San Francisco Building Permits & Project Research

14,487 indexed permits · 1,474 contractor names in the last 90 days · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Active contractors 1,474
Newest permit 2026-11-09

PermitGrab tracks 14,487 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-11-09, including 1,474 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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14,487
Indexed Permits
1,474
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-10
Last Updated
Source date: 2026-11-09

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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 2325 Larkin to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#'s 202410072471, 202407035… residential Gnetzer General Contractor
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2026-05-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$80,000 2951 Octavia interior remodel of 2nd & 3rd flrs duplex in area of kitchen. new tankless water… Cameron
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2026-05-19 Other
Source type: sign - erect
$12,000 1604 Jackson (2) electric single face wall sign, "fitness sf". Insign Electric
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2026-05-19 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$11,000 630 Olmstead re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-19 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 120 Grant revision to pa# 202507100580: entrance door leaves to one larger ada compliant d… —
2026-05-19 Landscaping & Exterior
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,000 1868 Greenwich construct new 14 plus or minus tall wood deck within rear yard area. per plan at… —
2026-05-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$11,000 3530 22nd in-kind remodeling of 2 bathroom(s) in 2nd fl, 3rd fl with 0 shower pan(s). —
2026-05-19 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,000 259 Cayuga re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-19 Signage
Source type: sign - erect
— 1675 Howard
Owner: BK ··· 🔒
revision to permit 202507241486 changing sign construction and footing. —
2026-05-19 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$112,000 1400 Geary 7th floor unit 707; interior remodel: replace plumbing fixtures. install shower … replacement —
2026-05-19 Electrical
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$200,000 30 Onondaga remove & install 4,000 gallon above ground storage tank. connect (e) underground… —
2026-05-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$5,000 1945 Pacific dry rot repair at balcony on the 4th floor —
2026-05-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 551 Goettingen to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa #202105240894 and 20211228… —
2026-05-19 Demolition
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 240 Post revision 202602105669: per inspector direction to correctly capture filed condit… —
2026-05-19 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$18,600 1135 Lake new electrical throughout: new wire & fixtures. new sheetrock/insulation/tape. r… replacement —
2026-05-19 Plumbing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$35,400 1137 Lake front: remodel (e) kitchen bathroom. new electrical & plumbing fixtures. —
2026-05-19 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 180 Howard 9th/f: revision to 202512041010: floor will be converted to 1 full-floor suite i… —
2026-05-19 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$17,500 2218 16th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$30,000 1167 Plymouth in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroom(s) in 1st fl with 0 shower pan(s). —
2026-05-19 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$32,366 440 Davis survery concrete patching and crack repairs at exterior walls and balconies. pat… —
2026-05-19 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$27,000 3050 24th reroofing no hot works replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-19 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$23,850 603 Cambridge re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$23,000 2121 Divisadero create 1 new bathroom on 2nd/f —
2026-05-19 Structural
Source type: otc alterations permit
$75,000 3956 Washington voluntary seismic upgrade and limited gravity framing reinforcement at 1st and 2… —
2026-05-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$840,000 4555 19th recommencement and completion of work approved under pa 201311222689 —
2026-05-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,000 60 Rolph remove and replace damaged drywall and flooring. replace damaged drainline from … —
2026-05-19 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$109,860 160 Pine new light (51) lights, new power (22) receptacles. new light controls. ref#: 202… —
2026-05-19 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$38,000 672 47th top floor: remodel 2 bathrooms and kitchen in kind. upgrade electrical wires of … —
2026-05-19 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$46,779 405 Davis survery concrete patching and crack repairs at exterior walls and balconies. pat… —
2026-05-19 Addition
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1455 03rd fire only work to obtain an as built permit for the phone booth additions on the… —
2026-05-19 Addition
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$150,000 1944 Ocean (e)tenant space @ 1944-1948 ocean ave previous use @ 1944 was cannabis retail & … Shatara Architect
2026-05-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$725,300 762 Duncan recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 201811216550 & 20250507… —
2026-05-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 2174 California ref: 202602095534 - as built drawing to reflect current approved layout ref: 202… —
2026-05-19 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$28,000 282 Castro reroofing with hot works replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-19 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$8,800 100 Marview reroofing: flat roof only. tear-off and install modified bitumen by torch down. flat tear off replacement —
2026-05-19 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$27,900 142 Chilton re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$25,000 721 Bay to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202108055834, 20210929951… —
2026-05-19 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,300 1926 47th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 69 Green to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202504114212. all work is… —
2026-05-19 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 1446 Underwood dryrot repairs repair damaged frame, sheathing at light well, repair like for li… replacement —
2026-05-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$35,000 1507 18th interior remodel 2nd level only. no exterior changes, nonstructural work include… —
2026-05-19 Fire Protection
Source type: otc alterations permit
$1,440 4131 Geary fire only work to add 1 smoke detector and 1 heat detector for the elevator car … fire alarm —
2026-05-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$11,000 3530 22nd in-kind remodeling of 2 bathroom(s) in basement, 2nd fl with 0 shower pan(s). —
2026-05-19 Signage
Source type: sign - erect
— 141 Leland address sign : 141 leland ave —
2026-05-19 HVAC
Source type: otc alterations permit
$90,000 4039 Noriega lower level replace and enclose (e) interior staircase, update office not for sl… furnace replacement —
2026-05-19 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$100,000 99 Manchester remove (e) wood stairs + supports from 1st fl to ground level add new wood deck … shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-05-19 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$750,000 180 Howard 12/fl ste 1200 - ti and selective soft demo and construction of non structural p… —
2026-05-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$25,000 2730 Vallejo 2nd floor kitchen remodel including fixtures and finshes. —
2026-05-19 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$17,500 72 Carver re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-… replacement —
2026-05-19 Electrical
Source type: otc alterations permit
$45,000 201 Spear 14th fl. tenant improvement work with demo of non-load bearing walls, doors and … —
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Permit Types in San Francisco

The official source did not publish a permit type for 20 records; the chart reflects only source-classified permits.

Construction Activity in San Francisco

New building permits in San Francisco, California show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About San Francisco Building Permits

San Francisco, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 14,487+ San Francisco building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-09 from official city sources.

Building permits in San Francisco can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use San Francisco Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use San Francisco building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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Who appears in San Francisco permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 14,487 building permits in San Francisco. 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 2026-11-09. Newest permit date: 2026-11-09. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in San Francisco permit records?

San Francisco permit activity covers 14,487 indexed permits. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

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How to look up San Francisco building permits

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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 14,487 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.

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Contractors & subs
Recent San Francisco contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in San Francisco provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
San Francisco renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
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