Kam Wing Yan
Engineer · Kam Yan & Assoc. · Oakland
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeStructural Engineer S-3312First issued Jan 26, 1990, expires Dec 31, 2026.
Source: DCA license roster, retrieved Nov 5, 2026
- Any board discipline?
- None found.
We searched the BPELSG enforcement list on Nov 5, 2026.
- Worked in San Francisco?
- 21 permits since 2004, 21 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Aug 19, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Seismic retrofit or foundation 7 · Commercial or tenant improvement 6 · Home remodel 3
- How long do their permits take?
- Commercial or tenant improvement: 7 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.
Seismic retrofit or foundation: 7 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 6 issued permits filed since 1966.
Where
- North Beach2
- Outer Richmond1
- Pacific Heights1
- Bernal Heights1
Most recent
- 40 Alta St #0Soft story retrofit per sfebc chapter 4d engineering criteria 2016 cebc appendix a-4Sep 5, 2017Complete
- 501 47th AvVoluntary strengthening of existing building foundationAug 10, 2017Complete
- 50 Alta StSoft story retrofit per sfebc chapter 4d engineering criteria 2016 cebc appendix a-4. steel moment frame, plywood sheer walls, foundationMay 30, 2017Complete
- 2007 Buchanan StSoft story retrofit #41-13 mandatory program tier 3Apr 14, 2017Complete
- 865 San Jose AvSoft story retrofit per sfbc chapter 34b, 2012 iebc appendix a-4.Aug 11, 2015Complete
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 676 Noe St Renovation/ restoration of (e) 1 fmaily dwelling due to fire. (e) roof frame to remain. interiors to be reconstructed similar to (e). replacement of all windows, doors in similar locations, replacement of all lighting and hvac. Filed | Home remodelType unconfirmed | Filed | — | |
| May 5, 2026 | 1558 15th St Change of use approved under 202512161870. t.i. improvements include soft demo, mezzanine structure, partitions, accessible features, and restrooms, elect and lights. mechanial deferred. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 2241 Geary Bl Replacement of two rooftop generator, associated fuel piping included in the scope. generator capacity to increase to also serve 2190 o'farell. new electrical closet proposed in the basement for new electrical equipment Filed | Other | Filed | — | |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 2068 14th Av Replace leaking (e) skylight with new metal roof Issued | Other | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 40 Alta St Revision to 201709056929. board of appeal revision: relocate column and beam to be concealed within (e) wall and (e) floor framing per notice of decicion and order of appeal # 19-137. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 50 Alta St Revision to 201705307888. board of appeal revision: relocate column and beam to be concealed within (e) wall and (e) floor framing per notice of decicion and order of appeal # 19-135. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 2765 Hyde St Repair damaged structural members.repair damages in 2/f & 3/f apts, replace fire/smoke alarm. renovate restaurant kitchen, bar plumbing & applicatons. renovate hvac system.new unisex ada restroom, remodel (e) womens resetroom for ada compliance. remodel mens restroom. replace & add handrails. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvementType unconfirmed | Issued | 58 months | |
| Aug 17, 2020 | 1327 A Columbus Av New revised retaining walls structural design. as after demolition, site condition is different than the original structure design of the retaining wall. Complete | Retaining wall or site work | Complete | 5 months | |
| Feb 27, 2020 | 135 Van Ness Av Replacement of fire pump Issued | Other | Issued | 22 months | |
| Aug 30, 2018 | 11 Glenview Dr Provide shoring on north sitde of the bld for new addition. ref pa#201507091010. Complete | Revision or supplementType unconfirmed | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Oct 23, 2017 | 583 Haight St To comply with nov #201705341: 585 haight st rear side wall replacement due to dry rot damage. (unsafe)work not to include the stairs with this permit app. revision permit of applicaiton # 201604198147 Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Sep 5, 2017 | 40 Alta St #0 Soft story retrofit per sfebc chapter 4d engineering criteria 2016 cebc appendix a-4 Complete | Seismic retrofit or foundation | Complete | 27 months | |
| Aug 10, 2017 | 501 47th Av Voluntary strengthening of existing building foundation Complete | Seismic retrofit or foundation | Complete | 4 months | |
| May 30, 2017 | 50 Alta St Soft story retrofit per sfebc chapter 4d engineering criteria 2016 cebc appendix a-4. steel moment frame, plywood sheer walls, foundation Complete | Seismic retrofit or foundation | Complete | 30 months | |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 2007 Buchanan St Soft story retrofit #41-13 mandatory program tier 3 Complete | Seismic retrofit or foundation | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 1422 Noriega St Remove (e) partywall,partitoins,ceiling/suffit, entry dr & back stair & install partiitons, finishes, gym bd ceilings,casework, elec power,lighting,mech air distr, replace window. create reception area, member svcs area & exam areas. relocate & upgrade (e) restrm & 1 (n) restrm. footing, shearwall Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 2 months | |
| Dec 22, 2016 | 2235 Hayes St Ada barrier removal. (no exterior work). to remove architectural barriers to provide a greater degree of accessibility to the features & amenties @ the dignity health, st. mary's medical center which includes: elevator control panel adj., signage replacement, restroom remodel & door hardward updates Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 12 months | |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 3431 Taraval St Renov(e)1st story of a type 5 bldg.upgrade(e)foundation to support 1 new story add above(e)1st story.install a new elevator,an auto.sprinklr sym,(n)stair/intr parti/acoustical ceilings/lighting access.restrms, upgrade(e)pwr distribution/plumb/mech sym(n)roof/roof deck (n)flring,windows,drs&storefrt Complete | AdditionType unconfirmed | Complete | 8 months | |
| May 23, 2016 | 1019 Clement St Revision to pa #201604124578: revise column & foundation detail. n/a maher ordinance Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Aug 11, 2015 | 865 San Jose Av Soft story retrofit per sfbc chapter 34b, 2012 iebc appendix a-4. Complete | Seismic retrofit or foundation | Complete | 6 months |
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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