San Francisco Building Permits & Property Data

2,911 indexed permits · 4,286 code violations · San Francisco, California.

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PermitGrab tracks 2,911 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-06-16. Live tracking of 4,286 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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San Francisco had 1816 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 371 roofing, 358 interior renovation and 297 hvac. The average project value is $90,804.

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2,911 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-20 Signage $3,000 1200 Howard install (n) electrical channel letters sign facing street single sided for "soma…
2026-05-20 Windows/Doors $150,000 3701 Washington interior remodel. replace (e) side entry door & (e) windows in kind. (n) sauna &…
2026-05-20 General Construction 771 Corbett renewal
2026-05-20 Roofing $166,000 2466 Union re-roofing no hot works
2026-05-20 Signage $3,000 75 Jefferson remove & replace (1) non-electric double faced blade panel sign:"lids"
2026-05-20 Roofing $9,000 1115 Burrows re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-05-20 Signage $3,000 75 Jefferson remove & replace (1) non-electric single faced wall sign:"lids"
2026-05-20 Windows/Doors $20,000 1900 15th revision to #202508042259: main: reconfigure master bedroom, closet, bathroom, &…
2026-05-20 General Construction 1170 Harrison for evac maps only.
2026-05-20 Pool/Spa $189,000 622 24th 1st/f: remodel e) fl space to n) home office, media rm, bath & laundry. 2nd/f: r…
2026-05-20 Roofing $8,000 3021 26th re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-05-20 Demolition $132,800 1939 Market demolish of a 2 story retail,no dwellings,no basement.
2026-05-20 Roofing $6,800 2536 Mcallister re-roofing (no hotworks)
2026-05-20 General Construction 2132 16th to renew 202007073908
2026-05-20 General Construction $35,000 1256 Lombard primary bathroom remodel. replace in kind, including existing shower pan.
2026-05-20 General Construction $12,000 3160 24th exterior stair repair 50% or less replace with new wood in kind not visible from…
2026-05-20 Roofing $10,000 1790 Dolores re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-05-20 General Construction $30,000 2001 Union 5/f: adding 273 sf from ste 540 to 550. adding 11 sf from hallway to ste 550. cr…
2026-05-20 Signage $16,611 500 Pine manufacture and install two (2) internally illuminated lettersets.
2026-05-20 Signage $3,000 4411 Geary (1) steel blade sign onto building exterior.
2026-05-20 General Construction $10,000 737 Oak exterior stair repair, less than 50%, replace with new wood in-kind visible from…
2026-05-20 General Construction 878 Dolores unit 4: revision to permit 202406033575. remove all bathroom remodel work from s…
2026-05-20 Plumbing 1117 Market g/f and 2/f: revision to permit 202308033645. change to floor plan layout. no ch…
2026-05-20 General Construction $500,000 1255 Battery seismic retrofit only and associated patching and repairing due to seismic upgra…
2026-05-20 Roofing $8,000 451 22nd re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-05-20 General Construction 42 Garlington for correction per nov 202651707 front stair repair
2026-05-20 Fire Protection $80,000 601 O'farrell renovation of apt 606 on 6th level. new kitchen cabinets and plumbing fixtures. …
2026-05-20 Windows/Doors $12,000 4162 17th demo (1) existing fire floor backyard window and wall section. install (1) new e…
2026-05-20 General Construction $250,000 1043 Stockton new store front and ada restroom, build new kitchen with new type 1 hood with ex…
2026-05-20 Roofing $148,000 399 Duncan minor 211sqft at grade extension of existing residence into the rear yard propos…
2026-05-20 Roofing $24,000 1306 Montgomery tear off (e) plywood install 3/4 in cdx plywood and apply water proofing coat
2026-05-20 General Construction 3280 22nd renewal
2026-05-20 HVAC/Mech $2,000 1918 Filbert unit #301: approx 80ft of ductwork in the ceiling. install per cmc chapter 6
2026-05-20 Pool/Spa $32,000 888 Tennessee (n) gantry installation in (e) space. no (n) em=nclosures or changes to egress o…
2026-05-20 General Construction 101 Point Lobos to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201209200210 & 2014032113…
2026-05-20 General Construction $10,000 1838 35th remodel kitchen 10x10 in kind
2026-05-20 General Construction $1,500 1740 Sanchez repair like for like (e) stairs & waterproof only. less than 50%.
2026-05-20 General Construction 228 Diamond renew
2026-05-20 General Construction $100,000 317 02nd interior remodel of sfh . (n) stairs to 2nd floor: 2/f new stairs to 1st and 3rd…
2026-05-20 Solar $38,244 1919 47th solar permit: installing 17 solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of…
2026-05-20 General Construction 814 31st renewal of 202111172580
2026-05-20 Windows/Doors $30,000 3152 Lyon 2nd & 3rd fl bathrooms & kitchen remodel like to like. all windows like to like …
2026-05-20 General Construction $8,000 233 Castenada repair water damage at shower and bathroom. new shower pan, tile and fixtures. a…
2026-05-20 Roofing $13,000 455 Orizaba re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-05-20 General Construction 1200 Howard install electrical channel letters facing street
2026-05-20 Roofing $10,000 3829 25th revision to permit 202506077833: add covered entry over front door, add balcony …
2026-05-20 Roofing $20,000 4960 Mission reroofing no hot works
2026-05-20 General Construction $2,000 925 Balboa revision to pa #202505126284. replace wood siding to hardie board siding at east…
2026-05-19 General Construction $11,000 3530 22nd in-kind remodeling of 2 bathroom(s) in basement, 2nd fl with 0 shower pan(s).
2026-05-19 General Construction 28 Woodland to comply with physical inspection report cc-8742
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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 2911+ 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 pulled permits in San Francisco this week?

PermitGrab indexes 2,911 building permits in San Francisco, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.

How fresh is San Francisco permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for San Francisco is dated 2026-06-15. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in San Francisco right now?

In the last 30 days, San Francisco permitting activity covers 1,816 new building permits alongside 4,286 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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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in San Francisco?

PermitGrab currently tracks 2911 building permits in San Francisco, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the San Francisco permit data?

PermitGrab collects San Francisco on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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San Francisco permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in San Francisco = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every San Francisco GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A San Francisco addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in San Francisco are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
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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