San Francisco Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,700 indexed permits · 119 active contractors · 4,677 code violations · San Francisco, California.

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San Francisco building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 5,104
Total permit value (90d) $574,241,045
Active contractors 119
Newest permit 2026-08-05

PermitGrab tracks 119 active contractors who pulled 5,700 building permits in San Francisco, CA as of 2026-08-05. Live tracking of 4,677 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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San Francisco building permit activity

1,574 building permits were filed in San Francisco over the last 30 days — down 10.6% from the prior 30 days, with $202,074,200 in declared project value across the 1,518 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 5,104 permits worth $574,241,045.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. Robert — 14 permits
  2. Monica — 12 permits
  3. Bcci Construction Company — 12 permits
  4. Novo Construction Inc — 12 permits
  5. Arten — 11 permits
  6. Max — 11 permits
  7. Vince — 11 permits
  8. Eric — 10 permits
  9. Joe — 10 permits
  10. Jordan Hvac Dba Jordan Sheet Metal — 10 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 94110 — 399 permits
  • 94122 — 342 permits
  • 94112 — 285 permits
  • 94114 — 279 permits
  • 94118 — 273 permits
Biggest project this month
$14,150,000 · otc alterations permit · 100 Stockton · Michael
5,700
Indexed Permits
119
Active Contractors
4,677
Code Violations
2026-08-06
Last Updated
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San Francisco had 1574 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 749 general construction, 435 interior renovation and 99 windows & doors. The average project value is $133,118.

