San Francisco Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,700 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 5,700 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
5,700
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 716 general construction, 414 interior renovation and 94 windows & doors. The average project value is $134,238.

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10,377 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-05-27 Violation 410 Shrader St active
2025-05-27 Violation 2434 46th Av Failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance 194-09 and S.F… not active
2025-05-27 Violation 255 Amber Dr OBSERVED KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY AREA IN PROCESS OF BEING REMODELED WITHOUT THE BENE… not active
2025-05-27 Violation 436 Central Av not active
2025-05-27 Violation 3350 Taraval St A response to a complaint for the above adderess has revealed that a fire has oc… active
2025-05-23 Violation 1274 Vermont St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… active
2025-05-23 Violation 71 Santa Marina St not active
2025-05-23 Violation 78 Caine Av active
2025-05-23 Violation 235 Valencia St not active
2025-05-23 Violation 1080 Post St not active
2025-05-23 Violation 23 Osceola Ln not active
2025-05-23 Violation 516 O'farrell St active
2025-05-23 Violation 421 Oak Park Dr Observation @ field inspection visit, work without benefit of permit, beyond sco… not active
2025-05-23 Violation 644 Hyde St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-05-23 Violation 1073 Market St A Tenderloin business inspection revealed: New wall sign above entrance at facad… not active
2025-05-23 Violation 516 O'farrell St not active
2025-05-23 Violation 124 Mason St not active
2025-05-23 Violation 943 Clay St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-05-23 Violation 29 Ross Al FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-05-23 Violation 949 Clay St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-05-23 Violation 2109 22nd St Failure to comply with the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance 194-09 and S.F… not active
2025-05-23 Violation 1436 Polk St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… active
2025-05-23 Violation 852 Washington St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-05-23 Violation 151 29th St This is to amend NOV 202430925 issued on 11-21-2024 to document correct block an… active
2025-05-23 Violation 1447 48th Av Carport in rear yard is in a dilapidated failing condition creating a potentiall… active
2025-05-22 Violation 775 Vermont St Observed railing installed at roof facade without the benefit of a permit. Code/… active
2025-05-22 Violation 595 Market St Water damage observed in stairwell 2 and adjacent vestibule. Lower section of dr… not active
2025-05-22 Violation 735 Naples St Fire Damage- Front unit has water & smoke damage. Door broken in fire fighting e… not active
2025-05-22 Violation 6271 03rd St active
2025-05-22 Violation 528 Ortega St A site inspection revealed you have exceeded the scope of PA 202406184766 - less… not active
2025-05-22 Violation 625 Bush St not active
2025-05-22 Violation 1346 Pine St not active
2025-05-22 Violation 71 Warren Dr not active
2025-05-22 Violation 1020 Noe St active
2025-05-22 Violation 33 08th St not active
2025-05-22 Violation 691 Post St OBSERVED KITCHEN AND BATH HAVE BEEN REMODELED IN UNIT 205 WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF… active
2025-05-22 Violation 455 Warren Dr Inspection @ unit #11 new deck installed @ 2 top floor units - no permit on site… active
2025-05-22 Violation 1231 11th Av active
2025-05-22 Violation 2421 Noriega St An emergency response has revealed that a fire has caused moderate damage at the… not active
2025-05-21 Violation 24 Kempton Av The legal use of this building is a R-3 single dwelling unit on one floor of occ… active
2025-05-21 Violation 520 Lombard St active
2025-05-21 Violation 160 Mallorca Wy Observed an unsafe condition at the south property line. A light gauge flashing … active
2025-05-21 Violation 667 38th Av THE LEGAL USE OF THIS BUILDING IS R-3, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON TWO FLOORS OF O… active
2025-05-21 Violation 174 Lexington St active
2025-05-21 Violation 760 14th St active
2025-05-21 Violation 1223 Webster St not active
2025-05-21 Violation 800 Clement St As observed during a complaint inspection: Unknown DWV sewer failure under in cr… not active
2025-05-21 Violation 1161 Mission St FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE VACANT OR ABANDONED COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT ORDINANCE 5… not active
2025-05-21 Violation 191 Christopher Dr To amend NOV 202537923 distributed 5/28/25. A complaint investigation has reveal… not active
2025-05-21 Violation 665 Connecticut St A complaint investigation has revealed that permit no. 202308164545 has expired … 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 📞 🔥 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. Arten 4 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $78,055 🔒 Reveal
7. Vince 8 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $102,854
8. Max 📞 4 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $818,022 🔒 Reveal
9. Jordan Hvac Dba Jordan Sheet Metal 3 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $555
10. Eric 📞 8 permits/30d 10 (10) $84,600 🔒 Reveal
11. Joe 📞 4 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $12,750 🔒 Reveal
12. All Seasons North Roofing And… 📞 9 (9) Roofing $44,000 🔒 Reveal
13. Andrew 5 permits/30d 9 (9) Structural $36,917 🔒 Reveal
14. Reuben, Junius & Rose, Llp. 7 permits/30d 9 (9) $752,750
15. David 📞 7 permits/30d 9 (9) Roofing $17,901 🔒 Reveal
16. Derek 6 permits/30d 9 (9) Interior Renovation $29,467 🔒 Reveal
17. Bana Construction 5 permits/30d 9 (9) Interior Renovation $371,445 🔒 Reveal
18. M & L Construction 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $11,431 🔒 Reveal
19. Skyline Construction 📞 6 permits/30d 8 (8) $37,875 🔒 Reveal
20. Kevin 📞 7 permits/30d 8 (8) Structural $67,125 🔒 Reveal
21. Ellie 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $104,375 🔒 Reveal
22. Tim O'sullivan Structural Eng 5 permits/30d 7 (7) $10,917
23. James 3 permits/30d 7 (7) $16,667 🔒 Reveal
24. We Do Construction Inc. 📞 5 permits/30d 7 (7) Interior Renovation $28,571 🔒 Reveal
25. Ars 📞 1 permits/30d 6 (6) Demolition $6,566,207 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in San Francisco

The official source did not publish a permit type for 29 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 5700+ 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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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 5700 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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