Cai Jin Chen
- Listed as
- authorized agent-others, contractor
- Firm
- Genuine Construction Inc.
- Based in
- Millbrae
- On San Francisco permits
- Sep 2012 to Nov 2025
54 permits since 2000 (contractor on 54 permits, authorized agent-others on 2 permits): 38 completed, 3 in progress, 11 never finaled, 2 expired or cancelled.
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Most recent permits
| Filed | Outcome | Address | Contractor | Work described on the permit | Declared cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2026 | 3334 San Bruno Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | apt 1: replace cabinets and plumbing fixture. no moving of walls or doors.Details
apt 1: replace cabinets and plumbing fixture. no moving of walls or doors. | $15,000 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | In progress issued Nov 2025 | 683 Mcallister St | Genuine Construction Inc. | exploratory soft demolition to determine scope of future alteration in about 10 locations in the ceilings, walls and floors of all stories. restore fire rated assemblies to pre-demolition conditions.Details
exploratory soft demolition to determine scope of future alteration in about 10 locations in the ceilings, walls and floors of all stories. restore fire rated assemblies to pre-demolition conditions. | $100 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | In progress issued Nov 2025 | 679 Mcallister St | Genuine Construction Inc. | exploratory soft demolition to determine scope of future alteration in about 10 locations in the ceilings, walls and floors of all stories. restore fire rated assemblies to pre-demolition conditions.Details
exploratory soft demolition to determine scope of future alteration in about 10 locations in the ceilings, walls and floors of all stories. restore fire rated assemblies to pre-demolition conditions. | $100 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Completed final sign-off May 2025 | 1745 Cortland Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | demolish type 3 1-story retail building.Details
demolish type 3 1-story retail building. | $20,000 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2025 | 1275 Monterey Bl | Genuine Construction Inc. | construct exterior stairway at rear of bulding connecting main floor to rear yard ref pa# 202302031372Details
construct exterior stairway at rear of bulding connecting main floor to rear yard ref pa# 202302031372 | $22,000 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2025 | 838 Duncan St | Genuine Construction Inc. | interior remodel. conver g/f storage to bedroom, family, play rm,bath (800sf)patio on g/fl at rear. exterior finish at south(st facing) replac with (n) stucco and siding. windows replace. (n)glass sliding doors and ext finsih on north facade. (n)roof deck accessed by internal stairwayDetails
interior remodel. conver g/f storage to bedroom, family, play rm,bath (800sf)patio on g/fl at rear. exterior finish at south(st facing) replac with (n) stucco and siding. windows replace. (n)glass sliding doors and ext finsih on north facade. (n)roof deck accessed by internal stairway | $525,000 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2025 | 1275 Monterey Bl | Genuine Construction Inc. | revision to pa 202302031372 and 202305167875. front & side elevation, replace street facing windowsDetails
revision to pa 202302031372 and 202305167875. front & side elevation, replace street facing windows | $15,000 |
| May 16, 2023 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2025 | 1275 Monterey Bl | Genuine Construction Inc. | original building permit reference #202302031372. interior: revised storage and laundry room layout. structural: framing changes per site conditions.Details
original building permit reference #202302031372. interior: revised storage and laundry room layout. structural: framing changes per site conditions. | $6,000 |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2025 | 1275 Monterey Bl | Genuine Construction Inc. | exterior: window upgrades on non-street facing windows only. new stucco and dryrot repair work. interior: remodel including bathrooms, kitchen, finishes, electrical, mechanical, and partial plumbing modifications as needed. new habitable space at basement level.Details
exterior: window upgrades on non-street facing windows only. new stucco and dryrot repair work. interior: remodel including bathrooms, kitchen, finishes, electrical, mechanical, and partial plumbing modifications as needed. new habitable space at basement level. | $400,000 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | In progress issued Mar 2024 | 25 Ora Wy | California Custom Construction, Genuine Construction Inc. | enlarge existing rear deck(not visible from front). no work to front facade.Details
