459 46th Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 459 46th Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 24 permits, 13 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 459 46th Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Additions alterations or repairs Jul 2026Approved
1st floor: add 1 bedroom, 1 closet, relocate bathroom, laundry area and interior staircase. 2nd floor: add 1 master bath, 1 master closet, 1 powder room, relocate kitchen. add new roof deck with roof hatch.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2022Complete
Revision to 202010176780. 2nd fl: reconfigure master bath layout and new glass railing at interior stairs. rear deck: new steel cable railing and covered ceiling under deck. new rear siding and new garage door.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2022Complete
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2021Complete
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2020Complete
1/f: add 1 bedroom, play room, office and 2.5 bathrooms. 2/f: remodel (e) kitchen, bedrooms and bath, add 1 full bath. replace all windows with in-kind. relocate interior stairscase. infill light well.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2020Complete
Remodel kitchen & 1 bathroom.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2020Issued
Reroofing. removed the existing tar and gravel roof and replace with modified bitumen roof. (permit excluding rough carpentry works)
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2018Complete
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#08108215, 08302161 all work is complete..
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2007Complete
Upgrade (e) kitchen (e) bathroom tiles replacement, replace plumbing fixtures (aka bathrooom remodel). replace (e) skylight
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2004Issued
Sidewalk repair
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2004Complete
Repairs of extg driveway/curb cut
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2004Issued
Sidewalk
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
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: Commercial, 101 Point Lobos Ave (900 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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
3,150 ft
Lafayette Elementary (3,150 ft), Washington (George) High (4,800 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
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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