48 Whittier Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 48 Whittier Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 28 permits, 17 not closed, and 2 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 48 Whittier Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
17 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 1 open violation.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2026Issued
Convert (e) kitchen into bedroom, add one bath, relocate laundry and kitchen. reconfigure (e) bath. layout install new furnace and tankless water heater. upgrade elec services to 100amp. no structural alterations.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2026Withdrawn
Reconfigure interior layout with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, kitchen, dining, liviing rooms and laundry. enclose lightwell on left side of property. upgrade electrical service to 200 amps
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2018Issued
Change the tiles for bathroom only.
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2018Complete
Revision to 201712015268. relocate bathroom and doors m,oved recessed garage door to line up with front wall. replace swing garage door with new roll up garage door
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2017Complete
Enclose space under (e) bedroom, add a family room, a bedroom, an office and 2 full baths on 1/f, relocate furnace, water heater, washer and dryer.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2016Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2015Issued
Replace flooring in g/f level due to water damage. replace drywall in groundfloor level due to water damage.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2014Issued
Revision to app#201403110449. rearrange floor plan and add 2 bedroom, one office on 1st floor per plan.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2014Issued
Add bedroom, great room, storages & two baths on 1st floor.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2014Issued
1)revision to app#201309096241. rearrange floor plan. include 2 bedrooms, great room and family room on 1st floor. 2)convert 2 half baths into 2 full baths on 1/f. 3)add interior stair.
- Additions alterations or repairs Feb 2014Complete
Remove illegally built kitchen in garage. legalize (e) ground floor storage & bath to comply with complaint 201448141
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2013Issued
Street space permit
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
5 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Shell Station #4003, 5897 Mission Street (1,250 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
Nearest public schools
450 ft
Longfellow Elementary (450 ft), George Washington Elementary (1,000 ft), Panorama Elementary (3,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.4 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%
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Look at the stairwell (cleanliness, smell) and the association's notice board: unpaid dues, conflicts, recent decisions.
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