San Francisco Building Permits & Contractor Leads

3,244 indexed permits · 0 active contractors · 4,286 code violations · San Francisco, California.

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PermitGrab tracks 25 active contractors who pulled 3,244 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-06-21. Live tracking of 4,286 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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3,244
Indexed Permits
25
Active Contractors
4,286
Code Violations
2026-06-21
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-06-19
San Francisco had 1748 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 355 roofing, 352 interior renovation and 281 hvac. The average project value is $97,505.

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3,244 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-22 Roofing $60,000 1618 Mason reroof hot works.
2026-05-22 General Construction $25,000 295 Mangels resolve nov#202654138(work w/o a permit): replace damaged brick retaining wall w…
2026-05-22 General Construction $9,500 203 Surrey replace decking boards, guardrails and other elements per necessity
2026-05-22 Windows/Doors $50,000 148 Marston voluntary structural strengthening, partial foundation replacement, new front aw…
2026-05-22 Demolition $1,485,000 555 California 19th & 20th foors: demolition of non-structrual partitions glazing, millwork, ce…
2026-05-22 General Construction $40,000 1290 Grove install soil voc vapor intrusion mitigation system per prepared plans & specific…
2026-05-22 Structural $25,000 8 Locksley unit 4b: partial kitchen remodel in kind - replace kitchen cabinets, countertop …
2026-05-22 Plumbing $600,000 1035 Battery facade finishes entry lobby + elevator cab finishes, interior partitions + inter…
2026-05-21 Windows/Doors $34,000 1515 19th 3 new 8x7 garage doors with oeners same size. electrical on sepereate permit. 15…
2026-05-21 General Construction $151,000 1930 12th recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 202205053587, 202406285…
2026-05-21 General Construction $3,000 600 Laurel
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2026-05-21 General Construction 50 Post addressing permit only: purpose of this permit is to link 50 post st to apn 0292…
2026-05-21 General Construction $30,000 240 El Camino Del Mar 2 bathrooms renovation, replace in kind (e) glass block @ guest bath.
2026-05-21 HVAC/Mech $4,500 261 Chattanooga unit #261a: replace countertop in kitchen and refurbish cabinets; bath: replace …
2026-05-21 General Construction $12,000 950 Cabrillo unit 11: kitchen remodel, cabinets and counter tops, new washer and dryer replac…
2026-05-21 Roofing $9,500 1306 Palou re-roofing. tear off and install modified bitumen. no hot work.
2026-05-21 General Construction $5,000 34 Jules front stair repair less than 50% repair, street facing - inkind replacment of ma…
2026-05-21 General Construction $173,545 100 Stockton shoring and demo. levels 1-3 interior.
2026-05-21 General Construction $5,000 3441 Balboa residential: remove juliet balcony at 2/f. replace entry gate at residential ent…
2026-05-21 Roofing $15,000 75 Cresta Vista re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-05-21 Roofing $10,000 2801 35th reroof, no hot work.
2026-05-21 Roofing $17,500 250 Caselli reroofing: of 3 ply torch apply. one 28lb glasbase nailed to surface, one sta bi…
2026-05-21 Roofing $19,500 1260 30th re-roofing w/ hotworks
2026-05-21 Roofing $10,000 2207 21st reroofing - no hot works.
2026-05-21 General Construction $25,000 3729 Divisadero bathroom remodel to remediate mold - like for like.
2026-05-21 Roofing $31,160 49 Seacliff re-roofing. pitch roof. no hot work.
2026-05-21 Roofing $23,850 1660 Page reroofing: shingles no hot works
2026-05-21 Plumbing $250,000 305 Hyde fire at unit 604 and spred to units 605, 504 and 202. all work will be completed…
2026-05-21 Roofing $7,000 1854 23rd re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-…
2026-05-21 Plumbing $25,000 251 San Jose unit #5: kitchen and bathroom upgrades. replace cabinets and fixtures with in ki…
2026-05-21 General Construction $1,500,000 1111 Gough remodel of (3) existing restrooms.
2026-05-21 General Construction $6,500 400 Winston convert existing storage area for use as a community room a-3 assembly accessory…
2026-05-21 General Construction $8,000 211 Hugo new foundation to be constructed below (e) stair.
2026-05-21 Roofing $11,600 139 Tingley re-roofing with torch down
2026-05-21 General Construction $300,000 2650 Pierce replace kitchen cabinets counter appliance.
2026-05-21 Roofing $10,000 254 Jules re-roofing: torchdown for the sides parapet walls
2026-05-21 Signage 2833 24th to comply w/ #2024-009851enf, legalize (e) sign under awning/sign amnesty progra…
