CheckMyDesignerJoseph L Powell
Architect · Powell Architecture · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-31314First issued Sep 10, 2007, expires Sep 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?
- 7 permits since 2013, 7 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Jul 31, 2024.
- What kind of projects?
- Home remodel 3 · Addition 2 · Deck, stairs or patio cover 2
- 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: 3 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 3 issued permits filed since 1966. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 10,215 permits.
Where
- Nob Hill1
- Sunset/Parkside1
- Inner Sunset1
Most recent
- 1170 Sacramento St #10Unit 10d: relocate select non structural walls. relocated 2 baths, remove 1 powder rm. replace all light fixture, add outlets, replace circuits brealer box w/code complaimte. replace all plumbing fixtures & applicances. new cabinets & fisnies & doors. kitchen remodel. no exterior work &life safety &Jul 31, 2024Complete
- 2179 44th AvStructural upgrade to current code. new rear openings. new interior partitions. upgrade of elec/plumb. insulate. new finishes/ fixtures throughout. no increase in gross area / height.Apr 13, 2022Issued
- 1024 Ortega StRemodel of sfd: demolisgh & rebuild downstairs bathroom & bedroom. replce bedroom door to exterior w/ window. relace den window with ext.door.demolish/rebuild interior stair from study to den. build new stair from ext.deck to grade. no change to building area.Sep 26, 2020Complete
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1170 Sacramento St #10 Unit 10d: relocate select non structural walls. relocated 2 baths, remove 1 powder rm. replace all light fixture, add outlets, replace circuits brealer box w/code complaimte. replace all plumbing fixtures & applicances. new cabinets & fisnies & doors. kitchen remodel. no exterior work &life safety & Complete | Home remodel | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 2179 44th Av Structural upgrade to current code. new rear openings. new interior partitions. upgrade of elec/plumb. insulate. new finishes/ fixtures throughout. no increase in gross area / height. Issued | Home remodel | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Nov 29, 2021 | 744 Rhode Island St Add a 3rd fl w/ roof deck. upgrade all structure & foundation to meet/ exceed current code. complete partially excavated 1st fl basement/garage. upgrade m.e.p. to code. increase permeable area of sidewalk. increase area of solar panels & add gray water system. install sprinkler system per nfpa13r. Issued | Addition | Issued | 35 months | |
| Sep 26, 2020 | 1024 Ortega St Remodel of sfd: demolisgh & rebuild downstairs bathroom & bedroom. replce bedroom door to exterior w/ window. relace den window with ext.door.demolish/rebuild interior stair from study to den. build new stair from ext.deck to grade. no change to building area. Complete | Home remodel | Complete | 5 months | |
| Feb 2, 2017 | 782 Wisconsin St #2 Revision to 201506017698, addition of rated fire pump room, miscellaneous updates to details; modification to 4th floor guardrail. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 782 Wisconsin St #2 Vertical addition to 1 story rear unit of 2 unit condo bldg, kitchen remodel. Complete | Addition | Complete | 9 months | |
| May 20, 2013 | 915 Ashbury St Replace wood decks off of 1st & 2nd floor with new decks & sturcture. replace stair form 1st floor to garden. add convenience stair from 1st to 2nd floor. add small deck at 3rd floor. perform voluntary structural upgrade to rear (west) wall. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 7 months | |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 782 Wisconsin St #2 Replace existing rear cantilevered deck off of main living floor with unenclosed column supported deck less than 10' above grade Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | 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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