# Building permits at 40 Howth St, San Francisco, CA Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 27, 2025: Convert (e) sfd 1/f into adu. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 27, 2025 | Alteration or repair | convert (e) sfd 1/f into adu. demolish (e) 1/f and update floor plans to include concrete slab, framing, new windows & doors, electrical layout & fixtures, plumbing layout * fixtures, water heater, hvac system & dcutwork, kitchen & bathroom layouts, & interior finishes. | $150,000 | [202504295415](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202504295415/) | | Jul 7, 2011 | Alteration or repair | remodel 1 existing kitchen and bath. replace existing plumbing and elec. replace existing windows in kind. kitchen lighting must comply with cec 150 k 8, bath lighting cec 150 (10) 10 windows max ufactor 0.4 | $15,000 | [201107079668](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/201107079668/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [841 Ocean Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/841-ocean-av/) | 150 ft NW | Addition | legalize udu to comply with nov# 202200275. legalize (e) unpermited dwelling unit of 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom. this unit is going to expand into a unit of 4 bedrooms & 2 bath. new rear stair in (e) unit at 2nd floor. horizontal addition of 50 sq.ft. at ground level with new interior concrete slab. | $122,500 | [202503192543](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202503192543/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [226 Louisburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/226-louisburg-st/) | 810 ft S | Alteration or repair | to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202407186748. all work is complete. | Not listed | [202607305801](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607305801/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [208 Tara St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/208-tara-st/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | remove and replace 144 sf of subflooring in kind. remove 60 sqft of plaster and dispose of it (interior). install 60 sqft of drywall, tape, mud. prime and paint new drywall. ref # 202604300422. | $10,900 | [202607295721](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607295721/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [208 Tara St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/208-tara-st/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | front of home: remove and replace 95 sq ft dryrot, water proof, concrete steps, concrete landing. remove and replace 120 sq ft stucco, street facing,build a new concrete stairs. steps change from pre-fabricated steps to concrete w/ rebar steps. | $43,500 | [202604300422](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202604300422/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [81 Bruce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/81-bruce-av/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | revision to pa# 202411225569 unit a: revise 1-hour rated exterior wall detail at property line. (n) cement lap siding at rear adu building. | Not listed | [202606102907](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606102907/) | | Jun 7, 2026 | [142 Geneva Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/142-geneva-av/) | 350 ft SE | Roofing | re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind) | $10,000 | [202606072710](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606072710/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [238 Harold Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/238-harold-av/) | 780 ft W | Alteration or repair | add kitchenette at 1st fl & legalize storage in garage area. | $5,000 | [202601304936](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202601304936/) | | May 27, 2026 | [755 Ocean Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/755-ocean-av/) | 360 ft E | Alteration or repair | new pergola (freestanding) at an existing courtyard space between the (e) classroom building and theatre building. | $523,000 | [202603207981](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202603207981/) | | May 26, 2026 | [999 Ocean Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/999-ocean-av/) | 810 ft W | Alteration or repair | removal and replacement of fuel dispenser. replacement dispenser is exact model of the one being removed. (e) electrical and plumbing to stay in place. | $31,339 | [202605261850](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605261850/) | | May 19, 2026 | [15 Bruce Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/15-bruce-av/) | 450 ft SW | Alteration or repair | to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202106283337. all work is complete. | Not listed | [202605181486](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202605181486/) | | May 6, 2026 | [1001 Ocean Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/1001-ocean-av/) | 930 ft W | Addition | horizontal addition to accomodate new elevator. modifications to 2nd story to expand veterinary services. modifications to 1st floor to accomodate elevator. new accessible restrooms. new interior walls and finishes. | $650,000 | [202406215053](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202406215053/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 1, 2026 | [92 Williar Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/92-williar-av/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | to address notice of violation# 202661286: removed and replaced water damaged wood outside the house including framing and sheathing. replaced and installed one 3'x3' white double pane vinyl horizontal sliding kitchen window on south side of house. patch exterior stucco to match (e) front facade. | $750 | [202609017506](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202609017506/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [318 Louisburg St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/318-louisburg-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa#202305107531. all work is complete | Not listed | [202608267232](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202608267232/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [139 Harold Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/139-harold-av/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | comply w/ complaint #202540332: construct 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, media room & install wet bar at g/f. | $146,500 | [202512081218](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202512081218/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [2301 San Jose Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/2301-san-jose-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fire systems | fire only work to obtain as-built permit #2 for the voluntary replacement of the fire alarm system. as-built permit#1 bpa#202606112971 indicated 9 heat detectors when only 2 were existing/replaced. ref bpa#202512161848. | Not listed | [202607315863](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607315863/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [330 Howth St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/330-howth-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | replace (e) tub w/ walk in tub, install (1) new, 20-amp circuit for the tub outlet, drywall patch. | $9,500 | [202607064539](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202607064539/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [2301 San Jose Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/2301-san-jose-av/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fire systems | fire only work to be obtain as as-built permit for the voluntary replacment of the fire alarm system, initial fire alarm pa#: 202512161848 and these drawings adds 1 smoke detector correction | $720 | [202606112971](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606112971/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1100 Ocean Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/1100-ocean-av/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | drywall repairs, painting, comply nov# 202656605 | $1,500 | [202606022359](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202606022359/) | | May 29, 2026 | [225 Lee Av](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/225-lee-av/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | to comply with nov 202424637 rear solarium addition. minor revisions include infilling a fire rated property line wall. adding ventilation & new awning. recent wall heaters and outlets adjusted accordingly.project also seeks to reclassify the existing rear office as a bedroom and the existing rear | $27,000 | [202407035740](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/permit/202407035740/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Requested | | 202 Louisburg St | 730 ft S | To permit removing a unpermitted Dwelling Unit in response to Complaint Number 2018-34831 | [2026-003116CUA](https://sfplanninggis.org/pim?search=2026-003116CUA) | "Accepted" | 2026-04-29 | | Requested | | 220 Geneva Ave | 490 ft SE | To allow the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and construction of a new three-story… | [2025-003133CUA](https://sfplanninggis.org/pim?search=2025-003133CUA) | "Submitted" | 2025-08-18 | ## More on this street Other addresses on Howth St with permits, nearest house number first: - [65 Howth St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/65-howth-st/): newest permit Oct 20, 2024 - [152 Howth St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/152-howth-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025 - [206 Howth St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/206-howth-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025 - [225 Howth St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/225-howth-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025 - [267 Howth St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/267-howth-st/): newest permit Mar 28, 2025 - [330 Howth St](https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/330-howth-st/): newest permit Jul 6, 2026 --- Source: SF Department of Building Inspection permit data (https://data.sf.gov/d/i98e-djp9). Checked 2026-10-16 19:36 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 16, 14:18 UTC. Map, both permits at this address and 19 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/san-francisco/address/40-howth-st/