San Francisco Building Permits & Project Research

14,456 indexed permits · 1,495 contractor names in the last 90 days · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Active contractors 1,495
Newest permit 2026-11-07

PermitGrab tracks 14,456 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-11-07, including 1,495 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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14,456
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1,495
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-09
Last Updated
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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 218 Sadowa to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202206277158. all work is … residential Chiang C M Construction Inc.
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1249 Jones to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202501249057. all work is … —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$25,000 638 Rhode Island recommencement and completion of work approved under pa: 202205244893, 202209162… Waters And Waters
2026-10-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 44 Flora 1st floor: to comply with n.o.v. #202544802 to legalize bathroom and add storage… Bay Cities General Contractor Inc
2026-10-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$90,000 1620 Jones units 5 & 7 kitchen & bathroom remodel. structural reinforcing of joists @ (n) f… —
2026-10-19 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$220,437 6101 Fulton installation of outdoor recreation area in golden gate park, with adult fitnes e… Treaty Construction
2026-10-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$50,000 4935 Anza unit #1: remodel kitchen and bathroom in kind. install new sheetrock in the enti… Dacora
2026-10-19 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$300,000 236 Farallones (e) garaga conversion to living space 138 gsf. g/f addition 730 gsf. upper floor… 100A replacement Greatwall Building Construction Inc
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 659 UNION ST UNION Building Permit Application —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 43 Prosper deferred submittal of spiral stair at rear of bldg. ref pa# 202409120641. residential Initial Construction
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 2339 Irving to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202507160905 . all work i… —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$60,000 1850 Polk (e) empty ground floor retail unit to restaurant w/ no cooking. (n) plumbing, (n… commercial Urban West Construction Inc
2026-10-19 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$1,000 1100 Van Ness revision to pa# 202601153928. remove sloping walk and door handles. Chiang C M Construction Inc.
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 1441 Mendell to comply w/ enforcement case# 2021-01003 en & comply w/ nov# 202289039, remove … —
2026-10-19 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 3016 Taraval remove and replace 2 exiting deteriorated cabinets within an existing commercial… commercial Faultline Construction Inc
2026-10-19 Fire Protection
Source type: otc alterations permit
$1,000 740 Visitacion to comply with nov 202650113. smoke detector done; need work on kitchen hood. —
2026-10-19 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Occupancy
— 601 DUBOCE AVE DUBOCE Other —
2026-10-19 Demolition
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$3,037,500 4 Embarcadero Center 39th & 40th flrs: tenant improvement including: * selective demolition of office… Clune Construction Company L P
2026-10-18 General Construction
Source type: Sidewalk Repair
— 363 PARK ST PARK Holes or cracks in the pavement —
2026-10-18 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 478 JERSEY ST JERSEY Building Permit Application —
2026-10-18 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 155 NOE ST NOE Building Permit Application —
2026-10-17 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 390 FAIR OAKS ST FAIR OAKS Building Maintenance —
2026-10-17 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 612 HOWARD ST HOWARD Building Permit Application —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 50 CAPRA WAY CAPRA Building Permit Application ×2 —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Sidewalk Repair
— 3048 ORTEGA ST ORTEGA Holes or cracks in the pavement —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 1950 15TH ST 15TH Building Permit Application —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 375 RHODE ISLAND ST RHODE ISLAND Building Maintenance —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 51 FORD ST FORD Scaffolding —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 2121 WEBSTER ST WEBSTER Building Permit Application —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 3471 Pierce to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202504023562. all work is… Bonilla Construction
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2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 2295 VALLEJO ST VALLEJO Building Permit Application —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$7,000 64 Cook revision to 202510298388. structural revision - update the deck joist to drop be… residential We Do Construction Inc.
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 521 VALENCIA ST VALENCIA Scaffolding —
2026-10-16 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Occupancy
— 169 BROMPTON AVE BROMPTON Other —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 2050 JACKSON ST JACKSON Building Permit Application —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 31 BENNINGTON ST BENNINGTON Scaffolding —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 571 Noe to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202010217057. all work is … residential Dcs Plumbing Llc
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2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 2240 LYON ST LYON Building Permit Application —
2026-10-16 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$50,000 736 Foerster 1st fl: remove illegal built bathroom and bedroom. 2nd fl: remodel existing kitc… like for like replacement HVAC changeout Mission Home Remodeling Inc
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Sidewalk Repair
— 173 DOWNEY ST DOWNEY Holes or cracks in the pavement —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 1000 LOMBARD ST LOMBARD Building Permit Application —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 405 Howard to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202505146466. all work is… Skyline Construction
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2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 3475 18TH ST 18TH Scaffolding —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 3359 24TH ST 24TH Building Permit Application —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 44 ROSCOE ST ROSCOE Scaffolding —
2026-10-16 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$175,000 1034 Noe level 1 - demo full bath, pantry, kitchen & laundry for (n) powder room, laundry… Pioneer Construction Remodeling
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2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 575 Market 21/fl- suite 2100- install of 4 (n) phonebooths to include (n) power (2) and anc… Field Construction Inc.
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2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 1433 14TH AVE 14TH Scaffolding —
2026-10-16 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 913 PACIFIC AVE PACIFIC Building Maintenance —
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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 14,456+ San Francisco building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-07 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.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

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Who appears in San Francisco permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 14,456 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 2026-11-07. Newest permit date: 2026-11-07. 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 14,456 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

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 14,456 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?

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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.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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