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Novo Construction Inc
2026-08-05
📍 188 The Embarcadero
Roofing new_construction ✓ License active
Anco Construction Company
2026-08-05
📍 16 Medau
General Construction
Robert
2026-08-05
📍 150 California
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10,377 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-08-05 Roofing $15,000 188 The Embarcadero roof: equipment anchorage for new hvac units. ref # new_construction Novo Construction Inc
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2026-08-05 General Construction — 16 Medau renew permit 202201065479. Anco Construction Company
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2026-08-05 Commercial Shell $847,440 1725 03rd partial floor tenant improvement of the 3rd floor. Mark
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2026-08-05 General Construction — 150 California 8/fl- install phone booth Robert
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2026-08-05 General Construction $22,000 137 Central exterior stair/deck repair less than 50%, replace with new in-kind. not visible … new_construction M & L Construction
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2026-08-05 General Construction — 18 Medau renew permits 202009033418, 202108257144, & 202201065480. Anco Construction Company
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2026-08-05 Structural $25,000 946 Stockton unit #12d: master bath remodel like for like, shower to shower, 60 sqft. no chan… like for like replacement hvac_changeout Daniel
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2026-08-05 General Construction $5,000 173 Cerritos install new washer and dryer in the garage residential new_construction Lucy
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2026-08-05 Structural $45,000 85 Mountain Spring kitchen remodel inkind: non-structural remodel renovation. the existing finishes… American Builders
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2026-08-05 Windows/Doors $140,000 265 08th renovation at third floor apartment #265. replace 7 windows at street facade, 4 … Roly Construction
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2026-08-05 General Construction $70,000 1 Post 10th fl deferred electrical under pa 202604280192/202607285653 new lighting, pow… new_construction Gci
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2026-08-05 General Construction $30,000 2146 Great kitchen remodel: replace cabinets, appliances, kitchen sink, dishwasher, all in … like for like replacement hvac_changeout Monica
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2026-08-05 Structural $25,000 946 Stockton unit #12d: guest bath remodel like for like, convert tub to shower, 40 sqft. no … like for like replacement hvac_changeout We Do Construction Inc.
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2026-08-05 General Construction $45,000 1040 Ashbury unit 6: remodel 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen in kind like for like. no tub conversi… like for like replacement hvac_changeout Alex
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2026-08-05 Pool/Spa $22,152 260 Amber voluntary structural strenghening @ cripple walls below floors 5/8" tr bolts @ 4… residential Seismic Retrofitters Inc.
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2026-08-05 General Construction $350,000 150 Spear 12th floor: electrical under 202606032405. provide new lighting, power, signal a… new_construction Peacock Construction
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2026-08-05 General Construction — 14 Medau renew permit 202201065481. Anco Construction Company
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2026-08-05 General Construction $15,000 1040 Ashbury exterior stair repair, front of bldg, less than 50% repairs, street facing. Grizzly Builders Inc.
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2026-08-05 General Construction — 12 Medau renew permits 202009023322, 202108257142, & 202201065477. Anco Construction Company
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2026-08-05 General Construction $64,000 155 Jackson unit 1205: one kitchen and one bathroom remodel in kind, new fixtures, new count… Robert
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2026-08-05 General Construction $8,000 1400 Mission install new metal gate on jessie st. common area new_construction Gary
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2026-08-05 General Construction $42,000 37 Bache kitchen remodel, replace sink, dish washer, fan and cabinets, new applicances, a… We Do Construction Inc.
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2026-08-05 Plumbing $25,000 2126 24th remodel (e) kitchen, no structural changes, demolish selected non-structural par… residential new_construction A+G Design+Build
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2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech — 220 Montgomery 6th floor: administrative permit to remove defferred mechanical requirement from… Skyline Construction
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2026-08-05 Structural $30,000 732 Arkansas bathroom remodel. like for like. no structural changes. no walls removed. replac… like for like replacement hvac_changeout Monica
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2026-08-05 General Construction $97,429 1325 Egbert to obtain final insepction for work approved under 202311271381. all work is com… —
2026-08-05 General Construction $14,000 422 Larkin recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#2022-0802-9729. —
2026-08-05 General Construction $20,000 838 Duncan waterproof (e) retaining walls in the rear yard and provide additional drainage … residential Pinnacle Construction And Development In…
2026-08-05 General Construction — 2007 Filbert renew permit 202101202954. Chris
2026-08-05 Roofing $18,000 30 Allen new roof deck. reference pa # 201607293726 new new_roof Architects Sf
2026-08-05 Demolition $98,000 534 04th unit#534:interior demolition to remove previous tenants improvements including n… Asd | Sky
2026-08-05 General Construction — 738 43rd renewal for pa#202212208800, 202307172308 & 202401123939. residential Bin Lei
2026-08-05 General Construction $5,000 233 Parker units #201 & 202: replace dry-rotted wood on rear deck in kind within an area of… Kalix Inc Dbalara Construction
2026-08-05 General Construction — 1081 Kansas replace (e) concrete retaining wall @ yard and reinforce (e) retaining wall Tim O'sullivan Structural Eng
2026-08-05 General Construction $25,000 2016 Pacific unit# 202: one kitchen remodel like for like like for like replacement hvac_changeout Nichole
