Cairn Construction
- Based in
- San Francisco
- On San Francisco permits
- Mar 2000 to Sep 2026
- Last 24 months
- 6 permits filed
233 permits since 2000: 183 completed, 5 in progress, 16 never finaled, 29 expired or cancelled.
Of the 16 never-finaled permits, 1 is 3 to 5 years old, 4 are 5 to 10 years old, 11 are over 10 years old. 2 were filed but never issued.
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Permits filed each year
How long permits take
Each point is the quarter the permits were filed, for stairs across San Francisco. A median counts only permits that have finished, so the shaded recent quarters look faster than they will end up: their slow permits have not finished yet. Hover a point for the slowest 10%. Gaps mean fewer than 5 permits. A rise in the issue line is the city’s review backlog, not the contractor.
Stairs permits
34 stairs permits: 27 completed, 1 in progress, 1 never finaled, 5 expired or cancelled. Typically 6 days from filing to permit and 280 days from permit to final inspection.
| Filed | Outcome | Address | Work described on the permit | Declared cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2026 | 218 10th Av | replace existing front stair and landing with natural stone treads and risers. refinish existing front metal handrail and guardrail.Details
replace existing front stair and landing with natural stone treads and risers. refinish existing front metal handrail and guardrail. | $15,000 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | In progress issued Jan 2026 | 16 Presidio Tr | int: reno at each floor, lowering slab on grade -1' at level 0. (e) & (n) stair revisions and (n) elevator struct revisions, along w/seismic upgrade as needed throughout. ext: new window openings at side and rear. no change to front. (n) deck @ rear. sliding doors and trim details replaced.Details
int: reno at each floor, lowering slab on grade -1' at level 0. (e) & (n) stair revisions and (n) elevator struct revisions, along w/seismic upgrade as needed throughout. ext: new window openings at side and rear. no change to front. (n) deck @ rear. sliding doors and trim details replaced. | $2,500,000 |
| May 16, 2022 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2023 | 3311 Jackson St | exterior improvements to sfr. (n)ext. entry gate back yard garden w/paving, stepping stones, hot tub, seating, (n) fencing and (n) gas fire pit, (e) roof terrace improvments (n) gas fire (n) outdoor rated heated furniture (n) free standing heat lamp. revision to pa# 202107305477 rear stair revision.Details
exterior improvements to sfr. (n)ext. entry gate back yard garden w/paving, stepping stones, hot tub, seating, (n) fencing and (n) gas fire pit, (e) roof terrace improvments (n) gas fire (n) outdoor rated heated furniture (n) free standing heat lamp. revision to pa# 202107305477 rear stair revision. | $70,000 |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2023 | 3311 Jackson St | revision to pa# 202110070019. interior only scope of work: lower grade in (e) crawl space to provide mep and storage. add laundry room to garage. move rear stair from garage to back yard to avoid established tree. no woork in pro w.Details
revision to pa# 202110070019. interior only scope of work: lower grade in (e) crawl space to provide mep and storage. add laundry room to garage. move rear stair from garage to back yard to avoid established tree. no woork in pro w. | $20,000 |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2022 | 3103 Clay St | residential improvement: replace in kind front stairs, kitchen, and two bathroom remodels. new plumbing and new electrical. widen interior stairway. no work outside property line or in public right of way. legalize 664 sq feet of habitable space on ground floor.Details
residential improvement: replace in kind front stairs, kitchen, and two bathroom remodels. new plumbing and new electrical. widen interior stairway. no work outside property line or in public right of way. legalize 664 sq feet of habitable space on ground floor. | $650,000 |
| Oct 7, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2021 | 2201 Baker St | remodel of (e) entry level including associated structural work. bath remodel and new stair connecting 1-4th levels. new steel door at 2nd levelDetails
remodel of (e) entry level including associated structural work. bath remodel and new stair connecting 1-4th levels. new steel door at 2nd level | $150,000 |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2021 | 2714 Pacific Av | interior remodel within (e) building-g/f convert utility rooms into bedroom, convert closet to bathroom,remodel (e) bathroom;1/f remove wall between kit/din, remodel kitch, remodel bathroom, new int stairs; 2/f reconfig bedroom/remodel mast bathroom.(n) glass railing to replace (e) guardrail at roofDetails
interior remodel within (e) building-g/f convert utility rooms into bedroom, convert closet to bathroom,remodel (e) bathroom;1/f remove wall between kit/din, remodel kitch, remodel bathroom, new int stairs; 2/f reconfig bedroom/remodel mast bathroom.(n) glass railing to replace (e) guardrail at roof | $422,000 |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2020 | 3415 Pacific Av | new roof deck. level 2, new stair from level 2 to roof with retractable skylight. roof new walkway from stair to new roof deckDetails
