948 Huron Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 948 Huron Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 25 permits, 8 not closed, and 6 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 948 Huron Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall.
Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Otc alterations permit Jul 2019Issued
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2018Complete
1st fl: remove kitchen sink & counter. convert part of family rm to a media room. to comply wiht case # 2018-008790 enf. discontinue child care use.
- Otc alterations permit May 2018Complete
Approved otc. replace existing aluminum sliding window on front elevation with wood casement window and replace one aluminum sliding window not visible from the street with fibrex single-hung.
- Otc alterations permit Dec 2015Complete
Stucco and dry rot repair at front below window sills and side of stair.
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2015Issued
Revision to app#201410148746 perr plan to eliminate the extg hallway and doorway relocated.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2014Issued
1st flr remodel: add one new guest room, one family room, one bathroom, one office room, 2 storage. 2nd flr: add a rear new deck with a stairway.
- Otc alterations permit Nov 2006Expired
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2006Complete
Replace dryrot siding at rear bldg with handi plan siding/no changes to windows on doors
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2004Expired
Remove composition from home and replace with alcoa vinyl siding
- Otc alterations permit Sep 2004Complete
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2001Expired
Side walk repair permit
- Otc alterations permit May 2001Expired
Sidewalk repair
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
Nearest active fault
3.3 mi
San Andreas fault zone, slip rate greater than 5.0 mm/yr. Ask about seismic retrofit and earthquake insurance.
USGS Quaternary Fault Database
Quakes M4.5+ since 1970
2 within 30 mi
Every recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or stronger within 30 miles.
USGS earthquake catalog
Leaking fuel tanks
13 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Shell Station #4003, 5897 Mission Street (350 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
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
Nearest public schools
1,600 ft
Longfellow Elementary (1,600 ft), George Washington Elementary (2,100 ft), Sheridan Elementary (2,600 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
7.6 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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- 19.6%
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- 38%
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