1468 La Playa Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 1468 La Playa Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 25 permits, 14 not closed, and 60 violations, 9 open.
- 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 1468 La Playa Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2026Issued
Units 101,102,201,202,301,302 complaint #202649891. repair damage to units caused by fire. separate electrical and plumbing permits to be obtained. no structural changes.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2026Complete
Unit# 301, 302, 201, 202, 101, 102. fire loss. water damage. asbestos abatement to 6 units partial demo.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2026Complete
Unit 308: replace dryrot framing and drywall inside unit. to comply with nov 202649630 #2. all work is interior.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2025Issued
Re-roofing w/ hot works.
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2024Complete
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffcc section 1103.7.6.1
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2023Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2016Issued
Street space permit
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2016Complete
Seismic upgrade for soft story per sfbc chapter 34 b, 2012 iebc appendix a4
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2015Cancelled
Seismic retrofit of soft story comply with sfbc 34b. mandatory seismic retrofit 2012 iebc appendix a-4
- Otc alterations permit May 2012Complete
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#9725000 all work is complete.
- Otc alterations permit May 2012Complete
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#9601404 all work is complete. seismic work sp. inspection required.
- Otc alterations permit May 2012Complete
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#9414402 all work is complete.
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
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
1,900 ft
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary (1,900 ft), Noriega Children Center (2,400 ft), Sunset Elementary (4,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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