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

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-10-16 Violation 468 Tehama St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no XF48092278, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 3440 25th St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 697553-201310, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 390 Clementina St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C95F05832, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 390 Clementina St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C95F05836, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 415 Mission St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 125517799, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 2 Townsend St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 22W1766, CMC 1022. Monthly monitor… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 3319 Balboa St Poured over 200 sf (approx. 1250 sf) of concrete in rear yard without a Plumbing… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 898 South Van Ness Av No permit to operate the boiler. serial no A15 J0483, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 75 Francis St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C06168114, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 440 Davis Ct No permit to operate the boiler. serial no FY23-23-43263, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 440 Davis Ct No permit to operate the boiler. serial no FY23-23-43271, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 75 Francis St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C06168113, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 745 Sutter St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 672470201201, CMC 1022. Monthly mo… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 181 03rd St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no CJ22-98-9134, CMC 1022. Monthly mo… not active
2025-10-16 Violation 5701 03rd St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 1408384234, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… active
2025-10-16 Violation 123 Ripley St not active
2025-10-16 Violation 1615 Grant Av not active
2025-10-16 Violation 619 Cayuga Av not active
2025-10-16 Violation 1436 Grant Av not active
2025-10-16 Violation 1601 Grant Av not active
2025-10-16 Violation 320 Clementina St not active
2025-10-16 Violation 3634 16th St not active
2025-10-16 Violation 1350 Grant Av not active
2025-10-16 Violation 3634 16th St not active
2025-10-16 Violation 126 Gonzalez Dr not active
2025-10-16 Violation 3632 16th St not active
2025-10-16 Violation 3440 25th St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C14259021, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-10-15 Violation 10 Bucareli Dr not active
2025-10-15 Violation 3510 18th St MAINTENANCE REQUIRED - REPAIR / REPLACE MISSING HOOD AT SERVICE RISER WEATHERHEA… not active
2025-10-15 Violation 1103 Carroll Av not active
2025-10-15 Violation 90 Stanford Heights Av An Emergency Call has revealed a car hit a building - North East corner of Build… not active
2025-10-15 Violation 635 Scott St active
2025-10-15 Violation 1371 De Haro St active
2025-10-15 Violation 57 Taylor St active
2025-10-15 Violation 2540 Chestnut St An emergency response to 2552 Chestnut. A fire has caused structural damage to b… active
2025-10-15 Violation 1241 Funston Av active
2025-10-15 Violation 3440 20th St An Emergency Response revealed a car into garage door & rear of garage damage # … active
2025-10-15 Violation 964 Noe St ELECTRICAL WORK INSTALLED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF PERMIT UNAPPROVED MATERIAL INST… active
2025-10-15 Violation 2830 Ingalls St As observed during DPH-complaint inspection: flooding of basement area-standing … active
2025-10-15 Violation 53 Rondel Pl active
2025-10-15 Violation 2550 Chestnut St An emergency response revealed a fire has occurred @ 2550-2552 Chestnut- Damage … active
2025-10-15 Violation 3632 16th St not active
2025-10-14 Violation 2461 Bryant St not active
2025-10-14 Violation 2629 Mission St not active
2025-10-14 Violation 37 Uranus Tr Failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance 194-09 and S.F… not active
2025-10-14 Violation 2338 Mission St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-10-14 Violation 4222 26th St not active
2025-10-14 Violation 87 Crescent Av not active
2025-10-14 Violation 1191 Turk St not active
2025-10-14 Violation 153 05th Av As observed during complaint inspection: WWOP- Work without permit- ODWPH improp… not 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.

🆕 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 (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 🔒 Reveal
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 🔒 Reveal
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 🔒 Reveal
18. Ellie 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $104,375 🔒 Reveal
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 🔒 Reveal

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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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