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San Francisco had 1621 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 312 interior renovation, 299 roofing and 256 hvac. The average project value is $108,536.

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Building Activity in San Francisco

12,998 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 725 Sanchez asbestos removal remediation, reference demo permit application # 202405293151
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 215 San Jose replace fire alarm to meet sf/ca codes and add lf horns in units and add wireles…
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 1571 Thomas install 5 windows like for like in front.
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 1 Market 13/fl- demo of (e) non structural partitions, doors, and frames, finishes ceilin…
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 401 Hyde unit 304: repair fire damage in kitchen (electrical & plumbing), paint walls, fl…
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 3864 24th unit 4: revision to pa: 202509245992: to correct unit from 2 to 4.
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 100 San Marcos whole house remodel including 1 bath on floor 1, 2 baths, on floor 2. remodel ki…
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 1290 Grove upgrade e) fire alarm system to comply w/ sffc sec 1103.7.6.1 to meet 75 db in a…
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 750 Phelps remove 1 existing horn/strobe device. relocate 1 existing horn strobe device.
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 68 Castro laundry room remodel in kind. replace electrical receptacles. new plumbing for l…
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 2451 Bay revision 20160071311 and ref 202510147345- update page a2.02 with (n) page on cu…
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 2801 Sacramento tenant improvement to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1 to meet 75 db in all s…
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 1115 Monterey replace 29 windows, front of home, street facing. replace 1 sliding door. replac…
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 4020 Balboa unit 3; replace (8) windows with retrofit vinyl windows (4) are street visible. …
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 155 Pfeiffer reroofing hot works
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 728 Page in kind siding replacement in northeast skywell (not street visible). approx 25 …
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 615 Battery manufacture and supply one evacuation map for 5th floor remodel
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 125 Cambon repair and replacement of access doors at existing location and existing opening…
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 184 Parker reroofing hot works
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 1233 Shrader interior remodel of existing wine and storagfe at 1/f and new mechanical unit at…
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 251 Peabody replace (4) windows with retro vinyl windows. (2) are street visible. no change …
2025-10-23 additions alterations or repairs 1070 Green provide and install 520hz low-frequency speakers in all living rooms & bedrooms.
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 140 Saint Charles change existing window in front of house, change from fixed window into openable…
2025-10-23 otc alterations permit 1059 Broadway upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1 to mee…
2025-10-23 additions alterations or repairs 166 Joost revision to pa 202508284178: rooms down, horizontal addition at rear (2' at 1st/…
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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 11534+ San Francisco building permits with data 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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Frequently Asked Questions about San Francisco Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in San Francisco?

PermitGrab currently tracks 11534 building permits in San Francisco, California. Data is pulled daily from the official municipal open-data source and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

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Most cities refresh their open-data portals on a 24-hour cadence, so new permits typically appear in PermitGrab within 1–3 days of filing. San Francisco is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.

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