78 Capitol Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 78 Capitol Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 18 permits, 11 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 78 Capitol Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2025Issued
To comply with complaint 202536004. replacement of old garage door and retain garage to original configuration.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2024Issued
Dry rot roof repair.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2018Complete
Recommencement of work previously approved under pa#201608044247. maher n/a
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2016Issued
Shower restoration at 3 shower stalls. new tile, waterproofing, backing. drain and fixture replacement. new glass shower doors and sidelites. n/a for maher.
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2013Issued
Revision to app#201211284953. changes refered by delta 5, 3/5/13. the change in work is connecting fire sprinkler service to 8" fire water service, original design has fire sprinkler service connected to domestic water service.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2013Issued
Demo small cmv wall which is encroached on property. approx 5'-0" ht cmv wall. ref to pa# 201210010978 for location & installation of replacement wall/fence.
- New construction wood frame Nov 2012Complete
Erect 3 stories of one dwelling unit.
- Grade or quarry or fill or excavate Oct 2012Issued
Grading. grub out lot and off haul spoils,install temporary shoring, excavate & recompact as per geotechnical report. grade building pads & new private street as per civil plans.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2012Issued
To create address at 1 capitol ave. blk. 7148, lot 040.
- Otc alterations permit May 2010Complete
Replace areas of sheet and wall surface as well as repair tile floor 3 x 4. electrical (surface mounted electrical conduit/raceway). cap one of the drains in old bath/not to be used.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2010Complete
To comply with complaint# 200989120 dated jan 29, 2009. disconnect and remove gas stove, cap gas line and main line. take out sink and cabinet. remove plbg, shower. legalize half bath and rooms as storage s[pace. allwork on the first/garage floor.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2003Issued
Reroofing
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
8 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Sffd Station #33, 8 Capitol Ave (100 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
2,200 ft
Habitat For Humanity De Long Street Properties Habitat For Humanity Parcel 8 and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
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
1,200 ft
Sheridan Elementary (1,200 ft), Ortega (Jose) Elementary (3,050 ft), Woodrow Wilson Elementary (3,150 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.8 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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