Joseph Z Armin
Architect · Jza Architure · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-33004First issued Jun 15, 2011, expires Feb 28, 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?
- 19 permits since 2011, 19 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Feb 27, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Addition 6 · Home remodel 3 · Commercial or tenant improvement 2
- How long do their permits take?
- Addition: 5 months. 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.
Addition: 6 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 5 issued permits filed since 1966. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 5,178 permits.
Where
- Glen Park1
- Sunset/Parkside1
- West of Twin Peaks1
- Mission1
Most recent
- 59 Whitney St1st story, (n) lowerd slab & reinforced foundation to replcae most of (e)[in accordance with cebc chapter a3], (n) bedroom & full bath added, rear of 1st story work/storage area extended. (e) interior stair down to 1st replaced w/ (n) stair. exterior front lightwell createdJun 27, 2025Issued
- 3832 Kirkham StAdd 740sf of new habitable space at garage story. new rooms include bedroom, bath, office, hall, family room. within addition area, rear windows to be replaced, floor to be leveled, rear exterior doorway to be riased and new door installedJun 17, 2021Complete
- 2551 15th AvRear horizontal addition @ 1st & 2nd level. remodel @ upper flr: (n) 3/4 bath. removel of windows. openings @ both stories. install (n) wdw. openings @ upper story, relacement of door opening @ lower story. upgrade to stuct support upper lvl.(n) bdrm @ rear. replace (e) wdw. patio w/ (n) wd patio.Jun 6, 2019Complete
- 220 San Jose AvTwo story rear addition to existing sfd. interior remodel at main & upper stories including rebuilding kitchen & relocating bathrooms,net increse of 1 bed & 1 bath @ garage rear, excavate earth.expanding story install new interior stiars between garage & main stories, redo roof, upgrade mech, elecDec 14, 2018Complete
- 1559 Willard StExisting free-standing single story garage at front of lot to be expanded in depth & structure upgraded. new guard & handrail installed at (e) adjacent stairway. (e) two-story single family residence at rear of lot & (e) yard, stairway & path to remain unchanged.Nov 2, 2017Cancelled
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | 1426 07th Av Legalize rear bathroom thjat was installed lwithout permits on 3rd floor by previous owern in the top unit in (e) 3 story two unit residential buidling Complete | Legalize or fix a violation | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 3690 18th St Ref 202508143066- ti to include revise bathroom layout, build partitions , 2 service counters to create customer area and back of house. recess and rebuild front doorways. remove rear windows and move rear doorway. raise rear floor. (n) floor, wall and ceiling finishes throughout. Issued | Revision or supplementType unconfirmed | Issued | 4 months | |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 59 Whitney St 1st story, (n) lowerd slab & reinforced foundation to replcae most of (e)[in accordance with cebc chapter a3], (n) bedroom & full bath added, rear of 1st story work/storage area extended. (e) interior stair down to 1st replaced w/ (n) stair. exterior front lightwell created Issued | Addition | Issued | 2 months | |
| May 9, 2025 | 140 Lundys Ln Partial foundation replacement at east end of basement. no change to basement floor excavation. new front stairs at grade. remove (e) front wood fence & replace with (n) open steel fence Issued | Seismic retrofit or foundation | Issued | 1 month | |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 182 Eureka St Basement: new reinforced foundation and slab to replace (e) brick foundation (84lf) and slab.(e) wood supporting beam replaced w/steel beam.(n) conditioned,non-habitable full bath within garage and (n) storage addition @ rear.build out corner so garage door can be widened.1/f:unconditioned... Issued | Seismic retrofit or foundation | Issued | 5 months | |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 3832 Kirkham St Add 740sf of new habitable space at garage story. new rooms include bedroom, bath, office, hall, family room. within addition area, rear windows to be replaced, floor to be leveled, rear exterior doorway to be riased and new door installed Complete | Addition | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 30, 2020 | 220 San Jose Av Rev to pa# 2018-1214-8349; front exterior work widen driveway add landscaping repair steps, replace handrail and guards, replace garage door, add (n) 10'00" fence [5'-10" fence] along north and west property line Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | 3 months | |
