115 Lowell Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 115 Lowell Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 23 permits, 9 not closed, and 19 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in San Francisco County?
- $1,249,125 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 115 Lowell Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2026Complete
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202504114243, all work is complete
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2026Complete
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202502079907. all work is complete.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2025Complete
Comply w/ nov# 202417817: upper floor- add one full bath and relocate kitchen. ground floor-convert part of garage into one full bath and one media room w/ wetbar (235 sq ft). install new ac split unit and relocate water heater.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2025Expired
Revision to pa 202502079907 revise foundation to reflect the existing site conditions to update drawings accordingly. rebuild retaining wall.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2025Expired
Repair and replace the fire damaged foundation and sections of the wall to reinforce the structure. ensuring the house is safe and stable for the restoration. to comply w/ nov# 202417817.
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2025Complete
Bathroom remodel in kind (keep existing tub). bathroom approx 40 sq ft. in kitchen: change garbage dispisal, change faucet, paint cabinets, stain beam.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2024Complete
Siding of building where it was burned + paint. repair in kind. to comply w/ nov# 202417819
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2022Filed
To comply with nov #202296737: replacement of wooden siding of house.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2022Complete
Repair dryrot caused by (3) leaking windows. replace (3) windows & patch stucco around windows. all work repair in kind.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2013Complete
Revision to appl #2013.0416.4713 - revision of partition layout and skylight location. not visible from street. added closet in (e) bedrm/office, added led recess lights in kitchen
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2013Expired
1st floor: remove & replace (e) damaged/cracked concrete slab, add one (n) bedroom w/full bath, one family room & entertainment room w/full bath, legalize (e) office. 2nd floor: add one bath & remodel (e) bath, add a (n) bedroom, add skylight in the hallway & bathrooms.add continuous exhuast fans.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2013Complete
Reroofing
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: earthquake. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Giusto Property, 5698 Mission Street (950 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
400 ft
Longfellow Elementary (400 ft), George Washington Elementary (1,250 ft), Panorama Elementary (2,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 mi
San Francisco International (SFO). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$1,249,125
San Francisco County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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