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) 5,093
Total permit value (90d) $583,204,195
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

1,505 building permits were filed in San Francisco over the last 30 days — down 18.5% from the prior 30 days, with $195,207,896 in declared project value across the 1,453 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 5,093 permits worth $583,204,195.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

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

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 94110 — 395 permits
  • 94122 — 341 permits
  • 94112 — 292 permits
  • 94114 — 274 permits
  • 94118 — 269 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 today · live from city records
San Francisco had 1584 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 756 general construction, 441 interior renovation and 103 windows & doors. The average project value is $133,342.

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Permit data through 2026-08-06
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10,519 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-08-01 Violation 3158 Mission St active
2025-08-01 Violation 527 42nd Av not active
2025-08-01 Violation 1277 Howard St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 230213282586, CMC 1022. Monthly mo… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 2001 Market St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C13247743, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 3903 18th St A complaint investigation has revealed that two partitions walls have been const… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 3440 24th St A complaint investigation has revealed that there is damage to the corner of the… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 585 Geary St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no NB.BA-033385, CMC 1022. Monthly mo… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 1998 Market St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 1635M000073, CMC 1022. Monthly mon… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 5140 Diamond Heights Bl active
2025-08-01 Violation 299 Fremont St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 1602416949, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 585 Geary St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no NB.BA-036202, CMC 1022. Monthly mo… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 1595 Noe St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 735266-201607, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 1418 Newcomb Av Observed framing in progress on roof. Visible from street. Code/Section: SFBC 10… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 198 Thrift St not active
2025-08-01 Violation 585 Geary St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no NC.BA-036986, CMC 1022. Monthly mo… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 332 Pine St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 211A-13000, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 333 Harrison St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C12239839, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 1277 Howard St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 2306032778694, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 2051 Market St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 740257-201611, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 333 Harrison St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 10203336602, CMC 1022. Monthly mon… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 855 Brannan St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 1638M000126, CMC 1022. Monthly mon… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 2001 Market St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C13247742, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 542 Girard St THE LEGAL USE OF THIS BUILDING IS A R-3 ONE UNIT DWELLING PER CFCO 200210048347 … active
2025-08-01 Violation 601 Van Ness Av No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C00I10603, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 1275 Indiana St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no A522315391, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 1541 Sacramento St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 779084-201910, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 333 Harrison St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C12239840, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 3030 Larkin St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 327501-200010, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 320 14th St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 942 E00 57080, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 1998 Market St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 1644C03848731, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-08-01 Violation 239 Bright St A complaint investigation has revealed that remodeling is occurring without the … not active
2025-07-31 Violation 5612 Mission St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-07-31 Violation 1196 Jackson St not active
2025-07-31 Violation 675 Monterey Bl not active
2025-07-31 Violation 93 Curtis St not active
2025-07-31 Violation 3986 23rd St not active
2025-07-31 Violation 73 Cassandra Ct active
2025-07-31 Violation 1 California St As observed by PID: Installation /alteration of HVAC system, components and/or a… not active
2025-07-31 Violation 888 Post St As observed by PID: installation/alteration of HVAC system. Components and/or as… not active
2025-07-31 Violation 778 41st Av not active
2025-07-31 Violation 34 Portola Dr A complaint investigation has revealed that the installation of a new garage doo… not active
2025-07-31 Violation 5656 Mission St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-07-31 Violation 388 Market St As observed by PID: Installation/alteration of HVAC system, components and/or as… not active
2025-07-31 Violation 639 Geary St active
2025-07-31 Violation 69 Princeton St active
2025-07-31 Violation 1681 09th Av active
2025-07-31 Violation 457 Ulloa St A complaint investigation revealed work has exceeded the scope of PA202507070222… active
2025-07-31 Violation 5662 Mission St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-07-30 Violation 801 Geary St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-07-30 Violation 194 Thrift 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.

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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. Novo Construction Inc 📞 9 permits/30d Active 13 (13) $293,682 🔒 Reveal
4. Vince 9 permits/30d Active 13 (13) Interior Renovation $99,722
5. Gary Bell & Associates 4 permits/30d Active 13 (13) $376,183
6. Monica 📞 9 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. Robert 📞 6 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $29,690 🔒 Reveal
10. Bana Construction 5 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $334,300 🔒 Reveal
11. David 📞 7 permits/30d 10 (10) Roofing $16,760 🔒 Reveal
12. Jordan Hvac Dba Jordan Sheet Metal 3 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $555
13. Eric 📞 8 permits/30d 10 (10) $84,600 🔒 Reveal
14. Reuben, Junius & Rose, Llp. 7 permits/30d 9 (9) $752,750
15. Vincent 1 permits/30d 9 (9) $2,512 🔒 Reveal
16. Derek 6 permits/30d 9 (9) Interior Renovation $29,467 🔒 Reveal
17. All Seasons North Roofing And… 📞 9 (9) Roofing $44,000 🔒 Reveal
18. M & L Construction 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $11,431 🔒 Reveal
19. We Do Construction Inc. 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $28,125 🔒 Reveal
20. Skyline Construction 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) $37,875 🔒 Reveal
21. Ellie 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $104,375 🔒 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. Kevin 📞 7 permits/30d 8 (8) Structural $67,125 🔒 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 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, Vince and Gary Bell & Associates. 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 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 1,584 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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