486 Rolph Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 486 Rolph Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 28 permits, 11 not closed, and 2 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 486 Rolph Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit May 2019Complete
Replace front entry stairway
- Otc alterations permit May 2019Complete
Replace foundation completely around perimeter of building.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2018Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2017Complete
Deck @ rear yard & stair to yard. deck less than 10' off grade. legalize existing deck.
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2014Cancelled
Legalize (e) bathroom & storage at ground floor. add bedroom @ ground floor. legalize rear yard deck.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2010Complete
Install fibercement siding on back walls not visible from street. install 7 window replacement not visible from street @ rear.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2008Complete
Widen garage door opening width 7" from 7'-6" to 8'-1" per plan.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2007Issued
Sidewalk permit only.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2006Complete
Extened and repair existing foundation.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2005Complete
Legalize bedroom, bathroom and storage room at groundfloor
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2005Complete
To complyt with nov 200563776 remove existing cooking rang and kitchen sink and instll washer and dryer with laundry sink remve wall beetween garge and recreation room put insulation on filing and wall and cover with sheet rock legalize existing two storage room
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2004Issued
Sidewalk
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
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Arco #6136, 1200 Geneva Avenue (950 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
Nearest public schools
650 ft
Guadalupe Elementary (650 ft), Panorama Elementary (2,300 ft), McLaren (John) Children Centers (3,050 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.2 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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