2026-08-05 Signage — 50 28th revision to permit 2022 0802 9754. redesign change in kitchen location floor 2 a… residential Lawrence Liao Str. Eng
2026-08-05 General Construction — 149 New Montgomery revisoin 20251211568 and ref 202605111058 to docuemnt removal of all grade restr… Eric James
2026-08-05 General Construction $44,000 1438 Green 1st bathroom: in kind bathroom remodel shower surround, remove tile at tub area.… Jmo Construction And Electric
2026-08-05 Roofing $2,500 82 Rockridge replace (e) siding with stucco. replace (e) pitch roof with flat roof. ref stucc… flat replacement Design Consultants Group, Inc
2026-08-05 General Construction $15,000 197 Anzavista to comply with nov #202655939. permit retaining wall and permit landing. residential Linea 3
2026-08-05 General Construction $5,000 258 Dorland unit #2 at second floor level. ref compliant no. 202656172. Fractured 9 Inc
2026-08-05 Structural — 3751 21st revision to pa 20212168564 alter exterior finish materials is facades (no volume… residential Curtis Hollenbeck Architect
2026-08-05 General Construction $6,500 940 Sutter recommencement and completion of work approved under 202208059981 and 2024011037… E & C Builders Inc
2026-08-05 General Construction $250,000 4 Presidio kitchen remodel to remove wall between kitchen and dining room. new cabinets, co… Broad Oaks Construction Inc
2026-08-05 General Construction $25,000 573 Scott unit e: remodel bathroom in kind, replace n) tub in kind, faucet, toilet & vanit… Eric Larizadeh-Saito
2026-08-05 Demolition $60,000 500 Beach demo existing t-bar and wall. remodel existing bath room and bar sink Lambert
2026-08-05 Fence $9,000 145 Winston comply to 2026005298 enf. enforcement (enf). remove existing front yard. install… residential new_construction Inncon Design
2026-08-05 Plumbing $19,440 2884 Mission g/f -barrier removal -replace (e)restroom with a new ada accessible restroom wit… new_construction Luis Quiroz
2026-08-05 General Construction $280,000 1871 45th rear horizontal addition and interior remodel. 1st fl. add a guest room, a full … Jason
2026-08-05 Roofing — 500 07th remove lightwell covering from roof. Arris Build Group, Inc.
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact details are available for 20 of 25 businesses below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. Bcci Construction Company 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 15 (15) HVAC $720,036 🔒 Reveal
2. Gary Bell & Associates 4 permits/30d Active 12 (12) Plumbing $407,531 —
3. Robert 📞 4 permits/30d Active 12 (12) Roofing $33,009 🔒 Reveal
4. Novo Construction Inc 📞 8 permits/30d Active 12 (12) HVAC $316,905 🔒 Reveal
5. Arten 4 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $78,055 🔒 Reveal
6. Vince 9 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $102,854 —
7. Max 📞 5 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Interior Renovation $818,022 🔒 Reveal
8. Eric 📞 9 permits/30d 10 (10) Electrical $84,600 🔒 Reveal
9. Jordan Hvac Dba Jordan Sheet Metal 3 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $555 —
10. Monica 📞 7 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $34,150 🔒 Reveal
11. Joe 📞 4 permits/30d 10 (10) Interior Renovation $12,750 🔒 Reveal
12. All Seasons North Roofing And… 📞 9 (9) Roofing $44,000 🔒 Reveal
13. Derek 6 permits/30d 9 (9) HVAC $29,467 🔒 Reveal
14. Reuben, Junius & Rose, Llp. 7 permits/30d 9 (9) — $752,750 —
15. Bana Construction 5 permits/30d 9 (9) HVAC $371,445 🔒 Reveal
16. David 📞 7 permits/30d 9 (9) Roofing $17,901 🔒 Reveal
17. Andrew 5 permits/30d 8 (8) Structural $40,282 🔒 Reveal
18. Ellie 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Interior Renovation $104,375 🔒 Reveal
19. Kevin 📞 7 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC $67,125 🔒 Reveal
20. M & L Construction 📞 5 permits/30d 7 (7) HVAC $9,921 🔒 Reveal
21. James 3 permits/30d 7 (7) — $16,667 🔒 Reveal
22. Skyline Construction 📞 5 permits/30d 7 (7) HVAC $43,286 🔒 Reveal
23. Sc Builders, Inc 3 permits/30d 6 (6) — $496,667 🔒 Reveal
24. Beaux 5 permits/30d 6 (6) Electrical $150,334 —
25. Mission Home Remodeling Inc 📞 4 permits/30d 6 (6) Interior Renovation $44,167 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in San Francisco
otc alterations permit
5,157 90.9%
additions alterations or repairs
302 5.3%
sign - erect
97 1.7%
9
82 1.4%
new construction wood frame
14 0.2%
demolitions
12 0.2%
new construction
5 0.1%
grade or quarry or fill or excavate
2 0.0%

The official source did not publish a permit type for 29 records; the chart reflects only source-classified permits.

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 5700+ 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 appears in San Francisco permit records this week?

The most active contractors filing in San Francisco right now include Bcci Construction Company, Gary Bell & Associates, Robert, Novo Construction Inc and Arten. PermitGrab tracks 119 active contractors across the metro. 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 2026-08-05. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, permit type, and contractor name where the source publishes it, so a fresh row is a current project signal.

What construction is happening in San Francisco right now?

In the last 30 days, San Francisco permitting activity covers 1,574 new building permits alongside 4,677 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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4,677 code violations are on record in San Francisco. An owner facing a citation can be a strong restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead; verify current status before outreach.

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How to look up San Francisco building permits

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco Building Permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 5700 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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San Francisco permit data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in San Francisco = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Recent San Francisco contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where publicly verified.
Home service companies
A San Francisco addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Research the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in San Francisco are high-intent solar lead signals. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
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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