James William Zack
Architect · Zack/Devito Architecture · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-24446First issued Aug 30, 1993, expires Nov 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?
- 108 permits since 2005, 108 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Aug 13, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Commercial or tenant improvement 35 · Home remodel 29 · Addition 15
- How long do their permits take?
- Commercial or tenant improvement: 1 month. City typical for the same review: 7 months.
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: 35 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 30 issued permits filed since 1966; 1 still in review. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 5,920 permits.
Where
- Financial District/South Beach11
- South of Market6
- Mission5
- Western Addition3
Most recent
- 304 Shotwell StInt renov of(e)2 stry comm bldg. no chg of occy. scope inc (n)b-rms, k-nette & stu spc. create n int ct.yd at rear w/sld dr sys by rmv 15' of rear rf, n int stwy & mezz. occy w/not inc pub accom. demo u/pa202410152923Jan 30, 2025Issued
- 571 Clipper StRear horizontal addition to (e) 3 brm single family home. partial demolition of (e) dwelling and deck. excavate to create a new 1 bedroom basement unit and expanded garage. all new systems, finishes, etc.Dec 18, 2023Issued
- 1125 Quesada AvFill-in 16 ft x 14 ft. opening in rear wall of building with masonary blocks to match (e) wall. not visible from public way.Aug 2, 2023Complete
- 528 Bryant StChange of land use from sales & service, nonretail - wholesale to office. building renovation for change of use including; alteration of facade for transparency by new glazing for lobby entry, (e) garage door to remain as loading area, interior demarkation of lobby from office space #1 with half ...Apr 28, 2023Complete
- 440 Bryant StChange of use from (e) warehouse to office. no work performed under this permit application.Oct 21, 2022Filed
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | 571 Clipper St Revision to approved pa 202312182711 remove 1 skylight in bedroom - 2 were proposed. add 1 skylight to hallway Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 49 Cumberland St Install refrigerator (min 12 cub ft) and 2burner stove at e 1st fl studio. restoring ground floor 2nd unit that was established in bp 9802017 on 5/28/1998. Issued | Home remodel | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 489 Harrison St #305 Interior renovation: selective cabinetry, finishes,fixtures,built-ins.bath/laundry reconfiguration,office layout,media/desk built-ins.bathroom accessory/toilet updates.interior work only,no exterior/common area work,slab penetrations,bass building system modifications or fire sperinkler modification Issued | Home remodel | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 2679 California St Interior remodel of 3 bathrooms. move laundry location. reconfigure entry to include mudroom. add hydronic radiant heat to first floor level. update lighting plan, no exterior work. Issued | Home remodel | Issued | 2 months | |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 2679 California St Demolish 2nd fl rear exterior bay wall and reframe for new door system. new 53 sf deck. replace in kind 2 kitchen windows. replace in kind partio doors and downstairs rear bedroom window, enlarge rear upstairs bedroom window. add window to downstairs rear bedroom. steps from patio to garden. Issued | OtherType unconfirmed | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 1515 19th St Interior remodel remove two walls, install (n) beam and ceiling, new kitchen and bathroom, mep (all electric), flooring, lighting, painting, and no exterior work. Issued | Home remodel | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 255 Laidley St (e) single family home, remodel (e) bathroom. move non-loadbearing wall. replace vanity, single faucet and toilet. convert walk in shower to alvcove tub/shower. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 741 Noe St Change room use from workshop and storage to foyer and bedroom. relocate door Complete | Home remodel | Complete | 2 months | |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 670 Shotwell St #0 Front building: to comply with board of appeal decision no. 25-003. relocate rear door - as per previous bpa# 202409170992. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 304 Shotwell St Int renov of(e)2 stry comm bldg. no chg of occy. scope inc (n)b-rms, k-nette & stu spc. create n int ct.yd at rear w/sld dr sys by rmv 15' of rear rf, n int stwy & mezz. occy w/not inc pub accom. demo u/pa202410152923 Issued | Commercial or tenant improvementType unconfirmed | Issued | 4 months | |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 144 Mallorca Wy Create closet alcove in (e) wall. install (n) header Issued | Home remodelType unconfirmed | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 418 Liberty St Rev to pa# 202209212864, pa# 20221298030 & pa# 202210275300 to change e.o.r. & include revision to replace building foundation with mat slab & replace retaining wall @ garage to backyard transition. minor revision to shear wall length & beam sizes @ upper floors. minor revision to framing details. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | 3 months | |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 670 Shotwell St #0 Front building: install one 3'x6'8" exterior door at rear of the unit, construct side yard and rear yard/condominium line privacy fence and gate. Cancelled | Deck, stairs or patio coverType unconfirmed | Cancelled | 4 months | |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 670 Shotwell St #0 Remove (1) interior door - infill wall. and install (2) interiro doors, (1) 2-0x 6-8, (1) 4-0 x 6-8 pocket door Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 528 Bryant St Revision to pa# 2023-0428-6756 pony wall detail with simpson rckw3 @ 24" o.c and storefront entry section concrete detail for new slab with #5 rebar @ 12" o.c each way Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 171 Banks St Revision to 202109027646. porsion of proposed (interior) stair to be constructed of steel stringers & acrtlic treass, all dimentions & layout to remain unchanged Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 571 Clipper St Rear horizontal addition to (e) 3 brm single family home. partial demolition of (e) dwelling and deck. excavate to create a new 1 bedroom basement unit and expanded garage. all new systems, finishes, etc. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvementType unconfirmed | Issued | 9 months | |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 1125 Quesada Av Fill-in 16 ft x 14 ft. opening in rear wall of building with masonary blocks to match (e) wall. not visible from public way. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvementType unconfirmed | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 121 Yukon St #0 Erect a 4 story bldg with 3 dwelling unit, one basement. type v-a Filed | New building | Filed | — | |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 121 Yukon St #0 Demo of three unit,2 story residential bldg. Filed | Other | Filed | — |
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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