249 Pope Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 249 Pope Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 37 permits, 11 not closed, and 30 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 249 Pope Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2026Filed
Add a new deck at rear yard
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2025Complete
Bathroom renovation-replacement of existing fixtures in kind with minor non-bearing partition alteration and new finishes.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2020Complete
Change of use from family rm to a master bedroom at ground fl. bedroom was previously not allowable due to borrowing of combustion air from former furnace and water. new combustion space heating boiler & tankless water heater was installed under pw20190731808 and located outside of subject room
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2019Complete
Re-roofing
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2018Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2015Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2010Issued
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2010Complete
Remodel kitchen & bath on main floor.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2010Complete
To comply with nov# 201066747 (his) dated sept.10, 2010. replace existing warm air furnace , connect to existing duct work
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2010Complete
Legalize 2 bedrooms & family room. add 1 new full bathroom
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2010Complete
Remodel front of home with new siding & windows
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2008Complete
Repair fire damage to existing single family dwelling per n.o.v. 200733447. no structural work.
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Gasco, 5301 Mission St (1,150 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
1,850 ft
Guadalupe Elementary (1,850 ft), Panorama Elementary (1,950 ft), Longfellow Elementary (2,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.3 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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- 19.6%
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- 38%
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