1236 Athens Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 1236 Athens Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 20 permits, 7 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 1236 Athens Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2025Complete
Revision to 202410012096 - reduce bedroom size to add an office on 1/f garage level.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2024Complete
1st fl: add 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and wet bar. relocate laundry and utilities. 2nd fl: add 1 full bath, remodel living and dining room. 3rd fl: convert bedrm to office, remodel bathrooms. replace sheetrock throughout. infill and new deck at rear
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2016Complete
Interior remodel on 1st floor. add 1 each bathroom and 2 each bedrooms and 1 each family room and one each laundry room.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2016Complete
Remodel (1) full bathroom 2/f, replace (1) window rear building
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2012Issued
Repair 5'x7' of siding on right side of house in kind.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2009Complete
Vinyl replacement window 5 size for size no new openings, 2 visible from the street
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2008Issued
3bedrooms take out existing plaster ceiling. cover by 5/8" sheetrock, type x. approx 300 sq ft. r-19 insulation.
- Additions alterations or repairs Jan 2003Complete
To partition ground floor: 3 bdrm,2 full bth, 1 storage, 1 laundry room
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2002Complete
Remodel kitchen only install new sink new countertops crown moulding paint new copper pipes new 2"
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2001Issued
Renew pa#2000/09/06/9837 for final inspection
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2001Complete
Dry rot repair around windows & flr. front of bldg revision to app#200009069837 to include dry rot r
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2000Complete
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Arco #6136, 1200 Geneva Avenue (650 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
1,000 ft
Guadalupe Elementary (1,000 ft), Panorama Elementary (2,050 ft), Longfellow Elementary (3,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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- median household income
- 19.6%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 38%
- households that own their home
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