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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Recent permit records with source-published project details. A named business identifies the recorded project team; it is not a claim that the business is seeking bids.

Rivera Construction & Plumbing
2026-11-03
📍 431 Pennsylvania
Roofing shingle replacement New roof ✓ License active

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Permit data through 2026-11-07
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Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 1256 STANYAN ST STANYAN Other —
2026-11-03 Roofing
Source type: Street Space
— 60 DAY ST DAY Re-Roof replacement Re-roof —
2026-11-03 Roofing
Source type: Street Space
— 1529 PORTOLA DR PORTOLA Re-Roof replacement Re-roof —
2026-11-03 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$12,000 431 Pennsylvania remove existing asphalt shingles, replace damage sheathing and replace with same… shingle replacement New roof Rivera Construction & Plumbing
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2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 2144 FOLSOM ST FOLSOM Building Permit Application —
2026-11-03 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Occupancy
— 967 MISSION ST MISSION Parking/Staging —
2026-11-03 Roofing
Source type: otc alterations permit
$25,000 431 Pennsylvania install waterproofing membrane, install new stucco wire, apply three stucco coat… Rivera Construction & Plumbing
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2026-11-03 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Occupancy
— 2885 GOLDEN GATE AVE GOLDEN GATE Parking/Staging —
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 286 Eureka to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202507301919, 20250828409… residential Elisha Mayost
2026-11-03 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Occupancy
— 2030 HARRISON ST HARRISON Other —
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$11,000 2425 22nd remove existing tub/shower combo replace with 60"x30" walk in shower in same loc… residential Baths For Less Llc Dba Jacuzzi Bath…
2026-11-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$195,000 420 Folsom interior remodel to instal a3 fitness studio(trufusion) to accomodate a new spa … Edri Construction Inc *See Notes*
2026-11-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$200,000 216 Ellsworth remodel existing ground floor storage into mudroom, laundry, bedroom, and office… —
2026-11-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$95,000 739 Clay change in layout; convert a bedroom to media room; convert office to bedroom; ad… T G C Construction
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$300,000 2837 Octavia structural revision to 202304195994. no architectural changes. update at line 8 … Urban West Construction Inc
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$114,473 2144 Folsom this project conists of non structural tenant improvements to (e) space, includi… commercial Roman Hunt
2026-11-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$42,000 1163 Wisconsin convert ~480 sf of (e) storage at 1st floor into a media and living area includi… —
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 2270 MCKINNON AVE MCKINNON Building Permit Application —
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$65,000 230 Noriega relocation of stairs from first and second floor; (n) powder room; relocate stai… residential Architects Sf
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$165,000 222 Taylor recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 2019-0918-1921. Velox Construction Inc/Velox Des &…
2026-11-03 Windows & Doors
Source type: otc alterations permit
$110,000 190 San Pablo install new basement windows along west elevation. creat new ceiling height for … Modern Art Construction
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$8,000 125 Edgewood repair front brick staircase in-kind. less than 50% of staircase. does not encro… residential Mc Mahon Masonry
2026-11-03 Demolition
Source type: otc alterations permit
$75,000 2333 Buchanan level a - interior soft demo per ab-017. removal of selective non-structural, ar… Herrero Builders Incorporated
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$45,000 437 Dellbrook replace fire damaged roof sheathing, roof rafters, roofing, ceiling joists, elec… residential replacement Re-roof Krueger Bros Builders Inc.
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$3,000 259 Mullen rear deck bottom post minor dryrot repair in kind. less than 50%. residential Amherst Associates Const
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 3220 17th renewal for recommencent of pa# 202504245158 residential Friendly Fire Systems
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$70,000 140 New Montgomery 9th fl/ furnish and install 2 new vav boxes for confernce rooms and modify duct … Western Allied Mechanical Inc.
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 2139 PINE ST PINE Building Permit Application —
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 245 05th to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202003137076. all work is… —
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$280,000 600 Harrison suite 650: electrical submittal for 202609298755 C B F Inc
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$200,000 2026 Great interior remoldel of kitchen and bath. removal of non load bearing wall. opening… residential —
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$10,000 546 Joost repair less than 50% of stairs (entry). everything in kind. no changes to existi… residential —
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$15,000 1874 31st remove existing over size storage room at rear yard. rebuild e deck with stairca… residential —
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$6,000 477 Oak install curb wall at right rear side of structure per h. rwellington termite rep… residential A M Rocca Inc.
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$3,500 280 Fair Oaks 1) repair dryrot under main entry stairlanding, less than 50% 2) item 4a welling… residential A M Rocca Inc.
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$8,000 19 Congo reinforce existing girder beam at garage level. provide 2 new intermediate posts… residential Marvin Flor Construction
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
$120,000 522 Stanyan remove dryrot + repair rear (east facing): roof, decks, siding, etc. everything … residential Custom Construction Enterprises
2026-11-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$75,000 42 Casa refinish and update kitchen, update bathroom and relocate shower in primary bath… Ynwa Inc Dba Graphitebuild
2026-11-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$60,000 950 Eucalyptus interior remodel. kitchen remodel with wall removal at living room and dinning. … —
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 135 04th revision 202601304911 to modifiy equipment locations, interior entry signage, ad… My Build Core Llc
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: Sidewalk Repair
— 1347 PIERCE ST PIERCE Holes or cracks in the pavement —
2026-11-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$35,000 1012 Geneva legalization of an existing 577 sq. ft. first-floor area located beneath the exi… A Tamam Construction Inc.
2026-11-03 General Construction
Source type: otc alterations permit
— 45 Cerritos revision to 202501158339: basement add bathroom. 1st/f revise bedroom/bath size,… residential —
2026-11-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$210,000 1329 45th this application involves a vertical 1- story addition to an existing 2- story d… Johnstone - Mc Auliffe Const. Inc.
2026-11-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: additions alterations or repairs
$225,000 556 Mississippi raise roof of (e) 3/f & add bathroom. convert 2/f bath to office, relocate laund… Esquivel Construction Inc
2026-11-03 Interior Renovation
Source type: otc alterations permit
$125,000 1177 Polk tenant improvement for full restaurant into existing shell space, including new … Landmark Construction Inc.
2026-11-02 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 1750 VALLEJO ST VALLEJO Scaffolding —
2026-11-02 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 3779 25TH ST 25TH Building Permit Application —
2026-11-02 General Construction
Source type: Street Space
— 2040 BROADWAY BROADWAY Building Maintenance —
2026-11-02 Temporary
Source type: Temporary Occupancy
— 2260 WASHINGTON ST WASHINGTON Parking/Staging —
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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.

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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

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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.

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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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