James David Whitfield
Architect · Whitfield Architects · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-31997First issued Apr 27, 2009, expires Nov 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?
- 15 permits since 2016, 15 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Nov 2, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Commercial or tenant improvement 7 · Home remodel 4 · Addition 1
- How long do their permits take?
- Commercial or tenant improvement: 6 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.
What are you planning?
Pick your kind of project to see their permits for it.
Commercial or tenant improvement: 7 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 7 issued permits filed since 1966. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 5,514 permits.
Where
- Marina5
- South of Market1
- Excelsior1
Most recent
- 1810 Union StTo comply with abe # 202206211572. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.Nov 3, 2022Complete
- 1808 Union StTo comply with abe # 202206211573. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.Nov 3, 2022Complete
- 1806 Union StTo comply with abe # 20220611575. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.Nov 3, 2022Complete
- 1804 Union StTo comply with abe/technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16, abe#202206211576.Nov 3, 2022Complete
- 1802 Union StTo comply with abe # 202206211574. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.Nov 3, 2022Complete
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400 Upper Tr Convert (e) storage rooms & staff toilet into adu (2 bed,2bath) & (n) staff single restroom and storage room. minor exterior alt (1 wdw). mep by others/coninuation of systems in (e) building. ref pa 202212168489. Filed | ADUType unconfirmed | Filed | — | |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1471 43rd Av 152 sf kitchen remodel of existing single-family residence. no work visible from street or back yard. no structural work, mep permits by others. remove existing kitchen and associated elements. replace with new cabinets, finishes, fixtures, appliances, etc. remove and replace closet components. Issued | Home remodel | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 39 Downey St Removal of (e) roof access and rooftop stair penthouse. new access stair from (e) level 3 landing to roof level. new rooftop stair penthouse (73 sf). new private roof deck (320 sf). associated lighting and power (by others). Filed | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Filed | — | |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 1810 Union St To comply with abe # 202206211572. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 6 months | |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 1808 Union St To comply with abe # 202206211573. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 6 months | |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 1806 Union St To comply with abe # 20220611575. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 6 months | |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 1804 Union St To comply with abe/technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16, abe#202206211576. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 6 months | |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 1802 Union St To comply with abe # 202206211574. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 6 months | |
| Sep 19, 2019 | 39 Naylor St Kitchen and bath remodel. no change to footprint. replace door at rear deck at kitchen Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Mar 23, 2018 | 1401 Mission St Suite 1: 1st time t. i. of leased space on ground floor, recent construction mixed-use bldg, (n) interior metal frame partitions, finishes & lighting modification of (e) plumbing Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 1 month | |
| Nov 8, 2017 | 39 Naylor St Administrative permit purpose to establish authorized use as a two family dwelling and correct the 3r recor. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 3 months | |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 187 Crescent Av Replace in-kind extg casement window in south gable. add 2 matching, custom wood windows flanking. replaced window. maintain u-factor of 0.32 Complete | Other | Complete | 7 months | |
| Jun 12, 2017 | 1232 Sanchez St Site permit below -adjacent -grade addition @ basement level (e) staircase removed. rebuild compliant (n) staircase from basement to backyard. Complete | AdditionType unconfirmed | Complete | 14 months | |
| May 31, 2017 | 187 Crescent Av Add interior stair from basement to main level. replace existing interior stair, replace existing rear sidewalk stair in-kind. new laundry & storage in basemenent. new hvac. remodel kitchen, bathroom & master bedroom Complete | Home remodel | Complete | 1 month | |
| Sep 12, 2016 | 1232 Sanchez St Interior remodel of (e) single family home - redo kitchen and master. voluntary structural strengthening @ (e) garage entry. removal of non-permitted storage area. convert part of storage at garage/bsmt to 1 bedroom and 1 bath. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | 5 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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