515 46th Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 515 46th Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 32 permits, 14 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 515 46th Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
14 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2026Complete
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2025Complete
1/f: new bathroom, new family room. 2/f: new bathroom, kitchen renovation.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2019Complete
New alum-clad wood full length triple casements at front within existing opening. no other work. max u-factor 0.32
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2018Complete
Re-roofing
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2015Complete
Remodel of an extg full bath and reconfigure extg bedroom closet.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2013Issued
Replace 12 of windows like for like with paintable wood composite; bedroom windows to comply with egress; u-factor 0.4; all not visible from street.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2010Complete
Install 10 vinyl windows in kind into existing frames. no change in size or location. one window faces the street. if applicable, bedroom windows will comply with section 310.4 for rescue. all windows will be double pane and have a u factor of .30. no structural changes.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2008Complete
Residing backwall (vinyl). not visible from the street. approx 400 sq. ft.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2008Issued
To complete work started under appl#200605181917
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2008Issued
Street space
- Additions alterations or repairs May 2006Issued
Add 3rd floor addition to the rear of the (e) building totaling 499 sq. ft. requiring only one means of egress. replace bedroom windows on existing 2nd floor.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2005Complete
Reroofing
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
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Commercial, 101 Point Lobos Ave (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
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
3,050 ft
Lafayette Elementary (3,050 ft), Washington (George) High (4,750 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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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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