| Feb 24, 2020 | 1945 Oakdale Av Comply with 2018-003514enf: legalize rear horizontal additiona w/in require rear yard & (e) unpermit unit as a density-conforming dwelling unit with an accessory artist studio & 1 off-street parking space. legalize associated exterior modifications. convert (e) commercial into single dwelling unit. Issued | Legalize or fix a violation | Issued | 77 months | |
| Oct 1, 2019 | 3430 Quintara St Rev to pa 2019-0425-8960 remove wood siding @ front facade gable and replace w/stucco. add decorative moulding band. enlarge kitchen window & change configuration to top operable ssash w/2 awning sashes @ bottom. change configuration @ living room window; fixed top sash w/2 operable awning sashes @ Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 2669 Mission St Change of use from retail to limited restaurant (ice cream store) ti improvement. entrance for barrier removal. new counter/portion. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 11 months | |
| Jun 6, 2019 | 2551 15th Av Rear horizontal addition @ 1st & 2nd level. remodel @ upper flr: (n) 3/4 bath. removel of windows. openings @ both stories. install (n) wdw. openings @ upper story, relacement of door opening @ lower story. upgrade to stuct support upper lvl.(n) bdrm @ rear. replace (e) wdw. patio w/ (n) wd patio. Complete | Addition | Complete | 5 months | |
| Dec 14, 2018 | 220 San Jose Av Two story rear addition to existing sfd. interior remodel at main & upper stories including rebuilding kitchen & relocating bathrooms,net increse of 1 bed & 1 bath @ garage rear, excavate earth.expanding story install new interior stiars between garage & main stories, redo roof, upgrade mech, elec Complete | Addition | Complete | 12 months | |
| May 3, 2018 | 1615 California St Unit#6 only. ti. to (e) commercial space to create new thai massage spa. work includes new partition of space into reception, several massage areas. unisex accessible restroom & employee area. install new light & water heater. no change to (e) heating or to (e) envelope. rev to pa# 2017/11/22/4740. Filed | Revision or supplement | Filed | — | |
| Mar 26, 2018 | 320 Alabama St #21 Unit #21 - proposed 199 sf new wood deck atop (e) roof. install steel cuardrails attached to (e) bld parapets maher na Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Nov 3, 2017 | 2551 15th Av Structural upgrade to rear extension of house at the lower level Issued | Home remodel | Issued | 3 months | |
| Nov 2, 2017 | 1559 Willard St Existing free-standing single story garage at front of lot to be expanded in depth & structure upgraded. new guard & handrail installed at (e) adjacent stairway. (e) two-story single family residence at rear of lot & (e) yard, stairway & path to remain unchanged. Cancelled | Addition | Cancelled | — | |
| May 4, 2017 | 437 Burnett Av Rev to pa#201403181004: due to previous fire damage and substandard/unsafe framing conditions in the upper western level, the original wall and roof framing is being reinfored with new stud framing that will be sistered to the (e) walls as required. all oridinal siding to remain. Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 437 Burnett Av Install new retaining wall at east end of property Issued | Retaining wall or site work | Issued | 1 month | |
| May 2, 2016 | 1559 Willard St Removal of upper level entrance including removal of exterior door & 2 windows/interior wall. replacing exterior wall. replacement of 2 window openings & replacment of (e) garage doors inkind Complete | Other | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 1559 Willard St Revision to pa 2015-0720-1952: (e) rear window is no longer removed. both new exterior doors are switched to aluminumb glass. (n) lower level deck & spiral stair to be added at front exterior of residence. (e) front window pair replaced by (n) aluminum/glass doorway for deck access. interior remodel Complete | Revision or supplement | 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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