San Francisco Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,761 indexed permits · 119 active contractors · 4,677 code violations · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 5,104
Total permit value (90d) $574,241,045
Active contractors 119
Newest permit 2026-08-05

PermitGrab tracks 119 active contractors who pulled 5,761 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-08-05. Live tracking of 4,677 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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San Francisco building permit activity

1,574 building permits were filed in San Francisco over the last 30 days — down 10.6% from the prior 30 days, with $202,074,200 in declared project value across the 1,518 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 5,104 permits worth $574,241,045.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

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

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 94110 — 399 permits
  • 94122 — 342 permits
  • 94112 — 285 permits
  • 94114 — 279 permits
  • 94118 — 273 permits
Biggest project this month
$14,150,000 · otc alterations permit · 100 Stockton · Michael
5,761
Indexed Permits
119
Active Contractors
4,677
Code Violations
2026-08-07
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-08-05
San Francisco had 1505 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 727 general construction, 414 interior renovation and 95 windows & doors. The average project value is $134,348.

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Permit data through 2026-08-05
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10,438 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-06-03 Violation 1908 Fillmore St OBSERVED INTERIOR HAS BEEN REMODELED FROM LAST LEGAL CONDITION, PA 201103152124.… not active
2025-06-03 Violation 1107 Naples St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-06-03 Violation 33 08th St not active
2025-06-03 Violation 444 04th Av A site inspection ON has revealed: 1. The dormer was covered without benefit of … active
2025-06-03 Violation 1946 Fillmore St OBSERVED INTERIOR HAS BEEN REMODELED. PARTITIONS DO NOT MATCH LAST LEGAL CONDIT… active
2025-06-03 Violation 1511 21st Av active
2025-06-03 Violation 1040 Golden Gate Av active
2025-06-03 Violation 1372 Underwood Av The legal use of this building is an R-3, single family dwelling on two floors o… active
2025-06-02 Violation 3851 San Bruno Av As observed by complaint inspection: Garage area and back room space: Work witho… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 260 Gellert Dr An inspection in response to a complaint for the above address has revealed that… active
2025-06-02 Violation 1727 Lombard St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no YA49108085, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 4211 26th St Damage caused by fire has left the building uninhabitable. A potentially unsafe … active
2025-06-02 Violation 1626 41st Av not active
2025-06-02 Violation 2418 Van Ness Av not active
2025-06-02 Violation 2345 Mariposa St active
2025-06-02 Violation 838 Pacific Av not active
2025-06-02 Violation 568 Shotwell St active
2025-06-02 Violation 1599 Hayes St not active
2025-06-02 Violation 520 Lombard St not active
2025-06-02 Violation 3045 Franklin St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 705980-201406, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 2285 Broadway No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 7935664, CMC 1022. Monthly monitor… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 1874 Vallejo St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 425354-2003-03, CMC 1022. Monthly … not active
2025-06-02 Violation 2360 Union St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 96112, CMC 1022. Monthly monitorin… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 575 Florida St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 2107190374, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 333 Bush St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 0785103161, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 1275 Minnesota St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 3815101999669, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 240 Jones St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 644341-201007, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 1727 Lombard St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no YA49108089, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 49 South Van Ness Av No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 1923115169259, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 49 South Van Ness Av No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 1926115468307, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 601 Fulton St Bathroom sink changed. Piping work done within south wall. Work has been covered… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 1925 Leavenworth St Upon complaint investigation it was found that the air supply return duct in the… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 2935 Van Ness Av No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 425353-200303, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 5324 Anza St A complaint investigation has revealed a steel rolling gate has been constructed… active
2025-06-02 Violation 545 Sansome St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C14264279, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 500 Webster St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 23103080T, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 1770 Broadway No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 576358-200706, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 1600 Clement St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no B-1628, CMC 1022. Monthly monitori… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 9 Bernice St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C18287981, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 135 06th St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no A82582, CMC 1022. Monthly monitori… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 222 Valencia St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no D02CA0048, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 135 06th St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C17283708, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 520 09th St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C15-272003, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 3798 Mission St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 546964-200605, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 9 Bernice St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no C18287980, CMC 1022. Monthly monit… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 240 Jones St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 342748-200102, CMC 1022. Monthly m… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 333 Bush St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 0785103162, CMC 1022. Monthly moni… not active
2025-06-02 Violation 85 Carl St not active
2025-06-02 Violation 1016 Noe St not active
2025-06-02 Violation 1737 Chestnut St No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 766059-201810, CMC 1022. Monthly m… 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 19 of 25 businesses below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. Bcci Construction Company 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 15 (15) Demolition $720,036 🔒 Reveal
2. Robert 📞 6 permits/30d Active 14 (14) Roofing $32,922 🔒 Reveal
3. Novo Construction Inc 📞 9 permits/30d Active 13 (13) $293,682 🔒 Reveal
4. Monica 📞 9 permits/30d Active 12 (12) Interior Renovation $33,458 🔒 Reveal
5. Gary Bell & Associates 4 permits/30d Active 12 (12) $407,531
6. Vince 8 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $102,854
7. Max 📞 4 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $818,022 🔒 Reveal
8. Arten 4 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $78,055 🔒 Reveal
9. Joe 📞 4 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $12,750 🔒 Reveal
10. Eric 📞 8 permits/30d 10 (10) $84,600 🔒 Reveal
11. Jordan Hvac Dba Jordan Sheet Metal 3 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $555
12. David 📞 7 permits/30d 9 (9) Roofing $17,901 🔒 Reveal
13. Reuben, Junius & Rose, Llp. 7 permits/30d 9 (9) $752,750
14. Derek 6 permits/30d 9 (9) Interior Renovation $29,467 🔒 Reveal
15. All Seasons North Roofing And… 📞 9 (9) Roofing $44,000 🔒 Reveal
16. Bana Construction 5 permits/30d 9 (9) Interior Renovation $371,445 🔒 Reveal
17. Andrew 5 permits/30d 9 (9) Structural $36,917 🔒 Reveal
18. Kevin 📞 7 permits/30d 8 (8) Structural $67,125 🔒 Reveal
19. Skyline Construction 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) $37,875 🔒 Reveal
20. M & L Construction 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $11,431 🔒 Reveal
21. Ellie 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $104,375 🔒 Reveal
22. James 3 permits/30d 7 (7) $16,667 🔒 Reveal
23. Tim O'sullivan Structural Eng 5 permits/30d 7 (7) $10,917
24. We Do Construction Inc. 📞 5 permits/30d 7 (7) Interior Renovation $28,571 🔒 Reveal
25. Beaux 5 permits/30d 6 (6) $150,334

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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 5761+ 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, Robert, Novo Construction Inc, Monica 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 2026-08-05. 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 1,505 new building permits alongside 4,677 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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4,677 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 5761 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?

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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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