1616 48th Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 1616 48th Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 22 permits, 10 not closed, and 23 violations, 15 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 1616 48th Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2017Issued
Replace 3rd floor (rear) roof deck in-kind. side fire rated wall to match existing side building wall materials
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2016Complete
Comply with nov 201158110 and 201159157. convert gr floor to unit 2
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2016Issued
Kitchen fire damaged; elec., installation sheetrock
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2015Issued
Demo kitchen due to fire; cabinets, sheetrock, flooring.
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2015Complete
Repair/replace 7 faulty windows with like windows - (fiberglass w/ wood-clad) fibrex clad, visible from street.
- Additions alterations or repairs May 2014Complete
Soft story retrofit per san francisco ordinance no 66-13, sf building code 34-b & administrative bulletin 106. analysis criteria per 2013 iebc appendix a chapter 4.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2013Complete
Replace front stairs in kind, one new stringer, one post, six each treads and risers, repair (e) balluster to 42" in height/ no 4" sphere to pass with wood.
- Additions alterations or repairs May 2013Withdrawn
To comply with nov 201158110 and 201159157. pull plmg permit. have wc and kitchen inspected and correct any items inspector identified.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2011Complete
Stucco repair only at front wall.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2007Complete
Reroofing.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2007Complete
Replace cabinets & sink & add electrical outlets in kitchen. 60" ocunter @ bottom only.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2006Issued
Reroofing
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
350 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
1,400 ft
Noriega Children Center (1,400 ft), Key (Francis Scott) Elementary (1,650 ft), Sunset Elementary (3,050 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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