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245 Chester Avenue, San Francisco

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Does 245 Chester Avenue have open permits or code violations?
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 23 permits, 6 not closed, and 11 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 245 Chester Avenue 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.

  1. Violation Oct 2025Complete

    Solar permit: installing 10 solar pv modules, 405 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.05 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, with 5 kwh each in capacity, ess units will not be closer than 3 feet | 4.050 kwp. 10 modules. 10 enpahse inv

  2. Otc alterations permit Dec 2024Complete

    Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)

  3. Otc alterations permit May 2023Complete

    Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)

  4. Otc alterations permit May 2022Complete

    Revision to pa# 202110291440. structural replacement of rotten members per plans. replace and repair siding in kind as required at rear facade.

  5. Otc alterations permit Mar 2022Complete

    Rev to pa 202110291440 replace 4 aluminum framed windows in exact opening.

  6. Otc alterations permit Feb 2022Complete

    Reroofing. remove (e) roofing, apply new base torch down after repairs, coat w/title 24 silicone, all new flashing, add comp to front porch .50 sq.

  7. Otc alterations permit Oct 2021Complete

    Interior renovation. reconfigure stair, relocate partitions. remodel bathroom & kitchen. new finishes & fixtures.

  8. Otc alterations permit Nov 2019Issued

    Street space

  9. Otc alterations permit Jul 2014Complete

    Reroofing

  10. Otc alterations permit Sep 2013Complete

    Comply with 201316832. remove illegal kitchen at gr floor. relocate laundry to garage and convert laundry to ramily room

  11. Otc alterations permit Mar 2012Complete

    Comply with nov 200113724. remove illegal dwelling unit at gr floor. convert back to storage.

  12. Otc alterations permit Mar 2012Complete

    Per nov#201174174 to obtain bldg. & electrical permit to legalize rooms at ground flr. as per plan. also nov#201174173. complaint #200114852. no change of existing house envelope under this permit.

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

Leaking fuel tanks

2 within 1,650 ft

Nearest: San Francisco Golf Course, 1300 Junipero Serra Blvd (700 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.

EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases

Brownfield site

1,500 ft

Habitat For Humanity De Long Street Properties Habitat For Humanity Parcel 8 and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.

EPA ACRES Brownfields

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

Ortega (Jose) Elementary (2,000 ft), Woodrow Wilson Elementary (3,100 ft), Sheridan Elementary (3,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.

U.S. Department of Education, NCES

Major airport

8.2 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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Who lives and works in San Francisco

Venture capital, AI labs and the highest founder density in the country

San Francisco runs on company building. Engineering and product salaries set the price floor, offices cluster in SoMa and the Mission, and demand moves with funding cycles rather than with the school calendar.

$141,446
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19.6%
residents aged 25 to 34
38%
households that own their home

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OpenAI · Salesforce · Stripe · UCSF · Y Combinator

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