San Francisco Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,550 indexed permits · 119 active contractors · 4,447 code violations · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 5,125
Total permit value (90d) $572,421,277
Active contractors 119
Newest permit 2026-08-03

PermitGrab tracks 119 active contractors who pulled 5,550 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-08-03. Live tracking of 4,447 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

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San Francisco building permit activity

Contractors pulled 1,493 building permits in San Francisco over the last 30 days — down 16.7% from the prior 30 days, with $197,213,373 in declared project value across the 1,442 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 5,125 permits worth $572,421,277.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. Robert — 12 permits
  2. Bcci Construction Company — 12 permits
  3. Max — 11 permits
  4. Arten — 11 permits
  5. Novo Construction Inc — 10 permits
  6. Monica — 10 permits
  7. Jordan Hvac Dba Jordan Sheet Metal — 10 permits
  8. Xie Associates — 10 permits
  9. Ken Chan — 10 permits
  10. Vince — 10 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 94110 — 405 permits
  • 94122 — 347 permits
  • 94112 — 294 permits
  • 94114 — 280 permits
  • 94118 — 272 permits
Biggest project this month
$14,150,000 · otc alterations permit · 100 Stockton · Michael
5,550
Indexed Permits
119
Active Contractors
4,447
Code Violations
2026-08-04
Last Updated
Updated today · live from city records
San Francisco had 1493 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 413 interior renovation, 367 general construction and 224 hvac. The average project value is $136,763.

