838 46th Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 838 46th Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 46 permits, 15 not closed, and 16 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 838 46th Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
15 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit May 2025Complete
Rotten studs repair at east side in kind
- Otc alterations permit May 2025Complete
Rotten studs repair at east side in kind
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2025Complete
Replace 1000 sqft of wood siding with james hardie fiber cement planks. all work is on side of the house
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2024Complete
Replace siding in back of property, not street visible.
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2022Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit May 2019Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit Jan 2015Complete
2 bathroom, kitchen remodel, replace fixtures in-kind, relocate subpanel out of closet, install 20 recessed lights, paint replace flooring. to comply with all applicable codes. no walls moved/removed/added, all layouts unchanged.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2013Issued
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2009Issued
Street space & sidewalk permit only.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2008Complete
Revise app: 200801162622, revise interior stairs, add skylight, revise roof line at rear, add 2 fixed attic windows, relocate concrete step on foundation plan
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2008Issued
Permit for neighbor property shoring, refer to appl#200801162622 830 46th avenue
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2008Complete
Revision per app #200801162622 retaining wall to be 8' height
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
3,250 ft
Lafayette Elementary (3,250 ft), Washington (George) High (4,850 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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