Jack W J Tam
Architect · Team 7 International · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-11181First issued Jun 4, 1980, expires Oct 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?
- 32 permits since 2005, 32 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Jul 28, 2025.
- What kind of projects?
- Addition 8 · Home remodel 7 · Other 4
- How long do their permits take?
- Addition: 18 months. City typical for the same review: 9 months.
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.
Addition: 8 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 6 issued permits filed since 1966; 1 still in review. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 574 permits.
Where
- Outer Richmond3
- Inner Sunset2
- Bernal Heights1
- West of Twin Peaks1
Most recent
- 278 18th Av2-unit remodel w/horizontal addition at rear. remodeled g/f unit consist of bedrms, 1 full bath, & 1 half bath, & an open living/dining/kitchen. 2nd unit on 2/f & 3/f consist of an open living/dining/kitchen & a guest bath w/access to balcony deck @2/f. 3/f: master bedrm, bath, 2 bedrm, 1 full bath.Apr 19, 2023Issued
- 1759 08th AvInterior remodeling of a 2 story single family residence; infill (e) 1st floor breezeway and (e) 2nd fl lightwell; no exterior work to be done except widen garageMar 28, 2023Withdrawn
- 480 Andover StAdding a new 3rd floor on an exisitng 2-story bldg. exterior renovation on the facade of the bldg. new grand room at the 1st flr w/ a new wet bar and full bathroom. the new added 3rd flr will be furnished w/ one master suite and 2 bedrooms.Aug 22, 2020Complete
- 616 19th AvHorizontal extension on ground floor and second floor. adding 1 master suite @ ground floor reconfigure kitchen and guest bathroom on second floor.Dec 20, 2019Filed
- 30 Cresta Vista DrAddition of a 2nd floor above the main level. renovation of the main floor aligning to mid level rear wall. renovation of the basement level into storage and exercise room.Jun 8, 2017Issued
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | 1791 17th Av Revision 202308295508- update heating system in title 24 from gas furnace to heat pump split system Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 39 Santa Rosa Av Reference to pa#202110291497 (s-1) to revise ground floor adu/ garagae. internal entrance. cancel gas meter to have full electric for the entire house. Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 354 Stratford Dr Revision 202212128118- replace propsed front facade aluminum clad wood windows and aluminum windows around the house to vinly windows. replace propsed stucco on south east exterior elevation to horizontal fibercement siding Complete | Revision or supplementType unconfirmed | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 2830 Sloat Bl Increase area of retail unit# 1(cafe) from 1029 sf to 1294 sf. install exterior louver at curtain wall for air intake. provide rough mech, elect and plumbing for future cafe tenant (retail# 4) and future restaurant tenant(retail# 1); both spaces remain vacant Filed | Commercial or tenant improvement | Filed | — | |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 2148 17th Av Install new 34.5" x 46.6" curb mounted fixed skylight 6-feet away from inner side of exterior property wall. infill 1 existing, property line window at kitchen. Issued | Other | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 2813 Bush St Revision to pa #201801309887. reconfigure existing 3rd floor master bathroom. (reduce size). replace in kind window with existing bathroom location of closet and new full bathroom will be flipped. no fireplace within master bedroom. Filed | Revision or supplement | Filed | — | |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 4440 20th St Main house rear ext. stairs reconfiguration; stair from 2nd fl to the ground fl to be taken out. infill (e) door to the stairs to create new window. extend deck landing on ground floor; new fire wall along property line @ rear stairs w/new footing; add skylights @ bathroom & above interior stairs. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 1 month | |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 30 Cresta Vista Dr Revise p/a 2017-0608-8752 s/1r2 to convert bathroom #3 (half bath) to full bath, remove cover sheet, fire sprinkler note #45 to eliminate sprinkler system from project scope, enlarge rear window 101, install gas furnace to serve basement. remove w/d from 2nd lvl and added a laundry sink to lower lvl Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | 15 months | |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 1465 Valencia St Convert (e) powder room to ada all gender bathroom on ground floor. barrier removal Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 1791 17th Av Backyard remodeling consisting of a construction of a new 8 ft fence south and north property line abutting (e) subject property fence. Issued | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 2148 17th Av New interior layout @ kitchen area (ie ope kitchen layout) new kitchen island, and relocation of interior stair. no work to the front. new furnace. Issued | Home remodel | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 39 Santa Rosa Av To comply with board of appeals decision boa # 24-008. revise building permit 202110291497 - property line wall abutting 35 santa rosa ave to be raised to six feet and be one-hour fire rated. this permit does not authorize any work until the first addendum of site permit 202110291497 is issued. Issued | ADU | Issued | 1 month | |
| May 14, 2024 | 480 Andover St Rev 202008222423 (site permit)- revise heating from fau to radiant heat, garage space reconfig, rear wall doors reducing size of openings, remove and fill bay windows at 2nd floor, replace all windows to aluminum clad, reconfig exterior rear stairs, add (n) electric fireplace, enlarge window located Complete | Revision or supplementType unconfirmed | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 4465 Mission St Revision to pa# 202304145779. update da checklist to not check "c" on question #5. correct answer upgrade front entry to be fully accessiable. remove plan check note "this permit not to be finalized until pa# 202212299424 abe is finalized. abe to 4465 mission st. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 1759 08th Av Landscaping and replacing (e) fence 8' redwood. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 2496 43rd Av Revision to pa# 202103267407, west facing (e) deck 42" stucco railing/ guardrail @ 3/ to be converted top 24" portion to be glass railing, west facing facade (e) 12" canopy to be extended to 36" on west facing facade. Filed | Revision or supplement | Filed | — | |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 1791 17th Av G/f interior remodeling consist of an addition of 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, new entertainment room, & relocation of (e) bathroom. add a kitchenette w/ 2 or less burner w/ no full size oven. seismic upgrade at ground floor. Complete | Home remodelType unconfirmed | Complete | 4 months | |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 490 Post St #1230 12/f suite 1230: tenant improvement. remodeling consists of an ada toilet, new conference room and storage, new treatment room. no exterior work to be done. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 2 months | |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 1327 Columbus Av Revision to pa# 201605177611. remove approved 1 class 2 bike rack as proposed/approved. instead an in-lieu fee will be applied for the removal of the bike rack. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| May 1, 2023 | 1759 08th Av Interior remodeling of a 2 story single family house. infill portion (e) 1/f breezeway and (e) 2/f interior lightwell (not visible from the street). no exterior work to be done except widen garage door width. Complete | Home remodel | 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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