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Benjamin Clark Mcgriff

Architect · Mcgriff Architects

Public records

From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.

The short answer

Licensed?
License activeArchitect C-34047First issued Feb 19, 2013, expires Sep 30, 2027.

Source: DCA License Search, retrieved Nov 5, 2026

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Any board discipline?
None found.

We searched the California Architects Board enforcement list on Nov 5, 2026.

Worked in San Francisco?
78 permits since 2013, 78 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Aug 3, 2026.
What kind of projects?
Home remodel 26 · Addition 11 · Other 11
How long do their permits take?
Home remodel: within 1 month. City typical for the same review: 12 months.

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: 26 permits in San Francisco

From 2014 to 2026, latest filed Apr 17, 2026.

Time to get a permit

Theirs
Within 1 month
City
12 months

Median from filing to permit, from 23 issued permits filed since 1966; 2 still in review. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 6,050 permits.

Where

  • Pacific Heights6
  • Presidio Heights5
  • Marina3
  • Western Addition2

Most recent

Permits
95 permits that name Benjamin Clark Mcgriff, newest first, including 17 revisions or supplements that are not counted. Select a permit to see the full record.
FiledProjectOpen
Aug 3, 20263756 Jackson St

To comply with notice of correction 202205254937 dated 5/12/26 replace stairs @ rear yard as means of egress.

Issued
Jun 24, 20263828 Jackson St

Revision to approved pa#: 202504255210 and 202501279110r1. condensor units (n) locations at south & north yards, addition of () wood trellised screen, (n) brick patio at grade and modification of landscape and lawn bed on front yard. no interior work.no structural work under this permit.

Issued
Apr 17, 20263878 Clay St

(n) fixtures and fittings, appliances, finishes at (e) locations at kitchen & 2 bathrooms, non struct partions & steam shower, change to shower at guest bath (n) pocket doors added to (e) openning (n) sconic lightng and (n) outlets, reconfigure of outlet heights.

Filed
Feb 27, 20263828 Jackson St

Revision to permit 202501279110. revised basement interior layout due to conditions uncovered during demolition, including insufficient slab thickness and missing interior footings. new structural slab in accordance with geotech req'd per supplemental letter. removal of (e) windows and lightwell

Issued
Dec 19, 202556 Encanto Av

Remodel the existing building footprint including partial capture of the lower level and interior courtyard for the conditional space, revised floor plans, update to fixtures and finishes, updated lightening & power, structural improvements including new shear walls. exterior work includes revised

Filed
Dec 5, 2025490 Avila St

Revise to 202209212892 & 202506118474: showwing corrected dimensions at driveway gate (reflecting increased height)

Withdrawn
Nov 3, 20253828 Jackson St

Revision to 202504255210 new rear yard patio along northern edge of property line, no interior work, remove fence from approved 202504255210 infill abandoned doorway and stair modify patio foundation

Issued
Oct 28, 2025490 Avila St

Revision to pa # 2022-921-2892 & 2025-0124-9064: revise layout of primary suite and bathroom. revise steps into main level living room. no plumbing fixtures.

Issued
Oct 15, 20253756 Jackson St

Revision to pa# 202205254937, mechanical penthouse change of scope due to value engineering. no change to footprint; lower overall height by 18"; remove openings to simplify wall framing; change to wood cladding from weight reasons.

Issued
Apr 25, 20253828 Jackson St

New rear yard patio and fence along northern edge of property. no interior work

Issued
Jan 27, 20253828 Jackson St

Interior modifications including kitchen, bathroom, and basement remodel, exterior modifications to extend lightwell and enlarge window openings at rear elevation and basement level, and replacement of existing skylight. inc. structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.

Issued
Jan 24, 2025490 Avila St

Revision to pa# 202209212892: to eliminate some previously planned scopes of work, partially reconfigure interior including minor framing and shear wall revisions, revise lighting plan, minor modifications to exterior windows and doors.

Issued
Dec 30, 202437 Magnolia St

Rear yard - permit to legalize rear yard fence.

Filed
Sep 14, 2023331 Elsie St

Partial foundation replacment to create habitable space/legal bedroom @ heated front of house,gr lvl. minor exterior work to depress entry patio, replace (e)window in-kind to meet egress requirements

Complete
Sep 21, 2022490 Avila St

Interior revised floor plans. updates to fixtures & finishes. updated lighting & power throughout. structural improvements to foundations at some locations. exterior work includes modifications to several windows & doors. replace windows in-kind at upper levels. infill (e) lightwell on east facade.

Issued
Jun 28, 2022436 Eureka St

Alter site permit# 2018-1009-2526-s to conform with exhibit 9 of appeal # 22-013 bpa# 2022-0527-5182

Cancelled
Jun 15, 2022619 Marina Bl

Planning enforcement case no.2021-009773enf: plans to permit previously installed unpermitted windows throughout house. no work outside of existing building envelope.

Complete
May 27, 2022436 Eureka St

Per board of appeals decision 22-013 revise permit app. 201810092526 tp reflect changes found on shets boa1, boa2, boa3 and boa4

Issued
May 25, 20223756 Jackson St

Renovation of sfr. sow includes lower ground fl to create compliant ceiling height & upgrade fl layout. kitchen & bath remodel on all fl. lower 3rd fl ceiling height. exterior window & roof waterproofing / finishes. gh# 863-450-5651. ** maher: yes **

Issued
Apr 14, 202115 Presidio Tr

New exterior deck at 2nd level less than 10' above grade. removel of railing from (e) door. work is within required rear + side yard. no facade work. no work in prow.

Complete

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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