San Francisco Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,761 indexed permits · 119 active contractors · 4,677 code violations · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 5,093
Total permit value (90d) $583,204,195
Active contractors 119
Newest permit 2026-08-05

PermitGrab tracks 119 active contractors who pulled 5,761 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-08-05. Live tracking of 4,677 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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San Francisco building permit activity

1,505 building permits were filed in San Francisco over the last 30 days — down 18.5% from the prior 30 days, with $195,207,896 in declared project value across the 1,453 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 5,093 permits worth $583,204,195.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. Arten — 14 permits
  2. Bcci Construction Company — 13 permits
  3. Vince — 13 permits
  4. Monica — 12 permits
  5. Novo Construction Inc — 12 permits
  6. Max — 11 permits
  7. David — 10 permits
  8. Joe — 10 permits
  9. Eric — 10 permits
  10. Robert — 10 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 94110 — 395 permits
  • 94122 — 341 permits
  • 94112 — 292 permits
  • 94114 — 274 permits
  • 94118 — 269 permits
Biggest project this month
$14,150,000 · otc alterations permit · 100 Stockton · Michael
5,761
Indexed Permits
119
Active Contractors
4,677
Code Violations
2026-08-07
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-08-05
San Francisco had 1505 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 727 general construction, 414 interior renovation and 95 windows & doors. The average project value is $134,348.

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M & L Construction
2026-08-05
📍 137 Central
General Construction new_construction
Daniel
2026-08-05
📍 946 Stockton
Structural like for like replacement hvac_changeout ✓ License active
Grizzly Builders Inc.
2026-08-05
📍 1040 Ashbury
General Construction ✓ License active

