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Hugh T Cotter

Architect · Oculus · San Francisco

Public records

From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.

The short answer

Licensed?
License activeArchitect C-26523First issued Aug 7, 1996, expires Jul 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?
23 permits since 2005, 23 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Jul 27, 2026.
What kind of projects?
Commercial or tenant improvement 22 · Retaining wall or site work 1
How long do their permits take?
Commercial or tenant improvement: 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: 22 permits in San Francisco

From 2005 to 2025, latest filed Dec 11, 2025.

Time to get a permit

Theirs
1 month
City
Within 1 month

Median from filing to permit, from 18 issued permits filed since 1966; 1 still in review. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 5,178 permits.

Where

  • Mission Bay7
  • Pacific Heights5
  • Presidio Heights3
  • Lone Mountain/USF2
Permits
30 permits that name Hugh T Cotter, newest first, including 7 revisions or supplements that are not counted. Select a permit to see the full record.
FiledProjectOpen
Jul 27, 2026601 Duboce Av

Voluntary barrier removal campus improvement, roadway resurfacing, site regrading and signage modiifcations, providing ada compliant access between the medical bldgs and parking garage. reloate/ reinstall an (e) pay station with an install of new canopy outside of the parking garage, minor modificat

Issued
Dec 11, 2025185 Berry St

Renovation of suite 350, for new lab space. demo select partitions and doors. installation of new lab equipment and new lab furniture system. (n) rated doors and new sinks and existing finishes to be patched where applicable. minor modification to existing electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems

Issued
Oct 12, 202345 Castro St

Selective demo in suites 220,212, and 207 to accomdate the proposed tenant improvements. converting (e) consult room and (e) offices in suite 220 to 3 exam rooms, 1 exam/treatment room. remodel (e) suite 212 to 5 neuropsych offices, and admin. modify (e) hvac, plumbing, and electrial systems.

Filed
Mar 10, 2021185 Berry St

Suite 290: remodel of (e) storage space to install new liquid nitrogen freezer storage and supply tanks. new floor finishes, painting. modifications to mep seismic anchorage for new equipment. ok to remove sffd from this permit. ucsf - not under sffd jurisdiction. retain all fees for work done - jl

Complete
Sep 30, 2020499 Illinois St

Installation of (n) lab equipment incl seismic bracing. minor selective demo. electrical upgrades include (n) circuits. plumbing upgrade work include localized co2 manifold. ** maher: n/a **

Withdrawn
Sep 30, 2020499 Illinois St

Converting rms 2-3046, 2-3058, 2-3060 to tissue culture labs. electrical upgrades incl (n) circuits including (e) outlets. plumb upgrades incl localized co2 manifold & piped gas incl n2 & air. (n) equip subject to seismic bracing. ** maher: n/a **

Withdrawn
Nov 12, 2019185 Berry St

Wharfside bldg - 1st fl, suite 1050: remodel of existing office space. scope of work to include selective minor demolition, floor, finishes, painting, ceiling and minor modification to existing mech, elec, fire alarm & plumbing.

Complete
Mar 29, 2017475 Brannan St

Revision to pa# 201612155062, slight architectural changes. changes to hvac & plumbing systems; maher ord 155-13 na

Complete
Dec 19, 20161569 Sloat Bl #333

Suite 333a - 2nd floor - remodel of (e) office space will include selective demo of walls, ceiling, floor finishes, new non-rated partitoins, floor finishes cabinetry modif, hvac, electrical data, fire protection & fire alarm.

Complete
Dec 15, 2016475 Brannan St

Suite 120 & 130; replace casework in breakroom, (n) power & data outlets in mail room. conference room & aisle (n) wall mounted screen & equipoment. replace finishes per schedule. suite 130 - reconfigure office & lab spaces. selective demo (n) partitions, floor finishes, painting, ceiling, lighting

Complete
Jun 14, 20161500 Owens St #0

3rd floor: new partition wall and door in (e) procedure room to create new exam room and storage room. minor electrical and hvac work

Cancelled
May 13, 20163838 California St

Suite #305- remodel of (e) medical office space to create accessible exam. & procedure rooms, demo partitions, install (n) partitions, floor, finishes, painting & minor modifications to (e) electrical & hvac.

Complete
Jan 12, 20162333 Buchanan St

Voluntary access barrier removal, remodel doors in acccessible path of travel, replace & provide (n) accessible signage, remodel public toilets on all floors, add cane detection crossbars @ drinking fountains & exterior standpipe, striping at stairs, parking striping, (n) handrails at ramp.

Reinstated
Nov 18, 20152401 Clay St

All levels: voluntary access barrier removal in common spaces to include, doors in path of travel, accessible signage, parking stalls, cane detection bars at protruding objects, & upgrade to stairways.

Issued
Aug 27, 20152300 California St

#105- voluntary access barrier removal in the first floor existing suite. demo existing laundry to enlarge office

Complete
Jul 27, 20152300 California St

Voluntary access barrier removal in common spaces in bldg. upgrade doors, signage, public toilets, parking.

Complete
Apr 7, 20151580 Valencia St

1st floor suite 103: remodel and reconfiguration of extg clinic space. selective demo, new partitions floor finishes, painting, ceiling, lighting cabinetry, & modifi cations to extg electrical,plmg, and hvac system. no change of use or occupancy are proposed. n/a for the maher .

Complete
Dec 23, 20141500 Owens St #0

2nd floor, #221/222 - minor modification to room & (e) mech, electrical & plumbing in (e) decon/clear room to allow for installation of new sterilizer. n/a maher ordinance

Complete
Feb 19, 20141580 Valencia St

6th floor suite 601 - m.e.p. work . ref pa #2014.01.23.6962

Cancelled
Feb 14, 20143838 California St

Revision to pa# 201305298111 - barrier removal, signage & water fountains.

Cancelled

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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