new roof deck. level 2, new stair from level 2 to roof with retractable skylight. roof new walkway from stair to new roof deck | $150,000 |
| Sep 20, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2019 | 3565 Clay St | dry rot repair at rear deck and stairs. replace and repair less than 50%.Details
dry rot repair at rear deck and stairs. replace and repair less than 50%. | $10,000 |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2020 | 2511 Pacific Av | revision to app#201712227244. reduction in scope. reduce garage expansion and no new stair at 3rd floor. revised master suite layout. new voluntary 3d sprinkler system. n/a for maher.Details
revision to app#201712227244. reduction in scope. reduce garage expansion and no new stair at 3rd floor. revised master suite layout. new voluntary 3d sprinkler system. n/a for maher. | |
| Nov 27, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2018 | 20 Walnut St | basement level: (n) concrete floor, add (n) stair to level one, remove brick chimney. level 1: open up wall between kitchen & living rm, add (n) stair to basement, remove brick chimney. level 2: remove brick chimney. level 3: remove brick chimneyDetails
basement level: (n) concrete floor, add (n) stair to level one, remove brick chimney. level 1: open up wall between kitchen & living rm, add (n) stair to basement, remove brick chimney. level 2: remove brick chimney. level 3: remove brick chimney | $180,000 |
| Oct 3, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2018 | 3421 Jackson St | horizontal addition 9.5 sf to infill (e) corner at grd fl. room&deck above. (n) 325sf roof deck. (n)stair to roof deck. within 120 sf stair penthouse enclosure. continue (e) dumbwaiter to roof deck.Details
horizontal addition 9.5 sf to infill (e) corner at grd fl. room&deck above. (n) 325sf roof deck. (n)stair to roof deck. within 120 sf stair penthouse enclosure. continue (e) dumbwaiter to roof deck. | $25,000 |
| Jun 14, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2017 | 3737 Clay St | interior remodel including limited structural. remodel kitchen and master bath 2/f, powder room and mud room at 1st fl, stair to basement family roomDetails
interior remodel including limited structural. remodel kitchen and master bath 2/f, powder room and mud room at 1st fl, stair to basement family room | $250,000 |
| Jun 11, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2016 | 2427 Vallejo St | enlarge interior of garage, new laundry, new 3 stop hydraulic elevator, 2nd fl new kitchen remodel, removal of e 2nd stair, new library room, new bath in 3rd fl. compliance with maher ordinance no 155-13 not required.Details
enlarge interior of garage, new laundry, new 3 stop hydraulic elevator, 2nd fl new kitchen remodel, removal of e 2nd stair, new library room, new bath in 3rd fl. compliance with maher ordinance no 155-13 not required. | $250,000 |
| Dec 15, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2016 | 767 Marina Bl | enlarge garage door width from 7'8" to 11'1" (1/3 lot width), widen garage, add outdoor terrace over garage addition at level 2. add new exterior stair. ** maher: compliance with ordinance no# 155-13 not required **Details
enlarge garage door width from 7'8" to 11'1" (1/3 lot width), widen garage, add outdoor terrace over garage addition at level 2. add new exterior stair. ** maher: compliance with ordinance no# 155-13 not required ** | $90,000 |
| Oct 6, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2015 | 777 Marina Bl | remove extg non code compliant front stair. water proof wall between extg stair and garage. add new code compliant stair in brick to match extg stair. n/a for maher.Details
remove extg non code compliant front stair. water proof wall between extg stair and garage. add new code compliant stair in brick to match extg stair. n/a for maher. | $18,000 |
| Sep 10, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2015 | 156 Commonwealth Av | interior remodel: remodle of kitchen, demo (e) service stair, new powder room, replace (e) rear deck with new @ 1st floor, remodel of master & guest baths, (n) laundery closet @ 2nd floor.Details
interior remodel: remodle of kitchen, demo (e) service stair, new powder room, replace (e) rear deck with new @ 1st floor, remodel of master & guest baths, (n) laundery closet @ 2nd floor. | $50,000 |
| Jul 18, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2015 | 281 Avila St | 1/f:new foundation at new family room,remove(e)wood columns at garage&replace w/steel beams;new interior stair betwn 1st&2/fl near kitchen.2/f:remodel(e)kitchen&eating area.3/f:horiz addition towards rear of 287 sq ft.remodel(e)2 bathrms&bedrms,new laundry.new sprinklers on entire house.Details
1/f:new foundation at new family room,remove(e)wood columns at garage&replace w/steel beams;new interior stair betwn 1st&2/fl near kitchen.2/f:remodel(e)kitchen&eating area.3/f:horiz addition towards rear of 287 sq ft.remodel(e)2 bathrms&bedrms,new laundry.new sprinklers on entire house. | $320,000 |
