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
- 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
Time to get a permit
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
Most recent
- 2829 Pacific AvInt. 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.Aug 31, 2026Issued
- 4365 23rd StConvert (e) living, dining & kitchen into (n) primary suite. construct (n) kitchen & pantry in main floor family roomJun 30, 2026Issued
- 3701 Washington StRemodel. 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.May 20, 2026Complete
- 2315 BroadwayRemoval 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.Feb 13, 2026Complete
- 3847 21st StRemodel 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.Aug 14, 2025Complete
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 2829 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 | Home remodel | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 488 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 | Addition | Filed | — | |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 4365 23rd St Convert (e) living, dining & kitchen into (n) primary suite. construct (n) kitchen & pantry in main floor family room Issued | Home remodel | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 3701 Washington St Installation of hot tub on exterior terrace as well as new gate and guardrail. Issued | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| May 20, 2026 | 3701 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 | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 2315 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 | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 3847 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 | Home remodel | Complete | 4 months | |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 2512 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 | Home remodel | Complete | 2 months | |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 3045 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 | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 139 24th Av Voluntary structural improvement to (e) pergola footing Issued | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Issued | 5 months | |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 4365 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 | ADU | Issued | 11 months | |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 8 Seacliff Av Revision to pa#202407247150, 202406043648 and 202207128251 to address undersized floor framing discovered at 3rd floor sunroom. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 8 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 | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| May 23, 2024 | 2630 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 | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Issued | 2 months | |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 55 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 | Seismic retrofit or foundation | Issued | 3 months | |
| Feb 16, 2024 | 3673 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 | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 8 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 | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 43 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 | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 3973 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 | Seismic retrofit or foundationType unconfirmed | Withdrawn | — | |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 8 Seacliff Av All work on 2nd floor. remodel primary bedroom, closet and study. no new windows/exterior doors. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month |
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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