161 Sadowa Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 161 Sadowa Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 43 permits, 24 not closed, and 36 violations, 9 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 161 Sadowa Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
24 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Otc alterations permit May 2025Issued
Demo of bathroom wall covering tile sheetrock remove plumbing fixtures and electrical fixtures remove flooring from entire unit. work on 3rd floor. no wall demolition or construction. no change in plumbing fixture count. work on 3/f
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2021Issued
Comply w/ nov# 202174425. 2nd floor - remodel kitchen and bath. add one (n) bathm change pantry room to office room.
- Additions alterations or repairs Jun 2017Complete
Legalize unit on 1st floor with kitchen, 2 full bath, 2 bedroom, living room, 1 social room & foyer per ordinance# 43-14. comply to complaint# 201521871.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2015Complete
Comply with complaint #201541955. legalize extg bedroom, 2 storage rooms, one full bath room, and laundry area at ground floor.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2014Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit May 2014Complete
Comply w/nov 201255361 - repair front stair less than 50%, remove illegal structure under rear deck.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2013Complete
Comply with nov 200996120, 201233021, 201233663, 201255361, 201234601, 201232121, 201278704. reinstall water heater, brace per bpa 201007237376. remove illegal kitchens per bpa201007237376, remove combustible storage in garage, remove or rewire hazardous electrical wiring. replace 2 side doors
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2013Complete
Replace windows for the back of the house. 5 windos, not visable from street.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2012Complete
To comply w/nov # 201280081. replace (e) kitchen cabinets, & counter, sink & pipe. total 16 and bathroom wall tile. replace electrical panel at garage at same location. replace plumbing in the garage.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2012Issued
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa #2010.07.23.7376. all work is complete.
- Additions alterations or repairs Jul 2012Complete
Contruct two story rear horizontal additon for bedrooms, family and kitchen. contruct one level rear deck. conveer (e) ground floor space to living space (bedrooms & bath).
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2011Complete
Reroofing
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
Nearest active fault
3.3 mi
San Andreas fault zone, slip rate greater than 5.0 mm/yr. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Quakes M4.5+ since 1970
2 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
Leaking fuel tanks
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Nopuente Property, 140 Sadowa Street (200 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,600 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
950 ft
Sheridan Elementary (950 ft), Ortega (Jose) Elementary (3,050 ft), Longfellow Elementary (3,150 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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