2639 21st Av
San Francisco permit 202308285406 · Sunset/Parkside
Legalize existing conditioned space as a 1-bedroom accessory dwelling unit(adu). 382 sq ft. per ordinace 95-17
- Filed
- Aug 28, 2023
- Issued
- Apr 19, 2024 (8 months after filing)
- Completed
- Nov 24, 2025 (19 months after issuance)
For comparison, San Francisco permits with the same review (full plan review) filed in 2023 typically took 9 months to be issued (median of 574 issued permits).
- Review stops
- 48 stops across 6 departments
- Comments issued
- 11 times, by Building Inspection, Public Works
Main permit
| Review stop | Arrived | Finished | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Central Permit Bureau Building Inspection · CPB | Aug 28, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | Administrative |
Zoning review Planning · CP-ZOC | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 | Approved |
Building plan review Building Inspection · BLDG | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | Issued Comments |
Building plan review Building Inspection · BLDG | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 | Issued Comments |
Street use and mapping Public Works · DPW-BSM | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Approved |
Urban forestry Public Works · DPW-BUF | Sep 13, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | Approved-Stipulated |
Public Utilities Commission review Public Utilities · SFPUC | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Approved |
Permit Processing Center Building Inspection · PPC | Sep 13, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 | Administrative |
Building plan review Building Inspection · BLDG | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | Issued Comments |
Building plan review Building Inspection · BLDG | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 | Issued Comments |
Public Utilities Commission review Public Utilities · SFPUC | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 | Approved |
Building plan review Building Inspection · BLDG | Feb 23, 2024 | Mar 12, 2024 | Approved |
Fire prevention review Fire Department · SFFD | Mar 12, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | Approved |
Zoning review Planning · CP-ZOC | Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 | Approved |
Street use and mapping Public Works · DPW-BSM | Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | Approved |
Urban forestry Public Works · DPW-BUF | Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | Approved |
Public Utilities Commission review Public Utilities · SFPUC | Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | Approved |
Development fee collection Building Inspection · DFCU | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | Administrative |
Central Permit Bureau Building Inspection · CPB | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 | Administrative |
Addendum 1: Arch structurl mep final
| Review stop | Arrived | Finished | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Permit Center Permit Center · PERMIT-CTR | May 4, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | Approved |
Electrical pre-screening Building Inspection · PRE-MECH-E | May 7, 2024 | May 7, 2024 | Not Applicable |
Building pre-screening Building Inspection · PRE-BLDG | May 8, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | Issued Comments |
Mechanical pre-screening Building Inspection · PRE-MECH | May 13, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | Approved |
Building pre-screening Building Inspection · PRE-BLDG | May 14, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | Approved |
Central Permit Bureau Building Inspection · CPB | May 15, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | Administrative |
Building plan review Building Inspection · BLDG | May 15, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 | Issued Comments |
Structural plan approval Building Inspection · PAD-STR | May 15, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 | Issued Comments |
Mechanical and energy plan review Building Inspection · MECH | May 15, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | Issued Comments |
Fire prevention review Fire Department · SFFD | May 15, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | Approved |
Street use and mapping Public Works · DPW-BSM | May 15, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | Approved |
Urban forestry Public Works · DPW-BUF | May 15, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 | Issued Comments |
Public Utilities Commission review Public Utilities · SFPUC | May 15, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | Approved |
Permit Processing Center Building Inspection · PPC | May 15, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Administrative |
Building plan review quality control Building Inspection · BLDG-QC | Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | Administrative |
Urban forestry Public Works · DPW-BUF | Jun 28, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Approved |
Building plan review Building Inspection · BLDG | Jul 9, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 | Administrative |
Building plan review Building Inspection · BLDG | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 | Issued Comments |
Mechanical and energy plan review Building Inspection · MECH | Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Approved |
Mechanical and energy plan review Building Inspection · MECH | Aug 7, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 | Issued Comments |
Building plan review Building Inspection · BLDG | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | Approved |
Structural plan approval Building Inspection · PAD-STR | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Approved |
Fire prevention review Fire Department · SFFD | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | Approved |
Street use and mapping Public Works · DPW-BSM | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Approved |
Urban forestry Public Works · DPW-BUF | Aug 19, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | Not Applicable |
Public Utilities Commission review Public Utilities · SFPUC | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | Approved |
Urban forestry Public Works · DPW-BUF | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | Approved |
Central Permit Bureau Building Inspection · CPB | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | Administrative |
Development fee collection Building Inspection · DFCU | Sep 18, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | Administrative |
Source: DataSF 87xy-gk8d (Building Permit Addenda with Routing), retrieved Nov 6, 2026. Reviewer names and notes are left out.
- Permit type
- Additions alterations or repairs
- Status
- Complete
- Estimated cost
- $60,571
| Name | Role | License on permit |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Tsui Tas Consulting Engineers | Engineer | C78233 |
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection, the official record
- DataSF Building PermitsAddress, scope, cost, dates and statusRetrieved Nov 5, 2026
- DataSF Building Permit ContactsArchitects and engineers named on the permitRetrieved Nov 5, 2026
- DataSF Building Permit Addenda with RoutingPlan review stops and resultsRetrieved Nov 6, 2026
- Google Street ViewStreet photoTaken Nov 2013