CheckMyDesignerMichael R Black
Architect · Michael R. Black, Aia · Arlington
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-26839First issued Mar 13, 1997, expires Jan 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?
- 14 permits since 2005, 14 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Aug 4, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Commercial or tenant improvement 9 · Other 5
- How long do their permits take?
- Commercial or tenant improvement: 3 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.
Commercial or tenant improvement: 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 9,196 permits.
Where
- Financial District/South Beach5
- Inner Sunset1
- Lakeshore1
- Potrero Hill1
Most recent
- 50 Powell StTenant improvement for 'e' retail store. demo of interior partition, new fixture, plumbing, mechanical, electrical work. new sales floor fixture.Aug 4, 2026Issued
- 170 Ofarrell StInstallation of nsf listed kiosk, final connections by gc shall patch/repair wall flooring @ new plumbing and electrical at basement level-for "wetzel's pretzels".Dec 15, 2022Issued
- 170 Ofarrell StConversion of (e) business space for construction of wetzels pretzels store consist of complete tenant interior construction: partitions, ceiling modification, floors, plumbing, & electric systems within landlord's lease space.Aug 10, 2022Issued
- 900 Irving StTenant improvement to basement & 1st fl of 2-story building. 1st fl is mercantile - retail cannabis sales. work to include interior demo, new wall partitions, finishes, mechanical, electrical & plumbing. revised const. cost valuation per project's designer's statement, dmj 06/10/2022;Feb 17, 2022Expired
- 3251 20th Av#315: tenant improvement of vacant space. partition non-bearing walls, display cases, service counters, handicap accessible bathrooms.Sep 17, 2020Complete
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 50 Powell St Tenant improvement for 'e' retail store. demo of interior partition, new fixture, plumbing, mechanical, electrical work. new sales floor fixture. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | 2 months | |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 900 Irving St Installation of new package lift to operate between basement and street level (inside the building), to include minor electrical work Cancelled | Other | Cancelled | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 21, 2022 | 900 Irving St Revision to pa# 2022021748177, remove lift from scope. add a pony wall and extend interior partition wall. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 170 Ofarrell St Installation of nsf listed kiosk, final connections by gc shall patch/repair wall flooring @ new plumbing and electrical at basement level-for "wetzel's pretzels". Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | 6 months | |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 170 Ofarrell St Conversion of (e) business space for construction of wetzels pretzels store consist of complete tenant interior construction: partitions, ceiling modification, floors, plumbing, & electric systems within landlord's lease space. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | 8 months | |
| Feb 17, 2022 | 900 Irving St Tenant improvement to basement & 1st fl of 2-story building. 1st fl is mercantile - retail cannabis sales. work to include interior demo, new wall partitions, finishes, mechanical, electrical & plumbing. revised const. cost valuation per project's designer's statement, dmj 06/10/2022; Expired | Commercial or tenant improvement | Expired | 4 months | |
| Mar 2, 2021 | 685 Market St Ste 110: revision to pa# 202009144156. changes to new flooring in scales; rcp; interior elevations; phasing plans/schedules. 4 construction phases total. Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | 3 months | |
| Sep 17, 2020 | 3251 20th Av #315: tenant improvement of vacant space. partition non-bearing walls, display cases, service counters, handicap accessible bathrooms. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 3 months | |
| Sep 14, 2020 | 685 Market St Tenant improvement of (e) mercantile space in (e) space. all new restrooms to have od finishes & tile on walls-floor to ceiling (wt-100); lab floor to be tf-110; new ceiling height to remain at 9'5.5" to match existing. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | 5 months | |
| Oct 4, 2018 | 92 02nd St Rev to pa:201804166412: closed ceiling with sheetrock. maher n/a. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 92 02nd St Erect 2 single faced, non electric, brand decal (n) window signs Complete | Other | Complete | 3 months | |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 92 02nd St Erect 1 non-electric, wall, single faced, new sign. Complete | Other | Complete | 3 months | |
| Jun 15, 2018 | 92 02nd St Storefront alteration - exterior work only. Complete | Other | Complete | 3 months | |
| Aug 2, 2017 | 888 Tennessee St Install new 19'x15' walk in cooler. n/a ordinance #155-13 Complete | Commercial or tenant improvementType unconfirmed | Complete | 2 months | |
| Dec 9, 2016 | 865 Market St Ground flr: ti - installation of waterproof membrane around floor sinks, new finishes around retail space, storefron alterationm new millwork, new counter tops, etc. mep included; providing insulated duct connections to diffusers, all manual balance dampers & installtion of indoor lighting maher na Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 3 months | |
| Aug 15, 2014 | 865 Market St To clean & repair store front "in kind" to like new condition. ** maher: compliance with ordinance no# 155-13 not required ** Withdrawn | Other | Withdrawn | — | |
| Feb 7, 2005 | 781 Market St 1st floor - new partitions,ceilings,floors,electrical & mechanical systems. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 3 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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