144 Gillette Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 144 Gillette Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 14 permits, 3 not closed, and 0 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 144 Gillette Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2023Issued
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2022Complete
Remodel one kitchen and 2 bathrooms at 2nd floor. replace (e) plaster wall finishes at family room and dining. w/ 5/8 type "x" gtp. bd. (n) electrical wiring. no wall layout changes.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2010Complete
Add (n) bedrooms & bathroom at first floor.replace 4 windows at 2nd floor, front and rear.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2008Complete
Remove and replace minimal dry rotted to front entry way & abutement in kind as was prior to repair.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2008Complete
Kitchen remodel (1st floor) replacing cabinets, counter tops, sink & faucet, dishwasher, gas range & microwave hood, flooring & all lighting. no structural work or walls moved. all lighting to be high efficacy fluorescent except at table area. 50% high efficacy wattage min.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2008Complete
Replace 18 windows and 1 patio door size for size visable from street with marvin woodclad windows and patio door in kind.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2008Issued
7' new fence and trellis/move washer and dryer into extg storage room on 2nd floor from basement
- Demolitions Oct 2006Complete
Demolishion of single story workshop/garage
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2006Complete
Renew pa to get final inspection for master bath on top floor #200508311723.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2005Expired
Remodel kitchen,no stru wk on top fl.install shower pan,vault,shower controls,faucet&vanity&w.c.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2005Complete
Replace 10 windows,size for size,same place/location,same grip pattern,visible from street,wood to
- Otc alterations permit Oct 1996Complete
Reroofing
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: earthquake. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Superfund site
1.8 mi
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Macor Inc./Norcal Waste System, 401 Tunnel Ave (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,600 ft
Blanken Ave Parking Lot Former Schlage Lock Facto. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,950 ft
Schlage Lock Co and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
3,300 ft
KIPP Bayview Academy (3,300 ft), KIPP Bayview Elementary (3,600 ft), Harte (Bret) Elementary (3,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 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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- 19.6%
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- 38%
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