Brian Lewis Foust
Architect · Foust Architecture · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-33184First issued Jul 18, 2011, expires Jun 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?
- 17 permits since 2019, 17 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Jun 26, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Commercial or tenant improvement 8 · Home remodel 4 · Addition 2
- How long do their permits take?
- Commercial or tenant improvement: 2 months. 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.
Commercial or tenant improvement: 8 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 7 issued permits filed since 1966. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 9,196 permits.
Where
- Russian Hill2
- Outer Mission1
- Castro/Upper Market1
- Mission Bay1
Most recent
- 5196 Mission StRemoval of (e) non bearing walls and (n) flooring, replace (e) doors and hardware at office. removal of door to bathroom for accessible access. no exterior workJun 26, 2026Complete
- 2240 Market StTenant improvement to build mercantile store with cafe. new kitchen, restroom, lift, counters, dining area no occupancy until 201703312940 has tco or cfc core permit to this t.i.Dec 13, 2022Complete
- 188 Henry Adams StMinor ti consisting of removal of decorative elements on exterior and replastering of exterior stucco, replacement of doors, removal of interior wood trim and repainting of interior walls.rjeplace roods with glass doors with hidden metal channgel frame & windows.Mar 9, 2022Issued
- 1909 Union St1)expand existing epicurean trader store into adjacent cafe by providing new opening in between demising wall. 2)change facade of cafe to match epicurean trader facade. new paint, new trim, and awning.Dec 30, 2020Complete
- 146 Mcallister StAccessible barrier removal at front entry to comply with sf acessible business entrance programFeb 28, 2020Cancelled
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | 5196 Mission St Removal of (e) non bearing walls and (n) flooring, replace (e) doors and hardware at office. removal of door to bathroom for accessible access. no exterior work Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 493 Diamond St Project consist of a kitchen and dining room remodel with (n) exterior doors and windows and minor sturctural remodel. no work visible from street. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 5 Bird St #0 Resolve nov 202419131, revision to 202512111512. remove shower on 1st flr and adjust wall behind toilet. Filed | Revision or supplement | Filed | — | |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 5 Bird St #0 Resolve nov 202419131 for clarification of unwarrented unit & non-permitted work, updated back to storage use. remove stove, demo bathroom. provide new bathroom, update finishes, casework & sink, new walls on 1st/f (garage level) Complete | Legalize or fix a violation | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 827 Marina Bl Revision to pa# 202406275400 - 1/f: addition of conditioned space + remodel, new front door & heatpump & tankless wh. 2/f: (n) windows + pocket door between kitchen + dining. 3/f: (n) lighting. 4/f: reconfigure bath + closet + add office (n) windows + doors on north & south facade. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 328 Highland Av Revision to 201909060920. remove requirement for fire sprinkler Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | 1 month | |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 1234 11th Av 1/f: furnace & soffit work, 2/f: bathroom & kitchen remodel. 3/f: remodel baths & bedrom addition & 1 (n) window on the rear elevation. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | 2 months | |
| Dec 13, 2022 | 2240 Market St Tenant improvement to build mercantile store with cafe. new kitchen, restroom, lift, counters, dining area no occupancy until 201703312940 has tco or cfc core permit to this t.i. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 11 months | |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 861 Post St Rev to pa202002184643- changing egress out of basement adu. Cancelled | Revision or supplement | Cancelled | — | |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 115 Bernard St Revision to permit 2020-1117-9004 revise stair & bathroom layout due to existing conditions. change front window to glass blocak Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Mar 9, 2022 | 188 Henry Adams St Minor ti consisting of removal of decorative elements on exterior and replastering of exterior stucco, replacement of doors, removal of interior wood trim and repainting of interior walls.rjeplace roods with glass doors with hidden metal channgel frame & windows. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 1864 Green St New natural gas firepit on approved roof deck. Cancelled | OtherType unconfirmed | Cancelled | — | |
| Nov 30, 2021 | 1909 Union St Revision to 202012301932 and 202104088176: reduction in scope, remove door from rear building (door was added in prior revision pa 202104088176) Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | 1 month | |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 1909 Union St Revision to pa 202012301932. add ramp between two spaces. add door at rear. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | 1 month | |
| Dec 30, 2020 | 1909 Union St 1)expand existing epicurean trader store into adjacent cafe by providing new opening in between demising wall. 2)change facade of cafe to match epicurean trader facade. new paint, new trim, and awning. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 2 months | |
| Nov 17, 2020 | 115 Bernard St Expand habitable space from 852 to 2910 (+2058). single family home renovation. 2 bedrooms & half bath to 2 bedrooms & 3 baths. no work at front facade. replace portion of the rear yard wall. new deck & stairs at rear. new stair from basement to 2nd fl. Complete | Addition | Complete | 13 months | |
| Sep 5, 2020 | 2226 California St #101 Unit 101 - interior renovation. new bathroom fixtures & new kitchen & finshes. new electrical and lighting. must comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1 (under sep permit) if there is an existing fire alarm. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | 2 months | |
| Aug 15, 2020 | 1064 Dolores St Revision to bpa #201612225670.work includes kitchen layout change, additional storage & security closets in garage, fenced in patio area for two adu's. Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | 10 months | |
| Jul 7, 2020 | 169 Jordan Av Deck modification. Approved | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Approved | — | |
| Jul 1, 2020 | 3649 18th St Unit 2: interior renovation of an (e) apartment unit, new bathroom fixtures & finishes, new kitchen fixtures & finishes, new electrical & lighting throughoug. conversion from studio to 1 bedroom Issued | Home remodel | Issued | 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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