# Building permits at 2 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA

41 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 14: To comply nov 202548534 to legalize partition wall and double doors in parking garage to code approved. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Alteration or repair | to comply nov 202548534 to legalize partition wall and double doors in parking garage to code approved standard. exit sign under separate permit. | $6,000 | [202603036831](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202603036831/) |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | relocation of existing exterior door into existing store front system opening. demolish interior partition walls, infill interior sidelight. | $35,000 | [202512101417](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202512101417/) |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Alteration or repair | fire-only. replace 5 (e) facus w/ (n) addressable newtworked system and upgrade notification circuitry to add sleeping unit notification required by ahj. (e) initiating devices replaced w/ (n). 5-mp, 90-module, 50-relay, 30-heat det, 175-smoke detectors | $75,000 | [202206015376](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202206015376/) |
| Oct 16, 2019 | Alteration or repair | street space | Not listed | [M1153447](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/M1153447/) |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Alteration or repair | street space | Not listed | [M1117707](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/M1117707/) |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Alteration or repair | street space | Not listed | [M1088867](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/M1088867/) |
| Apr 26, 2019 | Alteration or repair | revision to pa 2019-0207-2323 trellis drilled pier footings to spread footing foundations due to conflicting underground structures | Not listed | [201904269108](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/201904269108/) |
| Mar 1, 2019 | Alteration or repair | street space and mta | Not listed | [M1045127](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/M1045127/) |
| Feb 21, 2019 | Alteration or repair | exterior: remove and replace (e) pavement and landscaping, install steel trellis structure, (e) irrigation system & lighting to remain. maher n/a. | $100,000 | [201902072323](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/201902072323/) |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Alteration or repair | street space | Not listed | [M1034287](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/M1034287/) |
| Jan 24, 2019 | Alteration or repair | tunnel and shore soil to expose (e) sewer lines under building to provide access for plumbing, work will be performed by others. | $97,449 | [201811196224](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/201811196224/) |
| Mar 6, 2018 | Fire systems | bldg 1 - remove fire sprinkler from elevator hoistway and elevator machine room from (2) elevators inside building. | $4,614 | [201803062973](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/201803062973/) |
| Nov 21, 2017 | Roofing | reroofing. | $100,000 | [201711204351](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/201711204351/) |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Fire systems | remove fire sprinklers from elevator hoistway & elevator machine room from (2) elevators inside building. | $4,614 | [201711154051](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/201711154051/) |
| Jan 17, 2017 | Alteration or repair | outdoor seating area with bar-b-que and fireplace | $100,000 | [201612306310](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/201612306310/) |
| Jul 19, 2016 | Elevator | bldg 1 & 2 - update elevator recall panel/ interrack with existing fire panel - (2) elevator service panel, (8) relays, (16) input modules, (2) smoke detector. | $40,000 | [201607192678](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/201607192678/) |
| Jan 3, 2012 | Alteration or repair | street space & sidewalk | Not listed | [M294488](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/M294488/) |
| Oct 27, 2009 | Fire systems | upgrade of (e) system to an ansul ul300 standard fire suppression system | $3,500 | [200910279957](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/200910279957/) |
| Jun 5, 2009 | Alteration or repair | street space & sidewalk repair | Not listed | [M167046](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/M167046/) |
| Jul 30, 2007 | Alteration or repair | alteration to existing office space including new partition, ceiling and lighting. remove non-bearing column at front. | $60,000 | [200707278041](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/200707278041/) |
| Jul 27, 2005 | Alteration or repair | streetspace | Not listed | [M33562](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/M33562/) |
| Mar 12, 1998 | Sign | electric erect sign | $1,700 | [9804258](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9804258/) |
| May 28, 1997 | Alteration or repair | provide access to elevator lobby in response to n of violiat | $41,812 | [9618524](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9618524/) |
| Jul 13, 1992 | Sign | sign | $2,393 | [9209964](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9209964/) |
| Mar 5, 1992 | Alteration or repair | install hair salon (express plan check) | $26,000 | [9202122](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9202122/) |
| Sep 4, 1991 | Sign | erect sign. | $7,000 | [9109481](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9109481/) |
| Feb 14, 1991 | Alteration or repair | alteration in plans concerning ductwork | $3,000 | [9101266](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9101266/) |
| Nov 20, 1990 | Alteration or repair | const. of restaurant in undeveloped comercial intrior space | $300,000 | [9016447](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9016447/) |
| Aug 16, 1990 | Fire systems | relocate and add sprinkler heads per t/i | $1,575 | [9014817](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9014817/) |
| Jun 29, 1990 | Alteration or repair | a new space/office plan is proposed for owner use | $48,300 | [9006536](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9006536/) |
| Jun 7, 1990 | Alteration or repair | s/s commercial type 1 grease hood, duct & exhaust system | $10,000 | [9009701](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9009701/) |
| Apr 23, 1990 | Alteration or repair | revision to appl#9000285 | Not listed | [9005087](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9005087/) |
| Mar 12, 1990 | Alteration or repair | put in a deli/office type restaurant w/1 kitchen, restrm | $30,000 | [9000285](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/9000285/) |
| Mar 21, 1988 | Fire systems | fire alarm system, rre #8604005, 8604669, 8604670-72 | Not listed | [8801986](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/8801986/) |
