779 La Playa Street, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 779 La Playa Street have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 21 permits, 4 not closed, and 48 violations, 3 open.
- 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 779 La Playa Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2022Complete
Replace (8) windows (n) fiberglass retrofit install street visible u-factor<0.30
- Otc alterations permit May 2017Complete
To obtain a final inspection for work approved under pa#201402219059. all work is complete.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2017Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2015Complete
Replace kitchen cabinets. install granite countertop, new sink, new faucet.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2015Complete
2 bathrooms remodeling,replace (e) fixtures with new but no layout change,kitchen cabinets replacement & new appliances.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2014Expired
Remodeling of guest bathroom. install new shower pan, tile. install new plumbing fixtures. install new faucet. painting of walls and cleanup in bathroom. no structural work. no windows and doors.
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2012Issued
Street space permit
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2012Complete
Unit #2 (b) - replace & repair dryrot at wall & floor systems at unit b, replace existing composite beam due to dryrot, restore all finishes, not visible from the street.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2008Expired
Work @ unit# 1 only. 2 bathroom remodel. replace 3 cabinets, countertop, 2 tub / showers, 2 sinks, 2 light fixtures, & 3 receptacles. no tile, no window, doors exit.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2007Complete
Reroofing.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2007Complete
Reroofing.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2007Complete
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
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
4,100 ft
Lafayette Elementary (4,100 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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- $141,446
- median household income
- 19.6%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 38%
- households that own their home
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- Software and AI
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- 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.
- Check the condition of the fence, yard, and sidewalk out front: who is responsible for upkeep, and whether there are any boundary disputes with neighbors.
- Ask to see the construction documents (permit, sign-off) and check for visible cracks on the facade or in the attic/basement.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
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