Vonnegut Thoreau Construction
- Based in
- San Francisco
- On San Francisco permits
- Feb 2011 to Sep 2026
- Last 24 months
- 10 permits filed
123 permits since 2000: 83 completed, 11 in progress, 15 never finaled, 14 expired or cancelled.
Of the 15 never-finaled permits, 1 is 3 to 5 years old, 7 are 5 to 10 years old, 7 are over 10 years old. 1 was 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 deck 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.
Deck permits
13 deck permits: 9 completed, 2 in progress, 1 never finaled, 1 expired or cancelled. Typically 21 days from filing to permit and 713 days from permit to final inspection.
| Filed | Outcome | Address | Work described on the permit | Declared cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | In progress issued Jul 2025 | 19 Topaz Wy | to convert the existing basement into the bedroom , bathroom and family room. 960 square feet dof conditioned space . to replace existing stairs with code compliant new stairs. new exterior deck and stairs down to the backyard.Details
to convert the existing basement into the bedroom , bathroom and family room. 960 square feet dof conditioned space . to replace existing stairs with code compliant new stairs. new exterior deck and stairs down to the backyard. | $50,000 |
| May 13, 2022 | In progress issued Feb 2024 | 241 Mississippi St | revision to bpa# 202112134325 to include the following: extend the 1/f at the rear of bldg. create a deck at the 2/f. fix foundation as needed. rearrange stair on the lower unit. adding & replacing (n) windows as needed.Details
revision to bpa# 202112134325 to include the following: extend the 1/f at the rear of bldg. create a deck at the 2/f. fix foundation as needed. rearrange stair on the lower unit. adding & replacing (n) windows as needed. | $22,000 |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2022 | 1206 19th St | interior remodel,infill portion of(e)deck with (n) conditioned space @ second floor only and(n)roof over conditioned space, demolish(e)garage bay @ ground fl level only, (n) garage door & wall to align w/(e)facade above, addition @ north west corner of bldg. remove(e)deck at rear 13"-11"portionDetails
interior remodel,infill portion of(e)deck with (n) conditioned space @ second floor only and(n)roof over conditioned space, demolish(e)garage bay @ ground fl level only, (n) garage door & wall to align w/(e)facade above, addition @ north west corner of bldg. remove(e)deck at rear 13"-11"portion | $525,000 |
| Apr 7, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2019 | 3735 20th St | repair rear deck in kind less than 50%, deck is off 2nd floor, not visible from street.Details
repair rear deck in kind less than 50%, deck is off 2nd floor, not visible from street. | $5,000 |
| Mar 8, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2021 | 581 Waller St | a new dormer, set back 12'6" from front. repair facade, new windows, new front stair, new siding. 80 sq. 1 story addition horizontal. new deckDetails
a new dormer, set back 12'6" from front. repair facade, new windows, new front stair, new siding. 80 sq. 1 story addition horizontal. new deck | $100,000 |
| Mar 2, 2016 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Apr 2019 | 1763 Green St | rear expansion of bottom unit of(e)2 unit bldg;add living rm,1 bedrm & bath at bsmt. including the garage level + 1st flr level are to be expanded toward the rear yard under an (e) deck. new exterior doors + windows will be installed at the rear elevation. no change to street facade of the building.Details
rear expansion of bottom unit of(e)2 unit bldg;add living rm,1 bedrm & bath at bsmt. including the garage level + 1st flr level are to be expanded toward the rear yard under an (e) deck. new exterior doors + windows will be installed at the rear elevation. no change to street facade of the building. | $72,000 |
| Jan 27, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2018 | 195 Magellan Av | replace exterior doors & windows. remove rear 2nd floor deck and remodel (e) kitchen, remodel (e) bathrooms and interior partitions. reconfigure (e) stair. new furnace & w/h. addition of 1 full bath.Details
replace exterior doors & windows. remove rear 2nd floor deck and remodel (e) kitchen, remodel (e) bathrooms and interior partitions. reconfigure (e) stair. new furnace & w/h. addition of 1 full bath. | $150,000 |
| Oct 6, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2015 | 1937 Chestnut St | repair & replace in-kind (e) rear yard deckDetails
repair & replace in-kind (e) rear yard deck | $25,000 |
| Mar 19, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2015 | 3928 20th St | revision to pa# 201302119978s1. revised title 24 to include radiant heat. revised bedroom 3 windows and doors. revised ground level deck.Details
revision to pa# 201302119978s1. revised title 24 to include radiant heat. revised bedroom 3 windows and doors. revised ground level deck. | $2,000 |
| May 5, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2015 | 783 12th Av | full demo of dry rot exterior wood stairs. provide new deck and exit stairs to rear yard off e sunroom at 2nd flDetails
full demo of dry rot exterior wood stairs. provide new deck and exit stairs to rear yard off e sunroom at 2nd fl | $15,000 |
| Aug 19, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2014 | 2 Mountain Spring Av | remodel & add bay windows to 2nd & 3rd floor bathrooms. replace siding on north elevation. replace (e) guard at 2nd floor deckDetails
remodel & add bay windows to 2nd & 3rd floor bathrooms. replace siding on north elevation. replace (e) guard at 2nd floor deck | $85,000 |
| Apr 2, 2013 | Never finaled issued May 2013, no final | 2524 Pacheco St | remodel extg kitchen and bathroom at 2nd floor, provide new deck/balcony at 2nd floor. remodel bathroom at 1st floor. removal of interior non conforming stair, relocate extg fan and water heater at 1st floor.Details
remodel extg kitchen and bathroom at 2nd floor, provide new deck/balcony at 2nd floor. remodel bathroom at 1st floor. removal of interior non conforming stair, relocate extg fan and water heater at 1st floor. | $160,000 |
| Feb 11, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2015 | 3928 20th St | exterior alteration include vertical 3rd flr addition,replacement of (e) 2 story rear yard extension with one-story extension & 2nd flr deck, expansion of (e) light wells & provision of new skylights. interior alterations include remodel of all rooms, provision of new stairs & plumbing & electricalDetails
exterior alteration include vertical 3rd flr addition,replacement of (e) 2 story rear yard extension with one-story extension & 2nd flr deck, expansion of (e) light wells & provision of new skylights. interior alterations include remodel of all rooms, provision of new stairs & plumbing & electrical | $485,000 |