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Brent James Mcdonald

Architect · Ondarosa Architects · San Francisco

Public records

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The short answer

Licensed?
License activeArchitect C-24017First issued Mar 10, 1993, expires Dec 31, 2027.

Source: DCA license roster, 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?
88 permits since 2003, 88 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Aug 21, 2026.
What kind of projects?
Home remodel 41 · Deck, stairs or patio cover 12 · Addition 9
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.

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Permits
119 permits that name Brent James Mcdonald, newest first, including 31 revisions or supplements that are not counted. Select a permit to see the full record.
FiledProjectOpen
Aug 21, 2026182 Alpine Tr

Add holdowns and reconstruct "in kind" dryrot front stairs.

Issued
Aug 13, 202618 Ord St

Construct (n) elevator tower serving 3 levels of the site.(n) 21'access tunnel constructed w/ cut & cover method, as well as steel soldier piles & wd lagging. the tunnel will be covered w/(n) fill & conc. flatwork. the elevator shaft will have a conc. hgt of 18.5' & abv grd frm'g hgt of 20.5', gls

Filed
Jul 31, 2026182 Alpine Tr

Replace (e) siding w/(n) siding. provide 1/2" struct 1 plywood & insultaion at opened walls. ref bpa#202405303371.

Issued
Dec 24, 2024763 Ulloa St

Revision 202305167900- (n) 60sf of exterior slad on grad, concrete foundation 10.33 lf at east and 8.5 lf at west and (n) widening of interior stair.

Expired
Dec 20, 2024182 Alpine Tr

Voluntary upgrade of new foundation with addition of shear wall and moment frame. interior remodel at first & second fl (remodel to include new office, new laundry, new pantry & new bath)

Reinstated
Nov 25, 2024763 Ulloa St

Rev 202406174613- revise dtl l/34 (20' of conc. foundation) and dtl b/s2 (36' of conc foundation). remove glass blockj opening and replace with vinyl slider window at rear. plywood flooring sheating over 2x sleepers and provide (n) plywood and 2x sleepers

Expired
Nov 25, 20241918 Filbert St

Unit 201- add washer and ventless dryer (heat pump) w/in unit. in kitchen and living room convert recessed flourescent lighting to recessed led using tetrofit screw in conversion fixtures. . change outlets and receptacles to decora style. where compatbile add dimmers.

Complete
Sep 27, 202442 August Al

Revision to conc. of plans 1/s3 details a & f of sheet a4 of permit #202404119791; this revision is a result of adjacent neighboring footing verified to be lower than originally expected (note on original sheet s3 for exploratory work)

Complete
Aug 15, 202418 Ord St

Remodel 2 bathrooms

Complete
Jun 17, 2024763 Ulloa St

Revision to bpa# 2023-0516-7900. replace 95 lineal ft of foundation @ rear of building. replace 3 pier ftgs @ east side of bldg.

Expired
May 14, 20243537 Washington St

Remodel of kitchen; relocate washer and dryer to wall closet. all work on 2nd floor.

Complete
Apr 11, 20241461 Chestnut St

Work in #1461: conversion of g/f storage to family room serving rear yard. new 3/4 bath, replace west window, replace southern window w/ new slider & new header, delete window in passageway. new electrical & mech under separate permit.

Complete
Apr 11, 202442 August Al

To abate nov 202312969 - construction of lower floor rear of building behind the (e) garage. convert 450sf of non conditioned space to conditioned consisting of (e) mech room and a portion of the garage to a habitable space w/ 3/4 bathroom.

Complete
Dec 20, 2023345 Marina Bl

Revision to bpa# 202308214886: 100 sf addition to house, 80 sf ext to nook/kitchen + 20 sf western lightwell infill. 500 sf roof deck, reinforce roof to support roof deck. add lvls to resolve overspanned condition at bedroom #2. replace steel beam/stacked frm to flush framing at bedroom #1. convert

Expired
Dec 1, 2023763 Ulloa St

Rev to pa 2023-0516-7900: revise width of window #3, not street visible.

Expired
Aug 21, 2023345 Marina Bl

Remove all interior finishes, repair fire damaged framing, seal all remaining interior surface w/ white pigmented shellac, replace all cabinetry, plumbing & light fixtures, windows, trim "in kind". insulate all required cavities. provide lateral resisting system of (n) conc foundations, plywd

Complete
Jun 14, 202360 Rausch St #201

Unit 201. within a 185 s.f portion of an existing mezzanine closet area. room# a212m. add a bathroom and closet.

Issued
May 16, 2023763 Ulloa St

Remodel (e) 850 sf of ground floor space, relocate laundry & bathroom. no change in fixture count, alter windows, non visible from street. provide voluntary plywood sht'g & epoxy set anchor bolts to opened walls. convert rec room to bedroom, add study room

Expired
Apr 17, 20231461 Chestnut St

Permit set of decks rebuilt in-kind w/out permit. decks 2 levels @66 sf ea. replace decking, joists, guard posts, &attachment to bldg. all in place but at ea level: 1 added holdown &blking for guard 4x4post. added timber scrws &a23 guard connection to bldg each side,

Complete
Dec 30, 2022105 Yale St

Remove load bearing wall bewteen kitchen & living room, remodel kitchen & (2) bathrooms

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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