396 Hanover Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 396 Hanover Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 23 permits, 6 not closed, and 2 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 396 Hanover Street 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.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2026Filed
Remodel existing bathroom, 2 bedrooms, relocate laundry. new bar area and new bathroom at ground fl.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2024Complete
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2019Complete
Reroofing.
- Otc alterations permit May 2013Complete
1)comply with complaint #201302771. 2)add/legalize 2 bedrooms, one full bath, laundry and storage at ground floor.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2012Complete
Remodel 1st floor-adding 1 new bedroom, 1 full bathroom, relocate (e) water heater & furnace.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2012Complete
Revision to pa #201112190911. add laundry space.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2011Complete
Ground floor remodel to convert storage to 2 bedroom, playroom & 1 bath. comply with complaint #199921272 dated 5/4/1999.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2008Issued
Sidewalk repair.
- Otc alterations permit May 2008Complete
Replace/rebuild all existing (deteriorated) stairs. (same size, no increase in area).
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2006Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2005Issued
Revision on new 2nd floor bath. use exist concrete floor at 1st floor. #200505273658.
- Additions alterations or repairs May 2005Complete
Horizontal addition to rear of home interior remodel.
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: Giusto Property, 5698 Mission Street (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
500 ft
George Washington Elementary (500 ft), Longfellow Elementary (850 ft), Panorama 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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- median household income
- 19.6%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 38%
- households that own their home
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