Samuel Kwong
Architect · Arcus Architecture & Planning · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-14679First issued Dec 28, 1983, expires Jun 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?
- 224 permits since 2000, 224 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Sep 1, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Commercial or tenant improvement 113 · Legalize or fix a violation 29 · Home remodel 28
- 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: 113 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 85 issued permits filed since 1966; 7 still in review. City is the San Francisco median for the same kind of review, from 23,779 permits.
Where
- Chinatown36
- Sunset/Parkside12
- Financial District/South Beach9
- Outer Richmond4
Most recent
- 3225 Ortega StConvert (e) community clubhouse to preschool. interior remodel of 2017 sf include adding new ada bathroom & kids bathroom. construct accesible path of travel and accessible entry. deferred submittals: fire alarm.Jun 23, 2026Triage
- 135 Maiden Ln1) new fitting room partitions 2) new sales and service counters 3) walls shelves and mirrors. no change to hvac, lighting, fire sprinklers, fire alarm. all work on 1st and 2nd floorsJun 4, 2026Complete
- 692 Sutter StConvert two existing restrooms to one ada restroom and one standard restroom. barrier removal onlyJun 2, 2026Issued
- 1539 Sloat BlChange of use from retail to spa. remove partition and soffit. construct new walls. provide new sliding barn doors. provide water heater, washer dryer and service sink. new cabinets and hand sinks. new electrical outlets. modify (e) lights. no work to (e) mechanical system or sprinklers, exterior.May 29, 2026Issued
- 1136 Grant Av #0Modification of retail market & food facility (health requirements; expand & enclose live chicken slaughtering area; create live chicken caged area; install trough drains in live chicken area; existing mechanical system to remain.May 28, 2026Issued
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1539 Sloat Bl Minor revision to 202605292117. relocate electricla tankless water heater. revise treatment room. 1 partiton wall. Filed | Revision or supplement | Filed | — | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1263 03rd Av Legalization of (e) unauthorized dwelling unit under ord# 43-14. planning compliant# 2021-001425; nov# 202426491. interior alterations(1st flr) (n) insulation, legalize kitchen & bathroom, replace plumbing fixtures, replace 2 windows in kind(rear side of bldg). sprinkler under deferred submittal. Cancelled | Legalize or fix a violation | Cancelled | — | |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 692 Sutter St Relocate storefront door for accessible entrance. new door operators. new storefront windows. remove ground floor (e) storefront. stucco and replace w/ smooth stucco and cer. tile thin set. demo (e) awning. Filed | Other | Filed | — | |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 3225 Ortega St Convert (e) community clubhouse to preschool. interior remodel of 2017 sf include adding new ada bathroom & kids bathroom. construct accesible path of travel and accessible entry. deferred submittals: fire alarm. Triage | Commercial or tenant improvement | Triage | — | |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 135 Maiden Ln 1) new fitting room partitions 2) new sales and service counters 3) walls shelves and mirrors. no change to hvac, lighting, fire sprinklers, fire alarm. all work on 1st and 2nd floors Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | 1 month | |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 692 Sutter St Convert two existing restrooms to one ada restroom and one standard restroom. barrier removal only Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| May 29, 2026 | 1539 Sloat Bl Change of use from retail to spa. remove partition and soffit. construct new walls. provide new sliding barn doors. provide water heater, washer dryer and service sink. new cabinets and hand sinks. new electrical outlets. modify (e) lights. no work to (e) mechanical system or sprinklers, exterior. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| May 28, 2026 | 1136 Grant Av #0 Modification of retail market & food facility (health requirements; expand & enclose live chicken slaughtering area; create live chicken caged area; install trough drains in live chicken area; existing mechanical system to remain. Issued | Commercial or tenant improvement | Issued | 1 month | |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1174 Pacific Av Basement - reinforce basement structure below (n) opening created on 1st fl; 1st fkm 1174 - remove partial partition wall @ living rm; new arch opening @ living rm; replace closet door into sliding door; 3rd fl, 1178 remodel (e) kitchen; remodel (e) & bathroom; demo partition wall between kitchen & Filed | Home remodelType unconfirmed | Filed | — | |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 1845 Irving St Deferred mechanical for pa# 2026032246368: new mechanical system, new lighting, new plumbing for new restroom and water heater. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 536 Divisadero St Replace non-electric double faced vinly sign: "alamo square cleaners, eco-friendly" on existing projecting frame. Complete | Other | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 536 Divisadero St Revision to permit 202508062395 and 202508062398. revise awning design and signage: "alamo square cleaners" Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 1845 Irving St 1)change of occupancy and change of use from group m (retail) to group a-3 (indoor play ground). 2) new ada restroom. 3) convert existing non ada restroom into janitor rm. 4) new play structures, child fence, counter. 5) relocated door operators. deferred submittals, new mechanical system. Complete | Commercial or tenant improvement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 603 Tennessee St Install ventilation fan above existing entry door; install mini split hvac system to service tenant space; no plumbing fixture. Issued | OtherType unconfirmed | Issued | 2 months | |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 3903 18th St 1) new partitions walls and doors for massage rooms. 2) replace restroom door. 3) replace lavatory 4) new window above the storefront. 5) relocate door operators 6) new storefront door. Filed | Commercial or tenant improvement | Filed | — | |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 88 Godeus St New pg&e service, main and meters. construct a meter closet add bearing wall and footing. Complete | Home remodelType unconfirmed | Complete | 2 months | |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 2280 31st Av Convert 1/f (e) storage & partial gargae into living area. new 36in stairs & handrails.new kitchen layout and (n) dining rm on 2/f. infill lightwell for new bathroom layout. lower proposed living area on 1/f via excavate. Approved | Home remodel | Approved | — | |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 408 Athens St Violation correction #: 202545540. all work on ground flr. 1: demo room on ground flr. 2: infill opening at existing bathroom. 3) new 20 mins fire rated door between garage and study room 4) legalize partition and hand sink in garage. Filed | Legalize or fix a violation | Filed | — | |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 88 Godeus St Minor revision to approved pa: 202505237135; relocate heat pump and water heater locations. Issued | Revision or supplement | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 900 Stockton St Change of use from trading company to retail. install mop sink and new water heater on mezz. infill one hour wall b/t tenant space. infill door opening to adj. tenant space on mezz. new ada sign, grab bar, and lavatory. not a formula retail use. Filed | Commercial or tenant improvementType unconfirmed | Filed | — |
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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