# Building permits at 121 Cornwall St, San Francisco, CA

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.5M alteration or repair at 31 Presidio Tr, permitted Jul 2.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Feb 5: Stairs repair work (dry rot) less than 50%. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 42 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Alteration or repair | stairs repair work (dry rot) less than 50%. exterior backyard wall paint. not visible from the street. | $20,000 | [202602055323](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202602055323/) |
| Oct 16, 2007 | Alteration or repair | street space & sidewalk repair | Not listed | [M90739](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/M90739/) |
| Sep 17, 1999 | Alteration or repair | dry rot repair | $1,010 | [9919581](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9919581/) |
| Sep 7, 1993 | Alteration or repair | fir down celng in hall (finish hgt 8'2" 4'20' of area(upper) | $1,000 | [9315369](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9315369/) |
| Oct 21, 1992 | Alteration or repair | lower ceiling hallway only | $4,000 | [9218308](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9218308/) |
| Sep 30, 1992 | Alteration or repair | front and rear stairs, need riser and tread replacement. | $2,100 | [9216969](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9216969/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

42 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [119 Cornwall St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/119-cornwall-st/) | under 10 ft | Alteration or repair | revision to bpa# 202602055323: deck demolition and reconstruction. originally planned as | $20,000 | [202604270163](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202604270163/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [4005 California St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/4005-california-st/) | 210 ft N | Alteration or repair | 3/f unit 5 - interior renovations. new bedroom. new bath. relocate kitchen. new finishes, fixtures at (e) bath. no change to use, area, egress, water or space heating. new laundry. revision to 202603127490, which was otc no plans for kitchen and bathroom remodel. | $50,000 | [202606092875](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606092875/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [4220 California St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/4220-california-st/) | 730 ft W | Alteration or repair | remodel existing office spaces into 1 single family dwelling at first and 2nd floor remodel space to kitchen, living, bedrooms and bathrooms | $157,000 | [202512091269](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202512091269/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [91 Palm Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/91-palm-av/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | remodel (e) 719 sf ground floor into attached 719 sf 1 bedroom adu in (e) tenancy in common duplex. | $100,000 | [202606223669](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606223669/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [128 Clement St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/128-clement-st/) | 500 ft S | Alteration or repair | addressing permit: create the address 128 clement st | Not listed | [202609218387](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609218387/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [248 03rd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/248-03rd-av/) | 280 ft S | Alteration or repair | revision to #201807053839: relocate laundry rooms and mech room on 1/f. replace steps on 1/f w/ new ramp. replace slab-on-grade in garage | $2,500 | [202608287363](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608287363/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [55 Palm Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/55-palm-av/) | 690 ft E | Alteration or repair | revision to building permit no. 202108236903, 202504083952, & 202511240340 legalize construction of a wall and door to create a separate bedroom in the front ground-floor unit (apt #1) and remove the kitchen door that leads to the rear entry foyer in the rear ground-floor unit (apt #2).no other work | Not listed | [202608267216](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608267216/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [36 Palm Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/36-palm-av/) | 890 ft E | Solar | solar permit: installing 12 solar pv modules, 420 watts per module, total no. of rating 5.04 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, of 600 vac, with 13.50 kwh each in capacity, ess units will not be closer than 3 feet \| install 5.04 kw pv sy | $24,748 | [S20260810707](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/S20260810707/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [130 Clement St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/130-clement-st/) | 500 ft S | Alteration or repair | commercial interior t.i. remodel existing retail space with new flr and ceiling treatments, finishes, furniture, millwork and limited partitions changes. replace facade windows and door in kind. add show kithen. modify existing bathroom for barrier removal (grab bars). | $100,000 | [202607275600](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607275600/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [9 03rd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/9-03rd-av/) | 900 ft N | Alteration or repair | mitigation and remediation work will take place in the living/dining room and bathroom. drywall and possible insulation will be removed and replaced. water damage about 100 sq. ft. of interior drywall to be removed and replaced. work in kind | $3,300 | [202608287328](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608287328/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [55 Palm Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/55-palm-av/) | 690 ft E | Alteration or repair | to obtain final insepction for work approved under 202108236903. all work is complete | Not listed | [202608267212](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608267212/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [324 Clement St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/324-clement-st/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | recommencement and completion of work approved under permits 202502059735 and 202507281727. | $1,200 | [202608186749](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608186749/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [324 Clement St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/324-clement-st/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | recommencement and completion of work approved under permits 201611102464, 201612144967, and 202406063896. | $35,000 | [202608186747](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608186747/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [409 Cornwall St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/409-cornwall-st/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | unit 409: one kitchen and one bathroom remodel. replace kitchen sink, cabinets, bathroom sink, vanity, toilet, several lights in kitchen and bathroom. new bathroom tiles. like for like remodels no wall moving. | $10,000 | [202608176677](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608176677/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [138 02nd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/138-02nd-av/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | revision to 202406265276, adjust footings and beam. | Not listed | [202606243805](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606243805/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [349 03rd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/349-03rd-av/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | addressing permit only: retire the addresses 345 a & 347 03rd ave from apn 1435/007. | Not listed | [202606294083](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606294083/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [317 02nd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/317-02nd-av/) | 820 ft S | Alteration or repair | replace e) brick foundation, seismic upgrades at ground fl | $100,000 | [202606243839](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606243839/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [3 03rd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/3-03rd-av/) | 900 ft N | Roofing | re-roofing: remove the existing roof covering and install new modified bitumen roofing membrane with 2 layers of base (no hot works) | $20,000 | [202606173404](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606173404/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [219 Cornwall St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/219-cornwall-st/) | 380 ft W | Alteration or repair | like for like kitchen and bathroom rmeodel. open walls for electrical and plumbing. | $35,000 | [202606173396](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606173396/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [322 Clement St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/322-clement-st/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 2/f remodel & new adu in (e) space under the state program. remodel (e) unit of 1 bedroom, (e) bathroom and living room. relocate kitchen. adu will be new bathroom, kitchen and remodel (e) rooms. | $150,000 | [202507301937](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202507301937/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [210 Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/210-lake-st/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | sf assessor map had incorrect lot depth. we have included a civil survey to show correct lot size. front garage & patio expand to make it difference of actual lot size. no change to front facade or (e) building design. revision to #202507110673 | Not listed | [202606102936](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606102936/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [134 02nd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/134-02nd-av/) | 560 ft N | Alteration or repair | recommencement and completion of work approved under pa# 202502240900. | $10,000 | [202605292153](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605292153/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [317 02nd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/317-02nd-av/) | 820 ft S | Alteration or repair | interior remodel of sfh. (n) stairs to 2nd floor: 2/f new stairs to 1st and 3rd floors. kitchen remodel, remove pantry, remove wall between kitchen and bedroom. 3/f add bathrooom, closets and office room. (n) skylight | $100,000 | [202605201620](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605201620/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [147 04th Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/147-04th-av/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | modify 1/f, 2/f & 3/f at rear for horizontal expansion of (e) residential building including seismic upgrade. | $568,000 | [202512242616](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202512242616/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [134 02nd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/134-02nd-av/) | 560 ft N | Alteration or repair | close the windows in nombers 206, 307, 306, 402, 404. revision to pa #202102174839 (s1) (r8) | Not listed | [202604169567](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202604169567/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [234 04th Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/234-04th-av/) | 420 ft SW | Alteration or repair | unit 234 1/2: kitchen remodel, install new circuit breaker to lower unit, adding receptacles to kitchen counter, new kitchen cabinets, replace p traps for kitchen sink. | $7,000 | [202605131210](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605131210/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [335 03rd Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/335-03rd-av/) | 900 ft S | Roofing | reroofing: 350 sqft remove old torchdown, install new epo 2950 sqft remove old shingles install of new shingles. | $18,000 | [202605111018](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605111018/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [4126 California St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/4126-california-st/) | 470 ft NW | Solar | solar permit: installing 114 solar pv modules, 57 watts per module, total no. of rating 6.498 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n \| installation of a 6.498 kw bipv solar shingle system. breaker tie-in. solar shingles are nailed to the roof and do not utilize rack. | $17,545 | [S20260310502](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/S20260310502/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [308 04th Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/308-04th-av/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | administrative permit to clarify the scope of work for 202503031460: no stucco removal at front of blfg, no new siding, the front stairs railing will be repaired and not replaced. | Not listed | [202605040578](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605040578/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [30 Presidio Tr](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/30-presidio-tr/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | revision to bpa# 202403157975, reconfiguration of existing walls to as built conditions | $5,000 | [202608317464](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608317464/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [153 