2140 Great Highway, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 2140 Great Highway have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 39 permits, 15 not closed, and 2 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 2140 Great Highway at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively high overall, with elevated earthquake and inland flooding risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2026Issued
Voluntary seismic strengthening of ground level. balcony repair in-kind. replace 1 (e) window on 2nd level
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2026Issued
Kitchen remodel: replace cabinets, appliances, kitchen sink, dishwasher, all in same location, like for like remodel. no removal of walls
- Additions alterations or repairs May 2026Filed
Abatement of nov #201953441. legalize unpermitted unit as state adu (unit a, 686 sf) at g/f per gvnt sec, 65852.2. convert (e) 1-story sloping to be roof deck per (e) access to open space. no change to bldg. replace 2 windows w. 2 glazed slidingdoors on 2/f. no deferral.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2024Complete
Dry rot repair at front of property less than 50%. demo all stucto at the front, replace in-kind with new stucco.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2024Issued
Portion of existing wall to be removed between living room & kitchen 2nd fl. install new beams living room/kitchen area
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2024Complete
Window replacement at front of house, visible from street, no change to location or size. new window will be a bi fold aluminum clad wood. max u-factor 0.30.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2024Withdrawn
To comply with nov 201953441. commencement of work not started under previously approved permit pa 8507158
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2024Complete
(1) kitchen and (1) bathroom remodel on 1st floor. replace in kind all new fixtures and fittings , electrical and plumbing upgrades. bathroom 80 sqft, kitchen 110 sqft.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2021Issued
To obtain final inspection for work approved under permit application # 8507158. all work is complete.
- New construction wood frame Jan 2020Withdrawn
Erect a new two dwelling, 3 story no basement residential duplex. type 5b
- Demolitions Jan 2020Withdrawn
Demo a 2 story, no basement single family dwelling.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2018Filed
Existing 6' rear fence and south side fence to be replaced with 8' high fence. north side fence is already 8' high. rear fence faces 48th avenue.
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Highest for this area: earthquake, inland flooding. 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
2,350 ft
S.F. County Special Education (2,350 ft), Sunset Elementary (2,700 ft), Noriega Children Center (2,900 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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