1559 47th Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 1559 47th Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 24 permits, 8 not closed, and 9 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 1559 47th Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2026Complete
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202212289237. all work is complete.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2026Complete
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2022Expired
Engineered shoring per pa# 2020-0107-1374
- Additions alterations or repairs Jan 2020Complete
Rear yard addition of 1,217 sf including: new family room, bedroom & bathroom at 1st flr level. new bathroom & remodeled kitchen & bathroom at 2nd flr level. new roof deck over the rear addition.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2018Issued
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2014Complete
Parking pad
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2013Complete
Kitchen remodeling. replace cabinets counter, upgrade appliances, counter, sink, faucets, flooring.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2013Complete
Add bathroom to 1st floor. revision t app#201305076295
- Otc alterations permit May 2013Complete
Comply with nov# 201384271-repair fire damaged fl framing & sheathing sub flr. repl bathrm fixtures & finshes. remove unpermitted copnstruction on 1st fl. legalize unpermitted bedroom at 1st flr
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2011Complete
Replace 5 landing posts on exterior stairs, replace in kind, same size.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2009Complete
To comply with nov 2009.03162. revision to pa# 200702133997 to reduce the scope of work by removing (e) rear deck built withoput permit, and convert existing lower floor to garage use only.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2009Expired
Complete and final work under pa#200702133997
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: 76 Gas Station, 3601 Lawton Street (1,550 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
1,350 ft
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary (1,350 ft), Noriega Children Center (1,600 ft), Sunset Elementary (3,250 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
- 19.6%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 38%
- households that own their home
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