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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

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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?
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

From 2007 to 2025, latest filed Jan 30, 2025.
Permits
139 permits that name James William Zack, newest first, including 31 revisions or supplements that are not counted. Select a permit to see the full record.
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Oct 9, 2026571 Clipper St

Revision to approved pa 202312182711 remove 1 skylight in bedroom - 2 were proposed. add 1 skylight to hallway

Issued
Aug 13, 202649 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
Jul 29, 2026489 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
Jul 16, 20262679 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
Jul 9, 20262679 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
Jul 6, 20261515 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
Apr 22, 2026255 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
Apr 23, 2025741 Noe St

Change room use from workshop and storage to foyer and bedroom. relocate door

Complete
Mar 21, 2025670 Shotwell St #0

Front building: to comply with board of appeal decision no. 25-003. relocate rear door - as per previous bpa# 202409170992.

Complete
Jan 30, 2025304 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
Oct 1, 2024144 Mallorca Wy

Create closet alcove in (e) wall. install (n) header

Issued
Sep 23, 2024418 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
Sep 17, 2024670 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
Sep 12, 2024670 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
Jul 22, 2024528 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
Feb 27, 2024171 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
Dec 18, 2023571 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
Aug 2, 20231125 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
Jun 23, 2023121 Yukon St #0

Erect a 4 story bldg with 3 dwelling unit, one basement. type v-a

Filed
Jun 23, 2023121 Yukon St #0

Demo of three unit,2 story residential bldg.

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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