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Elmer W Lin

Architect · Consortium · San Francisco

Public records

From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.

The short answer

Licensed?
License activeArchitect C-31776First issued Nov 4, 2008, expires Sep 30, 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?
110 permits since 2006, 110 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Oct 28, 2026.
What kind of projects?
Commercial or tenant improvement 43 · Other 25 · Home remodel 24
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.

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Permits
152 permits that name Elmer W Lin, newest first, including 42 revisions or supplements that are not counted. Select a permit to see the full record.
FiledProjectOpen
Oct 28, 2026108 Cortland Av

Renovation of existing dwelling, add 3 dormers and 297 sf 2nd story rear additon, 19 sf gr fl additon, add 2 baths, removel kitchen/laundry, existing bath. replace front stairs and retaining walls. no change in use, or height. replace existing roofing membrane.

Filed
Sep 10, 20261558 15th St

Revision 202605050695 to include hvac and plumbing work. accessibilty feature under original permit

Filed
Aug 19, 2026676 Noe St

Renovation/ restoration of (e) 1 fmaily dwelling due to fire. (e) roof frame to remain. interiors to be reconstructed similar to (e). replacement of all windows, doors in similar locations, replacement of all lighting and hvac.

Filed
Jul 10, 2026500 Presidio Av

Interior only ti to add dining room (20) occupancy to (e) restaurant. no new restrtooms, (e) accessible features to remain. ref 202507280393 (e) lighting to remain and hvac

Filed
Jun 11, 2026516 A Diamond St #0

Revision to bpa202603046908 to add foundation strengthening, add windows to basement storage, relocation of gas meter and stair extension to basement level, add lighting to extg, bedroom, garage and bath door. work not visible from street and work at 516a diamond street.

Issued
May 11, 20261031 Valencia St

Revision to (e) bpa: 202506058022 to include 3 ceiling exhaust fans ar restroom and bike wash room, (e) heating system to remain. no change in floor area, no change to envelope.

Complete
May 5, 20261558 15th St

Change of use approved under 202512161870. t.i. improvements include soft demo, mezzanine structure, partitions, accessible features, and restrooms, elect and lights. mechanial deferred.

Issued
Mar 26, 20261558 15th St

Revision to 202603167635: removal of unpermitted mezzanine floor/ walls & rear yard structure. no work to building shell, storefront, t.i. under separate permit

Filed
Mar 16, 20261558 15th St

Soft demo only. no structural work. tenant improvement to be filed under separate permit.

Issued
Mar 4, 2026516 A Diamond St #0

To abate nov 202651567 remove (e) masonary fire place and relocate (e) non bearing wall.

Issued
Feb 17, 20261329 45th Av

This application involves a vertical 1- story addition to an existing 2- story dwelling. addition comprises sleeping and bath rooms, a new stair, and storage. remodeled areas involves a new dining area, and powder room

Issued
Dec 31, 20251031 Valencia St

Amend 202506058022 to include new material lift. structural work to include new concrete pit, floor penetration, mech lift inlduding electrical schedules. see orig permit for accessibility and egress features.

Complete
Dec 16, 20251558 15th St

Proposed changed of use from industrial (f-1) to retail (m) use. install powered door operator to comply w/ sfobi da-04. no other work.

Issued
Dec 10, 2025600 Guerrero St

Revision to 202508193406 to include electrical load balancing and schedules. see orig permit for tenant improvement and accessibility features. no lighting proposed.

Complete
Dec 1, 2025726 Post St

Nov 202543831 for installation of walk in beverage cooler

Issued
Nov 12, 20252316 Polk St

Remove and seal door and door opening on property line wall. no change of egress path or in occupancy.

Complete
Nov 6, 2025516 A Diamond St #0

Legalize e) deck in rear yard & add firewalls/guardrail/handrail & tread/ riser. no additional work. no increase in area. ground fl deck 36" above grade

Issued
Oct 31, 20251108 Stockton St #0

T.i. to e) retail bldg, ref to 202505217007 for structural & restrooms. new storefront w/ windows at ground/f, new finishes, plumbing, equipment & walk-in coolers, no additional area proposed, electrical/hvac/sprinklers under separate permit.

Issued
Oct 24, 20251031 Valencia St

Revise pa #202506058022 to include electrical plugs and replacement lights. see original permit for accessibility features.keep (e) mezzanie and stairs as is and relocate (e) drinking fountains

Complete
Sep 4, 20252298 Fillmore St #0

Revision 202412277450- revise accessible counter at proposed bar repair of plumbing/electrical in kind. omit proposed lighting, (e) to remain

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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