05th Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/153-05th-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | to address nov#202658492. secure chimney per stuctural engineer specification | $48,000 | [202608317422](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608317422/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [3973 Clay St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/3973-clay-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | voluntary structural alteration to remove intoier concrete parition in garage. install new stuctural beam and supporting posts per structural drawings. no changes to building footprint or exterior facade or occupancy. | $14,000 | [202609148045](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609148045/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [85 05th Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/85-05th-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | revision to pa#202509094858, deatils related to simpson strong walls | Not listed | [202608217007](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608217007/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [138 Arguello Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/138-arguello-bl/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | replace stairs ballusters in kind, replace windows sashes in-kind paint | $30,000 | [202607295761](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607295761/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [339 04th Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/339-04th-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | remodeling hallway bathroom, no structural change. like to like. approximately 40sf. | $20,000 | [202607175216](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607175216/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [31 Presidio Tr](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/31-presidio-tr/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | interior alteration of (e) sfh: selective demo & remodel of living spaces, kitchen & bathrooms throughout the residence. install new elevator, upgrade (e) foundation, exterior work to include: install new site drainage, replace (e) skylight with new. repair (e) roof & gutters, provide new egress | $1,500,000 | [202506037782](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202506037782/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [335 04th Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/335-04th-av/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | both units: in-kind kitchen (160sf) and bathroom(60sf) remodel. lath & plaster replacement with new 5/8" type xgypsum board (1180sf), secure with 5d cooler nails @4"o.c. min. wor equivalent.. work to be done in both units. all work in kind. | $70,000 | [202606253958](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606253958/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [3838 California St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/3838-california-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | rev 202510107235: deferred submittal: frp slab strengthening at vents and penetrations. | $25,000 | [202512101381](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202512101381/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [211 06th Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/211-06th-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | repair of exterior front stair railing (like and kind) less than 50%. repair tyop landing in kind (dry rotted joists and flooring), less than 50% adding pickets to railings. | $10,000 | [202605181415](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605181415/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [72 05th Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/72-05th-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | revsion 201802131144; (e) framing at main house roof to be demolished. (n) roof to be rebuilt in kind to match (e) roof | Not listed | [202512182220](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202512182220/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [3966 Clay St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/3966-clay-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | to obtain final inspection for work approved under 200408262602. all work is complete | Not listed | [202605110999](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605110999/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [85 05th Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/85-05th-av/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | revision to pa# 202509094858: this revision omits foundation work along gridline 1 between d and e9. the existing footing was found to have sufficient embedment and bearing capacity. | Not listed | [202605040634](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605040634/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In review |  | 32 Clement St | 560 ft SE | Conditional use: "A Conditional Use authorization is sought pursuant to Planning Code Section 303.1…" | [2026-004412CUA](https://sfplanninggis.org/pim?search=2026-004412CUA) | "Under Review" | 2026-05-20 |
| In review |  | 221 Lake St | 750 ft NW | Variance: "The project proposes two rear decks and a demolition/rebuild of the exterior stairs to be…" | [2024-007886VAR](https://sfplanninggis.org/pim?search=2024-007886VAR) | "On Hold" | 2025-07-14 |
| Approved |  | 22 Jordan Ave | 0.23 mi E | To permit the replacement of a non-complying accessory structure | [2025-001524VAR](https://sfplanninggis.org/pim?search=2025-001524VAR) | "Closed - Approved" | 2025-12-12 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on Cornwall St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [119 Cornwall St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/119-cornwall-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [109 Cornwall St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/109-cornwall-st/): newest permit Mar 7, 2025
- [211 Cornwall St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/211-cornwall-st/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025
- [219 Cornwall St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/219-cornwall-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [409 Cornwall St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/409-cornwall-st/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026

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Source: SF Department of Building Inspection permit data (https://data.sf.gov/d/i98e-djp9). Checked 2026-10-13 21:11 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Zoning requests come from the San Francisco Planning Department records (https://data.sf.gov/d/y673-d69b). We read it Oct 13, 14:48 UTC.

Map, all 6 permits at this address and 42 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/121-cornwall-st/