Ariel Gessler
Architect · Ariel Gessler Architects · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-30586First issued May 2, 2006, expires Apr 30, 2027.
Source: DCA license roster, retrieved Nov 5, 2026
- Any board discipline?
- None found.
We searched the California Architects Board enforcement list on Nov 5, 2026.
- Worked in San Francisco?
- 13 permits since 2014, 13 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Jun 30, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Home remodel 5 · Seismic retrofit or foundation 2 · Other 2
- How long do their permits take?
- Home remodel: within 1 month. City typical for the same review: within 1 month.
Permits filed each year
San Francisco permits by the year they were filed. The last 5 years are in blue.
What are you planning?
Pick your kind of project to see their permits for it.
Home remodel: 5 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 5 issued permits filed since 1966. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 11,087 permits.
Where
- Hayes Valley2
- Inner Richmond1
- West of Twin Peaks1
- Inner Sunset1
Most recent
- 5 Presidio TrInterior remodel of kitchen, 3 1/2 bathrooms and closets. remove/replace (2) exterior doors and (5) windows, (n) gas to (e) fireplaces; convert (1) (e) fireplace to (n) direct-vent. upgrade hvac, and electrical to 200 amp service. patch and match wall, floor, and ceiling finishes as required.Apr 26, 2024Complete
- 525 Hickory StRenovation/.remodel single family remodel kitchen and 2 baths, add 1 bath at basement. replace e brick foundation with concrete. interior only, no new floor areaDec 2, 2022Complete
- 529 Hickory StRenovation/remodl of (e) single family residence; remodel kitchen & (2) baths; add (1) bath; replace interior wall finishes; remove (1) bedroom & convert to walk-in closet; voluntary seismic retrofit; replace (e) brick foundation w/(n) concrete; interior only - no (n) floor area.Sep 19, 2022Complete
- 314 Los Palmos DrConvert lower level storage area to conidtioned floor area including one bedroom & one bathroom, remove existing wood burning fireplace, no change to bldg footprint or envelope.Aug 14, 2015Complete
- 524 Moraga StInterior ground floor remodel of 526 s.f. including a new full bathroom, a new family and a bedroom, a bar area, a new stair to the new remodel, area, relocate washer and dry, install new water heater. a new exterior stair at the rear less than 30".Jul 18, 2014Complete
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1148 Dolores St Interior only replace (e) gas log lighter with (n) direct vent fireplace Filed | OtherType unconfirmed | Filed | — | |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 5 Presidio Tr Revision to 202404260891- remove and replace (2) windows and add (2) windows within the same opening facing the rear and front. relocate 1 exterior door not visible from street. minor interior non structural changes. patch and match wall, floor and celing finishes as required. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | 1 month | |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 5 A Presidio Tr Detached conversion adu(state program).convert existing detached three car garage to (n)adu via interior remodel,no change in floor area,no change in buildging massing. Complete | ADU | Complete | 8 months | |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 525 Hickory St Revised structural design pa 202212027585 predicated by existing conditions Expired | Revision or supplement | Expired | 1 month | |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 529 Hickory St Revised structural design for pa 202209192682 predicated by existing conditions Expired | Revision or supplement | Expired | 1 month | |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 5 Presidio Tr Interior remodel of kitchen, 3 1/2 bathrooms and closets. remove/replace (2) exterior doors and (5) windows, (n) gas to (e) fireplaces; convert (1) (e) fireplace to (n) direct-vent. upgrade hvac, and electrical to 200 amp service. patch and match wall, floor, and ceiling finishes as required. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 3773 17th St Replace existing front fence/gate and add electrical power for new gate operator. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 8 months | |
| Dec 29, 2022 | 525 Hickory St Temporary shoring for bpa#202212027585 Expired | Retaining wall or site workType unconfirmed | Expired | 11 months | |
| Dec 2, 2022 | 525 Hickory St Renovation/.remodel single family remodel kitchen and 2 baths, add 1 bath at basement. replace e brick foundation with concrete. interior only, no new floor area Complete | Home remodel | Complete | 12 months | |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 529 Hickory St Renovation/remodl of (e) single family residence; remodel kitchen & (2) baths; add (1) bath; replace interior wall finishes; remove (1) bedroom & convert to walk-in closet; voluntary seismic retrofit; replace (e) brick foundation w/(n) concrete; interior only - no (n) floor area. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | 14 months | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | 3773 17th St Administrative permit to correct application 201502037340 (permit # 1348937): application that misstates the number of dwelling units in the building. the correct number is one (1). Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 14, 2016 | 2707 21st St Increase (e) garage door opening from 7'-6" to 9'-0" centered, and replacement garage door; no other exterior work. all work to match (e) Complete | Other | Complete | 3 months | |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 2707 21st St Interior remodel & rear addition, convert (e) lower level storage to condition floor area. add one bedroom & one & one half bathrooms. kitchen & bathroom remodel; horiz addition at rear, no changes to front of building. Issued | Addition | Issued | 12 months | |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 314 Los Palmos Dr Convert lower level storage area to conidtioned floor area including one bedroom & one bathroom, remove existing wood burning fireplace, no change to bldg footprint or envelope. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 3, 2015 | 3773 17th St Front bldg: remodel/renovation: seismic retrofit-replace (e) brick foundation w/(n) concrete foundation, convert unconditioned basement to conditioned floor area, kitchen remodel,add 1 bedrm & 1-1/2 bathrms, repl (e) fan w/(n)hydronic radiant heat. Complete | Seismic retrofit or foundationType unconfirmed | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jan 28, 2015 | 3773 17th St Front bldg- seismic retrofit, replace (e) brick foundation w/new reinforced concrete, convert (e) basement to 2 bedrooms & 1 bath, increase (e) 72 s.f. rear covered porch, remodel kitchen, add one bedroom & 1-1/2 bathroom, replace (e) fau w/hydronic radiant heat, replace (e) comp roof in kind, Withdrawn | Seismic retrofit or foundationType unconfirmed | Withdrawn | — | |
| Jul 18, 2014 | 524 Moraga St Interior ground floor remodel of 526 s.f. including a new full bathroom, a new family and a bedroom, a bar area, a new stair to the new remodel, area, relocate washer and dry, install new water heater. a new exterior stair at the rear less than 30". Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month |
Sources: DataSF i98e-djp9, 3pee-9qhc, retrieved Nov 5, 2026. Names on permits are matched to licenses by license number and name; unmatched records are not shown.
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