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
- 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
Time to get a permit
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
Most recent
- 185 Berry StRenovation 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 systemsDec 11, 2025Issued
- 45 Castro StSelective 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.Oct 12, 2023Filed
- 185 Berry StSuite 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 - jlMar 10, 2021Complete
- 499 Illinois StInstallation 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 **Sep 30, 2020Withdrawn
- 499 Illinois StConverting 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 **Sep 30, 2020Withdrawn
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 601 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 | Retaining wall or site work | Issued | 1 month | |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 185 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | 9 months | |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 45 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Filed | — | |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 185 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 2 months | |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 499 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Withdrawn | — | |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 499 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Withdrawn | — | |
| Nov 12, 2019 | 185 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 18 months | |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 475 Brannan St Revision to pa# 201612155062, slight architectural changes. changes to hvac & plumbing systems; maher ord 155-13 na Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 19, 2016 | 1569 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 1 month | |
| Dec 15, 2016 | 475 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 2 months | |
| Jun 14, 2016 | 1500 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Cancelled | — | |
| May 13, 2016 | 3838 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 2333 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Reinstated | 7 months | |
| Nov 18, 2015 | 2401 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | 9 months | |
| Aug 27, 2015 | 2300 California St #105- voluntary access barrier removal in the first floor existing suite. demo existing laundry to enlarge office Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 27, 2015 | 2300 California St Voluntary access barrier removal in common spaces in bldg. upgrade doors, signage, public toilets, parking. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 1580 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 6 months | |
| Dec 23, 2014 | 1500 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 | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 3 months | |
| Feb 19, 2014 | 1580 Valencia St 6th floor suite 601 - m.e.p. work . ref pa #2014.01.23.6962 Cancelled | Revision or supplement | Cancelled | — | |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 3838 California St Revision to pa# 201305298111 - barrier removal, signage & water fountains. Cancelled | Revision or supplement | 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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