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
- 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.
What are you planning?
Pick your kind of project to see their permits for it.
Commercial or tenant improvement: 43 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 38 issued permits filed since 1966; 2 still in review. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 23,779 permits.
Where
- Mission8
- Financial District/South Beach5
- North Beach4
- Nob Hill3
Most recent
- 1558 15th StChange of use approved under 202512161870. t.i. improvements include soft demo, mezzanine structure, partitions, accessible features, and restrooms, elect and lights. mechanial deferred.May 5, 2026Issued
- 1558 15th StSoft demo only. no structural work. tenant improvement to be filed under separate permit.Mar 16, 2026Issued
- 1558 15th StProposed changed of use from industrial (f-1) to retail (m) use. install powered door operator to comply w/ sfobi da-04. no other work.Dec 16, 2025Issued
- 726 Post StNov 202543831 for installation of walk in beverage coolerDec 1, 2025Issued
- 600 Guerrero StTi for (e) restaurant repair and remodel to bakery kitchen to add seating and type 2 exhaust hood and rooftop and lower, replace appliance . no change in floor area or occupancy . electrical permit under separte permit.Aug 19, 2025Complete
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 108 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 | Addition | Filed | — | |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 1558 15th St Revision 202605050695 to include hvac and plumbing work. accessibilty feature under original permit Filed | Revision or supplement | Filed | — | |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 676 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 | Home remodelType unconfirmed | Filed | — | |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 500 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 | Revision or supplement | Filed | — | |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 516 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 | Revision or supplement | Issued | 2 months | |
| May 11, 2026 | 1031 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 | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| May 5, 2026 | 1558 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 1558 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 | Revision or supplement | Filed | — | |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 1558 15th St Soft demo only. no structural work. tenant improvement to be filed under separate permit. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 516 A Diamond St #0 To abate nov 202651567 remove (e) masonary fire place and relocate (e) non bearing wall. Issued | Legalize or fix a violation | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 1329 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 | Addition | Issued | 9 months | |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 1031 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 | Revision or supplement | Complete | 3 months | |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 1558 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | 2 months | |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 600 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 | Revision or supplement | Complete | 4 months | |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 726 Post St Nov 202543831 for installation of walk in beverage cooler Issued | Commercial or tenant improvementType unconfirmed | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 2316 Polk St Remove and seal door and door opening on property line wall. no change of egress path or in occupancy. Complete | Other | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 516 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 | Legalize or fix a violation | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 1108 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 | Revision or supplementType unconfirmed | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 1031 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 | Revision or supplement | Complete | 4 months | |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 2298 Fillmore St #0 Revision 202412277450- revise accessible counter at proposed bar repair of plumbing/electrical in kind. omit proposed lighting, (e) to remain Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | 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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