853 44th Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 853 44th Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 26 permits, 9 not closed, and 1 violation.
- 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 853 44th 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. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit May 2025Issued
Bathroom remodel in kind - replace bathroom vanity and fixture, minor tile work as needed for floor and wall. no change to floor layout. no change to wall layout. no structural work.
- Otc alterations permit Apr 2025Issued
Convert 682 sf garage area to habitable space on ground fl: 1 bedrm, bathrm family rm, mud rm; new door to public way; deck and stair extending approx 6' into the rear yard; construct 2nd new bath on 2nd fl; new recessed lighting in bedroom 1 and bedroom 2
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2025Complete
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2023Complete
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Additions alterations or repairs May 2022Issued
Interior remodel & horizontal addition at rear of building.new deck above the 1st floor.
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2022Issued
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
- Otc alterations permit May 2019Cancelled
Ground floor - improvements to create habitable space - bedroom, livingroom and bathroom. slight expansion as shown on plans
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2016Complete
Kitchen - remove and replace cabinets, same layout. bathroom - remove and replace tile and tub, same layout.
- Otc alterations permit Jun 2013Issued
Street space
- Otc alterations permit May 2013Complete
Kitchen remodel, 2 replaced windows, larger window opening in dining room, opening to living room.
- Otc alterations permit May 2012Complete
Remove & replace 3 windows at back of house, not visible from street, same size, same location
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2005Complete
Replace kitchen caginets, bathroom floor tile 30 sf wall tile 70 sf and window @ gr floor. total
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
2,900 ft
Lafayette Elementary (2,900 ft), Washington (George) High (4,400 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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