# Building permits at 137 Congo St, San Francisco, CA

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Nov 21, 2025: Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Roofing | re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind) | $10,000 | [202511210161](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202511210161/) |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | kitchen remodel like for like, no structural changes 120 sqft. | $18,000 | [202508153184](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202508153184/) |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Alteration or repair | in-kind remodeling of 2 bathroom(s) in 1st fl, 2nd fl with 0 shower pan(s). | $36,000 | [202204202644](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202204202644/) |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Alteration or repair | street space | Not listed | [M890087](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/M890087/) |
| Oct 9, 2015 | Alteration or repair | street space | Not listed | [M628671](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/M628671/) |
| Jun 22, 2004 | Alteration or repair | street space | Not listed | [M27998](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/M27998/) |
| Mar 8, 2001 | Roofing | reroofing | $3,000 | [200103083738](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/200103083738/) |
| Jul 29, 1997 | Roofing | reroofing | $3,240 | [9714162](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9714162/) |
| Sep 14, 1994 | Alteration or repair | revise front entrance and add laundry room const doorway | $15,000 | [9410618](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9410618/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | [138 Flood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/138-flood-av/) | 220 ft SW | Alteration or repair | to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202408209043 | Not listed | [202608106314](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608106314/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [227 Congo St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/227-congo-st/) | 240 ft N | Alteration or repair | new rated window along property line, visible from street. | Not listed | [202605050700](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605050700/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [122 Flood Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/122-flood-av/) | 140 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 2rev 202506047926: 1/f: reconfig bathroom layout. 2/f: reconfig bath layout. add 3 new skylights. remove deck at 2/f. change heaitng system to radiant heat. | $2,800 | [202605292178](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605292178/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | [380 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/380-monterey-bl/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | unit # 6 aka 209 rev to 202609148095, sister joist to (e) joist under deck. | $1,500 | [202609248568](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609248568/) |
| Oct 16, 2026 | [380 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/380-monterey-bl/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | unit 1 aka 105 rev to 202609148057, sister joist to (e) joist under deck. | $1,500 | [202609248567](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609248567/) |
| Oct 16, 2026 | [380 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/380-monterey-bl/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | unit 12 aka 204 rev to 202609148055, sister joist to (e) joist under deck. | $1,500 | [202609248562](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609248562/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [224 Detroit St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/224-detroit-st/) | 610 ft SW | Alteration or repair | revision to 202605050677: remove and configure selective interior walls on main level to create an open living, dining, and kitchen layout. kitchen remodel,remodel existig bath and incorporate into primary bedroom as on suite. remove work on first floor from scope. | $15,000 | [202609218391](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609218391/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [324 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/324-monterey-bl/) | 520 ft N | Alteration or repair | to comply with nov #202661651, item 3. provide handrails for front main stairway. | $500 | [202609228483](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609228483/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [255 Hearst Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/255-hearst-av/) | 290 ft W | Alteration or repair | renovation of a portion of the (e) 1st floor,converting it from unconditioned to conditioned space.a new interior stair is proposed to provide access between the upper & lower levels. the (e) 2nd floor kitchen will be removed, a new kitvhen will be installed on the 1st flr. 2nd flr bathroom will be | $100,000 | [202608257114](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608257114/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [135 Hearst Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/135-hearst-av/) | 500 ft E | Alteration or repair | convert (e) 1st (garage level to new adu 620 sf) with 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom & kitchen. relocate garage door create adu street entry / access. new mini-split heat pump, new water heater. | $25,000 | [202209082131](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202209082131/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [380 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/380-monterey-bl/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | aka unit 6: unit 209, remove and replace 2x blocking at wall and water test, remove and replace 3-5 deck boards, less than 50% repairs. | $1,100 | [202609148095](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609148095/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [380 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/380-monterey-bl/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | aka unit 18: unit 303, pressure wash deck, apply sealant to all transitions, water treat deck, repair 3-5 deck boards from dry rot as neeeded. less than 50% repairs. | $1,100 | [202609148090](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609148090/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [380 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/380-monterey-bl/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | aka unit 17: unit 304, power wash deck and apply sealant. repair deck boards as needed, less than 50% repairs. | $1,100 | [202609148087](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609148087/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [380 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/380-monterey-bl/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | aka unit# 105: remove and replace 5 deck boards, paint deck boards. remove and replace 2x6x2 fascia. repair/replacement of deck is less than 50% | $3,100 | [202609148057](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609148057/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [380 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/380-monterey-bl/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | aka unit# 204: remove and replace deck boards, paint deck boards. remove and replace 2x6x2 facia. repair/replacement of deck is less than 50%. | $3,100 | [202609148055](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609148055/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [391 Joost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/391-joost-av/) | 830 ft NW | Alteration or repair | rear yard landscaping only to respond to complaint# 202656268. add (n) storage 180 sq ft extension at basement | $30,000 | [202605271959](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605271959/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [280 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/280-monterey-bl/) | 560 ft NE | Alteration or repair | revision to 202512030883. footing and girder updated. | $800 | [202607084672](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607084672/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [257 Joost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/257-joost-av/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202308245209 & 202311080392, all work is complete | Not listed | [202607215306](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607215306/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [234 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/234-monterey-bl/) | 690 ft NE | Alteration or repair | to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202503273194. all work is approved. | Not listed | [202607024501](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607024501/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [347 Joost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/347-joost-av/) | 650 ft N | Roofing | reroofing with torch