enlarge existing rear deck(not visible from front). no work to front facade. | $15,000 |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Never finaled filed Nov 2021, never issued | 5012 03rd St | Genuine Construction Inc. | to erect 6 stories, no basement, type iii-a over i-a fground floor, 29 units residential with mixed use building. (r-2,m,s-2)Details
to erect 6 stories, no basement, type iii-a over i-a fground floor, 29 units residential with mixed use building. (r-2,m,s-2) | $5,000,000 |
| Jul 6, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2026 | 3334 San Bruno Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | add 3 adus in rear of 1st floor garage per ordinance 162-16, 162-17. seismic retrofit compliance under pa # 202209233019. sprinkler under separate permit: garage, basement & 1/f per fs-05, comply w/ nfpa 13 & nfpa 13r.Details
add 3 adus in rear of 1st floor garage per ordinance 162-16, 162-17. seismic retrofit compliance under pa # 202209233019. sprinkler under separate permit: garage, basement & 1/f per fs-05, comply w/ nfpa 13 & nfpa 13r. | $150,000 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | Expired or cancelled withdrawn Nov 2024 | 5012 03rd St | Genuine Construction Inc. | to erect 6 story, no basement, type 3-a over type 1-a construction. 65' in height, 29 dwelling appartment over commercial office. (r-2,b,s-2)Details
to erect 6 story, no basement, type 3-a over type 1-a construction. 65' in height, 29 dwelling appartment over commercial office. (r-2,b,s-2) | $900,000 |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2020 | 3334 San Bruno Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | apt #3: bathroom and kitchen remodel. like kind cabinets, sinks, countertop, toilets. no moving of walls or doorsDetails
apt #3: bathroom and kitchen remodel. like kind cabinets, sinks, countertop, toilets. no moving of walls or doors | $10,000 |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2019 | 680 Spruce St | Genuine Construction Inc. | to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201303071745 and 201807174787. all work is complete.Details
to obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201303071745 and 201807174787. all work is complete. | |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2019 | 1701 Silver Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | comply w/ 201883721. inkind repair of approximately 100 square feet front building stone facia facade and back supporting wood stud wall, one window (no vinyl windows) and gate to correct auto accident damage.Details
comply w/ 201883721. inkind repair of approximately 100 square feet front building stone facia facade and back supporting wood stud wall, one window (no vinyl windows) and gate to correct auto accident damage. | $15,000 |
| Aug 17, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2018 | 1348 Rhode Island St | Genuine Construction Inc. | rev to pa# 201610251094; revise t24 calc only, to change heating system from furance to radiant heatDetails
rev to pa# 201610251094; revise t24 calc only, to change heating system from furance to radiant heat | |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2019 | 680 Spruce St | Genuine Construction Inc. | revision to bpa# 2013-0307-1745. add new roof deck with glass panel guardrial. revision to floor plan at 1st and 2nd floor.Details
revision to bpa# 2013-0307-1745. add new roof deck with glass panel guardrial. revision to floor plan at 1st and 2nd floor. | $22,000 |
| Feb 8, 2018 | Never finaled issued Feb 2018, no final | 1400 Ocean Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | revision to pa 2013-1016-9385 s1 - kitchen equipment revision for health department. relocate 3 compartment sinks, refrigerator, ice machine & relocation of cooking appliance - kitchen,hood & duct on separate permit.Details
revision to pa 2013-1016-9385 s1 - kitchen equipment revision for health department. relocate 3 compartment sinks, refrigerator, ice machine & relocation of cooking appliance - kitchen,hood & duct on separate permit. | $1,000 |
| Dec 6, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2018 | 1348 Rhode Island St | Genuine Construction Inc. | structural revision to pa 2016-1025-1094 update shear wall ses structural drawingDetails
structural revision to pa 2016-1025-1094 update shear wall ses structural drawing | |
| Nov 9, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2017 | 702 Broderick St | Genuine Construction Inc. | to comply complaint#201704551. replace rotten post. post located in rear of property next to stairs. repair less than 50%.Details