| Feb 8, 1988 | Alteration or repair | install fire sprklr system, re #8604671/s-3 | $173,000 | [8717945](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/8717945/) |
| Jan 7, 1988 | Alteration or repair | install fire sprklr system, re #8604670/s3 | $62,200 | [8717944](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/8717944/) |
| Feb 10, 1987 | New building | erect apartments & commercial | $4,030,039 | [8604671S](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/8604671S/) |
| Feb 9, 1987 | Fence, wall or deck | erect garage | $4,130,000 | [8604672S](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/8604672S/) |
| Feb 9, 1987 | New building | erect apartments | $2,579,667 | [8604670S](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/8604670S/) |
| Feb 9, 1987 | New building | erect apartments | $9,776,825 | [8604669S](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/8604669S/) |
| Feb 9, 1987 | New building | erect apartments | $10,767,469 | [8604005S](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/8604005S/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [88 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/88-townsend-st/) | 550 ft SW | Alteration or repair | bathroom renovation. tub to shower conversion, 2 recessed lights, 1 outlet for toilet, new tile floors and walls. paint, new vanity, new mirror and sconce. | $20,600 | [202610139319](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202610139319/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [274 Brannan St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/274-brannan-st/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | a modification of an (e) verion wireless unmanned telecommunication facility consisting of: removing(11)(e) antennas/removing(1) (e) radio 4449 unit @antennas, sector a. removing (3)(e) radio 8863 units@antennas/removing(4)(e) radio 8843 units@antennas. removing all(e)coax cables. installing(11)(n) | $95,000 | [202607134898](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607134898/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [128 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/128-king-st/) | 990 ft SW | Alteration or repair | re-establish opening in floor to enable use of existing stair connecting 3rd floor to 2nd floor. | $30,000 | [202609168176](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609168176/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [239 Brannan St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/239-brannan-st/) | 520 ft NW | Alteration or repair | remodeling master bathroom and hallway bathroom. master remove the bath tub to shower pan to comply with cbc1143a.6 | $28,980 | [202608277273](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608277273/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [88 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/88-king-st/) | 570 ft S | Alteration or repair | unit 612 remodeling 2 bathrooms. bathroom 1: tub to standup shower conversion. and bedroom floors carpet to lvp. paint room, change toilet and new powered medicine cabinet wall mounted. bathroom 2: like for like. placing new tiles, keeping the tub but replacing plumbing fixtures same location. | $55,000 | [202608217022](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608217022/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [680 02nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/680-02nd-st/) | 740 ft SW | Alteration or repair | convert new counter and extend existing kitchen. provide new kitchen equipment, new electrical and lighting as required for new equipment. no exterior work. | $150,000 | [202608076265](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608076265/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [239 Brannan St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/239-brannan-st/) | 520 ft NW | Alteration or repair | unit# 17g: guest bathroom remodel - tub to shower base conversion same drain location, no alteration to (e) footprint; replace valve; install non-pourous stone composite wall kit. | $19,000 | [202608066162](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608066162/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [88 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/88-king-st/) | 570 ft S | Alteration or repair | unit 718: partial remodel of 2 existing bathrooms. hall bath: tub shower to shower pan conversion, replace pocket door, relocate gfci, install wet-location recessed light, replace exhaust fan, install tile base trim, paint & install accessories. primary bath: remove shower glass and railing, | $24,000 | [202608046059](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608046059/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [625 02nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/625-02nd-st/) | 550 ft W | Alteration or repair | 4/fl-revision 202603117364- (n) non structural partitions, doors, casework, and plumbing | $200,000 | [202607165113](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607165113/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [239 Brannan St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/239-brannan-st/) | 520 ft NW | Alteration or repair | #5a: like for like one shower and one tub bathroom remodeling in particular, new tub, new shower valve, new waterproof new drain, new tile, new toilet, new vanity, new light,new mirror, new paint | $44,000 | [202607295755](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607295755/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [123 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/123-townsend-st/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 5th floor tenant improvement demo of (e) non bearing walls, adding (n) interior non bearing walls and cleanup finishes. reduced scope from 12/4/2025 review. | $145,500 | [202512041038](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202512041038/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [598 02nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/598-02nd-st/) | 930 ft W | Sign | install (1) single sided wall sign non-illunimated facing street for "south park animal hospital" called sign c | $3,000 | [202603107242](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202603107242/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [88 King St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/88-king-st/) | 570 ft S | Alteration or repair | bathroom remodel - replace bathtub with shower, new flooring | $15,000 | [202606092819](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606092819/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [239 Brannan St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/239-brannan-st/) | 520 ft NW | Alteration or repair | unit #8c - bathroom remodel, same layout. | $24,900 | [202606022389](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606022389/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | [501 02nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/501-02nd-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | revision 202604149417 to address inspector req to identity location to accessible phone room and req signage | Not listed | [202607215346](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607215346/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [350 Brannan St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/350-brannan-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | 2nd flr. replace existing heat pump with new. install 1-5 ton ducted heat pump and 1 -3 on 1 ductless split heat pump system. install new ducting. condensate drain to in let. | $60,000 | [202607094749](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607094749/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [333 Bryant St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/333-bryant-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202409120604 & 202502200679. all work complete. | Not listed | [202606264019](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606264019/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [333 Bryant St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/333-bryant-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | install (n) vav box for (n) conference room 102 with associated duct work, hhw and pneumatic piping. demolish / cap (e) supply grills in the area. install process exhaust fan in 108 conference with associated duct work, fire damper, exterior lower plenum. install return air grills as needed. | $15,000 | [202606032430](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606032430/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [153 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/153-townsend-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 8th/f t.i. demo of non-structural partition, install new interior glazing storefront system. (bldg is fully sprinklerd) | $42,600 | [202604209724](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202604209724/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [153 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/153-townsend-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 9th/f t.i. demo of non-structural partitions, install new elevator lobby door. all new or revised meps or life safety work will be design build & submitted separately (bldg is fully sprinklerd) | $150,000 | [202604209722](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202604209722/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [153 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/153-townsend-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 1st floor: t.i. including the emo of non-structural partitions and building. new non-structural partitions: all new or revised mep and life safety work will be design-build and submitted separately. (bldg is fully sprinklered) | $189,254 | [202512182140](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202512182140/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [3 Bayside Village Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/3-bayside-village-pl/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | to obtain final inspection for work approved under permit 202104027832. all work is complete. | Not listed | [202606032414](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606032414/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [333 Bryant St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/333-bryant-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | legalize the installation of a (14"x20") stainless steel louver within a window on federal street facade. | $500 | [202605211716](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605211716/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [501 02nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/501-02nd-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Sign | install non illuminated sign "signalfire" | $2,530 | [202509246045](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202509246045/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [501 02nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/501-02nd-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | 3/fl- suite 350 - revision 202510026586- addition of (3) new phone booths to tenant space | $34,000 | [202604149417](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202604149417/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [77 Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/77-federal-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Fire systems | provide as-built plans for basement & 1st/f fire sprinkler, ref to 202602115716 | Not listed | [202605111000](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605111000/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [77 Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/77-federal-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | 1/f and basement: revision to 202602035133. add (1) office room, (2) phone room and (1) idf room on level 1. new soffit and (2) closets at break area l1. bottle filler devices added to break area 4 and basement. | $6,000 | [202605060768](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605060768/) |

## 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 Townsend St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [72 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/72-townsend-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026
- [88 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/88-townsend-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2026
- [101 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/101-townsend-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026
- [123 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/123-townsend-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2026
- [139 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/139-townsend-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025
- [144 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/144-townsend-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025
- [153 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/153-townsend-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [180 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/180-townsend-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [216 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/216-townsend-st/): newest permit May 21, 2026
- [228 Townsend St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/228-townsend-st/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025

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Source: SF Department of Building Inspection permit data (https://data.sf.gov/d/i98e-djp9). Checked 2026-10-17 18:03 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 41 permits at this address and 27 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/2-townsend-st/