252 Sadowa Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 252 Sadowa Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 24 permits, 9 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 252 Sadowa Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2025Complete
To comply with nov #202533183. front fence and parts of the side will be removed. (n) wooden fence approx 7ft high will be installed 16ft behind the inner edge of the sidewalk to meet setback requirements. garage gate will be repaired to ensure proper opertaion. 12 ft guardrail installation
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2022Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2018Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2017Complete
Replace wood shake siding and max weather beater on the back of house. 750 square feet.
- Otc alterations permit May 2016Complete
Replace vinyl sash with aluminum-clad wood sash (eagle brand) like-for-like / no size change / u-factor <.32
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2015Complete
Remove back wall dry rot wood siding and install new wood siding. not visible from street
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2013Complete
Repair of stucco at front of house less than 50% in-kind. for planning department purposes the approval of this permit is only for repair / replace of existing stucco at the front facade. the approval does not authorize in any case the loss or change to existing architectual features at the front
- Otc alterations permit May 2013Complete
Replace interior sheetrock and flooring for existing family room, bedroom & bathroom per plan, install 1 3/8" solid core door to garage, install 5/8" type x gypbd & r-19 insulation on garage ceiling comply with complaint 201300011
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2013Complete
Alteration to existing 2nd floor: subdivide existing full bathroom into two full bathroom. remodel existing kitchen.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2010Complete
Add a gas appliance fireplace to the living room. revision to appl.#200905057687.
- New construction wood frame May 2009Complete
Erect two story, single family dwelling.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2006Expired
Repair 5 by 5 floor area in living room from dry rot-plywood only. remove existing paneling in living room and replace with sheetrock, tape & paint. replace living room & kitchen doorway, sheetrock. kitchen walls and paint.
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Nearest active fault
3.3 mi
San Andreas fault zone, slip rate greater than 5.0 mm/yr. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Quakes M4.5+ since 1970
2 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
Leaking fuel tanks
6 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sffd Station #33, 8 Capitol Ave (850 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,950 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
750 ft
Sheridan Elementary (750 ft), Ortega (Jose) Elementary (2,250 ft), Woodrow Wilson Elementary (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.0 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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