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 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
15 stairs permits: 9 completed, 3 in progress, 3 never finaled. Typically 35 days from filing to permit and 566 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 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | In progress issued Nov 2023 | 1212 19th St | remodel of (e)2 story bldg & interior remodelthroughtout,including re-build & expansion of (e)noncompliant 3rd floor.relocation of exterior stairs @ rear & expansion of rear volume @ 1st fl within setback.rear volume to become conditioned space. 1st floor to become 2nd unit. 3rd fl vert add & horizDetails
remodel of (e)2 story bldg & interior remodelthroughtout,including re-build & expansion of (e)noncompliant 3rd floor.relocation of exterior stairs @ rear & expansion of rear volume @ 1st fl within setback.rear volume to become conditioned space. 1st floor to become 2nd unit. 3rd fl vert add & horiz | $220,000 |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Never finaled issued Aug 2022, no final | 1212 19th St | interior remodel of an existing building including new interior stair connecting 1st and 2nd floor, and foundation replacement.Details
interior remodel of an existing building including new interior stair connecting 1st and 2nd floor, and foundation replacement. | $370,000 |
| 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 15, 2019 | Completed final sign-off May 2021 | 2457 Scott St | reconfigure interior stairs from basement to 3rd level. reconfigure extg powder room. new mudroom, kitchen renovation.revision to app#201907085286Details
reconfigure interior stairs from basement to 3rd level. reconfigure extg powder room. new mudroom, kitchen renovation.revision to app#201907085286 | $200,000 |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2023 | 2811 Vallejo St | structural revision to pa# 2019-0404-7110. replacement of exitin foundatrion along ease-west wall and replacement of stair framing.Details
structural revision to pa# 2019-0404-7110. replacement of exitin foundatrion along ease-west wall and replacement of stair framing. | $20,000 |
| 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 |
| Sep 16, 2016 | Never finaled issued Apr 2017, no final | 2931 Pierce St | proposed interior remodel of kitchen, replacement of main interior stair, master bedroom and bathroom remodel. remodel incudes new windows, skylights, plumbing/electrical fixtures and appliances.Details
proposed interior remodel of kitchen, replacement of main interior stair, master bedroom and bathroom remodel. remodel incudes new windows, skylights, plumbing/electrical fixtures and appliances. | $350,000 |
| 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 |
| Jun 10, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2015 | 3735 20th St | new interior staircase from 2nd floor to attic floor. type 13r sprinklers provided by subcontractor on separate permit for upper floor only.Details
new interior staircase from 2nd floor to attic floor. type 13r sprinklers provided by subcontractor on separate permit for upper floor only. | $15,000 |
| 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 |
| May 29, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2013 | 1034 Noe St | front elevation improvement to extg facade. provide new exterior material and details as indicated on plans. provide new code complaint handrail and guardrail at entry stair. new windows to fit within extg openings at 2nd floor. windows to match existing.Details
front elevation improvement to extg facade. provide new exterior material and details as indicated on plans. provide new code complaint handrail and guardrail at entry stair. new windows to fit within extg openings at 2nd floor. windows to match existing. | $60,000 |
| 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 |
| Jul 24, 2012 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2013 | 3769 20th St | exterior alterations include new doors & windows & new siding at (e) rear walls. new skylights in (e) roof & patio enlargement & retaining wall in rear garden. interior include reconfiguration of existing rooms, dem & const walls & stairs, excavation & lower (e) floor slab, new struct,elec,plbgDetails
exterior alterations include new doors & windows & new siding at (e) rear walls. new skylights in (e) roof & patio enlargement & retaining wall in rear garden. interior include reconfiguration of existing rooms, dem & const walls & stairs, excavation & lower (e) floor slab, new struct,elec,plbg | $150,000 |