4740 Balboa Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 4740 Balboa Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 60 permits, 20 not closed, and 60 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 4740 Balboa Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
20 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2026Filed
Rear unit: change the existing wood siding to be stucco siding.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2026Issued
Re-roofing remove existing asphalt shingles and replace as per kind in area os 'x22'install new water proofing. no hot works. ref pa 202607155104
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2026Issued
Sheathing repair: repair damaged plywood, replace new 4x8x5/8 cdx as roof sheathing, install new waterproofimg 30# felt paper and install new asphalt shingles gutter, downspots. area is 22'x22'. no structual work. roofing pa 202607155107
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2026Complete
Unit 201: revision to pa #202511048866. kitchen wall removal
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2025Complete
Unit #202: revision to pa #202511048873 to alter kitchen wall.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2025Complete
Sow-replacement in kind 2/6 joist, measurement for balcony is 2'x6, wood handrail replacement for juliet balcony and stucco repairs and painting. replacement of 2 retrofit vinyl windows (1 in kitchen and 1 in bedroom) this work will be in compliance w/ nov# 20254409, item 7. visible from street.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2025Complete
Kitchen remodel unit 202
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2025Complete
Unit 201: kitchen remodel
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2024Complete
Reroofing, modified bitumen, gravel covering.
- Otc alterations permit May 2024Complete
Install low frequency horns in the sleeping areas and a power supply unit
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2022Complete
For documentation purpose, the legal use of this building is a three story 25 apartment and 10 residential hotel guest room building. this determination is based on a review of city records and a site visit. no work under this permit. this permit corrects cfc's issued under pa# 201606018897.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2022Cancelled
Administrative permit to correct unit count and correct cfc issued under pa201606018897 and 20201811075233. corrected unit count will include the ten residential units and twenty five apartment units
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
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
3,800 ft
Lafayette Elementary (3,800 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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