San Francisco Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,896 indexed permits · 119 active contractors · 4,683 code violations · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 5,133
Total permit value (90d) $591,631,154
Active contractors 119
Newest permit 2026-08-08

PermitGrab tracks 119 active contractors who pulled 5,896 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-08-08. Live tracking of 4,683 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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San Francisco building permit activity

1,419 building permits were filed in San Francisco over the last 30 days — down 21.6% from the prior 30 days, with $188,954,774 in declared project value across the 1,379 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 5,133 permits worth $591,631,154.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. Arten — 14 permits
  2. Vince — 13 permits
  3. Bcci Construction Company — 13 permits
  4. Monica — 13 permits
  5. Max — 12 permits
  6. Joe — 11 permits
  7. Novo Construction Inc — 11 permits
  8. Derek — 10 permits
  9. Jordan Hvac Dba Jordan Sheet Metal — 10 permits
  10. David — 10 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 94110 — 400 permits
  • 94122 — 340 permits
  • 94112 — 287 permits
  • 94114 — 279 permits
  • 94116 — 274 permits
Biggest project this month
$14,150,000 · otc alterations permit · 100 Stockton · Michael
5,896
Indexed Permits
119
Active Contractors
4,683
Code Violations
2026-08-09
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-08-08
San Francisco had 1419 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 678 general construction, 401 interior renovation and 98 windows & doors. The average project value is $137,023.

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Permit data through 2026-08-08

10,579 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-10-27 Violation 2671 16th Av Rear yard brick retaining wall adjacent to back side (west end property line is … active
2025-10-27 Violation 4830 Mission St OBSERVED SIDING BEING REPLACED AT FRONT OF BUILDING CODE/SECTION: SFBC 103A MONT… not active
2025-10-24 Violation 159 San Carlos St active
2025-10-24 Violation 4210 California St active
2025-10-24 Violation 1550 Bay St not active
2025-10-24 Violation 1263 33rd Av The legal use of this building is a single family dwelling with bedrooms, bathro… active
2025-10-24 Violation 592 Guerrero St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-10-24 Violation 65 Vesta St The legal use of this building is an R-3 occupancy with one floor of occupancy. … active
2025-10-24 Violation 516 Huron Av not active
2025-10-24 Violation 1157 Capp St Failure to comply with Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance 194-09 has rendere… active
2025-10-23 Violation 57 Taylor St active
2025-10-23 Violation 98 Broad St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-10-23 Violation 194 Guerrero St not active
2025-10-23 Violation 866 Green St not active
2025-10-23 Violation 5000 Fulton St not active
2025-10-23 Violation 359 Green St not active
2025-10-23 Violation 182 Eureka St The plans for the excavation & footing at 182 Eureka was to be done either in 5f… active
2025-10-23 Violation 188 Eureka St The contractors at 182 Eureka may have affected your foundation with their excav… not active
2025-10-23 Violation 178 Eureka St The contractors at 182 Eureka may have affected your foundation with their excav… not active
2025-10-23 Violation 3624 Irving St not active
2025-10-23 Violation 300 Plymouth Av FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-10-23 Violation 1923 Ocean Av COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION HAS REVEALED WORK EXCEEDING SCOPE OF PA #202510177648 IN… active
2025-10-23 Violation 704 Larkin St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… active
2025-10-23 Violation 704 Larkin St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… active
2025-10-23 Violation 3450 Market St active
2025-10-23 Violation 1042 Golden Gate Av active
2025-10-23 Violation 1200 Clayton St AS OBSERVED BY SFPUC - SEWER OPPS: DEFECTIVE/BROKEN -HT/SS: HOUSETRAP/SANITARY S… active
2025-10-23 Violation 1649 Jerrold Av An Emergency Response has revealed: Car into Building @ approx. 10' section of a… active
2025-10-23 Violation 2670 17th Av Reary yard brick retaining wall adjacent to back side (east end) property line i… active
2025-10-23 Violation 57 Loomis St OBSERVED WORK ON ROOF. INTERIOR BEING DEVELOPED. WALLS BEING ADDED TO CREATE S… active
2025-10-23 Violation 5345 Geary Bl FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… active
2025-10-23 Violation 465 Ellis St active
2025-10-22 Violation 2723 Oakdale Av OBSERVED WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. COUNTER IN KITCHEN IN PROGRESS OF BEING REPLACED.… active
2025-10-22 Violation 620 Pacheco St A complaint investigation revealed that a crack within the retaining wall, in th… active
2025-10-22 Violation 350 Arballo Dr active
2025-10-22 Violation 730 Vermont St Roof work observed without permit. not active
2025-10-22 Violation 758 Lyon St Failure to comply with Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance 194-09 and S.F.B.C… not active
2025-10-22 Violation 2830 24th St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-10-22 Violation 2840 San Bruno Av not active
2025-10-22 Violation 739 Haight St not active
2025-10-22 Violation 1424 Filbert St not active
2025-10-21 Violation 1990 Filbert St not active
2025-10-21 Violation 349 Haight St not active
2025-10-21 Violation 1520 Leavenworth St not active
2025-10-21 Violation 970 Bay St not active
2025-10-21 Violation 133 Magnolia St active
2025-10-21 Violation 765 Gonzalez Dr active
2025-10-21 Violation 2410 California St A complaint investigation revealed construction is currently being performed. Wa… active
2025-10-21 Violation 101 Gambier St A complaint investigation revealed that a fence approximately a 10¿ wall with a … active
2025-10-21 Violation 433 Oak Park Dr A complaint investigation revealed that demolition of sheet rock has occurred in… active
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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 20 of 25 businesses below.

