171 Sadowa Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 171 Sadowa Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 31 permits, 16 not closed, and 5 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 171 Sadowa Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
16 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- 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.
- 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 Jun 2007Issued
Street space permit
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2007Issued
Street space permit
- Additions alterations or repairs May 2006Complete
Comply nov 200666841. add 1 full bath @ ground floor.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2004Expired
Reroofing.
- New construction wood frame Dec 2003Complete
To erect a new 2-story single family dwelling building.
- Demolitions Dec 2003Complete
To demolish a garage.
- Demolitions Dec 2003Complete
To demolish a greenhouse.
- New construction wood frame Dec 2003Complete
Erect a two story, single family dwelling building.
- Demolitions Dec 2003Complete
To demolish a single family 1 story dwelling unit.
- Demolitions Dec 2003Filed
To demolish 1 story of single family dwelling
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
7 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Nopuente Property, 140 Sadowa Street (250 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,500 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
900 ft
Sheridan Elementary (900 ft), Ortega (Jose) Elementary (2,950 ft), Longfellow Elementary (3,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.9 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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