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10,438 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-05 General Construction $22,000 137 Central exterior stair/deck repair less than 50%, replace with new in-kind. not visible … new_construction M & L Construction
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2026-08-05 Structural $25,000 946 Stockton unit #12d: master bath remodel like for like, shower to shower, 60 sqft. no chan… like for like replacement hvac_changeout Daniel
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2026-08-05 General Construction $15,000 1040 Ashbury exterior stair repair, front of bldg, less than 50% repairs, street facing. Grizzly Builders Inc.
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2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech — 220 Montgomery 6th floor: administrative permit to remove defferred mechanical requirement from… Skyline Construction
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2026-08-05 Structural $45,000 85 Mountain Spring kitchen remodel inkind: non-structural remodel renovation. the existing finishes… American Builders
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2026-08-05 General Construction — 12 Medau renew permits 202009023322, 202108257142, & 202201065477. Anco Construction Company
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2026-08-05 Structural $25,000 946 Stockton unit #12d: guest bath remodel like for like, convert tub to shower, 40 sqft. no … like for like replacement hvac_changeout We Do Construction Inc.
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2026-08-05 Roofing $15,000 188 The Embarcadero roof: equipment anchorage for new hvac units. ref # new_construction Novo Construction Inc
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2026-08-05 General Construction $8,000 1400 Mission install new metal gate on jessie st. common area new_construction Gary
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2026-08-05 General Construction $45,000 1040 Ashbury unit 6: remodel 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen in kind like for like. no tub conversi… like for like replacement hvac_changeout Alex
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2026-08-05 General Construction $64,000 155 Jackson unit 1205: one kitchen and one bathroom remodel in kind, new fixtures, new count… Robert
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2026-08-05 General Construction $5,000 173 Cerritos install new washer and dryer in the garage residential new_construction Lucy
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2026-08-05 Windows/Doors $140,000 263 08th renovation at third floor apartment #265. replace 7 windows at street facade, 4 … Roly Construction
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2026-08-05 General Construction — 14 Medau renew permit 202201065481. Anco Construction Company
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2026-08-05 Pool/Spa $22,152 260 Amber voluntary structural strenghening @ cripple walls below floors 5/8" tr bolts @ 4… residential Seismic Retrofitters Inc.
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2026-08-05 General Construction $42,000 37 Bache kitchen remodel, replace sink, dish washer, fan and cabinets, new applicances, a… We Do Construction Inc.
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2026-08-05 General Construction — 360 03rd ste 400 - revision to pa 202511139521 to removed deferred submittals from street… Gci, Inc
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2026-08-05 Structural $30,000 732 Arkansas bathroom remodel. like for like. no structural changes. no walls removed. replac… like for like replacement hvac_changeout Monica
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2026-08-05 Commercial Shell $847,440 1725 03rd partial floor tenant improvement of the 3rd floor. Mark
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2026-08-05 General Construction — 18 Medau renew permits 202009033418, 202108257144, & 202201065480. Anco Construction Company
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2026-08-05 General Construction $350,000 150 Spear 12th floor: electrical under 202606032405. provide new lighting, power, signal a… new_construction Peacock Construction
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2026-08-05 General Construction $30,000 2146 Great kitchen remodel: replace cabinets, appliances, kitchen sink, dishwasher, all in … like for like replacement hvac_changeout Monica
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2026-08-05 General Construction — 150 California 8/fl- install phone booth Robert
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2026-08-05 General Construction — 16 Medau renew permit 202201065479. Anco Construction Company
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2026-08-05 General Construction — 3200 California revision to approved permit#202510167532: update occ load calculations. Gci, Inc
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2026-08-05 Plumbing $25,000 2126 24th remodel (e) kitchen, no structural changes, demolish selected non-structural par… residential new_construction A+G Design+Build
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2026-08-05 General Construction $14,000 422 Larkin recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#2022-0802-9729. —
2026-08-05 General Construction $60,000 350 Munich adu at basement floor. unit will be added per planning code sec 207.2 William Chan
2026-08-05 Fence $9,000 145 Winston comply to 2026005298 enf. enforcement (enf). remove existing front yard. install… residential new_construction Inncon Design
2026-08-05 Plumbing $2,364,489 1455 Market 5/f, 6/f, & 8/f: select demoliton of non-structural partitions and associated po… Revel Architecture & Design
2026-08-05 Demolition $60,000 500 Beach demo existing t-bar and wall. remodel existing bath room and bar sink Lambert
2026-08-05 General Construction $70,000 1 Post 10th fl deferred electrical under pa 202604280192/202607285653 new lighting, pow… new_construction Gci
2026-08-05 General Construction — 833 Clayton renew permit 202404301079. Peter Levi Plumbing Inc
2026-08-05 Plumbing $19,440 2884 Mission g/f -barrier removal -replace (e)restroom with a new ada accessible restroom wit… new_construction Luis Quiroz
2026-08-05 Roofing $18,000 28 Allen new roof deck. reference pa # 201607293726 new new_roof Architects Sf
2026-08-05 General Construction $20,000 1436 Wawona replace retaining wall at yard to support landscape residential Tim O'sullivan Structural Eng
2026-08-05 General Construction $20,000 584 47th kitchen & bathroom remodel. inkind Bedrock Construction
2026-08-05 General Construction $200,000 2058 34th interior remodel: 1st floor, add a bedroom, a family room with wetbar, afull bat… Jason Chan Architect
