1257 Athens Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 1257 Athens Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 24 permits, 9 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 1257 Athens 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.
- Violation Oct 2025Issued
Solar permit: installing 13 solar pv modules, 410 watts per module, total no. of rating 5.33 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, with 9.7 kwh each in capacity, ess units will be closer than 3 feet | roof mount, 13 mods, 5.330kw, ess +bui,
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2023Complete
Remove (e) tile from deck and underlayment. install kemper 2k fr. color: light greay, water proofing @ deck at the rear.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2021Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2020Complete
Revision to pa #202002265447 - gutted bathroom on garage level. additional dry wall removed to smoke seal wall, replace of wiring by others
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2020Complete
Fire damage repairs in garage area: replace dryawll in garage in walls & ceiling. small stucco repair (40sf) paint as needed. no damange to framing.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2019Complete
To comply with nov 201935681 repair minor structural ldamage to a post supporting a steel beam. temporarily shore the steel beam and replace the fire damaged post with in-kind timber post 6x6 df#1 and in-kind connections (lag screws at l6x6 & cbsq66 base)
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2018Issued
Street space
- Additions alterations or repairs Nov 2014Complete
Renovation & rear addition. adding bath, bed, home office, sauna @ ground. replace (e) deck w/ terrace, enlarging kitchen & adding powder room @ 2nd, adding bath & small rear terrace @ 3rd.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2009Complete
Install vinyl siding on whole house excluding stucco part. maintain existing design
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2003Expired
Window replacement,3 total 2 in bedrm 1 in hall. not visible from street.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2003Complete
Renew 200101190202s for final inspection.
- Additions alterations or repairs Sep 2002Complete
Revision to pa 200101190202s
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 (800 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
950 ft
Guadalupe Elementary (950 ft), Panorama Elementary (1,900 ft), Longfellow Elementary (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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- 38%
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