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) 5,227
Total permit value (90d) $597,392,823
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

1,488 building permits were filed in San Francisco over the last 30 days — down 18.4% from the prior 30 days, with $192,598,896 in declared project value across the 1,447 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 5,227 permits worth $597,392,823.

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 — 405 permits
  • 94122 — 353 permits
  • 94112 — 294 permits
  • 94114 — 284 permits
  • 94118 — 276 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
Source date: 2026-08-08 · Updated daily
San Francisco had 1490 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 723 general construction, 413 interior renovation and 101 windows & doors. The average project value is $133,432.

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

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-10-01 Violation 133 Buchanan St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no A82-698, CMC 1022. Monthly monitor… not active
2025-10-01 Violation 2130 Fulton St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 121420282, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-10-01 Violation 1206 Valencia St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C12 240000, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… not active
2025-10-01 Violation 447 Bush St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 820852-202305, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-10-01 Violation 245 01st St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 1118323180026B, CMC 1022. Monthly … not active
2025-10-01 Violation 2999 California St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C14257571, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-10-01 Violation 639 Bush St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 942 C0055961, CMC 1022. Monthly mo… not active
2025-10-01 Violation 387 Ellis St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 613232-200901, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-10-01 Violation 2130 Fulton St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 121420283, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-10-01 Violation 330 Ellis St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no LC-010840-0497, CMC 1022. Monthly … not active
2025-10-01 Violation 260 King St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 2203540098, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… not active
2025-10-01 Violation 1032 Connecticut St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 6LK000125797, CMC 1022. Monthly mo… not active
2025-09-30 Violation 1750 26th Av A complaint investigation revealed you have exceeded the scope of work of PA2025… active
2025-09-30 Violation 1060 Bush St A complaint investigation revealed that facade work is being performed without t… active
2025-09-30 Violation 835 Turk St active
2025-09-30 Violation 2374 Mission St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… active
2025-09-30 Violation 1844 Market St not active
2025-09-30 Violation 17 Baker St not active
2025-09-30 Violation 2201 Polk St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-09-30 Violation 3225 Lincoln Wy A complaint investigation has revealed that assembly space of a religious instit… not active
2025-09-30 Violation 237 Ordway St Excavation at the West side of lot has caused earth movement to the residences a… active
2025-09-30 Violation 2865 San Bruno Av FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… active
2025-09-30 Violation 414 Cortland Av A complaint investigation revealed that unit 416 commenced construction of a new… active
2025-09-30 Violation 1700 Lombard St A complaint investigation revealed unit 1702 and 1700 have been combined into on… active
2025-09-30 Violation 4805 Mission St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… active
2025-09-29 Violation 4714 Balboa St active
2025-09-29 Violation 2020 Franklin St active
2025-09-29 Violation 716 Goettingen St active
2025-09-29 Violation 835 Turk St active
2025-09-29 Violation 1122 Powell St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-09-29 Violation 1419 Powell St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-09-29 Violation 2044 Mission St not active
2025-09-29 Violation 455 Eddy St not active
2025-09-29 Violation 25 Essex St not active
2025-09-29 Violation 528 Larkin St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-09-29 Violation 528 Larkin St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-09-29 Violation 678 Lisbon St A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION HAS REVEALED: 1. A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION HAS REVEALE… not active
2025-09-29 Violation 3038 Fillmore St OBSERVED CHANGE OF USE WITHOUT BENEFIT OF A PERMIT. RECORDS SHOW UNIT AS "M" OC… not active
2025-09-29 Violation 1030 Buchanan St active
2025-09-29 Violation 26 Crestline Dr An emergency response inspection has revealed a fire caused structural damage to… active
2025-09-29 Violation 51 06th St active
2025-09-29 Violation 1023 Clay St active
2025-09-29 Violation 34 06th St not active
2025-09-29 Violation 295 Bartlett St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-09-26 Violation 2130 Harrison St An emergency response inspection has revealed a car ran into building, causing s… active
2025-09-26 Violation 270 Rolph St Failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance 194-09 and S.F… active
2025-09-26 Violation 2555 Sacramento St OBSERVED DECK IN PROGRESS OF BEING EXTENDED AT REAR APPROX 200 SQ FT. Code/Secti… active
2025-09-26 Violation 4020 24th St Based on an inspection conducted on 10/02/2025, the property meets the definitio… not active
2025-09-26 Violation 2636 Judah St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-09-26 Violation 1086 Post St 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.

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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 (14) Interior Renovation $90,114 🔒 Reveal
3. Gary Bell & Associates 3 permits/30d Active 13 (13) $376,183
4. Vince 8 permits/30d Active 13 (13) Interior Renovation $99,722
5. Monica 📞 8 permits/30d Active 13 (13) Interior Renovation $30,115 🔒 Reveal
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. Jordan Hvac Dba Jordan Sheet Metal 3 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $555
10. Derek 7 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $31,520 🔒 Reveal
11. David 📞 6 permits/30d 10 (10) Roofing $16,760 🔒 Reveal
12. All Seasons North Roofing And… 📞 9 (9) Roofing $44,000 🔒 Reveal
13. Eric 📞 6 permits/30d 9 (9) $87,889 🔒 Reveal
14. Vincent 1 permits/30d 9 (9) $2,512 🔒 Reveal
15. Robert 📞 4 permits/30d 9 (9) Landscaping & Exterior $25,878 🔒 Reveal
16. Reuben, Junius & Rose, Llp. 7 permits/30d 9 (9) $752,750
17. Bana Construction 3 permits/30d 9 (9) Interior Renovation $371,445 🔒 Reveal
18. Kevin 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) Structural $67,125 🔒 Reveal
19. Bright Planet Solar Inc. 📞 3 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $13,058 🔒 Reveal
20. M & L Construction 📞 4 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $11,431 🔒 Reveal
21. Baths For Less Llc Dba Jacuzzi Bath… 8 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $10,163
22. We Do Construction Inc. 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $28,125 🔒 Reveal
23. Skyline Construction 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) $37,875 🔒 Reveal
24. Ellie 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $104,375 🔒 Reveal
25. Luminalt Energy Corporation 📞 2 permits/30d 8 (8) Solar $39,560 🔒 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, Vince and Monica. 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 1d 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 1,490 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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