1522 Great Highway, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 1522 Great Highway have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 23 permits, 7 not closed, and 60 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 1522 Great Highway at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high 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 May 2025Complete
To comply with nov 202532609 item #5: to replace 2 downspouts approx 30' ea. to replace connecting drain. not visible from street.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2023Complete
Upgrade (e) fire alarm system by replacing it with (1) fire alarm control unit. (1) wireless communicator next to facu. (6) manual pull station. (6) horn strobe. (30) low frequency horn at all residential sleeping area to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2022Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2021Complete
Unit 27: fire damage project to remove and replace interior and exterior finishes, windows, doors, and electrical wiring and insulation to match original (return to last legal condition)
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2020Issued
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2018Complete
Replace 2 front vinyl windows w/ new wood clad likeness, replace 2 back deck doors in-kind
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2013Complete
To comply with his nov #201306201 dated 5/24/2013: alterations made to staircase will not exceed changes to 50% of staircase (repair in kind). rotten wood at front of staircase to be replaced.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2010Complete
To obtain final inspection for work approved under app #200510216240. all work is complete
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2005Issued
New deck & legalizing room in garage per nov.
- Otc alterations permit May 2005Complete
Legalize family room built in basement area/lagalize bthrm
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2005Issued
Remove illegal kitchen at garage level. cap all utilities at source. converts to storage space.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2003Expired
Reroofing
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
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
Nearest public schools
1,850 ft
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary (1,850 ft), Noriega Children Center (2,100 ft), Sunset Elementary (3,750 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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- median household income
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