571 46th Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 571 46th Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 22 permits, 9 not closed, and 0 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 571 46th Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
9 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2026Issued
Remove the old existing roof and re-roof, one part with torch down and seceond part with shingles roof
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2025Complete
Dry rot repair on front of building remove dry rot water proof then stucco like and match existing stucco no structural work
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2024Issued
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit May 2019Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2017Issued
Non street visible replacing 2 bedroom windows w/ fibrex material, same size & location bedroom to meet egress u factor 0.32
- Otc alterations permit May 2013Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2012Complete
To complete and finalize work approved under app#200511228851
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2012Complete
Level1:master suite with full bath, replace window, replace door with glass door. replace windows with outswing glass floors, relocate water heater, new furnace and utility sink. 1 hr rated wall between int. space and extg garage. level 2:no work. renewal to pa 201201122148
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2011Complete
Repairs as per h.r wellington report #882047 dated 5-23-11, items #1c, 1g, 1j, 4a, 11b & 11c. stair repairs is less the 50%
- Additions alterations or repairs Aug 2007Cancelled
The scope of work is to expand, in the upper floor, one room located @ the rear of the s house.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2005Expired
Renovate (e0 downstairs into masterbedroom, office, full bath & storage room. addition of deck to upstairs 7'.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2000Complete
Replace 6 windows size for size
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
Nearest active fault
6.3 mi
Serra fault zone, slip rate unspecified. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Quakes M4.5+ since 1970
1 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Commercial, 101 Point Lobos Ave (1,150 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
3,000 ft
Lafayette Elementary (3,000 ft), Washington (George) High (4,700 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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