240 Drake Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 240 Drake Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 22 permits, 6 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 240 Drake Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2025Complete
To comply with nov 202542358: legalize unpermitted shed 10x12. remove plumbing & electrical and restore to original shed only.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2021Complete
Replacing in kind (1) street visible retrofit entry door.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2020Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit May 2017Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2012Issued
Replace 3 windows, same location & size on side. not visable from street and repair dryrot as needed around windows.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2007Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2006Issued
Remove corrygated perspex awning. remove 6" stucco around 1 door & window to inspect for dry rot. repairs at rear. patch area, or get permit to expand scope of work.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2006Issued
Street space
- Additions alterations or repairs Jul 2005Complete
Alt. to sfd. rebuild (e) sunroom, minor alteration to interior partitions and exterior openings
- Otc alterations permit May 2002Complete
Replace east bedroom and post
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2002Complete
Remove middle post in kitche, reinforce (e) bm & ftg. per plan, remodel kitchen, relocate washer/dry
- Otc alterations permit Apr 1999Complete
Reroofing
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
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
700 ft
Guadalupe Elementary (700 ft), Panorama Elementary (1,000 ft), George Washington Elementary (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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