159 Sagamore Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 159 Sagamore Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 22 permits, 13 not closed, and 28 violations, 4 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 159 Sagamore Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2021Issued
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- New construction wood frame Oct 2016Disapproved
Construct (n) (3) story single family dwelling unit.
- Otc alterations permit May 2016Filed
Comply w/complaint #201456751 - remove wood structure 40'x14' unit. also comply with ordinance #33-16.
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2012Complete
To comply w/complaint #201084826 dated 3/15/11. remove gas stove at basement level.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2009Expired
Remove existing illegal structure. revert back to last legal use as vacant lot.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2008Complete
Renew application # 200609283578 to continue work for pa # 200711027164
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2007Issued
Renew pa#200609283578 for final inspection.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2006Complete
Comply nov 200565162, 200564874 & 199706149. legalize rooms donw @ basement. 1 full bath & 1 bedroom.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2006Complete
Replace cabinets, countertop, sink & faucet. no structural changes. all work done in kind.
- Additions alterations or repairs Jun 1999Expired
A new curb cut
- Otc alterations permit Jun 1999Complete
Ground foor imrovement/adding a bdrm/bthrm/storage/lndr room
- Otc alterations permit Oct 1997Complete
Remove and replace 5 front windows same location & design
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
10 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sffd Station #33, 8 Capitol Ave (350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,450 ft
Habitat For Humanity De Long Street Properties Habitat For Humanity Parcel 8 and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,350 ft
Sheridan Elementary (1,350 ft), Longfellow Elementary (3,050 ft), Woodrow Wilson Elementary (3,300 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 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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