48 Sadowa Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 48 Sadowa Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 24 permits, 13 not closed, and 5 violations, 2 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 48 Sadowa Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
13 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2024Filed
To comply with 2021-002712enf (required to plant three trees under permit 201009070286). the project consists of a code compliance for new tree and curb cut for sidewalk in front of (e) house for driveway. new paver stone at the new tree area.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2024Filed
To comply with 2021-002712enf (required to plant three trees under permit 201009070286). the project consists of a code compliance for new tree and curb cut for sidewalk in front of (e) house for driveway. new paver stone at the new tree area.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2013Complete
Per nov# 201281521 to cut down the existing fence under 6 feet.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2012Issued
Additional address to block 7112, lot 010 as 52 sadowa st.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2012Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2011Complete
#2 - remodel existing kitchen & 2 existing bathrooms. ref. pa#201009070286
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2011Complete
Comply w/complaint #201077666 & #201169575 - replace (e) garage door w/new in kind, install siding for garage bldg ( approx 200 sq ft), repair/replace dryrot at garage roof, install floor drain, drain pipes & pour conc slat at side & rear yard.
- Otc alterations permit May 2011Complete
Repair dry rotted walls of (e) garage approximately 20 s.f.
- Additions alterations or repairs Sep 2010Complete
Convert existing single family dwelling to 2 family dwelling.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2010Complete
Revision to pa 201004291310 & comply w/ complain #201056036. upgrate (e) attic space to (n) play rm, const(n) staircase from 1st fl to (n) play rm & add one full ba rm at attic space. upgrade partial ceil framing. remove/replace (e) sheet metal siding w/ new red woo siding at west side of bldg in ki
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2010Complete
Revision under p.a.#201004210685. remodel (e) kitchen & 2-bath rm. replace new fixtures & tile.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2010Complete
Remove existing plaster and lath, replace 5/8" sheetrock in unit 1. remodel existing bath in unit 1. ref erence app 201002176630
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Nearest active fault
3.4 mi
San Andreas fault zone, slip rate greater than 5.0 mm/yr. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Quakes M4.5+ since 1970
2 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
Leaking fuel tanks
12 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Shell Station #4003, 5897 Mission Street (1,600 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
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
1,400 ft
Sheridan Elementary (1,400 ft), Longfellow Elementary (2,500 ft), George Washington Elementary (3,250 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 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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