Construction Inc — 53 permits
  2. Skyline Construction — 44 permits
  3. Gci, Inc — 43 permits
  4. Bcci Construction Company — 37 permits
  5. Principal Builders Inc. — 29 permits
  6. Camp Roofing Ltd Dba Camp Construction — 28 permits
  7. The G B Group Inc. — 24 permits
  8. Source Planning And Construction Inc — 22 permits
  9. Redlog Flooring Services Corp — 22 permits
  10. Sc Builders, Inc — 21 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 94110 — 638 permits
  • 94115 — 511 permits
  • 94114 — 461 permits
  • 94117 — 428 permits
  • 94118 — 423 permits
Biggest project in the last 30 days
$15,451,442 · otc alterations permit · 300 Howard · Novo Construction Inc
14,356
Indexed Permits
1,503
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-07
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-11-06
San Francisco had 2,244 building permit records dated in the last 30 days.

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Recent project activity

Recent permit records with source-published project details. A named business identifies the recorded project team; it is not a claim that the business is seeking bids.

Swinerton Builders
2026-11-06
📍 101 California
General Construction ✓ License active
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Singular Builders
2026-11-06
📍 700 Marina
General Construction ✓ License active
Hong's General Construction Inc
2026-11-06
📍 78 Jules
Interior Renovation ✓ License active