down. | $23,500 | [202606233697](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606233697/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [224 Detroit St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/224-detroit-st/) | 610 ft SW | Alteration or repair | replace garage swing doors with motorized garage door. | $4,500 | [202606012290](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606012290/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [280 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/280-monterey-bl/) | 560 ft NE | Alteration or repair | load bearing wall removal between two bedroom on ground fl. remove (e) door at bedroom one. | $5,980 | [202512030883](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202512030883/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [428 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/428-monterey-bl/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | kitchen alterations. interior demolition to include portions of floors,ceiling,walls, and wall finishes | $40,000 | [202604240068](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202604240068/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [224 Detroit St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/224-detroit-st/) | 610 ft SW | Alteration or repair | in-kind remodeling of 1 kitchen(s) in 2nd fl and in-kind remodeling of 2 bathroom(s) in 1st fl, 2nd fl with 1 shower pan(s). | $65,000 | [202605050677](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605050677/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [50 San Gabriel Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/50-san-gabriel-av/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | replace in kind 7 window sashes only on the front facade and 3 window sashes only on the rear facade. the 7 windows in the front facade u-factor above 0.27. wood and window details to remain. | $30,000 | [202610099268](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202610099268/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [130 Circular Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/130-circular-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Solar | solar permit: installing 9 solar pv modules, 420 watts per module, total no. of rating 3.78 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, of 600 vac, with 13.5 kwh each in capacity, ess units will not be closer than 3 feet \| 3.78kw pv array ( 9 pan | $12,000 | [S20260824721](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/S20260824721/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [240 Santa Rosa Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/240-santa-rosa-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | reconfigure 1st/f add n) bathroom, remodel family & bedroom. 2nd/f: reconfigure kitchen, bathroom & add n) bathroom. no expansion of bldg footprint or height proposed. | $199,000 | [202606263987](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606263987/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [454 Joost Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/454-joost-av/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | to comply with dbi internal audit, nov #2023-07221. alterations made to original scope, ref bpa 200505192898. as built documentations to comply with sf planning enf case 2023-004008enf. | Not listed | [202608046013](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608046013/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [274 Mangels Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/274-mangels-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | kitchen & bathroom remodel. no layout modification. | $20,000 | [202608066197](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608066197/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [450 Monterey Bl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/450-monterey-bl/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | kitchen remodel like for like. demo existing soffit, remove and replace counter, new applicances. no structural changes. | $32,000 | [202607285642](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607285642/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [28 Raleigh St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/28-raleigh-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | shoring for addition foundation, ref bpa#202512182208 | $100 | [202607245554](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607245554/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [311 Mangels Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/311-mangels-av/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | interior remodel of (e) sfh. 1/f: remodel & expand (e) master bath & closet, add 95 sf conditioned space. 2/f: replace (e) rear window & sliding door in kind, new range hood | $75,000 | [202606253930](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606253930/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [274 Mangels Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/274-mangels-av/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | exploratory work-removal of 6- 24"x24" section of sheetrock to verify size, spacing and orientation of framing for future interior remodel permit. | $5,000 | [202607175228](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607175228/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [287 Mangels Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/287-mangels-av/) | 0.19 mi NW | Solar | solar permit: installing 20 solar pv modules, 425 watts per module, total no. of rating 8.5 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, of 240 vac, with 15 kwh each in capacity, ess units will be closer than 3 feet \| install rooftop pv and 15 kwh | Not listed | [S20260309499](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/S20260309499/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [28 Raleigh Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/28-raleigh-av/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | existing 2 story rear addition (441 sq ft), interior stair and kitchen reconfiguration of an existing single family home. reconfiguration of existing rear-deck. replacement of existing knob and tube wiring. | $240,000 | [202512182208](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202512182208/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [130 Circular Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/130-circular-av/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind) | $14,000 | [202606082771](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606082771/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [295 Mangels Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/295-mangels-av/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | resolve nov#202654138(work w/o a permit): replace damaged brick retaining wall w/ (n) cobcrete retaining wall | $25,000 | [202605221769](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605221769/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [63 Melrose Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/63-melrose-av/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | relocate the sinkd and refrigerator on the 1st fl | $5,000 | [202605191561](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605191561/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. San Francisco's feed was last read Oct 17.

## More on this street

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

- [114 Congo St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/114-congo-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [207 Congo St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/207-congo-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025
- [227 Congo St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/227-congo-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [407 Congo St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/407-congo-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025
- [420 Congo St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/420-congo-st/): newest permit Nov 25, 2025
- [432 Congo St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/432-congo-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025
- [503 Congo St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/503-congo-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026
- [589 Congo St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/589-congo-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026
- [624 Congo St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/624-congo-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025
- [645 Congo St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/645-congo-st/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025

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Source: SF Department of Building Inspection permit data (https://data.sf.gov/d/i98e-djp9). Checked 2026-10-17 16:42 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 17, 16:18 UTC.

Map, all 9 permits at this address and 38 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/137-congo-st/