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
- 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
Time to get a permit
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
- 3878 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.Apr 17, 2026Filed
- 56 Encanto AvRemodel 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 revisedDec 19, 2025Filed
- 3828 Jackson StInterior 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.Jan 27, 2025Issued
- 490 Avila StInterior 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.Sep 21, 2022Issued
- 3756 Jackson StRenovation 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 **May 25, 2022Issued
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | 3756 Jackson St To comply with notice of correction 202205254937 dated 5/12/26 replace stairs @ rear yard as means of egress. Issued | Legalize or fix a violationType unconfirmed | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 3828 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 | Revision or supplement | Issued | 2 months | |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 3878 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 | Home remodel | Filed | — | |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 3828 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 | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 56 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 | Home remodelType unconfirmed | Filed | — | |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 490 Avila St Revise to 202209212892 & 202506118474: showwing corrected dimensions at driveway gate (reflecting increased height) Withdrawn | Revision or supplement | Withdrawn | — | |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 3828 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 | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 490 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 | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 3756 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 | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 3828 Jackson St New rear yard patio and fence along northern edge of property. no interior work Issued | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Issued | 3 months | |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 3828 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 | Home remodel | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 490 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 | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 37 Magnolia St Rear yard - permit to legalize rear yard fence. Filed | Legalize or fix a violation | Filed | — | |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 331 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 | Seismic retrofit or foundation | Complete | 16 months | |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 490 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 | Home remodel | Issued | 14 months | |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 436 Eureka St Alter site permit# 2018-1009-2526-s to conform with exhibit 9 of appeal # 22-013 bpa# 2022-0527-5182 Cancelled | Revision or supplement | Cancelled | 4 months | |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 619 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 | Legalize or fix a violation | Complete | 29 months | |
| May 27, 2022 | 436 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 | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| May 25, 2022 | 3756 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 | Home remodel | Issued | 22 months | |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 15 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 | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 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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