559 Cordova Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 559 Cordova Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 33 permits, 7 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 559 Cordova Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit May 2024Issued
Replace (e) wood siding at sides and rear with cement board siding. replace (19) windows in kind at sides and rear and front. 15 windows at sides and front will be fiberglass. 4 windows at rear will be vinyl. max. ufactor 0.3
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2023Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2022Issued
Renovate one kitchen - change casework in kind. change kitchen pendant light to 4 recessed lights.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2009Complete
Comply with complaint 200907326, infill under existing
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2009Complete
Replace damage stud wall, dry rot & siding at rear build about 60 sq ft.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2007Complete
Remodel kitchen and breakfast room. new kitchen cabinets with granite tops and tile floor. 50% new lighting to be fluorescent.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2007Complete
Bathrm remodel upstairs,replace 50 gallon water heater,replace front/patio doors, relocate washer/dryer near water heater, install burgular alarm, tile 40 sq ft entrace, update heater filter.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2006Complete
Replace 9 wndw around side and back of the house with insulative type. resurface 4 cielings with additional sheetrock. living room dining room and 2 bedrooms. add can lights to living room provide diameter
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2006Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2006Issued
Street space & sidewalk
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2005Complete
Add rooms at ground floor-family room. two bed rooms and full bath.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2004Complete
Installing sheetrock at the garage approx 50 lineal ft by 8 ft. and approx 50 lineal ft plywd stiffe
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
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
550 ft
Guadalupe Elementary (550 ft), Panorama Elementary (1,400 ft), George Washington Elementary (3,500 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.0 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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