734 Great Highway, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 734 Great Highway have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 31 permits, 14 not closed, and 26 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 734 Great Highway 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 Aug 2026Issued
Unit 3-remove (e) wood burning fireplace and replace with (n) wood burning fireplace. install cement board, taping, texture , and paint and hearth and mantel-precast. replace flue within the same opening.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2023Complete
One bathroom remodel in kind
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2022Complete
Remodel 1 bathroom, like for like, replace plumbing fixtures,mep to code, 2 new gfci at the countertop.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2021Complete
Kitchen remodel like to like. new cabinets, new counter top, new flooring, paint walls, install led lights, install sink and faucet and dishwasher.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2021Issued
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2021Issued
#2. replace 14 windows retrofit vinyl. u factor 0.30 max. 7 facing street
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2020Filed
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2019Complete
Remove and replace rusted iron railing at lightwell, remove rusted grab railing of roof ladder (sandgrab and regar). remove drop ladder, replace damaged parts and re-install
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2019Complete
Remove existing cabinets, countertop and fixtures in kitchen.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2013Complete
Replace counter tops sink and faucet in kitchen, master bath and hallway bath no structural work
- Otc alterations permit May 2008Complete
Revision to approved pa# 2005.10.18.5813 s1/r1. installing through bolts for fire escape
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2008Complete
Revision to pa# 2007-1217-0654-for installing through bolts for fire escape
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
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
4,150 ft
Lafayette Elementary (4,150 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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- median household income
- 19.6%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 38%
- households that own their home
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- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Semi-detached or row house: the shared wall matters. Listen from the room adjoining the neighbor's side and ask whether any structural work has been done there.
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