David A Kesler
Architect · David Kesler Architect · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-28122First issued Apr 28, 2000, 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?
- 28 permits since 2002, 28 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Jul 27, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Legalize or fix a violation 7 · Commercial or tenant improvement 6 · Home remodel 5
- How long do their permits take?
- Legalize or fix a violation: 5 months. City typical for the same review: 5 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.
Legalize or fix a violation: 7 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 4 issued permits filed since 1966; 3 still in review. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 642 permits.
Where
- Sunset/Parkside3
- Noe Valley2
- Glen Park1
- Marina1
Most recent
- 1584 36th AvHis nov# 202541454. legalization of an existing udu. the unit is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment on the grade level behind the garage facing the rear yard.Jul 7, 2026Filed
- 1 Topaz Wy #0Replacement in kind of an (e) deck for an upper floor unit in an (e) 3 story/2-unit condominium. deck will include open railings and conforms with pcs 188. comply w/nov 202311581.Apr 11, 2025Complete
- 2835 Broderick StTo address complaint from sf planning 2021-007030enf. change material at stair and stair landing area from wire to wood pickets. ref to 201304255497 & 201610059621.Dec 8, 2021Complete
- 855 Castro StLegalization of exterior deck & construction of 14'-0" by 7'-6" long fire wall.adding an exterior grade 1 hour wall to the north side fo the yard to protect the deck at the second level.to comply w/ nov# 201960641.Oct 4, 2019Complete
- 855 Castro StReplace siding at four walls - same in kind and color at back of building. also replacement in kind of existing deck with new deck. to comply with nov #201960641.Jun 19, 2019Filed
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2677 California St Interior remodel at kitchen and bathrooms: converting (e) bath and toilet rooms into 2 full baths, kitchen in new location (n) opening at kitchen wall, in kind windows replacements (not street visible) and new bath #3 Issued | Home remodel | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 1584 36th Av His nov# 202541454. legalization of an existing udu. the unit is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment on the grade level behind the garage facing the rear yard. Filed | Legalize or fix a violationType unconfirmed | Filed | — | |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 3 Topaz Wy Selective demo portion of level 1 & 2 decks as needed for access of 1 topaz work to install footings, post & lvl framing reconnect level 1 & 2 decks joists to new post & lvl framing. repair or replace wood rot to wind walls joists, decking, railings & patch in new wood shingle siding. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 1 month | |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 1 Topaz Wy #0 Replacement in kind of an (e) deck for an upper floor unit in an (e) 3 story/2-unit condominium. deck will include open railings and conforms with pcs 188. comply w/nov 202311581. Complete | Legalize or fix a violationType unconfirmed | Complete | 6 months | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 495 Ralston St New 480 sf detached adu at side yard type 5b, 1-story, with 1-bedroom, 1-full bathroom, 1-great room, and 1-kitchen. Triage | New building | Triage | — | |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 495 Ralston St Interior renovation of (e) sfd, demo and repair of garage slab and creation of a new bahtroom @ basement lvl, 2 new window openings @ garage lvl, and a new folding door system opening (12'in length) @ great room. all new windows in (e) openings. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | 3 months | |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 495 Ralston St Demo (e) 2/f bathroom and create (2) new bathrooms, demo (e) kitchen replace with new kitchen. replace one bathroom window. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 8, 2021 | 2835 Broderick St To address complaint from sf planning 2021-007030enf. change material at stair and stair landing area from wire to wood pickets. ref to 201304255497 & 201610059621. Complete | Legalize or fix a violation | Complete | 3 months | |
| Sep 12, 2020 | 840 Brannan St Remove and add a dew walls, remove plumbing. remove and add a few new outlets. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 1 month | |
| Oct 4, 2019 | 855 Castro St Legalization of exterior deck & construction of 14'-0" by 7'-6" long fire wall.adding an exterior grade 1 hour wall to the north side fo the yard to protect the deck at the second level.to comply w/ nov# 201960641. Complete | Legalize or fix a violation | Complete | 36 months | |
| Jun 19, 2019 | 855 Castro St Replace siding at four walls - same in kind and color at back of building. also replacement in kind of existing deck with new deck. to comply with nov #201960641. Filed | Legalize or fix a violation | Filed | — | |
| Jun 11, 2019 | 2627 A 30th Av Legalizing an (e)(1) bedroom unit. unit legalization per ordinance 43-13 Approved | Legalize or fix a violation | Approved | — | |
| Mar 26, 2019 | 1431 Shafter Av Renovaton of 2nd fl., replacement in kind of bathroom, new lighting and partitions, bedroom count (2) to remain Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 2485 Folsom St #0 Renovation of an (e) basement then the addition of (3) dwelling units to basement per adu ord 162-16. Filed | ADU | Filed | — | |
| Jul 6, 2018 | 5616 Mission St Demolish a one story type v commercial building Complete | Other | Complete | 25 months | |
| Jul 6, 2018 | 5616 Mission St Erect a 4 stories,no basement, type ia,iiia, 8 dwelling multi-family with commercial/retail on 1st fl building. Complete | New building | Complete | 25 months | |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 1386 Revere Av Revision to pa 2015-1223-5806 updated kitchen, bathrooms, bedroom, closet layouts. Reinstated | Revision or supplement | Reinstated | 10 months | |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 2438 California St Relocating bathrooms & kitchen, adding some light, new interior doors & partitions. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 23, 2015 | 1386 Revere Av Remodel 2nd floor with no change in bedroom count. add 2 new bedrooms, 1 new bath& 1 new kitchen on g/f. 2nd floor: remodel (e) bathroom and kitchen & add new bathroom. replace windows & add new rear egress stair.add rear deck, all new electric/plumbing Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | 9 months | |
| Oct 3, 2014 | 532 Day St Vertical addition. add 1 bed / bath / deck above (e) structure. Complete | Addition | Complete | 19 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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