38 Niantic Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 38 Niantic Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 50 permits, 25 not closed, and 21 violations, 5 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 38 Niantic Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
25 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 5 open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2022Issued
Address asignment: change from 38 niantic to 34 niantic ave per owner request and assessor's office approval.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2021Complete
To obtain a final inspection for work approevd under pa 201902142932. all work is complete.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2021Complete
To obtain a final inspection for work approevd under pa 201610200843. all work is complete.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2020Complete
Installation of a new sprinkler monitoring system. ref pa# 201601298344. sprinkler pa# 201912270836
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2020Issued
New slab at front of house (bedroom #3 & kitchen). change existing front windows to soundproofing windows, same design and material, new bathroom & repair bldg raise floor, laundry room.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2019Complete
Installation of fire sprinklers at ground and 2nd fl. (n) unit and related egress per nfpa 13r and underground pipe per nfpa 24 (trench and side repair by separate permit) total 31 sprinklers. ref pa# 201610200843
- Additions alterations or repairs Feb 2019Expired
Ground floor adu per ord 162-16. second dwelling legalization under separate permit #2016-1020-0843. add new kitchen on 1st floor. no change to exterior structural
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2018Complete
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#200411290241 and 201012237365. all work is complete.
- Additions alterations or repairs Oct 2016Expired
Per unit legalization ordinance 43-14, legalize (e) unit on 2nd floor w/ 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room & 1 full bath per plan per 43-14.
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2016Expired
To obtain a final inspection for work approved under pa# 201012237365, all work is complete.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2015Complete
To obtain a final inspection for work approved under pa#200303240452,200303069010,200301034550. all work is complete.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2015Complete
To obtain a final inspection for work approved under pa#200308278224/200412171649 & pa#200309225363. all work is complete.
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: San Francisco Golf Course, 1300 Junipero Serra Blvd (1,400 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
700 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
2,200 ft
Woodrow Wilson Elementary (2,200 ft), Ortega (Jose) Elementary (2,600 ft), Sheridan Elementary (3,100 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.1 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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- 38%
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