157 Rae Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 157 Rae Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 17 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 157 Rae Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Additions alterations or repairs Mar 2026Filed
Recognition of (e) upper 3rd lvl adu unit #165 in an (e) 3-story sfd. main unit #163 on lower 2 lvls includes ground lvl kitchenette and proposed partitioned front bedroom with front window replacement.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2025Complete
Install hat channel and sheetrock. install fire rated recessed can lights for sound proofing & fire safety.
- Additions alterations or repairs Jan 2017Filed
Horiz. one story addition and vertical addition; add nes garage, new dining, new entertainment rm on 1/f; add 3 bedrms, 2 bathrms, 1 fam rm & living rm on 2/f
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2006Complete
Change counter tops and cabinets of all bathrooms, replace tile on floors. replace kitchen counter top only.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2006Issued
Replace 7 windows in kind from aluminum to white vinyl. 4 visable from street, window trim detail to remain as is. no structural changes.
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2005Complete
Revision to pa 200312081787s per bpa decision #04-100
- New construction wood frame Dec 2003Complete
Erect a three story single family dwelling
- New construction wood frame Dec 2003Complete
Erect a 3 stories 1 dwelling unit bldg.
- Additions alterations or repairs Nov 2003Complete
3-story front and rear horizontal addition to (e)single fam; convert attic level to new 3rd level
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2002Complete
Rev#200209196912. remove partition wall per plan
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2002Complete
Install partition & new family rm per plan
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2001Complete
Renew appl#200103083792 add 1 storage on (e)g/fl & 20 min rated door, remove (e)property line window
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Shell Station #4003, 5897 Mission Street (1,150 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
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
Longfellow Elementary (650 ft), George Washington Elementary (1,600 ft), Sheridan Elementary (3,200 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.5 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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