James Gerard Maxwell
Architect · Architects Ii · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-19969First issued Mar 7, 1989, expires Apr 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?
- 19 permits since 2007, 19 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Apr 13, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Commercial or tenant improvement 16 · Home remodel 2 · Other 1
- How long do their permits take?
- Commercial or tenant improvement: 2 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: 16 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 14 issued permits filed since 1966. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 5,514 permits.
Where
- Marina3
- Castro/Upper Market2
- Mission2
- Pacific Heights1
Most recent
- 3352 Steiner StDesignate e restaurant as formula retail under planning motion cua 20220049869 no new work this permit. remodel under 202212239078Apr 14, 2023Cancelled
- 3352 Steiner StInterior remodel of existing restaurant. upgrade (e) accessible restroom. no exterior alterations. no structural work.Dec 23, 2022Issued
- 2016 Fillmore StProp h: (e) restaurant - light remodel of (e) kitchen and install (n) wine bar. new finishes and lighting throughout. structural work limited to dry rot mitigation.Sep 15, 2022Complete
- 1501 Baker St1,085 sf interior tenant improvements to full service restaurant - non-load-bearing walls, ada compliant stairs and unisex restroom, mechanical (new type 1 hood to existing grease duct), plumbing and electrical.Mar 2, 2022Complete
- 1097 Irving StConverting salon to limited restaurant cafe serving coffee,pastries & retail component.Jun 2, 2021Complete
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 2155 Buchanan St #4 Unit #4: demolish (e) bathroom, walls and floor to beams. remove part of (e) wall between bathroom and closet. move toilet and sink, build new wall for shower. lower ceiling by 5 inches including shower install heater floor, drywall walls and ceiling. install tiles on shower floor. install washer.. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 3352 Steiner St Designate e restaurant as formula retail under planning motion cua 20220049869 no new work this permit. remodel under 202212239078 Cancelled | Commercial or tenant improvementType unconfirmed | Cancelled | — | |
| Dec 23, 2022 | 3352 Steiner St Interior remodel of existing restaurant. upgrade (e) accessible restroom. no exterior alterations. no structural work. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | 6 months | |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 2016 Fillmore St Prop h: (e) restaurant - light remodel of (e) kitchen and install (n) wine bar. new finishes and lighting throughout. structural work limited to dry rot mitigation. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 3 months | |
| Mar 2, 2022 | 1501 Baker St 1,085 sf interior tenant improvements to full service restaurant - non-load-bearing walls, ada compliant stairs and unisex restroom, mechanical (new type 1 hood to existing grease duct), plumbing and electrical. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 4 months | |
| Jun 2, 2021 | 1097 Irving St Converting salon to limited restaurant cafe serving coffee,pastries & retail component. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 1 month | |
| Oct 31, 2020 | 2215 Market St Barrier removal only. adding new ada restroom. railings and striping at (e) stairs. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 3 months | |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 2215 Market St Ground floor renovation, new ada restroom, new partitions and catering kitchen Cancelled | Commercial or tenant improvement | Cancelled | — | |
| Mar 23, 2017 | 2317 Chestnut St Add sushi bar to (e) full service restaurant space and relocate servers station (reduces dining area) add ada counter to (e) bar, new lighting & controls for title 24. no work at (e) mzzanine-storage only. maher na Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 28, 2014 | 280 Valencia St T.i. for (e) restaurant. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Nov 30, 2011 | 550 Gough St T.i. for self service specialty food service planning code sec. 790.93 in (e) vacant space. 1st time tenant improvement. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 2 months | |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 871 Sutter St Revision to application #2010-01-27-5406: revised rear stair direction/landing, additional structural per elevator contractor, beam removal at lower level, revise steal collector at lower level. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 10, 2009 | 2400 Lombard St No new construction, occupancy calculation only, adjust from 164 to 207. reference pa#2009082275682. Cancelled | Revision or supplement | Cancelled | — | |
| Dec 10, 2009 | 155 Columbus Av Voluntary barrier removal, ada upgrade, add (n) accessible restroom, add operator @ entry door for accessible entrance. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Nov 19, 2009 | 2801 Leavenworth St No new work - occupancy upgrade only per fire inspector from 299-399. reference pa #200907243409.(occupant load was approved 299) Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 2801 Leavenworth St #0 Interior remodel of existing bar/nightclub. remove ramps, install accessible lift, raise floor. add accessible bathroom, relocate bar and add 550 sq ft of office and support staff.m,e pd sprinkler under separate permit. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| May 14, 2008 | 1700 Fillmore St Tenant improvement in (e) shell-full service restaurant. new handicap entry (per ada requirements), bar with counters, shelves and sink. 2 handicap bathrooms, new kitchen with type 1 hood Complete | Commercial or tenant improvementType unconfirmed | Complete | 2 months | |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 1815 Market St Da upgrade per da checklist at new bar and lounge. additoin of new bar and lounge to (e) restaraunt. mep under seperate permit. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 3 months | |
| Oct 17, 2007 | 3232 Scott St Mechanical work only for maked-up air only to match (e) exhaust system Expired | Other | Expired | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 28, 2007 | 855 Divisadero St This is a newly remodeled space that will have no structural changes. will turn into full service restaurant by adding fixtures, appliances, equipment, cabinets, tables, chairs. separate permits for mech,elec, and plumbing work under separate permit. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvementType unconfirmed | Complete | 7 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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