445 Sawyer Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 445 Sawyer Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 15 permits, 6 not closed, and 4 violations, 1 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 445 Sawyer 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. 1 open violation.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2026Issued
To comply w/nov 202659538 legalized unpermitted bedrm w/walk-in closet @ rear area of ground level; update electrical code; legalized unpermitted storage @ ground level, update electrical codes & legalized full bathroom @ garage level; demo unpermitted bedrm @ right middle of garage
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2026Complete
Bathroom remodel, upstairs floor. replace shower for shower like for like, no changes to electrical and plumbing. new toilet, faucet and sink.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2024Complete
Bedroom, closests, and bath renovation at gr fl
- Otc alterations permit May 2024Complete
Replace (4) front windows street visible, (1) rear window non-street visible, (e) aluminum, (n) aluminum clad wood- picture, double hung. (n) wood compsite gliding double. no size change <.30 max
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2016Complete
Reroofing.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2014Complete
1. comply with complaint #201482491. 2. legalize two bedroom, one bath room and laundry at first floor per plan
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2011Cancelled
Repair work on house in back. repair posts (2) at rear inj kind. repair exterior stucco
- Otc alterations permit May 2003Expired
Install 3 replacement window not visibale from front of street
- Otc alterations permit May 2003Complete
To renew app#2000/09/19/0987 work has not started.
- Additions alterations or repairs Sep 2000Issued
Extend master bedroom at 2nd floor.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 1999Expired
Sheerock stairway, relocate funace, elect circuits
- Otc alterations permit Nov 1991Complete
Reroofing
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
Superfund site
2.7 mi
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard (NPL Site). Check groundwater and vapor reports on the EPA site page.
EPA National Priorities List
Toxic release facility
3,050 ft
Pacific Lithograph Co Inc and 1 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
High-voltage line
1,000 ft
230 kV line run by PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY.
HIFLD transmission lines
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
1,200 ft
Visitacion Valley Elementary (1,200 ft), Visitacion Valley Middle (1,350 ft), Bayshore (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.8 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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