San Francisco Building Permits & Project Research

6,662 indexed permits · 119 active contractors · 4,768 code violations · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Active contractors 119
Newest permit 2026-08-28

PermitGrab tracks 119 active contractors who pulled 6,662 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-08-28. 4,768 code violations in the same area, newest published 2026-09-01. Newest published record: 2026-09-01.

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6,662
Indexed Permits
119
Active Contractors
4,768
Code Violations
2026-09-03
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-08-28

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Permit data through 2026-08-28

6,662 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-29 General Construction $50,000 158 15th modification to garage opening ref 202208251288
2026-04-29 General Construction $20,000 2001 Mcallister unit 112: kitchen remodel, new cabinets and counter tops.
2026-04-29 Roofing $13,000 16 28th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $1,500 2207 Fillmore commericial retail: exploratory demo for commerical space ground floor. explrora… New installation HVAC installation
2026-04-29 General Construction $10,000 50 Capra revision to bpa# 202604068970: unit #11: also remodel (e) laundry.
2026-04-29 Signage $11,200 99 Rhode Island erect two identical illuminated wall mounted signs-north & west elevation.
2026-04-29 Roofing $19,600 241 Amherst re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
2026-04-29 General Construction $150,000 470 Athens interior remodel of two bedrooms, family froom w/ wetbar and storage
2026-04-29 Roofing $4,500 2533 Folsom reroofing at flat roof. torch down. no work to (e) sloped roofs. no work to (e) … flat
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… 116 roof sf replacement New roof
2026-04-29 Roofing $9,000 480 Bartlett re-roofing: shingle roof replacement of 11 sq tear off, replace wood as needed s… shingle tear off replacement Re-roof
2026-04-29 Signage 1298 Potrero comply w notice of enforcement 2026001691enf illegal awnings installed; addition…
2026-04-29 Plumbing 3880 Cesar Chavez revision to permit 202108045703, remove full bathroom from 1st floor proposed sc…
2026-04-29 General Construction $25,000 271 San Jose unit 6: in kind kitchen and bathroom remodel. new shower pan
2026-04-29 Roofing $1,000,000 50 California construction of new roof terrace over (e) roof above 2/f. New installation New roof
2026-04-29 General Construction $120,000 549 Orizaba 3x bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room remodel in kind like for like. no structr… like for like replacement HVAC changeout
2026-04-29 General Construction 306 Crescent to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202305308856. all work is…
2026-04-29 Roofing $55,000 2428 Union revision to pa# 202506239264 - widening of roof deck. revision to layout on floo…
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-… replacement
2026-04-29 Structural 1749 San Jose revise permit 2025-0110-8129 to document changes to foundation that occurred dur…
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $20,000 1323 Masonic common area: repaint back of bldg, replace rotten posts in kind back of bldg, no… replacement HVAC replacement
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 Electrical 99 Rhode Island erect a non-electric, wall single faced sign. "99"
2026-04-29 Electrical $15,000 888 Brannan 1/f: electrical work for tenant improvement on the 1st floor storage area. ref a…
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 General Construction $5,000 1527 10th revision to pa 202506118447 expand unit @ 1st fl to add bedroom to adu
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $5,500 38 Hotaling platform slab extension of (e) elevator machine room, to be done in concrete
2026-04-29 Electrical $35,000 888 Brannan electrical work at 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors.
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $92,000 1725 03rd replace existing condenser water upumps and variable frequencey drives with new … AC replacement HVAC replacement
2026-04-29 Roofing $19,992 383 Munich re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
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… sprinkler
2026-04-29 Windows/Doors $30,000 739 10th remodel of (e) primary bedroom to include new primary bathroom. remodel of (e) h…
2026-04-29 General Construction 484 Eureka to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202012291891. all work is…
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 Plumbing 2275 Market no construction. change of use from gym to retail. no physical alterations. no c…
2026-04-29 Roofing $13,000 56 Neptune re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
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 General Construction $40,000 211 Moscow bathroom remodel like for like like for like replacement HVAC changeout
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 $100,000 1915 21st full remodel of existing bathroom, including adding a half bath. full kitchen re… 100A New installation
2026-04-29 General Construction $35,000 3090 Pacific recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 202504023544.
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $5,625 99 Rhode Island erect a sign "hiba academy bay area"
2026-04-29 Roofing $7,260 1222 20th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement
2026-04-29 Windows/Doors $5,000 750 Pine repair water leak at first floor west street door as part of nov202655192. work …
2026-04-29 Windows/Doors 419 Castro revision to original layout counter, ref. permit 202602236320 - (no seating area…
2026-04-29 Structural $15,000 36 Broderick revision to permit 202602256491. adding new non structural walls that were not p…
2026-04-29 Roofing $23,680 3283 Folsom reroofing no hot works
2026-04-29 HVAC/Mech $8,000 3229 Jennings to comply with nov #2020-021241: replace gas furnace and associated duct work in… furnace replacement HVAC replacement
2026-04-29 Demolition $3,790,509 50 California 2/fl- ti to include non structrual demo and construction of (n) conference cente…
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Permit Types in San Francisco

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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 6662+ San Francisco building permits — newest published record: 2026-09-01 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.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when verified new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

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Who appears in San Francisco permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 6,662 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 2026-08-28. Newest published record: 2026-09-01. 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 permit activity covers 6,662 indexed permits alongside 4,768 active code violations. 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.

2 workflows for San Francisco research

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The project-team lookup

Search a business name to review its recorded permit activity in San Francisco and the project details the public source publishes. Use the scope, timing, and address to research complementary work; a record is not a request for bids.

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The code-case research list

4,768 code violations are on record in San Francisco. A code record may warrant repair or restoration research. Review the official record before outreach, including its current status, scope, and contact permissions.

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How to look up San Francisco building permits

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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 6662 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
Review published code-enforcement records with property context where linkage is available. A violation is a research signal, not evidence that an owner intends to sell.
Contractors & subs
Recent San Francisco contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in San Francisco provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
San Francisco renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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