Matthew R Bens
Architect · Ben & Kwee · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-28298First issued Aug 31, 2000, expires Aug 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?
- 24 permits since 2006, 24 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Oct 29, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Commercial or tenant improvement 11 · New building 6 · Home remodel 3
- How long do their permits take?
- Commercial or tenant improvement: 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.
Commercial or tenant improvement: 11 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 10 issued permits filed since 1966; 1 still in review. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 23,779 permits.
Where
- Financial District/South Beach6
- Mission Bay2
- Tenderloin1
- South of Market1
Most recent
- 150 Hayes StAdaptive reuse of (e) office building into a 106 unit multi-family residential building includes replacement of (e) exterior facade & construction of 1 additional story above (e) building. project wil retain (e) structural frame. project will continuous to utilize (e) below-grade parking garage.Oct 29, 2026Filed
- 100 California StThe interior scope consists of demolishing the existing 2nd floor shaft and duct work and infilling the associated deck opening.Jan 20, 2026Complete
- 345 California StT.i. improvement on the 27th flr. to include removal of (e) partitions, finishes, ceilings, and architectural elements. construction of new partitions and ceilings. mep deferred.Dec 18, 2025Issued
- 555 Bryant StRev 202102124635-s4 arch & mech: remove lobby space from the project in order to create a future tenant shell space with arch/inter design electments removeled. mech systems reconfigured and lighting fixtures and controls adjusted and elctrical fixtures removed.Jan 16, 2025Complete
- 100 California St2/fl-demo non structural partitons. on level 02.appx 12050sf additionally demo flooring, plumbing, millwork & equipment. new construction. elevator lobby area and structural slab infill. tiles to be replaced on ceiling.Nov 21, 2024Complete
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 150 Hayes St Adaptive reuse of (e) office building into a 106 unit multi-family residential building includes replacement of (e) exterior facade & construction of 1 additional story above (e) building. project wil retain (e) structural frame. project will continuous to utilize (e) below-grade parking garage. Filed | Commercial or tenant improvement | Filed | — | |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 100 Van Ness Av Abate planning code enforcement case no. 2022-000721enf. comply with planning motion no. 18682. 117 class 1 bicycle storage spaces required, 118 class 1 spaces required. previous permit app #201208026344 Issued | Legalize or fix a violation | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 100 California St Revision to bpa#202503283322. removal of the remaining t-24 information Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| May 12, 2026 | 100 California St Removal of the mep systems and dimensioning/noting of the existing drains withing the planter. revision to 2025-0328-3322. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 1028 Market St 14/fl-roof membrane replacement for roof deck and penthouse roof level with a surround expansion of dog run area, replacement of wood benches with (n) planter boxes Issued | Other | Issued | 2 months | |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 100 California St Revision 202503283322 painted concrete finish at column level 1: column-remove plaster and have a painted finish at only the south face of the column.3 sides, unpainted. level 2: column all 4 sides to be cleaned of plaster, patched and finished. (n) rated enclosure for (n) hss column. Complete | Revision or supplementType unconfirmed | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 100 California St Revision to pa #202503283322. cmu wall demo/reconstruct and level 2 walls. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 100 California St The interior scope consists of demolishing the existing 2nd floor shaft and duct work and infilling the associated deck opening. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 1 month | |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 1693 Market St Underpinning of existing building, shoring and tie backs for fourth side of excavated area of 1687 market st. three other sides to be permitted under pa# 202412035997-s1. Issued | Revision or supplementType unconfirmed | Issued | 3 months | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 345 California St T.i. improvement on the 27th flr. to include removal of (e) partitions, finishes, ceilings, and architectural elements. construction of new partitions and ceilings. mep deferred. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | 1 month | |
| May 13, 2025 | 100 California St 2nd floor:revision to pa #202411215476. new rated wall and ceiling, replacement of rated door at stair. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| May 5, 2025 | 555 Bryant St 2-15/fl- revision ti 202102124635- add exit sign in locations shower per sfbc 1013.5- self luminos and photoluminescent exit signs. ul924 labels Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 100 California St Alterations to the two-story facade fronting the plaza & remedial waterproofing of the (e) planter. installation of curtain wall, all work within the property line, no alteration or impact to the public right of way. Complete | Other | Complete | 6 months | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 555 Bryant St Revision to pa# 202102124635 s4: arch and mech for udpated smoke control report. the changes do not involve any changes to the smoke control sequence of operations or mechanical fan capacities. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 1687 Market St Mayors directive 13-01: construction of a 17-story type i-a, 94 units of 100% affordable housing. 17 total stories of occupancy including 2 basements providing both dwelling units and art community colaboration spaces. Issued | New building | Issued | 9 months | |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 555 Bryant St Rev 202102124635-s4 arch & mech: remove lobby space from the project in order to create a future tenant shell space with arch/inter design electments removeled. mech systems reconfigured and lighting fixtures and controls adjusted and elctrical fixtures removed. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvementType unconfirmed | Complete | 1 month | |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 100 California St 2/fl-demo non structural partitons. on level 02.appx 12050sf additionally demo flooring, plumbing, millwork & equipment. new construction. elevator lobby area and structural slab infill. tiles to be replaced on ceiling. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 555 Bryant St Revision to amep(pa# 202102124635 (s4) for revised fsae lobby water proofing details. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 525 Market St T.i. (no change of use) on 28th floors as to add one private office. work includes removal and replacement of ceiling and carpeting and new electrical receptacle in office. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 255 California St 3rd fl ste 300: relocation of 1 door. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | 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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