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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

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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?
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?

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Permits
15 permits that name James David Whitfield, newest first. Select a permit to see the full record.
FiledProjectOpen
Nov 2, 2026400 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
Mar 30, 20261471 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
Oct 31, 202439 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
Nov 3, 20221810 Union St

To comply with abe # 202206211572. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.

Complete
Nov 3, 20221808 Union St

To comply with abe # 202206211573. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.

Complete
Nov 3, 20221806 Union St

To comply with abe # 20220611575. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.

Complete
Nov 3, 20221804 Union St

To comply with abe/technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16, abe#202206211576.

Complete
Nov 3, 20221802 Union St

To comply with abe # 202206211574. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.

Complete
Sep 19, 201939 Naylor St

Kitchen and bath remodel. no change to footprint. replace door at rear deck at kitchen

Complete
Mar 23, 20181401 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
Nov 8, 201739 Naylor St

Administrative permit purpose to establish authorized use as a two family dwelling and correct the 3r recor.

Complete
Sep 14, 2017187 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
Jun 12, 20171232 Sanchez St

Site permit below -adjacent -grade addition @ basement level (e) staircase removed. rebuild compliant (n) staircase from basement to backyard.

Complete
May 31, 2017187 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
Sep 12, 20161232 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

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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