2026-05-21 General Construction $65,000 1428 18th in-kind remodeling of 1 kitchen(s) in 2nd fl and in-kind remodeling of 1 bathroo…
2026-05-21 General Construction $197,663 1670 11th remodel ground floor for new media room, office, bathroom, laundry and storage.
2026-05-21 General Construction $40,000 272 Hartford replace front entry stair in-kind. internal audit violation under seperate permi…
2026-05-21 General Construction 348 Lexington to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 2009-0727-3497. all work …
2026-05-21 Plumbing $90,000 345 Spear level 4 - t.i. at east side of the 4th floor consisting of upgrades to an (e) pa…
2026-05-21 General Construction 408 Haight to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202310269590. all work is…
2026-05-21 HVAC/Mech $210,000 327 Staples remodel kitchen with addition, powder room remodel with added shower, replacemen…
2026-05-21 Plumbing $130,000 320 College excavate about 1 ft of soil 51.4 cubic yard of soil on the gr fl. add 2 bedroom,…
2026-05-21 Roofing $14,890 2072 Jackson replace (e) side deck surround/rail in-kind due to water intrusion. work include…
2026-05-21 General Construction $195,000 1355 Market 3rd floor - replacing existing 40kw ups(uninteruptible power supply) with new 20…
2026-05-21 General Construction $10,000 1259 03rd new retaining wall at the back yard to remove the surcharge over neighbor subflo…
2026-05-21 Fence $5,000 1 Douglass replace existing perimeter fence and gate. repair existing concrete retaining wa…
2026-05-21 General Construction 424 Haight to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202001200493. all work is…
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 1 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. Tom Lee Roofing Inc. NEW 4 (4) Roofing $27,725 Verifying…
2. G R C Roofing Inc. 📞 NEW 3 (3) Roofing $42,313 🔒 Reveal
3. Sean Chau NEW 2 (2) Roofing $11,750 Verifying…
4. Sandy NEW 2 (2) Signage $3,000 Verifying…
5. C F Y Construction Inc NEW 2 (2) Roofing $14,500 Verifying…
6. Gary Bell Associates NEW 2 (2) $1 Verifying…
7. Cello & Maudru Construction Co Inc NEW 2 (2) $1 Verifying…
8. Frederico NEW 1 (1) Roofing $19,000 Verifying…
9. Katherine NEW 1 (1) Plumbing $1 Verifying…
10. Ryan NEW 1 (1) Roofing $55,000 Verifying…
11. Studios Architecture NEW 1 (1) $1 Verifying…
12. Amit NEW 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $180,000 Verifying…
13. David NEW 1 (1) Roofing $12,000 Verifying…
14. Lcf Solutions NEW 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $10,000 Verifying…
15. Occidental Express NEW 1 (1) $1 Verifying…
16. Wm Structural Engineering NEW 1 (1) Addition $20,000 Verifying…
17. Dj New Century Construction Inc NEW 1 (1) Signage $1,000 Verifying…
18. Daniel NEW 1 (1) Electrical $250,000 Verifying…
19. Upright Engineering NEW 1 (1) HVAC $120,000 Verifying…
20. Brickstone Construction Llc NEW 1 (1) Roofing $9,000 Verifying…
21. Cass Calder Smith NEW 1 (1) Structural $200,000 Verifying…
22. M P Roofing Inc NEW 1 (1) Roofing $18,000 Verifying…
23. Rivera Builders NEW 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $18,600 Verifying…
24. F C Company NEW 1 (1) HVAC $5,000 Verifying…
25. Josh NEW 1 (1) Interior Renovation $72,000 Verifying…

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Permit Types in San Francisco
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 3244+ 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.

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Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official San Francisco open data portal.

Who pulled permits in San Francisco this week?

The most active contractors filing in San Francisco right now include Tom Lee Roofing Inc., G R C Roofing Inc., Sean Chau, Sandy and C F Y Construction Inc. PermitGrab tracks 25 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is San Francisco permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for San Francisco is dated 2026-06-19. Expected daily • newest record 3d old. 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 1,748 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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The motivated-seller list

4,286 open code violations in San Francisco, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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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 3244 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.

How can contractors find construction leads in San Francisco?

Contractors find leads in San Francisco by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Who buys this data?

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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