21 Bright Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 21 Bright Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 27 permits, 8 not closed, and 2 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 21 Bright Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2025Issued
Repair approximately 80 sq ft, siding at rear, shiplap siding, non street facing. in -kind, (e) wood, (p) wood siding. like for like.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2024Complete
Re-roofing, new composition shingles, about 6500 sq. ft., no hot work.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2023Complete
Remodel existing kitchen in kind. replace all cabinet, sink and countertop plus applicances on ground flr. remodel existing bathroom on 2nd flr in kind. no changes to all layout for kitchen a bath. replace one window in kitchen at back of house. and subpanel in garage.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2022Issued
Major renovatio w/new restrooms, stairs, elevator installation. replace some (e) bearing walls w/beams.
- Otc alterations permit May 2016Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit May 2015Complete
Install new fire sprinkler for 3 story single family house. ref. appl. 201101208732. (26 heads)
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2012Complete
Replace 11 windows, like for like, ultra fiberglass @ front street side, all others vinyl. all windows facing street to be fiberglass including windows flanking chimney on side elevation only. may u factor .04
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2011Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2011Complete
Repair (as needed) to 3 external sidings fo upstairs bedroom. replace 2 windows. replace will be made in kind.
- Additions alterations or repairs Aug 2011Cancelled
Renovation to ada & title 24 standards. interior remodel of auditorium including accessibility upgrade, restrooms, platform lift to 2nd floor, add fire sprinklers, add hvac.
- Additions alterations or repairs Aug 2011Cancelled
Renovation to ada & title 24 standards. interior remodel of auditorium including accessibility upgrade, restrooms, platform lift to 2nd floor, add fire sprinklers, add hvac.
- Additions alterations or repairs Aug 2011Cancelled
Renovation to ada & title 24 standards. interior remodel of auditorium including accessibility upgrade, restrooms, platform lift to 2nd floor, add fire sprinklers, add hvac.
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
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: Sffd Station #33, 8 Capitol Ave (1,350 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,000 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
Nearest public schools
1,650 ft
Sheridan Elementary (1,650 ft), Ortega (Jose) Elementary (2,150 ft), Woodrow Wilson Elementary (2,650 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.0 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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- 19.6%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 38%
- households that own their home
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