342 Polaris Way, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 342 Polaris Way have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 15 permits, 4 not closed, and 11 violations, 3 open.
- 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 342 Polaris Way at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2026Filed
Construction of a new staircase, replacing the old one, to a new one up to code.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2024Complete
To comply with nov #202424125 remove unpermitted roof railing & attic opening at roof
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2021Filed
Upgrading electrical in kitchen and livingroom (lights, switches, and outlets to comply with complaint # 202184400.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2021Issued
Replacing kitchen cabinets, no change to wall layout.
- Otc alterations permit May 2016Complete
Replace (e) window 12ft wide with sliding galss doors. install new wood deck 20' wid x 8' deep deck to be 7" below living room floor level. equivalent to about 8'-10" above existing ground level at rear yard. proved 42" wood railing for deck.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2016Complete
Comply w/ nov 201695791 -remodel kitchen, living room, skylight. two bathrooms on 2nd floor.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2012Complete
Comply with nov# 200929011, remove stove and convert back to original use see pa# 200012047072
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2008Complete
Comply with nov 200872523, remove illegal kitchen at ground floor & cap utilities at source.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2005Complete
Replace 1 window with 1 patio door,no change in width,alum. to wood.not visible from street
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2001Expired
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2000Complete
Add one bedrm,1 fam rm & full bath at grnd floor
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2000Complete
Replace kitchen cabinets and counter 2nd floor.
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
Panorama Elementary (700 ft), Guadalupe Elementary (1,550 ft), George Washington Elementary (2,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.1 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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