2026-08-05 General Construction $60,000 718 24th 2nd fl/ remodel kitchen and bathroom add 1 bathroom Sky
2026-08-05 General Construction $20,000 838 Duncan waterproof (e) retaining walls in the rear yard and provide additional drainage … residential Pinnacle Construction And Development In…
2026-08-05 General Construction $15,000 197 Anzavista to comply with nov #202655939. permit retaining wall and permit landing. residential Linea 3
2026-08-05 Signage — 50 28th revision to permit 2022 0802 9754. redesign change in kitchen location floor 2 a… residential Lawrence Liao Str. Eng
2026-08-05 General Construction $6,500 940 Sutter recommencement and completion of work approved under 202208059981 and 2024011037… E & C Builders Inc
2026-08-05 General Construction $5,000 233 Parker units #201 & 202: replace dry-rotted wood on rear deck in kind within an area of… Kalix Inc Dbalara Construction
2026-08-05 Pool/Spa $20,000 123 Corbett interior improvements to lower unit: expansion of kitchen into (e) garage, remov… Pristerro
2026-08-05 Structural — 3751 21st revision to pa 20212168564 alter exterior finish materials is facades (no volume… residential Curtis Hollenbeck Architect
2026-08-05 Roofing $2,500 82 Rockridge replace (e) siding with stucco. replace (e) pitch roof with flat roof. ref stucc… flat replacement Design Consultants Group, Inc
2026-08-05 Roofing $40,000 539 London legalize rear addition to include bathroom and bedroom, approx 140 sf. work incl… 140 sf residential Manuel
2026-08-05 General Construction $25,000 2016 Pacific unit# 202: one kitchen remodel like for like like for like replacement hvac_changeout Nichole
2026-08-05 General Construction — 149 New Montgomery revisoin 20251211568 and ref 202605111058 to docuemnt removal of all grade restr… Eric James
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact details are available for 21 of 25 businesses below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. Bcci Construction Company 📞 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 16 (16) Demolition $675,034 🔒 Reveal
2. Arten 4 permits/30d Active 14 (14) Interior Renovation $90,114 🔒 Reveal
3. Vince 9 permits/30d Active 13 (13) Interior Renovation $99,722 —
4. Novo Construction Inc 📞 9 permits/30d Active 13 (13) — $293,682 🔒 Reveal
5. Gary Bell & Associates 4 permits/30d Active 13 (13) — $376,183 —
6. Monica 📞 9 permits/30d Active 12 (12) Interior Renovation $33,458 🔒 Reveal
7. Max 📞 4 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $818,022 🔒 Reveal
8. Joe 📞 4 permits/30d 10 (10) Structural $12,750 🔒 Reveal
9. Robert 📞 6 permits/30d 10 (10) Landscaping & Exterior $29,690 🔒 Reveal
10. Bana Construction 5 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $334,300 🔒 Reveal
11. Jordan Hvac Dba Jordan Sheet Metal 3 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $555 —
12. Eric 📞 8 permits/30d 10 (10) — $84,600 🔒 Reveal
13. David 📞 7 permits/30d 10 (10) Roofing $16,760 🔒 Reveal
14. All Seasons North Roofing And… 📞 9 (9) Roofing $44,000 🔒 Reveal
15. Reuben, Junius & Rose, Llp. 7 permits/30d 9 (9) — $752,750 —
16. Derek 6 permits/30d 9 (9) Interior Renovation $29,467 🔒 Reveal
17. Skyline Construction 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) — $37,875 🔒 Reveal
18. M & L Construction 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $11,431 🔒 Reveal
19. Ellie 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $104,375 🔒 Reveal
20. Luminalt Energy Corporation 📞 2 permits/30d 8 (8) Solar $39,560 🔒 Reveal
21. James 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Windows & Doors $16,429 🔒 Reveal
22. Kevin 📞 7 permits/30d 8 (8) Structural $67,125 🔒 Reveal
23. Bright Planet Solar Inc. 📞 3 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $13,058 🔒 Reveal
24. Vincent 8 (8) — $2,826 🔒 Reveal
25. We Do Construction Inc. 📞 5 permits/30d 7 (7) Interior Renovation $28,571 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in San Francisco
otc alterations permit
5,183 90.3%
additions alterations or repairs
322 5.6%
sign - erect
97 1.7%
9
95 1.7%
new construction wood frame
19 0.3%
demolitions
17 0.3%
new construction
5 0.1%
grade or quarry or fill or excavate
2 0.0%

The official source did not publish a permit type for 21 records; the chart reflects only source-classified permits.

Construction Activity in San Francisco

New building permits in San Francisco, California indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About San Francisco Building Permits

San Francisco, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 5761+ San Francisco building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in San Francisco requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in San Francisco.

How Contractors Use San Francisco Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in San Francisco use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor San Francisco building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so San Francisco electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official San Francisco open data portal.

Who appears in San Francisco permit records this week?

The most active contractors filing in San Francisco right now include Bcci Construction Company, Arten, Vince, Novo Construction Inc and Gary Bell & Associates. PermitGrab tracks 119 active contractors across the metro. 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 2026-08-05. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, permit type, and contractor name where the source publishes it, so a fresh row is a current project signal.

What construction is happening in San Francisco right now?

In the last 30 days, San Francisco permitting activity covers 1,505 new building permits alongside 4,677 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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How to look up San Francisco building permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 5761 building permits in San Francisco, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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San Francisco permit data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in San Francisco = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Recent San Francisco contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where publicly verified.
Home service companies
A San Francisco addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Research the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in San Francisco are high-intent solar lead signals. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
San Francisco renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every San Francisco permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in San Francisco mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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