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14,356 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-11-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$400,000 559 Pacific 2nd fl - construction of small commercial kitchen, includes millwork, mep and eq… Plant Construction Co, Lp
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$6,700,000 101 California 24 & 25/fl: ti, non-structural partitions, ceilings, fixtures, finishes & associ… Swinerton Builders
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 330 BURROWS ST BURROWS Building Permit Application —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 700 Marina revision to pa# 202405101886: deletion of light fixtures, and update to correct … Singular Builders
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2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 460 FAIR OAKS ST FAIR OAKS Building Permit Application —
2026-11-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$28,300 78 Jules convert (e) bathroom to two full bathroom at 2nd floor. construct two bedrooms, … Hong's General Construction Inc
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2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 5114 03rd to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201812138258. all work is… Hearth Corporation
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2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$12,000 741 Tehama revision to permit 202509084781 (ref. 202303284563). rear stairs alteration. dir… residential Ka - Bi Construction Inc.
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$40,000 44 Montgomery ste 1305 pa 202605010461 deferred electrical permit office tenant remodel. new 1… M C S Construction Services
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2026-11-06 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$41,002 79 Summit deck rebuild like for like (less than 50%), window waterproofing like for like (… like for like replacement HVAC changeout The G B Group Inc.
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2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,194 505 Howard 4th floor: alterations to walls at existing full floor tenant interior office. m… Novo Construction Inc
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 1282 Sacramento dryrot repair southeast corner, units 1280 and 1282. not visible from street, en… Hearth Corporation
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2026-11-06 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Occupancy
— 160 HAVELOCK ST HAVELOCK Parking/Staging —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: Sidewalk Repair
— 3201 MISSION ST MISSION Raised / sunken / uneven pavement —
2026-11-06 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,000 492 26th replace aluminum windows with vinyl windows in kind, total 39 windows: 492 26th … Success Construction ***See…
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2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$30,000 44 Montgomery 29th/f deferred electrical perit. ref #202512121647. new lighting and associated… M C S Construction Services
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2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$6,000 3935 18th revision to bpa: 202606042511 - to structural plans due to (e) site conditions. … residential Together Home Remodeling
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2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: Sidewalk Repair
— 2550 ULLOA ST ULLOA Raised / sunken / uneven pavement —
2026-11-06 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$41,002 85 Summit deck rebuild like for like (less than 50%). window waterproofing like for like (… like for like replacement HVAC changeout The G B Group Inc.
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2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 3829 25th weatherization and wall bracing permit. use drawing s2.1 permit 202603258227 to … residential Clarity Construction Group
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2026-11-06 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$41,002 87 Summit deck rebuild like for like (less than 50%). window waterproofing like for like (… like for like replacement HVAC changeout The G B Group Inc.
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2026-11-06 HVAC
Source type: 9
— 88 Francis solar permit: ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, of 600 vac, with 13… AC Tesla Energy Operations
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2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 473 UNION ST UNION Building Permit Application —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 2220 Fillmore to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202508042264 and 202510278… Nabi Construction & Engineering Inc
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2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 2298 PACIFIC AVE PACIFIC Building Maintenance —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 600 STANYAN ST STANYAN Scaffolding —
2026-11-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$80,000 2231 Sutter 1. add unit front of unit on first floor (one bedroom, living room, one bathroom… Golden State Marble And Construction Inc
2026-11-06 Addition
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$482,500 1068 Florida altered site permit: to #202101152820 pursuant to fourplex legislation/density e… 4 HVAC systems New installation HVAC installation —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$130,000 1011 Howard due to emergency condition of facp shutdown. (e) facp 5880xl fire alarm control … residential fire alarm Black Eagle Fire And Security
2026-11-06 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$150,000 100 Columbus revision to pa#: 202402055285. relocate proposed fire rated exit passageway from… —
2026-11-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$650,000 174 Landers interior remodel to both units of an existing duplex . remodel existing kitchens… Proano Construction
2026-11-06 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 2401 Ingalls removal of unpermitted and fire damaged 2 story structure and outdoor roof to fu… Roof repair Samco Construction Inc
2026-11-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$45,000 4397 17th convert (e) garage to a home office and bathroom. no changes to building facade.… Happywood Construction Llc
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$6,048,657 300 Howard 2nd fl - ti to existing office. includes improvements to arch, mech, electrical … —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 615 Hyde remove all sprint equipment including (2) cabinets, cable trays, electrical fibe… Pyramid Network Services Llc
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$43,000 262 32nd remove non structural interior walls at 1st floor bedroom and office and provide… residential Barrett Karber Built Llc
2026-11-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$20,000 19 Danvers 1/f (e) kitchen remodel like to like, (e) bathroom remodel. (n) half bath. Homee Renovation Llc
2026-11-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$100,000 400 Goettingen kitchen remodel, 2 bath remodel, add 1 new full bath on 2nd fl and 1 new 1/2 bat… Golden Hammer
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$20,000 138 Avila voluntary strengthening in the garage area. add plywood to shear walls. residential Georgio Atana
2026-11-06 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$85,000 2231 29th infill roof above lightwell and enclose tunnel entrance. provide new front door,… Actually Design Build Inc
2026-11-06 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$25,000 1725 03rd 3/f: revision to permit 202608056076. construction of demising screen on outdoor… Dpr Construction A
2026-11-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$94,000 1400 Geary unit 1701: interior remodel, replace plumbing fixtures, install shower grab bar … —
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$195,000 355 Brannan replace rooftop ac unit. like for like. AC like for like replacement HVAC changeout Acco Engineered Systems Inc. Dba Acco En…
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2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,240 2929 Lincoln tub to 60"x30" walk-in shower conversion in existing full bath. drain location t… residential Baths For Less Llc Dba Jacuzzi Bath…
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 2837 Octavia rev to pa# 2023-0419-5994: work to include update at line 1 to add moment frame.… Urban West Construction Inc
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$1,000 3030 Fillmore small interior parition wall (non structural) to hide storage and provide a menu… —
2026-11-06 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$20,000 3141 Octavia demo two bathroom ceilings and two walls. only plaster and lath. clean framing. … Cepheus Builders Inc
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$25,000 4135 19th recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#202505126267 residential S L M Development Inc.
2026-11-06 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$9,000 631 Kansas convert office wall to 42" pony wall residential —
2026-11-06 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Occupancy
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Permit Types in San Francisco

The official source did not publish a permit type for 20 records; the chart reflects only source-classified permits.

Construction Activity in San Francisco

New building permits in San Francisco, California show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About San Francisco Building Permits

San Francisco, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 14,356+ San Francisco building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-06 from official city sources.

Building permits in San Francisco can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use San Francisco Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use San Francisco building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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Who appears in San Francisco permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 14,356 building permits in San Francisco. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is San Francisco permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for San Francisco is dated 2026-11-06. Newest permit date: 2026-11-06. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in San Francisco permit records?

San Francisco permitting activity covers 2,244 building permit records dated in the last 30 days. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

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Contractors & subs
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Home service companies
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