495 Rolph Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 495 Rolph Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 23 permits, 11 not closed, and 3 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 495 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 Aug 2018Cancelled
Revision to pa #201807184869. temporary shoring plan for foundation replacement at garage.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2018Complete
Replace portion of foundation facing rear of bldg in kind and add more anchor bolts at garage space, add new post and footing to support extg garage grid to reduce span.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2017Issued
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2017Issued
Street space permit
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2015Complete
1 aluminun wood clad visable from street - 3 fibrex (not visible) rep. windows - no size change u factor <0.32
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2013Complete
Comply with nov 201030638. removal of extension of roof patio at rear of house (cottage).
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2010Cancelled
To comply w/nov #201030638 & #200989671 to remove the extension of patio (roof). work on cottage unit only.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2010Cancelled
To comply w/nov #201030638 & #200989671 to remove the extension of patio (roof). work on cottage unit only.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2008Issued
Install extension of gate. standard gate infront of house for my protection/safety , being alone in the house. as a retire public health employee. enclosed is a picture of the extension iron grill. no change to door, gate @ top of door only.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2007Complete
Construct new interior stair from 2nd floor to 1st floor. new bathtub at (e) half toilet, new sink to e counter
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2007Complete
Rectification of nov# 200685435-removal of kitchennette and appliances on ground floor. provide complying with code vertilation for study room. closing off windows, installed within 3ft of property line without benefit of building permit. 1st floor to have 1 bedroom, study and bathroom.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2002Issued
Reroofing
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
2 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
750 ft
Guadalupe Elementary (750 ft), Panorama Elementary (2,400 ft), McLaren (John) Children Centers (2,950 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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