San Francisco Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,837 indexed permits · 119 active contractors · 4,682 code violations · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 5,169
Total permit value (90d) $591,434,686
Active contractors 119
Newest permit 2026-08-06

PermitGrab tracks 119 active contractors who pulled 5,837 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-08-06. Live tracking of 4,682 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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San Francisco building permit activity

1,584 building permits were filed in San Francisco over the last 30 days — down 14.1% from the prior 30 days, with $204,013,387 in declared project value across the 1,530 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 5,169 permits worth $591,434,686.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

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

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 94110 — 399 permits
  • 94122 — 348 permits
  • 94112 — 294 permits
  • 94114 — 279 permits
  • 94118 — 273 permits
Biggest project this month
$14,150,000 · otc alterations permit · 100 Stockton · Michael
5,837
Indexed Permits
119
Active Contractors
4,682
Code Violations
2026-08-07
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-08-06
San Francisco had 1504 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 728 general construction, 415 interior renovation and 101 windows & doors. The average project value is $134,991.

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10,519 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-08-26 Violation 2485 Folsom St not active
2025-08-26 Violation 1130 Larkin St not active
2025-08-26 Violation 323 Lisbon St While performin an inspection, approximately 20 foot of footings was excavated a… active
2025-08-26 Violation 23 Whitfield Ct not active
2025-08-26 Violation 1660 16th Av not active
2025-08-26 Violation 55 Chumasero Dr active
2025-08-26 Violation 1401 Clement St Emergency call out: car into building. Broke window and wainscott veneer below w… active
2025-08-25 Violation 43 John St WORK OBSERVED IN UNIT 47 JOHN ST. IN PROGRESS OF ADDING LAYER OF SHEETROCK, 1/… active
2025-08-25 Violation 2200 Hawes St AKA 1300 CARROLL- OBSERVED FENCING FAILING AND IN DISREPAIR Code/Section: SFBC 1… not active
2025-08-25 Violation 2029 Turk Bl active
2025-08-25 Violation 618 Bush St not active
2025-08-25 Violation 1660 16th Av On the ground level, the existing floor plan has been changed. Walls have been c… active
2025-08-25 Violation 1556 15th Av A complaint investigation has revealed you have exceeded the scope of PA 2025072… not active
2025-08-25 Violation 535 Broderick St not active
2025-08-25 Violation 54 Rosie Lee Ln not active
2025-08-25 Violation 515 John Muir Dr not active
2025-08-25 Violation 290 Malosi St active
2025-08-25 Violation 1400 07th St not active
2025-08-25 Violation 129 12th Av A complaint investigation has revealed 3 columns installed under front bay windo… not active
2025-08-25 Violation 452 Ivy St Skylight at roof replaced and modified without a permit. Code/Section: SFBC 106A… not active
2025-08-25 Violation 1269 06th Av active
2025-08-25 Violation 40 Navy Rd not active
2025-08-25 Violation 2976 23rd St not active
2025-08-25 Violation 233 Panorama Dr not active
2025-08-25 Violation 1375 Fitzgerald Av Unpermitted and uninspected electrical installation associated with unlicensed c… not active
2025-08-25 Violation 420 Berry St not active
2025-08-22 Violation 206 Somerset St Installed 4 burner cook top in ground floor family room without a building permi… not active
2025-08-22 Violation 155 Hyde St active
2025-08-22 Violation 1735 Mission St A COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION HAS REVEALED THE HVAC SYSTEM MAY NOT BE OPERATING AS D… active
2025-08-22 Violation 820 Fillmore St Brick pillars at front of building along carport removed without approval. Issue… active
2025-08-22 Violation 17 Whitfield Ct not active
2025-08-22 Violation 531 41st Av not active
2025-08-22 Violation 279 Minerva St Complaint investigation revealed that a structure has been built, including a ro… active
2025-08-22 Violation 240 Douglass St Failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance 194-09 and S.F… not active
2025-08-22 Violation 1159 Clay St not active
2025-08-22 Violation 1776 Sacramento St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-08-22 Violation 851 Peru Av not active
2025-08-22 Violation 730 Commercial St not active
2025-08-22 Violation 38 Spofford St not active
2025-08-22 Violation 460 Monterey Bl not active
2025-08-22 Violation 1 Whitfield Ct not active
2025-08-22 Violation 4372 Mission St active
2025-08-22 Violation 814 California St not active
2025-08-21 Violation 3659 Clay St A complaint investigation has revealed that permit No 20050421626 has expired wi… not active
2025-08-21 Violation 1300 22nd St not active
2025-08-21 Violation 1725 Ocean Av FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-08-21 Violation 1375 Fitzgerald Av A complaint investigation has revealed roll-up door has security barrier added a… not active
2025-08-21 Violation 2339 45th Av not active
2025-08-21 Violation 1627 Newcomb Av 1) An emergency response for structure fire, fire damage front facade, right sid… active
2025-08-21 Violation 5530 Mission St 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 21 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 (14) Interior Renovation $90,114 🔒 Reveal
3. Novo Construction Inc 📞 9 permits/30d Active 13 (13) $293,682 🔒 Reveal
4. Gary Bell & Associates 3 permits/30d Active 13 (13) $376,183
5. Vince 8 permits/30d Active 13 (13) Interior Renovation $99,722
6. Monica 📞 7 permits/30d Active 12 (12) Interior Renovation $33,458 🔒 Reveal
7. Joe 📞 5 permits/30d Active 11 (11) $11,400 🔒 Reveal
8. Max 📞 4 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $818,022 🔒 Reveal
9. Eric 📞 8 permits/30d 10 (10) $84,600 🔒 Reveal
10. David 📞 7 permits/30d 10 (10) Roofing $16,760 🔒 Reveal
11. Robert 📞 5 permits/30d 10 (10) Landscaping & Exterior $29,690 🔒 Reveal
12. Jordan Hvac Dba Jordan Sheet Metal 3 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $555
13. Bana Construction 5 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $334,300 🔒 Reveal
14. All Seasons North Roofing And… 📞 9 (9) Roofing $44,000 🔒 Reveal
15. Derek 6 permits/30d 9 (9) Interior Renovation $29,467 🔒 Reveal
16. Reuben, Junius & Rose, Llp. 7 permits/30d 9 (9) $752,750
17. Vincent 1 permits/30d 9 (9) $2,512 🔒 Reveal
18. Skyline Construction 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) $37,875 🔒 Reveal
19. M & L Construction 📞 4 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $11,431 🔒 Reveal
20. Ellie 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $104,375 🔒 Reveal
21. Luminalt Energy Corporation 📞 2 permits/30d 8 (8) Solar $39,560 🔒 Reveal
22. Bright Planet Solar Inc. 📞 3 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $13,058 🔒 Reveal
23. James 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Windows & Doors $16,429 🔒 Reveal
24. We Do Construction Inc. 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $28,125 🔒 Reveal
25. Kevin 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) Structural $67,125 🔒 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 5837+ 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 appears in San Francisco permit records this week?

The most active contractors filing in San Francisco right now include Bcci Construction Company, Arten, Novo Construction Inc, Gary Bell & Associates 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 2026-08-06. 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 1,504 new building permits alongside 4,682 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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4,682 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 5837 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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