2197 46th Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 2197 46th Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 16 permits, 7 not closed, and 0 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 2197 46th Avenue 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
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2025Issued
Revision 202509296307- like for like kitchen and bathroom remodel on 2nd floor. legalize full (n) bathroom on 1st floor and add (n) bedroom . add electrical in area of work
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2025Complete
Like for like remodel of bathrooms and kitchen. no wall removal or layout change. no shower pan & no underground.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2007Issued
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2006Issued
Apply alcoa vinyl siding rear wall of building. not visible from street. (over existing wood siding).
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2002Issued
Final inspection on appli-200202209553
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2002Complete
Plaster wall cover on ext walls.take out of the old new sheetriock,taping,painting in upstairs.no st
- Otc alterations permit Feb 1999Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Nov 1994Expired
Reroofing
- Additions alterations or repairs Nov 1993Complete
Horizontal addition.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 1993Issued
Replace existing windows at back of house.
- Additions alterations or repairs Aug 1993Cancelled
Dry rot repaair-deck and stairs-
- Additions alterations or repairs Mar 1993Complete
Ground floors alteration, add full bath guest room/laundry
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
Nearest active fault
5.1 mi
San Andreas fault zone, slip rate greater than 5.0 mm/yr. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Quakes M4.5+ since 1970
1 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
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
1,600 ft
S.F. County Special Education (1,600 ft), Sunset Elementary (2,450 ft), Noriega Children Center (3,000 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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