1606 La Playa Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 1606 La Playa Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 23 permits, 6 not closed, and 0 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 1606 La Playa Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2025Complete
New bathroom in garage
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2023Complete
Replace all windows in-kind, same size and all same locations. remove & replace (e) stucco in all sides.
- Otc alterations permit May 2021Issued
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2020Cancelled
Replacement windows, same size, same locations,exterior siding repairs & replacements. front and rear facing. all io
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2020Complete
Remodel of one upstairs bathroom to convert to two en-suite bathrooms, creation of one bathroom downstairs in the garage workout area adjacent to the laundry
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2020Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2019Complete
Add 1 guest room, 1 media room, 1 bathroom, 1 hallway on 1/f per plans. kitchen remodel on 2/f, add 1 bathroom, reconfigure (e) bathroom on 2/f.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2019Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2018Issued
Per pa #201605096965, add address to legalize unit at block 1895, lot 041 as; 1610a la playa.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2018Complete
Revision to pa #201605096965. not removing dining room wall. left in place.
- Otc alterations permit May 2016Complete
Convert (e) ground floor office and bath into (n) second unit. expansion under (e) cantilevered room. remodel of (e) 2nd level bathroom. replace (e) second level deck w/ (n) deck (in-kind). removal of dining room wall.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2013Complete
Vehicle impact repairs - framing, insulations, drywall, siding & paint, replace as existing like for like roughly 100 sq ft. no structural, just criddle 2 or 3.
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
Historic listing nearby
50 ft
Moss Flats Building. Exterior changes can need preservation review; listed buildings can qualify for rehabilitation tax credits.
National Park Service, National Register
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
1,700 ft
Noriega Children Center (1,700 ft), Key (Francis Scott) Elementary (1,950 ft), Sunset Elementary (3,300 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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