1849 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 1849 Geneva Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 21 permits, 6 not closed, and 10 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 1849 Geneva Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 4 open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2023Complete
Replace (1) window at rear non street visible and (1) entry door, facing street. (e) vinyl (n) wood comp. no size change. u < .30 max
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2020Complete
Replacing one window as insert. replacing with wood composite by renewal by anderson. like for like, no grids. matching other street facing window already replaced.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2018Complete
Remodel (e) kitchen, replace counter, cabinets w/new
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2017Complete
Replacing one window like for like with paintable wood composite. window is street facing replacing aluminum with paintable wood composite. (u-factor < 0.32)
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2015Complete
Provide (n) living @ ground floor. provide (n) deck & stair at the rear of bldg
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2015Complete
Reference bpa# 201401075730 relocate bathroom and laundry area on gr fl, add bedroom
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2014Complete
Demolition and correction. to comply w/ nov #201327871. legalize one (n) bathroom. and two (n) storage.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2012Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2011Complete
Install 200 sq.ft. of vinyl siding to left side of house. not visable from street. no structural changes.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2011Complete
Front wall dry rot repair limit to 4'x8' area for the repair of sheathing in-kind. remove existing stucco and replace with new stucco at front side of building. replace one window and garage door at front facing the street.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2010Complete
To comply with nov#s 200860445, 200861177. reomove illegal unit, remove basement rooms, reloca. water heater, garage ceiling drywall, new interior stair from first/garage fl to 2nd floor above, new furnace, repair bottom of stair/ rotted wood
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2008Filed
Comply with nov #200860445 & 200861177- repair sheetrock with 5/8"type "x", hot water heater, legalize bedroom, study room, storage and bathroom per plans
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
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
McLaren (John) Children Centers (1,400 ft), Guadalupe Elementary (3,050 ft), Bayshore (3,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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