20 Kirkham Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 20 Kirkham Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 53 permits, 24 not closed, and 60 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 20 Kirkham Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
24 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2024Complete
Replace (2) front buildling windows (cat c) with composite fiberglass within the same opening.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2024Issued
3/f bathroom remodel. remove bath tub, enlarge shower, update plumbing and electrical up to code
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2022Expired
Reconfigure (1) kitchen wall, install seating counter, move plumbing for sink/diswasher, possibly move gas outlet for appliance, install cabinets in kitchen/living room, reinstall sink, dishwasher, range
- New construction wood frame Jun 2022Complete
Addition of one detached, hcd approved and inspected, factory-built adu unit in the rear yard per the state adu program. unit will be installed on concrete t-footing foundation connected to site utilities.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2021Complete
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2020Issued
Replace windows at back of the bldg. 202009821 to comply with nov #202009821.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2019Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2019Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2018Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2018Issued
Install half bath at 2nd level above garage
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2018Complete
No change to bldg footprint. no work at floor 2 or roof. work at floor 1 including: remodel bath 2, relocate laundry to entry, add new unit, replace entry doors at north lacade, new windows and door at south facade.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2018Complete
Unit 3: work to remedy: complaint # 201704431, items 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 complaint # 201710661 - all items units #3 remodeling kitchen and bathroom in kind complaint #201700456 - no walls moved removed added or in-filled. all existing layouts to remain unchanged complaint 201711761
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
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
1,450 ft
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary (1,450 ft), Noriega Children Center (1,900 ft), Sunset Elementary (3,550 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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- 19.6%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 38%
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