CheckMyDesignerYi-Tso Jeff Chen
Architect · Mcginnes Chen Associates · San Francisco
Public records
From the licensing board and the city of San Francisco.
The short answer
- Licensed?
- License activeArchitect C-17977First issued Mar 26, 1987, expires Sep 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?
- 40 permits since 2009, 40 in the last 5 years. Latest filed Aug 20, 2026.
- What kind of projects?
- Other 19 · Deck, stairs or patio cover 13 · Home remodel 3
- How long do their permits take?
- Deck, stairs or patio cover: 8 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.
Other: 19 permits in San Francisco
Time to get a permit
Median from filing to permit, from 15 issued permits filed since 1966; 2 still in review.
Where
- Financial District/South Beach7
- South of Market4
- Pacific Heights3
- Sunset/Parkside1
Most recent
- 1 Front StRepave (e) plaza @ market st entry w/stone. (n) planter & seating; repave 9e) entry @ front st w/stone; repave portion of sidewalk w/stone; (n) waterproofing extending into public right of way. (n) awning; (n) storefront doors & recessed entry; refurbish (e) stair doorAug 20, 2026Filed
- 2040 Laguna StNew james hardie siding, waterproofing, a 100 anderson windows & sgd. all work is to be performed by mcginnis chen drawings & specs. note all bedroom windows meet egress by installing sliders. fire rated are 60 minute rated dual panelsJun 24, 2025Complete
- 747 Folsom StRemove existing standing seam roofing and plywood sheathing. inspect and repair metal decking. install pmma system: install new 5/8" dense deck sheathing. install siplast probase mb base sheet. install siplast parapro roofing system. window glazing and sealantJun 12, 2025Issued
- 2695 19th AvThis is a maintenance project: repair 1.2k sqft of exterior west wall tiles temp winterization of west wall. repair north and south wall sealing. steel beam rust remediation/cleaning. roof coping replacement.May 14, 2025Complete
- 2190 BroadwayPer building facade & maintenace program, work included exterior facade, removal & change to eifs, waterproofing, & window repair. ab-110Mar 20, 2025Filed
| Filed | Project | Type | Status | Time to permit | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1 Front St Repave (e) plaza @ market st entry w/stone. (n) planter & seating; repave 9e) entry @ front st w/stone; repave portion of sidewalk w/stone; (n) waterproofing extending into public right of way. (n) awning; (n) storefront doors & recessed entry; refurbish (e) stair door Filed | Other | Filed | — | |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 2040 Laguna St Revision 202506249322- replace 2 each 4x6 cantileverd beam and (n) railings per details and spec providing on drawing Complete | Revision or supplementType unconfirmed | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 2695 19th Av Repair and reconstruction of west exterior wall assembly, including stud replacement, new waterproofing, and flashing. this scope is an addition to permit 202505146490. Complete | Revision or supplement | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 2040 Laguna St New james hardie siding, waterproofing, a 100 anderson windows & sgd. all work is to be performed by mcginnis chen drawings & specs. note all bedroom windows meet egress by installing sliders. fire rated are 60 minute rated dual panels Complete | Other | Complete | Within 1 month | |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 747 Folsom St Remove existing standing seam roofing and plywood sheathing. inspect and repair metal decking. install pmma system: install new 5/8" dense deck sheathing. install siplast probase mb base sheet. install siplast parapro roofing system. window glazing and sealant Issued | Other | Issued | Within 1 month | |
| May 14, 2025 | 2695 19th Av This is a maintenance project: repair 1.2k sqft of exterior west wall tiles temp winterization of west wall. repair north and south wall sealing. steel beam rust remediation/cleaning. roof coping replacement. Complete | Other | Complete | 2 months | |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 2190 Broadway Per building facade & maintenace program, work included exterior facade, removal & change to eifs, waterproofing, & window repair. ab-110 Filed | Other | Filed | — | |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 1 Market St Level 7-terrace: renovation of the level 7 existing northeast & southwest terrace connected to an existing building. the work will include nw constructions of pavilions, planters, and seating. the existing steuart street tower lobby finishes will also be renovated. mep & life safty under seperate. Issued | Deck, stairs or patio coverType unconfirmed | Issued | 5 months | |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 2245 Jerrold Av Remove existing built-up roofing system including gavel gallast, roofing membrane, pitch pockets, and elastomeric coating upturns. raise roof curbs where required to achieve sufficient roof upturn. patch and repair existing cavities and corroded rebar on inside face of existing concrete parapet, Complete | Other | Complete | 10 months | |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 555 07th St Repair & replacement of existing siding on west & northeast elevatyions and rooftop structures with new fiber cement cladding Issued | Other | Issued | 11 months | |
| May 24, 2024 | 5120 A Diamond Heights Bl Structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 8 months | |
| May 24, 2024 | 5114 B Diamond Heights Bl Structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 8 months | |
| May 24, 2024 | 5120 B Diamond Heights Bl Structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 8 months | |
| May 24, 2024 | 5114 A Diamond Heights Bl Structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 8 months | |
| May 24, 2024 | 5092 A Diamond Heights Bl Structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 8 months | |
| May 24, 2024 | 5110 B Diamond Heights Bl Structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 8 months | |
| May 24, 2024 | 5108 A Diamond Heights Bl Structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 8 months | |
| May 24, 2024 | 5088 B Diamond Heights Bl Structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 8 months | |
| May 23, 2024 | 242 B Red Rock Wy #74 Structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, after completion of frame work. railing replacement of both pickets and stucco, framing replacment, deck to wall interface treatment and all sheet metal Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 8 months | |
| May 23, 2024 | 282 A Red Rock Wy Structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, after completion of frame work. railing replacement of both pickets and stucco, framing replacment, deck to wall interface treatment and all sheet metal Complete | Deck, stairs or patio cover | Complete | 8 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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