John Steven Suarez
Architect · Suarez-Kuehne Architecture · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-15467First issued Mar 11, 1985, expires May 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?
- 20 permits since 2005, 20 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Mar 25, 2025.
- What kind of projects?
- Home remodel 9 · Addition 3 · Other 3
- 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: 9 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 9 issued permits filed since 1966. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 10,218 permits.
Where
- West of Twin Peaks6
- Outer Richmond1
- Inner Sunset1
- Oceanview/Merced/Ingleside1
Most recent
- 421 Congo StInterior kitchen remodel @ main lvl & removal of obselete masonry flu enclosure @ lower lvl, main lvl & termination above roof.Feb 28, 2023Complete
- 747 22nd AvMain level interior remodel of kitchen and bathroom. new 200 amp electrical panel at lower level.Nov 14, 2022Complete
- 298 Dorantes AvUpper level: relocate master suite and add a new bedroom. new wood siding to match/replace (e) wood siding. new stucco to replace (e) wood siding at the (e) turret. new transparent wall assembly at (e) stair main level and at new master bedrm upper levl. new skylight over (e) stair.Apr 13, 2021Complete
- 2469 14th AvInterior remodel @ main lvl to create new master suite (new master bath & existing bedroom converted to new master closet), interior remodel @ existing guest bath, new conditioned area added at lower lvl in existing garage space to create new media room. some windows replaced in kind &Jul 19, 2017Complete
- 75 Cerritos AvRemodel basement of the property: remove extg walls, remove 2 posts, frame up new walls, install new bathroom, new plmg and electrical, create new family room, install new windows and doors, and new built up floor over extg slab. remove existing stairs from rear porch.Jul 25, 2016Complete
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2025 | 376 Green St #0 Replacement of (e) dry rot wooden rear egress stair with fire escape per sfbc ab-019 Withdrawn | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Withdrawn | — | |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 421 Congo St Interior kitchen remodel @ main lvl & removal of obselete masonry flu enclosure @ lower lvl, main lvl & termination above roof. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 747 22nd Av Permit revision to permit no 202211146361. revision to include reuired structural work for wall removal. demo of 2 windows and 1 new window all windows @ rear elevation. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Nov 14, 2022 | 747 22nd Av Main level interior remodel of kitchen and bathroom. new 200 amp electrical panel at lower level. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 298 Dorantes Av Upper level: relocate master suite and add a new bedroom. new wood siding to match/replace (e) wood siding. new stucco to replace (e) wood siding at the (e) turret. new transparent wall assembly at (e) stair main level and at new master bedrm upper levl. new skylight over (e) stair. Complete | Home remodelType unconfirmed | Complete | 7 months | |
| Jan 7, 2021 | 932 Sanchez St Replacement in-kind of dry-rotted exterior front entry stair. replace front entry soffit light fixture. provide new electrical outlet and door bell/camera wiring at front entry porch. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 1 month | |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 340 Taraval St To comply with nov201905521: replace failing brick facade in-kind. install new ada door opening push button accessible business entrance program per ordinance 51-16. Complete | Legalize or fix a violation | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 19, 2019 | 2529 Ocean Av Barrier removal project to add a stair platform lift to provide accessiblity to the upper fl.(dental suite and offices). no work on lower level). extg street entry to stair lower landing improved. nw accessible entry door /side light, threshold sidwalk warping, main level landing Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 11 months | |
| Jul 19, 2017 | 2469 14th Av Interior remodel @ main lvl to create new master suite (new master bath & existing bedroom converted to new master closet), interior remodel @ existing guest bath, new conditioned area added at lower lvl in existing garage space to create new media room. some windows replaced in kind & Complete | Home remodel | Complete | 3 months | |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 75 Cerritos Av Demolition of (e) 248 sf covered porch @ rear of house, to be replaced with a new 113 sf deck. addition to main level (above grade 11'-11" where porch has been removed). (e) stucco & door trim will be repaired. Issued | AdditionType unconfirmed | Issued | 2 months | |
| Jul 25, 2016 | 75 Cerritos Av Remodel basement of the property: remove extg walls, remove 2 posts, frame up new walls, install new bathroom, new plmg and electrical, create new family room, install new windows and doors, and new built up floor over extg slab. remove existing stairs from rear porch. Complete | Home remodelType unconfirmed | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Nov 13, 2015 | 309 Judah St #0 Dry rot repair 120 sq ft, replace in kind no change to front, repair at front & side corner of store front of 319 judah st. Expired | OtherType unconfirmed | Expired | Within 1 month | |
| Oct 7, 2015 | 34 Madrone Av Interior remodel of 2 upper floor bathrooms. Expired | Home remodel | Expired | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 30, 2015 | 472 Pacheco St Master bath remodel on 2nd fl Issued | Home remodel | Issued | 2 months | |
| Aug 21, 2014 | 240 Lombard St Replace (e) storefront doors with (n) automatic doors (3) locations, install (n) ceramic tile at (2) storefront doors, 130 sq.ft, 111 chestnut st & 220 lombard, install (n) handrails at 220 chestnut st & 111 chestnut entry way, new structural steel beam & posts (e) awning modifications, work at 111 Issued | OtherType unconfirmed | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 24, 2014 | 240 Lombard St Replace existing store front doors wiht new automatic sliding doors, install new ceramic tile at storefront doors 130 sf approx, install new steel handrails at storefront entry way. Withdrawn | Other | Withdrawn | — | |
| Jan 16, 2014 | 2662 15th Av Replace damaged foundation elements (resulting from a city water main breakage on 15th ave feb, 2013), remodel for recreation room, laundry, bathroom and office on lower level. new windows at rear. plumbing, & electric on seperate permit. Complete | Seismic retrofit or foundation | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 482 Bright St Revision to 2o1208076743. keep (e) double hung window at rear rather than replace with tilt-turn unit. minor electrical changes Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 482 Bright St Lower floor remodel of extg family room: bathroom to bedroom, closet, and bathroom. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 75 Cerritos Av Remodel kit.; remove non-load bearing wall between kit. & breakfast rm. remove greenhouse window in kit. & frame in for (n) window in (n) location. install (n) window, reframe wall between kit. & bathrm. & clo. install (n) cabinets, (n) finish flr., replace french doors from breakfast rm. to foyer. 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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