1971 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 1971 Geneva Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 27 permits, 10 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 1971 Geneva Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
10 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2025Complete
Replace existing siding and waterproof back and side walls of the house. total approx. area 1300sf visible from street. no work to esixting sheathing & studs
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2019Complete
Install viynl siding to back and return. work not visible from street.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2017Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2009Complete
To comply with complaint # 200914082. provide fire rated door between garage and hallway, and remove one door btn (e)entry and hallway. all work at ground floor. legalize (e) 1/2 bath room and storage room.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2007Expired
Renew pa3200609132120 for final inspection.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2006Expired
Replace counter top sink & faucet in kind. no structural changes.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2006Issued
Sidewalk
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2006Complete
To renew pa# 2003/07/11/9618 's'.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2005Complete
Revision to pa 200402206858 to document existing porch, w/d in separate location, counter 7 sink in storage.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2005Complete
Renew appl#200402206858 to start & complete work
- Additions alterations or repairs Feb 2004Issued
Legalize rooms on ground floor legalize existing full bathrm & 3 storage rms @ g/f
- Additions alterations or repairs Jul 2003Expired
Legalize rooms at grd flr & grd fl computer rm. 2nd flr bedrm built without permit.remove (e) stair
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
Toxic release facility
4,950 ft
Pacific Lithograph Co Inc. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
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
1,700 ft
McLaren (John) Children Centers (1,700 ft), Bayshore (2,600 ft), Visitacion Valley Elementary (3,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.7 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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