Hallie Chen
Architect · Caha Design Group · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-38753First issued Aug 28, 2020, 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?
- 33 permits since 2020, 33 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Oct 28, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Commercial or tenant improvement 13 · Home remodel 9 · Other 6
- How long do their permits take?
- Commercial or tenant improvement: 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.
Commercial or tenant improvement: 13 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 12 issued permits filed since 1966; 1 still in review. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 14,203 permits.
Where
- Hayes Valley4
- South of Market2
- Mission2
- Russian Hill1
Most recent
- 401 Haight St #0G/f: t.i. of (e) restaurant. new non-structural full & partial height partitions for (n) restrooms, (n) electrical, plumbing distribution & fixtures for (n) kitchen equipment. new lighting, patch & repair (e) finishes.Oct 28, 2026Filed
- 1850 Polk St(e) empty ground floor retail unit to restaurant w/ no cooking. (n) plumbing, (n) electrical, (n) commercial food service equipment for coffee & tea preparation. (n) finishes & lighing throughout,(n) millwork all partitions are (e) to remain restrooms are (e) to remain.mep deferredAug 19, 2026Issued
- 372 Ritch StInterior only base building work for prospection tenants. partiitions- partial hieghts for enclosed block of restrooms. wet bar/kitchenette. electrical lighting and distribution. future tenant under separate ti permitAug 12, 2026Issued
- 350 Bay StCommercial tenant improvement - interior demising of (e) ground floor commerical spaced into (4) commercial retail suites as part of (e) retail pedestrian mall.Feb 13, 2026Issued
- 2180 Folsom StInterior build out on an industrial warehouse space after fire repair. fire repair permit has been closed out. work includes new; non-structural partitions, plumbing distribution, electrical, mechanical, lighting replacement, insulated penthouse assembly, pedesal rooftop mechanical deck.Dec 18, 2025Complete
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 401 Haight St #0 G/f: t.i. of (e) restaurant. new non-structural full & partial height partitions for (n) restrooms, (n) electrical, plumbing distribution & fixtures for (n) kitchen equipment. new lighting, patch & repair (e) finishes. Filed | Commercial or tenant improvement | Filed | — | |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 1700 20th St Revision to pa# 202606183564 & 202503061721: alteration already approved for cafe. added restroom & mop sink. health permit t.i. sheets added for equipment plans + sfdph review. Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | 1 month | |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1850 Polk St (e) empty ground floor retail unit to restaurant w/ no cooking. (n) plumbing, (n) electrical, (n) commercial food service equipment for coffee & tea preparation. (n) finishes & lighing throughout,(n) millwork all partitions are (e) to remain restrooms are (e) to remain.mep deferred Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | 2 months | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 486 Arlington St To comply w/ complaint 2026-60382: construct new shed & add 2 outlets & 1 receiver, new shed to be 10'x12', include 2 windows. Issued | Legalize or fix a violation | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 372 Ritch St Interior only base building work for prospection tenants. partiitions- partial hieghts for enclosed block of restrooms. wet bar/kitchenette. electrical lighting and distribution. future tenant under separate ti permit Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 118 15th Av Revision to pa#: 202605282103. revise steel beam and col. to wood beam and posts. (n) wet bar (n) electrical in wet bar. (n) plumbing in wet bar. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 1700 20th St Revision to pa#: 202503061721 which stated of as t.i. of (e) office to proposed cafe. revised scope: renovation of (e) office space to proposed cafe and work space layout revision. accessible restroom relocated. window added. no work to (e) 2nd flr unit. wood to match previously approved. bathroom Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| May 28, 2026 | 118 15th Av New fire rated stairwell additon between units, 120 15th ave new opening to create studio apartment ( no enclosed sleeping room) 118 15th ave new opening between kitchen and dining rm. new full height non structural partiton to creat walk in pantry Complete | Home remodelType unconfirmed | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2180 Folsom St Revision to pa# 202512182161: to remove the kitchenettes from cope of work at the first floor, mezzanine, and 2nd floors. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 350 Bay St Revision to pa# 202602135940 reduced from 4 commercial unit to 3; change of plumbing location; mep plans in reference to permit # 202602135940 mep plans orginally deffered. (not associated with food or food court & market). Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | 3 months | |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 2041 Fulton St Interior remodel: lightwell expansion, structural upgrades, hvac/plumbing/electrical upgrades; window/door replacement. new roof deck; new framed deck extending off the office inthe side yard setback. new interior stairs to level 2; ev charging stations. lightwell in-fill.1 new bathroom in each unit Issued | AdditionType unconfirmed | Issued | 8 months | |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 2041 Fulton St 2nd revision to the foundation and 1st floor framing in garage area as shown in p/a's 2025-1219-2242 and 2026-0206-5401 so as to be consistent with the configuration shown in p/a 2025-1230-3001 that is being reviewed via the intake process. Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 350 Bay St Commercial tenant improvement - interior demising of (e) ground floor commerical spaced into (4) commercial retail suites as part of (e) retail pedestrian mall. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 2041 Fulton St Revision 2025-1219-2242- to include structural reinforcement for garage only. Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 29, 2025 | 3215 Broderick St Vertical addition. renovation & expansion of (e) 2 units. add level 4, set back from front & rear. reduction of north lightwell. reduce footprint of garage. expand lower unit down into rear garage level (level 1). expand upper unit up to new level 4. Issued | Addition | Issued | 6 months | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 2180 Folsom St Interior build out on an industrial warehouse space after fire repair. fire repair permit has been closed out. work includes new; non-structural partitions, plumbing distribution, electrical, mechanical, lighting replacement, insulated penthouse assembly, pedesal rooftop mechanical deck. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 2 months | |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 311 Divisadero St Revision to pa 202510318657: barrier removal of non compliant restroom Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 311 Divisadero St Interior renovation of non-compliant restroom to be more accessible Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 2241 Fillmore St Revision to pa #202506259427 to relocate existing sink kto make existing restroom accessible per building inspector. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Oct 7, 2025 | 486 Arlington St Renovation and small addition to incorporate (e) structure in rear yard into main residence. some demo, drainage, and foundation work included. (e) home is 1669 sf, increasing to 1776 sf. (e) structure permit under #200805131973 and 201302190415. increase garage door to 8'-0" wide. Issued | Addition | Issued | 2 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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