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5,550 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $8,000 3229 Jennings to comply with nov #2020-021241: replace gas furnace and associated duct work in…
2026-04-29 Windows/Doors $50,000 19 Progress 1/f: install one additional full bathroom, and replace 2 bedrooms' window with 2…
2026-04-29 Pool/Spa $13,000 50 Samoset repair deck ledger and space away from house, less than 50 % repairs, replace jo…
2026-04-29 Fire Protection 353 Sacramento revision to pa 202601284683 correct sprinkler pipe size from 3" to 2"
2026-04-29 General Construction $120,000 549 Orizaba 3x bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room remodel in kind like for like. no structr…
2026-04-29 General Construction 1017 Fell recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 2017-0113-7165
2026-04-29 Signage 1298 Potrero comply w notice of enforcement 2026001691enf illegal awnings installed; addition…
2026-04-29 Roofing $9,000 480 Bartlett re-roofing: shingle roof replacement of 11 sq tear off, replace wood as needed s…
2026-04-29 Roofing $13,000 16 28th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-04-29 Plumbing 2275 Market no construction. change of use from gym to retail. no physical alterations. no c…
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $92,000 1725 03rd replace existing condenser water upumps and variable frequencey drives with new …
2026-04-29 General Construction $30,000 710 44th replace (e) rear landing and stair with new wood stair. construct 1-hr wall at p…
2026-04-29 Roofing $7,260 1222 20th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-04-29 Structural $60,000 1868 Greenwich contruct detached accesory pergola in rear yard per planning approval letter no.…
2026-04-29 General Construction $55,000 1375 Chestnut units 1 and 2: kitchen and bathroom remodels, install lights for living room. un…
2026-04-29 General Construction $11,900 1475 Monterey in-kind remodeling of 2 bathroom(s) in 1st fl, 2nd fl with 1 shower pan(s).
2026-04-29 Roofing $16,700 57 Majestic re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-04-29 Electrical $2,000 2856 Scott unit 4: create and 2x3 ft opening in non structual wall between kitchen and livi…
2026-04-29 Roofing $19,800 92 Santa Marina re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $420,500 1499 Webster 2/f t.i of existing outpatient licensed dialysis clinic facility includes new pa…
2026-04-29 General Construction $26,480 905 Florida like for like - upper unint. bathroom remodel. no exterior work.
2026-04-29 General Construction $46,000 185 Broad adu 185b broad st on 1/f per state program. comply with complaint 202180143, 202…
2026-04-29 Electrical $35,000 888 Brannan electrical work at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors.
2026-04-29 General Construction $20,000 57 Oakwood unit 59 on level 1: bathroom remodel and lightwell infill (15 sq.ft. only)
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $3,286 208 Minerva repair front stairs, new stringers to existing, 2x6 redrood board repair, less t…
2026-04-29 Structural 1749 San Jose revise permit 2025-0110-8129 to document changes to foundation that occurred dur…
2026-04-29 General Construction $10,000 50 Capra revision to bpa# 202604068970: unit #11: also remodel (e) laundry.
2026-04-29 Plumbing 3880 Cesar Chavez revision to permit 202108045703, remove full bathroom from 1st floor proposed sc…
2026-04-29 Roofing $19,600 241 Amherst re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-04-29 General Construction $40,000 211 Moscow bathroom remodel like for like
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $1,500 2207 Fillmore commericial retail: exploratory demo for commerical space ground floor. explrora…
2026-04-29 General Construction $150,000 1800 Owens installation of phone booths in sector 2 fl, 4 & 5 & sector 3 fls, 5,7
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $5,625 99 Rhode Island erect a sign "hiba academy bay area"
2026-04-29 General Construction 49 Hartford fire only - as build revision pa 202602045172 relocation & up sizing main feed f…
2026-04-29 Structural $15,000 161 Shipley in kind remodel of (1) bathroom on 2/f: replace bathtub, shower valve and trim, …
2026-04-29 Structural 305 Franconia bathroom remodel in-kind. tub to shower. no wall removal. no structural change.
2026-04-29 Roofing $18,000 3623 Webster reroofing: tear off (e) roof. install modified bitumen (peel & seal) approx 14 s…
2026-04-29 Electrical 99 Rhode Island erect a non-electric, wall single faced sign. "99"
2026-04-29 Roofing $23,680 3283 Folsom reroofing no hot works
2026-04-29 Structural $18,500 2190 Washington apt 204: kitchen renovation: add plugs, new countertops, new sink, bathroom, new…
2026-04-29 General Construction $100,000 1915 21st full remodel of existing bathroom, including adding a half bath. full kitchen re…
2026-04-29 General Construction $20,000 2001 Mcallister unit 112: kitchen remodel, new cabinets and counter tops.
2026-04-29 General Construction $5,000 1527 10th revision to pa 202506118447 expand unit @ 1st fl to add bedroom to adu
2026-04-29 General Construction $75,000 617 Mississippi to remodel unit 617 on 3rd floor, including a new kitchen location, renovated ba…
2026-04-29 Roofing $13,500 1348 Balboa reroofing hot works
2026-04-29 General Construction 306 Crescent to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202305308856. all work is…
2026-04-29 Fire Protection 710 El Camino Del Mar fire only - as build ref pa 202505096129 new sprinkler in gym room & new calc. n…
2026-04-29 General Construction $50,000 158 15th modification to garage opening ref 202208251288
2026-04-29 Roofing $1,000,000 50 California construction of new roof terrace over (e) roof above 2/f.
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $2,356,955 2130 Ofarrell modernization of 2 existing traction elevators, including new machinery and cont…
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 13 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. Bcci Construction Company 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 15 (15) HVAC $720,036 🔒 Reveal
2. Gary Bell & Associates 5 permits/30d Active 12 (12) Plumbing $407,531 Verifying…
3. Arten 5 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $78,055 🔒 Reveal
4. Robert 📞 3 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Roofing $30,192 🔒 Reveal
5. Novo Construction Inc 📞 7 permits/30d Active 11 (11) HVAC $309,351 🔒 Reveal
6. Max 📞 6 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $818,022 🔒 Reveal
7. Monica 📞 7 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $34,150 🔒 Reveal
8. Ken Chan 7 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $135,000 🔒 Reveal
9. Jordan Hvac Dba Jordan Sheet Metal 4 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $555 Verifying…
10. Burnham Nationwide 📞 1 permits/30d 9 (9) Roofing $44,000 🔒 Reveal
11. Reuben, Junius & Rose, Llp. 7 permits/30d 9 (9) $752,750 Verifying…
12. Joe 📞 4 permits/30d 9 (9) Interior Renovation $10,286 🔒 Reveal
13. All Seasons North Roofing And… 📞 9 (9) Roofing $44,000 🔒 Reveal
14. Xie Associates 6 permits/30d 9 (9) Interior Renovation $93,256 Verifying…
15. Vince 7 permits/30d 9 (9) Interior Renovation $50,036 Verifying…
16. Eric 📞 8 permits/30d 9 (9) Electrical $87,889 🔒 Reveal
17. Derek 6 permits/30d 9 (9) HVAC $29,467 🔒 Reveal
18. Bana Construction 4 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $417,875 🔒 Reveal
19. Ellie 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $104,375 🔒 Reveal
20. Benchmark Engineering 5 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $117,500 🔒 Reveal
21. Kevin 📞 7 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $67,125 🔒 Reveal
22. Andrew 4 permits/30d 7 (7) Structural $46,036 🔒 Reveal
23. David 📞 5 permits/30d 7 (7) Roofing $20,072 🔒 Reveal
24. Skyline Construction 📞 5 permits/30d 7 (7) HVAC $43,286 🔒 Reveal
25. Occidental Express 📞 6 permits/30d 7 (7) Interior Renovation $841,572 🔒 Reveal

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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 5550+ 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 pulled permits in San Francisco this week?

The most active contractors filing in San Francisco right now include Bcci Construction Company, Gary Bell & Associates, Arten, Robert and Novo Construction Inc. PermitGrab tracks 119 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is San Francisco permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for San Francisco is dated 2026-08-03. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in San Francisco right now?

In the last 30 days, San Francisco permitting activity covers 1,493 new building permits alongside 4,447 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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The motivated-seller list

4,447 open code violations in San Francisco, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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How to look up San Francisco building permits

Search recent San Francisco, CA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the San Francisco building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the San Francisco Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in San Francisco?

PermitGrab currently tracks 5550 building permits in San Francisco, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the San Francisco permit data?

PermitGrab collects San Francisco daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in San Francisco?

Contractors find leads in San Francisco by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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San Francisco permit & owner 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
Every San Francisco GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A San Francisco addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in San Francisco are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
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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