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James Gerard Maxwell

Architect · Architects Ii · San Francisco

Public records

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The short answer

Licensed?
License activeArchitect C-19969First issued Mar 7, 1989, expires Apr 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?
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.

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Permits
22 permits that name James Gerard Maxwell, newest first, including 3 revisions or supplements that are not counted. Select a permit to see the full record.
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Apr 13, 20262155 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
Apr 14, 20233352 Steiner St

Designate e restaurant as formula retail under planning motion cua 20220049869 no new work this permit. remodel under 202212239078

Cancelled
Dec 23, 20223352 Steiner St

Interior remodel of existing restaurant. upgrade (e) accessible restroom. no exterior alterations. no structural work.

Issued
Sep 15, 20222016 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
Mar 2, 20221501 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
Jun 2, 20211097 Irving St

Converting salon to limited restaurant cafe serving coffee,pastries & retail component.

Complete
Oct 31, 20202215 Market St

Barrier removal only. adding new ada restroom. railings and striping at (e) stairs.

Complete
Jun 5, 20192215 Market St

Ground floor renovation, new ada restroom, new partitions and catering kitchen

Cancelled
Mar 23, 20172317 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
Apr 28, 2014280 Valencia St

T.i. for (e) restaurant.

Issued
Nov 30, 2011550 Gough St

T.i. for self service specialty food service planning code sec. 790.93 in (e) vacant space. 1st time tenant improvement.

Complete
Mar 23, 2011871 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
Dec 10, 20092400 Lombard St

No new construction, occupancy calculation only, adjust from 164 to 207. reference pa#2009082275682.

Cancelled
Dec 10, 2009155 Columbus Av

Voluntary barrier removal, ada upgrade, add (n) accessible restroom, add operator @ entry door for accessible entrance.

Complete
Nov 19, 20092801 Leavenworth St

No new work - occupancy upgrade only per fire inspector from 299-399. reference pa #200907243409.(occupant load was approved 299)

Issued
Jul 24, 20092801 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
May 14, 20081700 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
Apr 28, 20081815 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
Oct 17, 20073232 Scott St

Mechanical work only for maked-up air only to match (e) exhaust system

Expired
Aug 28, 2007855 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

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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