2394 48th Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 2394 48th Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 35 permits, 14 not closed, and 4 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 2394 48th 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
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit May 2026Issued
Stucco in-kind replacement with dry rot repair. stucco replacement in front of the building ~ 700 sq ft. dry rot repair/replace - 10 sq ft of wood sheathing panel behind stucco. no work to (e) wall studs. no structural work.
- Otc alterations permit May 2026Issued
Stucco in-kind replacement with dry rot repair. stucco replacement in front of the building ~ 700 sq ft. dry rot repair/replace - 10 sq ft of wood sheathing panel behind stucco. no work to (e) wall studs. no structural work.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2022Issued
New stucco on 3 sides of building (facing the facade). replace (15) windows in kind marvin ultimate aluminum clad. u factor 0.30 max
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2019Complete
Removal of existing terra cotta chimney tiles and replace with metal listed class a system. this is a repair not a reconstruction. no roof work seen from street.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2019Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2018Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2018Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2018Complete
Remove old roof surface. apply 1 layer 28 lb base felt down, 1 layer app 160 lb torch down, 1 layer app 180 lb torch down
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2017Complete
Revision to pa #201603222686 - add toilet & hand sink to garage storage space. add wall with door in entry. move door from garage to storage/entry. relocate washer/dryer to upper unit. chnage window configuration on front facade. remodle upper unit bathroom.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2017Complete
Revision to pa #201603222686 - add toilet & hand sink to garage storage space. add wall with door in entry. move door from garage to storage/entry. relocate washer/dryer to upper unit. chnage window configuration on front facade. remodle upper unit bathroom.
- Additions alterations or repairs Feb 2017Withdrawn
Ord 43-14. legalization of ground floor unit per ord 43-14.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2016Complete
Remodel bathroom (new lav/sink) & kitchen (new boxes & cab). to comply with complaint 201652751. repair (e) concrete slab at backyard. paint apt.
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
2,000 ft
S.F. County Special Education (2,000 ft), Ulloa Elementary (2,550 ft), Sunset Elementary (3,800 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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- $141,446
- median household income
- 19.6%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 38%
- households that own their home
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- Software and AI
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- Biotech
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OpenAI · Salesforce · Stripe · UCSF · Y Combinator
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