1946 46th Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 1946 46th Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 26 permits, 11 not closed, and 20 violations, 1 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 1946 46th Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2020Complete
Reroofing. tear off existing roof layers, install modified bitumen membrane systems by torch down.
- Otc alterations permit May 2016Complete
Revision to ref pa 2015 1223 5843: revise/add window locations at rear wall and add plywood wall and holddown for earthquake retrofit.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2015Complete
1st fl convert e spaces to have 2 bedrooms, family room, 2 full baths. 2nd fl remodel e bath, add a full bath, add deck at rear yard
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2015Issued
Replace (2) windows not facing the street- wood composite. u-factor <.32 (2) bedroom
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2014Issued
Revision to pa # 2013-0911-6559 and 2013-1125-2797. enclose (e) stairway lightwell and foyer (231 s.f.) add 4'-0"x2'-6" skylight at stairway and 3'-0"x3'-0" skylight at (e) study room.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2013Issued
Revision to pa#2013-09-11-6559. add family room, study, bathroom & laundry approx. 442 sq ft. on 1st floor. sister roof joists for removing interior wall on 2nd fl. replace (e) windows & dry rot repair at front elevation.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2013Complete
Remodel e kitchen and bath on 2nd fl. 1 bath on 2nd fl. 3 skylights, new beams for removal of interior walls
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2006Complete
Replace 1 windows, size for size, alum to wood composite, not visible from street. u-value-0.39.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2003Issued
Replace 2 extng alum windows(front side) w/ new double pane vinyl windows same sizes & styles.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2003Cancelled
Replace 2 extng front alum windows w/ new double pane vinyl windows,maintaning same size & styles.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 1999Complete
Replace 2 windows
- Otc alterations permit Mar 1998Expired
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
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Tosco (Unocal) Station #3390, 3701 Noriega St. (1,100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
1,350 ft
Noriega Children Center (1,350 ft), Sunset Elementary (1,550 ft), Giannini (A.P.) Middle (2,350 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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