| May 17, 2013 | Never finaled issued May 2013, no final | 394 Pacific Av | add partial walls and doors to enclosed lobby area; add full height walls and doors to enclose three new offices, relocate stair to (e) platform and extend platform. light fixture replacement per rcpDetails
add partial walls and doors to enclosed lobby area; add full height walls and doors to enclose three new offices, relocate stair to (e) platform and extend platform. light fixture replacement per rcp | $75,000 |
| Feb 27, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2013 | 2127 Vallejo St | voluntary upgrade to extg exterior wooden stair. replace in kind to meet current structural code.Details
voluntary upgrade to extg exterior wooden stair. replace in kind to meet current structural code. | $80,000 |
| Dec 28, 2012 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2013 | 954 Stanyan St | re-build (e) rear external stair in kindDetails
re-build (e) rear external stair in kind | $9,000 |
| Jul 17, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2011 | 533 Duboce Av | remove existing deck in rear yard and replace with new deck and stairs for 1st and 2nd floors.Details
remove existing deck in rear yard and replace with new deck and stairs for 1st and 2nd floors. | $16,000 |
| Feb 24, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2009 | 875 Castro St | remove + replace in kind existing thread, risess + stringers on front stairs only. no work to handrail.Details
remove + replace in kind existing thread, risess + stringers on front stairs only. no work to handrail. | $3,000 |
| Jun 4, 2007 | Expired or cancelled expired Jan 2023 | 3565 Clay St | horizontal addition: architectural infill under (e0 deck in back of house. addition of rear staircase at deck to ground level. additional work done as rev. to pa#2006/05/08/0706 & 2006/12/20/0260Details
horizontal addition: architectural infill under (e0 deck in back of house. addition of rear staircase at deck to ground level. additional work done as rev. to pa#2006/05/08/0706 & 2006/12/20/0260 | $35,000 |
| Jul 26, 2006 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2006 | 633 Broderick St | work required by 3r-4584 report includes handrail, fix risers @ top flight of stairs, fix slot for air filter, floor drain, vacuum breakers. all work related to 3r report.Details
work required by 3r-4584 report includes handrail, fix risers @ top flight of stairs, fix slot for air filter, floor drain, vacuum breakers. all work related to 3r report. | $2,500 |
| May 9, 2006 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2006 | 1922 Grove St | new exterior deck & stair system at 2nd floor level only at area of (e) lightwell, west side. includes 1 hour rated property line wall. comply with his nov# 200560286 dated 06/29/05.Details
new exterior deck & stair system at 2nd floor level only at area of (e) lightwell, west side. includes 1 hour rated property line wall. comply with his nov# 200560286 dated 06/29/05. | $10,000 |
| Aug 16, 2004 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2004 | 1828 Castro St | repair in kind. left side front stair stucco finished wall. repair and repalce framing. wire lath anDetails
repair in kind. left side front stair stucco finished wall. repair and repalce framing. wire lath an | $5,450 |
| May 10, 2004 | Expired or cancelled expired May 2005 | 2501 Vallejo St | construct (n) fire escape to replace (e) wood stairsDetails
construct (n) fire escape to replace (e) wood stairs | $5,000 |
| Oct 17, 2002 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2002 | 44 Steiner St | replace stair stringers at lower level.replace 4 uprights &2 newel posts,threads,handrail to code.Details
replace stair stringers at lower level.replace 4 uprights &2 newel posts,threads,handrail to code. | $3,000 |
| Apr 29, 2002 | Expired or cancelled expired Oct 2002 | 3766 21st St | repair siding as needed for painter repair stair threds as needed bring stair handrail to codeDetails
repair siding as needed for painter repair stair threds as needed bring stair handrail to code | $10,000 |
| Jun 7, 2001 | Expired or cancelled expired Oct 2001 | 1372 Grove St | replace & repair stairs as needed. repair in kind.Details
replace & repair stairs as needed. repair in kind. | $3,500 |
| Dec 7, 2000 | Expired or cancelled expired Jan 2002 | 1314 Page St | remodel (e) kitchen, relocate down stairs bathrm,Details
remodel (e) kitchen, relocate down stairs bathrm, | $75,000 |
| Sep 25, 2000 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2000 | 723 Clayton St | replace in kind, threads, risers & stringers on front stair assembly,nine threads in totalDetails
replace in kind, threads, risers & stringers on front stair assembly,nine threads in total | $3,500 |
| May 2, 2000 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2000 | 325 27th St | repair dry rot at front stairs assembley in kind, handrail and guardrails to local bldg code, no chaDetails
repair dry rot at front stairs assembley in kind, handrail and guardrails to local bldg code, no cha | $10,000 |