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James Howard Westover

Architect · Wda William Duff Architects · San Francisco

Public records

From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.

The short answer

Licensed?
License activeArchitect C-21728First issued Aug 27, 1990, expires Aug 31, 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?
57 permits since 2005, 57 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Aug 31, 2026.
What kind of projects?
Home remodel 29 · Deck, stairs or patio cover 8 · Addition 6
How long do their permits take?
Home remodel: within 1 month. 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.

Home remodel: 29 permits in San Francisco

From 2005 to 2026, latest filed Aug 31, 2026.

Time to get a permit

Theirs
Within 1 month
City
Within 1 month

Median from filing to permit, from 29 issued permits filed since 1966. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 23,779 permits.

Where

  • Noe Valley6
  • Seacliff6
  • Presidio Heights5
  • Pacific Heights4
Permits
67 permits that name James Howard Westover, newest first, including 10 revisions or supplements that are not counted. Select a permit to see the full record.
FiledProjectOpen
Aug 31, 20262829 Pacific Av

Int. remodel of a 4-story sfr including the addition of a retractable and a fixed skylight @ (e) roof; alteration to (e) window openings and (n) windows in primary bedrooms and (n) windows in (e) openings in 3/f & 4/f facing rear yard; (n) interior elevator connecting all stories; kitchen remodel.

Issued
Aug 13, 2026488 Folsom St #3702

56th floor: addition at private roof deck and stair penthouse to the dwelling unit on level 55 and level 56 of a residential tower

Filed
Jun 30, 20264365 23rd St

Convert (e) living, dining & kitchen into (n) primary suite. construct (n) kitchen & pantry in main floor family room

Issued
Jun 26, 20263701 Washington St

Installation of hot tub on exterior terrace as well as new gate and guardrail.

Issued
May 20, 20263701 Washington St

Remodel. replace (e) side entry door & (e) windows in kind. (n) sauna & cold plunge in basement. (n) mini ac system. (n) finishes. updated guardrail at main stair.

Complete
Feb 13, 20262315 Broadway

Removal of (e) winding stair & extension of 3-flight stair from 2nd flr of the dwelling unit to 3rd flr. relocation of (e) laundry on 3rd flr to new location, new layout for bath 204, removal of 5 windows & replacement of one window in-kind @ north facade.

Complete
Aug 14, 20253847 21st St

Remodel on the third floor of existing sfd (three stories and attic). including: demolition of fireplace and hearth, addition of bathroom, revisions to (e) bathroom and closet layout, new window openings in west facade and new finished througout the floor.

Complete
Apr 24, 20252512 Pacific Av

Remodel single family dwelling, first flr: demo e storage, new finishes, elec,water heater w heat pumps, 2nd flr: new window openings in north wall, demo e kitchen, new kitchen in new location,finishes replacement, new elec/plumbing

Complete
Feb 27, 20253045 Pacific Av

Revision to pa 202111051940 relocation of (e) posts at the 2nd fl rear deck to the edge of the deck. no other modifications to the (e) deck

Issued
Nov 26, 2024139 24th Av

Voluntary structural improvement to (e) pergola footing

Issued
Oct 15, 20244365 23rd St

Create new adu in basement ord. 162-16 ab1114. infill (e) lightwell. relocate (e) stair from street level to upper floor to connect to main house. create new stair from street level to new basement adu. earth shoring is required under a separate permit.

Issued
Aug 13, 20248 Seacliff Av

Revision to pa#202407247150, 202406043648 and 202207128251 to address undersized floor framing discovered at 3rd floor sunroom.

Complete
Jun 4, 20248 Seacliff Av

Interior kitchen & bathroom remodel. add (n) powerder room @ 1st fl; (n) primary bath @ 2nd fl; replace (e) patio @ dining rm; partial exterior stucco & window replacement to address water damage; exterior stucco and windows to be replaced in kind

Complete
May 23, 20242630 Divisadero St

(n) 6'-0 high fence at side property line, 10'-0" h fence at rear property line, (n) paving and planter at rear yard, outdoor kitchen with propane griddle and pizza oven and sink at rear yard.

Issued
Mar 28, 202455 Ashbury Tr

Relacement of perimeter foundation and concrete slab on grade in garage, new ceiling & lighting in garage rebuilding concrete exterior stair in-kind replacement ofgarage door in-kind. work do not affect public right of way

Issued
Feb 16, 20243673 Jackson St

Revision to pa# 202109138255 &202302021218 & 202212017453. shown as-built plans. revising title 24 sheets due to change in mechanical system. removal of the ductless mini split.

Complete
Aug 31, 20238 Seacliff Av

Revision to pa# 202207269321, remove exterior stucco cladding at the north end of bldg. north side of east & west facade, and full north facade. install new waterproofing membrane and stucco finish to match existing.

Complete
Aug 3, 202343 Jordan Av

Addition of new deck and stairway to backyard from second level. new fire wall and fence along property line. new door at 2nd flr to access deck. structural upgrades at kitchen. no chnag to maximum path of travel or egress patch.

Complete
Jun 15, 20233973 Clay St

Excavation & foundation replacement,all doors & windows, interior remodel throughout, n roof above 2nd flr bedroom, n interior stair to replace extg, n exterior infill addition below extg cantilevered rm on 2nd flr, n reconfigured patio at rear yard, & n exterior facade finish at rear yard.

Withdrawn
Jun 8, 20238 Seacliff Av

All work on 2nd floor. remodel primary bedroom, closet and study. no new windows/exterior doors.

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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