224 Pope Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 224 Pope Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 33 permits, 13 not closed, and 3 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 224 Pope Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2022Complete
Remove (e) shingles & underlayment. replace any damage wood. install (n) synthetic underlayment & cool roof shingles
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2021Issued
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2017Complete
Replace (3) wood camp window & (1) patio door, non-visible, no size change, u-factor <0.32
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2014Issued
Remove (e) bath tub, wall surround, and flooring; install new shower pan, wall surround, and flooring.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2013Complete
Revision to pa# 201206283673. convert existing half bathroom to full bath room. enlarge existing playroom (delete existing hallway) on ground floor per plan.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2013Complete
New partition wall in existing bedroom, new sun tunnel in bath, kitchen & hall, relocate existing bath fixtures per plan.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2013Issued
To comply w/ nov#201275001. remove illegal storage w/ kitchen & bath at the rear of the rear yard. no work done at main house.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2012Cancelled
Construct rear deck (4' height) at rear of existing bldg.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2012Complete
Add 1 playroom, 1 study room, 1 half bathroom. add laundry & storage on (e) ground floor per plan
- Otc alterations permit May 2012Complete
Comply with complaint #201040699-add 3 storage rooms & 2 bathrooms on ground floor. add 2 bathrooms & remodel (e) bathroom on 2nd floor. pour 3'x 5' exterior concrete landing.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2011Issued
Street space & sidewalk
- Additions alterations or repairs Jun 2010Complete
To comply with complaint# 201040699. 1 story horizontal addition to rear of the (e) building. total additon area approx 153.37 sq. ft. removed 1 (e) bedroom on (e) 2nd floor. add 1 family room on proposed 2nd floor.
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: earthquake. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Gasco, 5301 Mission St (1,000 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
2,000 ft
Longfellow Elementary (2,000 ft), Guadalupe Elementary (2,000 ft), Panorama Elementary (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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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