Cary S Bernstein
Architect · Cary Bernstein Architecture · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-27690First issued Mar 19, 1999, expires Jul 31, 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?
- 31 permits since 2002, 31 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Dec 8, 2025.
- What kind of projects?
- Home remodel 10 · Addition 10 · Other 5
- 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: 10 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 9 issued permits filed since 1966. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 10,692 permits.
Where
- Noe Valley4
- Potrero Hill1
- Glen Park1
- Pacific Heights1
Most recent
- 88 28th StNon-structural interior alterations. renovation of kitchen and two bathrooms. addition of kitchette at first floor. upgrade to (e) water meter replacement of gas to heater and furnance w/electric. (under separate permit).Dec 8, 2025Issued
- 88 28th StRenovate existing kitchen and 2 bathrooms, minor alterations to 2 closets.Dec 20, 2022Cancelled
- 88 28th StInstall new gas barbeque, new gas fire put, 2 new sinks, appliances on existing roof decks.Jul 7, 2022Complete
- 962 Carolina StRenovate (e) kitchen.r/r cabinets & appliances except range.renovate (e) ower room-r/r (e) pocket door and relocate fixtures.replace (e) non-sgtructural gwb partition w/ (n) full ht clear tempered glass guardrail.replace (e) rear sliding doors and (e) wdw in pwd rm with new. no structural.May 27, 2021Complete
- 14 Laidley StExterior renovations: replace all siding, windows, doors, trim, add 1 window & remove 1 window. interior renovation (16 laidley): complete interior remodel, no structural changes. interior renovation (14 laidley): renovation of existing bathroom.Dec 2, 2019Complete
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | 88 28th St Non-structural interior alterations. renovation of kitchen and two bathrooms. addition of kitchette at first floor. upgrade to (e) water meter replacement of gas to heater and furnance w/electric. (under separate permit). Issued | Home remodel | Issued | 9 months | |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 686 Connecticut St Revision 202308043774-s. revise side setback for rear stair from 5 ft to 3 ft Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 686 Connecticut St Revision to pa #202308043774 (s-1). installation of steel frame on roof for solar panels. solar p.v. system permit by others. Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 686 Connecticut St Revision to pa# 202308043774 s-1: mep work to design/build. remove/replace non structural interior partitions, (n) 1/2 bath to be replace full bath. revise guardrail (ext) design. extend roof parapet 3'-8" in length. repair (e) terrazzo steps. enlarge roof deck area per updated set backs. Expired | Revision or supplement | Expired | Within 1 month | |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 686 Connecticut St Revision to permit app#202308043774s-1. remove extisting unreinforced concrete slab and replace with new reinforced conc. slab + new footing, renovate existing first floor bathroom, new shower to replace existing bathtub. electrical & plumbing work to be design-build. Expired | Revision or supplement | Expired | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 686 Connecticut St 3rd floor addition to and partial interior renvoation of (e) two-story house.new roof decks at roof and front setback. replcment of (e) windows and installation of (n) windows; doors. interior includes 2 new full bathrooms. (n) 1st floor addition under (e) rear overhang. replace (e) rear yard deck. Complete | Addition | Complete | 9 months | |
| Dec 20, 2022 | 88 28th St Renovate existing kitchen and 2 bathrooms, minor alterations to 2 closets. Cancelled | Home remodel | Cancelled | — | |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 88 28th St Install new gas barbeque, new gas fire put, 2 new sinks, appliances on existing roof decks. Complete | Home remodelType unconfirmed | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Nov 15, 2021 | 962 Carolina St Renovatioin on 3rd/f and related work on 2nd/f. 3rd/f: remove & replace rear portion of (e) roof. extedn selected side and new walls to (e) underside of (n) eaves. (n) windows and patio doors. remove 3 skylights and replace 2 (n) skylights. new compostional shingle roof to replace. Complete | Other | Complete | 6 months | |
| May 27, 2021 | 962 Carolina St Renovate (e) kitchen.r/r cabinets & appliances except range.renovate (e) ower room-r/r (e) pocket door and relocate fixtures.replace (e) non-sgtructural gwb partition w/ (n) full ht clear tempered glass guardrail.replace (e) rear sliding doors and (e) wdw in pwd rm with new. no structural. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 12, 2019 | 685 Arkansas St Two story front yard addition, convert (e)carport to enclosed garage. minor alterations to rear of bldg @ roof deck & living area.minor interior alterations related to the new addition & renovations @ rear. new landscaping & permeable paving @ front of bldg.*maher applicable* Filed | Addition | Filed | — | |
| Dec 2, 2019 | 14 Laidley St Exterior renovations: replace all siding, windows, doors, trim, add 1 window & remove 1 window. interior renovation (16 laidley): complete interior remodel, no structural changes. interior renovation (14 laidley): renovation of existing bathroom. Complete | Home remodelType unconfirmed | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Oct 13, 2016 | 15 Penny Ln (rear building). renovate (e) accesspru structure/replace (e) roofing w (n) . (n) basement level " infill" addition (n) windows & decks to replace (e). replace (e) plumbing fixture w/new. (n) interior stair to replace (e) exterior stair. landing. applcation includes upgrades for use as an accessory Issued | Commercial or tenant improvementType unconfirmed | Issued | 12 months | |
| Oct 13, 2016 | 50 Surrey St (front building) add single story,two car garage at front yard. two single rear yard addition. excavate basement level & refinish. interior alteration include renovation of kitchen, powder, basement bath 2nd floor bath. add 1 new bathroom at 2nd fl new dormers at roof. new interior stairs to replace Complete | Addition | Complete | 12 months | |
| Nov 18, 2014 | 580 York St Replace (e) 2nd flr alum windows (31) with (n) painted-wood single hung windows with clear insulated low-e glazing, matching historic wooden windows @ 1st flr, no change to (e) openings, maher n/a Withdrawn | Other | Withdrawn | — | |
| Nov 12, 2014 | 14 Laidley St Rear, front, side addition w/ two stories over basement, vertical addition to add 1 story, add new garage interior renovation of existin 2 units building, elec, mech, plumb under sep permits. Issued | Addition | Issued | 23 months | |
| Sep 16, 2014 | 757 Chenery St New fence and guardrail at front setback to replace extg fence to be 6 foot maximum. ref app#201310310744 for approved work in front setback. Complete | Revision or supplementType unconfirmed | Complete | 6 months | |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 580 York St Partial gr fl renovation including ada bathroom, partitions, mep. no exterior work. fire protection under sep permit Withdrawn | Commercial or tenant improvement | Withdrawn | — | |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 580 York St Ti for 2nd fl including ada bathroom, partitions, mep. e kitchen to be renovated. no exterior work. fire protection under separate permit Withdrawn | Commercial or tenant improvement | Withdrawn | — | |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 1512 20th St Remove (e) roof. increase height of (e) 2 story bldg & add (n) mezz. add (n0) roof deck @ single story addition) 2 story plus single story addition@ rear. remodel interior of(e)mbldg. rehabilitate front facade with (n) windows in (e) opening. replace (e) garage door with(n) gates. all mep work to Issued | Addition | Issued | 24 months |
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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