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Howard E Blecher

Architect · Blecher Bldg & Urban Design · San Francisco

Public records

From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.

The short answer

Licensed?
License activeArchitect C-36464First issued May 11, 2017, expires Jan 31, 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?
38 permits since 2014, 38 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Aug 28, 2026.
What kind of projects?
Home remodel 13 · ADU 8 · Commercial or tenant improvement 6
How long do their permits take?
Home remodel: 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
47 permits that name Howard E Blecher, newest first, including 9 revisions or supplements that are not counted. Select a permit to see the full record.
FiledProjectOpen
Aug 28, 202664 Woodland Av #0

legalize existing ground-floor finished space as a state adu under san francisco planning code section 207.2. work required for adu code compliance is limited to items shown in the drawings and related compliance documents, including field verification and documentation of existing floor/ ceiling

Filed
Aug 18, 20261012 Grant Av

Unit #31 top floor: interior remodel (e) studio apartment. includes new kitchen in-kind, remodel of (e) bathroom, new interior wall/partition, incorporation of (e) common-area laundry space into apt 31. new roof-mounted mini-split heat-pump system, reroute (e) dryer vent from common area laundry...

Issued
Apr 27, 2026259 A 07th Av

Addressing permit only: add a new address 259 a 7th ave. link to apn 1426/013. ref pa #2024-0124-4517

Issued
Dec 29, 20252787 Bryant St

Add 1 state adu per ord 162-16, 95-17,162-1. new exit passageway.remove bath at attic.remove stairs 3/f attic.replace attic ladder.improve ext stairs at rear.handrail at front stairs.protective bollards at garage. new trash enclosure.

Cancelled
Dec 29, 202536 Aladdin Tr

Basement of 36 aladdin terr: proposed media room to satisfy nov 201890782. replace 4 burner cooktop with 2 burner cooktop. restricted use- no bedroom or sleeping area in basement. this space to be used only in conjuction with dwelling unit at 2nd story. no udu determined by planning dept.

Issued
Jan 13, 2025939 Castro St

Revision to pa#: 202311211263, 202409181060, 202411074607. revised layout of garage, 1st level hall 1, hall 2 + office, (e) to remain stair supports. structural revised ceiling framing at 1st level entry ceiling.

Issued
Sep 17, 2024259 07th Av

Voluntry structural strenthening. new walls windows & doors at garage remove e) brick chimney. ref pa 202401244517

Complete
Jan 24, 2024259 07th Av

To establish state adu on ground floor and interior alterations/facade modifications, with electrical, plumbing and structural work. (2 residential units + adu)

Complete
Nov 21, 20236 San Pablo Av

Altered site permit. revision to bpa#2022-0805-0034 related to variance case 2022-007994var. proposed stairs, landing and roof deck at rear, plus additional interior alterations and additional exterior facade changes.

Issued
Nov 21, 2023939 Castro St

Proposed remodel with electrical, plumbing, and structural work. new 1st floor living space and new roof deck. automatic fire sprinkler only entire ground floor according with nfpa13d under deferred submittal

Complete
Jun 7, 20231851 Noriega St

Restore walls after water damage. double layer of 5/8" drywall in women's bathroom. double layer at 5/8" drywall in wall adjacent to kitchen. double layer at 5/8" drywall in wall adjacent to storage. all interior.

Complete
Apr 19, 20232685 California St

Proposed adu unit under state program w/ structural, plumbing & electrical work to comply w/ nov# 201711673.

Complete
Dec 30, 20222782 24th St

Comply with accessible business entrace program abe 202211295367

Cancelled
Dec 30, 20222619 25th Av

Proposed accessory dwelling unit (adu) addition of dwelling unit. new exit passageway for adu. replacement of garage door to comply with nov #201976204. remove interior stairs and new bath at 2nd fl. new rear decks and stairs at 1st & 2nd floors.

Approved
Nov 28, 2022111 Congdon St

Interior remodel w/ replacement & new plumbing fixtures + electrical work. new deck and awning on rear facade. new deck for hot tub less than 30" above grade. new and removed windows on sides + rear.

Issued
Nov 2, 2022690 Spruce St #102

Unit 102 - bathroom remodel with new shower on 2/f.

Complete
Oct 25, 202236 Aladdin Tr

To comply with nov# 201890782. addition of adu (accessory to 36 aladdin ter) per ordinance no 162-16, 95-17 & 162-17. improvements to basement level passageway to public way. convert basement storage (34 aladdin ter) to media room.

Withdrawn
Aug 22, 2022257 Romain St

Replacement skylight with lighting. new attic access panel.

Complete
Aug 5, 20226 San Pablo Av

Proposed remodel & horizontal addition with structural,plumbing & electrical work. replacement & new windows on front,sides and rear.

Issued
Dec 30, 2021386 27th Av

Proposed interior remodel w/ plumbing & electrical work. replacement of windows on side & rear, (1)(n) bathroom. remodel 2 bathrooms in kind, add 1 laundry room.

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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