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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 (13) Interior Renovation $90,114 🔒 Reveal
3. Gary Bell & Associates 3 permits/30d Active 13 (13) $376,183
4. Monica 📞 7 permits/30d Active 13 (13) Interior Renovation $30,115 🔒 Reveal
5. Vince 8 permits/30d Active 13 (13) Interior Renovation $99,722
6. Novo Construction Inc 📞 8 permits/30d Active 12 (12) $284,822 🔒 Reveal
7. Max 📞 5 permits/30d Active 12 (12) Interior Renovation $749,854 🔒 Reveal
8. Joe 📞 5 permits/30d Active 11 (11) $11,400 🔒 Reveal
9. David 📞 6 permits/30d 10 (10) Roofing $16,760 🔒 Reveal
10. Derek 7 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $31,520 Website
11. Jordan Hvac Dba Jordan Sheet Metal 3 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $555
12. Robert 📞 4 permits/30d 9 (9) Landscaping & Exterior $25,878 🔒 Reveal
13. Reuben, Junius & Rose, Llp. 7 permits/30d 9 (9) $752,750
14. Vincent 1 permits/30d 9 (9) $2,512 Website
15. All Seasons North Roofing And… 📞 9 (9) Roofing $44,000 🔒 Reveal
16. Eric 📞 6 permits/30d 9 (9) $87,889 🔒 Reveal
17. Bana Construction 3 permits/30d 9 (8) Interior Renovation $371,445 Website
18. Ellie 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $104,375 Website
19. Baths For Less Llc Dba Jacuzzi Bath… 8 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $10,163
20. Kevin 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) Structural $67,125 🔒 Reveal
21. Skyline Construction 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) $37,875 🔒 Reveal
22. M & L Construction 📞 4 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $11,431 🔒 Reveal
23. We Do Construction Inc. 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $28,125 🔒 Reveal
24. Luminalt Energy Corporation 📞 2 permits/30d 8 (8) Solar $39,560 🔒 Reveal
25. James 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Windows & Doors $16,429 Website

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Permit Types in San Francisco

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 5896+ 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 · Source: Public permit records.

Who appears in San Francisco permit records this week?

The most active contractors filing in San Francisco right now include Bcci Construction Company, Arten, Gary Bell & Associates, Monica and Vince. 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 2026-08-08. 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 1,419 new building permits alongside 4,683 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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4,683 code violations are on record in San Francisco. An owner facing a citation can be a strong restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead; verify current status before outreach.

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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. New filings appear here as they are published. 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 5896 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.

How fresh is the San Francisco permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in San Francisco?

Contractors find leads in San Francisco by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then researching the recorded contractor and project activity. Contact details appear only where a business profile has been publicly verified; saved-search email alerts track new matching records as they are published.

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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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