142 Cordova Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 142 Cordova Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 15 permits, 4 not closed, and 2 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 142 Cordova Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2025Complete
Relocate (e) kitchen, add 1 new bath & remodel (e) bath at 2/f. construct 2 bedroom, 1 bath, media room, and install 1 wetbar at g/f.
- Additions alterations or repairs Nov 2023Filed
Second floor - remove (e) kitchen, nook area and laundry. create (n) kitchen & (n) half bath & closet. remove (e) deck. create (n) addition to extend (e) dining room. provide (n) deck.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2018Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2015Complete
Install dutch gutter @ south side of roof to patch and repair roof. to comply with nov # 201541622
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2010Complete
Replace 15 windows into existing openings, visable from street, no structural changes, max u factor .40
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2008Complete
See attached termite report# 08946, item# 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. markoff structural pest control dated 10/17/08.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2002Complete
Rev to 200205156591 per plan;rear stairs exterior wall dry rot repair;convert rear bedrm window to
- Otc alterations permit May 2002Complete
To add two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one storage & laundry room on existing grnd flr per plan
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2001Expired
Remodel bathroom, replace tub, laundry, floor tiles, wall tiles, upgrade electrical outlets.......
- Otc alterations permit Nov 1999Expired
Remove stucco, dry rot, front of the house
- Otc alterations permit Nov 1991Complete
Reroofing
- Additions alterations or repairs Sep 1990Complete
Comply with hid notice dated 08-14-90
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 (850 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
650 ft
Guadalupe Elementary (650 ft), Panorama Elementary (1,850 ft), Longfellow Elementary (3,300 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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