to comply complaint#201704551. replace rotten post. post located in rear of property next to stairs. repair less than 50%. | $1,000 |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Never finaled issued Jun 2017, no final | 874 28th Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | title 24 revision to pa 2015-0528-7373 (r1). replace furnace to radiant heat by boiler. boiler to be replaced in garageDetails
title 24 revision to pa 2015-0528-7373 (r1). replace furnace to radiant heat by boiler. boiler to be replaced in garage | |
| May 11, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2018 | 1348 Rhode Island St | Genuine Construction Inc. | replace five existing wood windows to alum cladded wood windows at the front facade. 4 windows at front, 1 window at back.Details
replace five existing wood windows to alum cladded wood windows at the front facade. 4 windows at front, 1 window at back. | $20,000 |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2018 | 1348 Rhode Island St | Genuine Construction Inc. | remove existing cement siding to reveal (e) original wood siding. patch and repair wood siding as needed.Details
remove existing cement siding to reveal (e) original wood siding. patch and repair wood siding as needed. | $1,000 |
| Jan 24, 2017 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 1348 Rhode Island St | Genuine Construction Inc. | sidewalk improvement: adding new 10 ft wide curbcut, minor encorachment, relocate (e) street tree.Details
sidewalk improvement: adding new 10 ft wide curbcut, minor encorachment, relocate (e) street tree. | $3,000 |
| Jan 3, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2018 | 1348 Rhode Island St | Genuine Construction Inc. | revision to pa 2016-1025-1094, remove unpermitted glass enclosure to preservce original garage door opening & barrier. removal above original driveway. install (n) painted wood garage doorDetails
revision to pa 2016-1025-1094, remove unpermitted glass enclosure to preservce original garage door opening & barrier. removal above original driveway. install (n) painted wood garage door | $2,000 |
| Oct 25, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2018 | 1348 Rhode Island St | Genuine Construction Inc. | interior work only to convert unconditioned space of (e) attic & (e) 1st floor to 890 sq ft of (n) habitable spaces. add 2 (n) bedrooms & 2 (n) bathrooms in attic. add 1 bedroom, full bath, powder room & family room with wet bar on 1st floor. remodel (e) bedrooms, bathroom, living, dining & kitchenDetails
interior work only to convert unconditioned space of (e) attic & (e) 1st floor to 890 sq ft of (n) habitable spaces. add 2 (n) bedrooms & 2 (n) bathrooms in attic. add 1 bedroom, full bath, powder room & family room with wet bar on 1st floor. remodel (e) bedrooms, bathroom, living, dining & kitchen | $50,000 |
| Oct 19, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2017 | 194 Sweeny St | Genuine Construction Inc. | revision to approved bpa# 200908033985. structural revision of steel moment frame at front and foundation system per plan.Details
revision to approved bpa# 200908033985. structural revision of steel moment frame at front and foundation system per plan. | $20,000 |
| Sep 14, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2017 | 2235 27th Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | interior remodel only - to convert partial unconditional space (159 sq ft) to (n) habitable space. add 1 bedroom, bath, storage & to convert (e) office to guestroom on 1st floor. remodel (e) bedrooms, bath, living, dining, kitchen on 2nd floorDetails
interior remodel only - to convert partial unconditional space (159 sq ft) to (n) habitable space. add 1 bedroom, bath, storage & to convert (e) office to guestroom on 1st floor. remodel (e) bedrooms, bath, living, dining, kitchen on 2nd floor | $30,000 |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2017 | 2235 27th Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | add (n) deck and stair on 2nd floor to rear yard and extend (e) deck on 1st floorDetails
add (n) deck and stair on 2nd floor to rear yard and extend (e) deck on 1st floor | $3,000 |
| May 2, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2016 | 2151 Lombard St | Genuine Construction Inc. | ground fl: revision to pa #2015-0514-6406 - interior minor structural framing for soffit & support for mechanical unit.Details
ground fl: revision to pa #2015-0514-6406 - interior minor structural framing for soffit & support for mechanical unit. | $3,000 |
| Apr 13, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2016 | 646 15th Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | remodel upstairs and downstairs bathrooms, in kind. two bathroomsDetails
remodel upstairs and downstairs bathrooms, in kind. two bathrooms | $39,000 |
| Mar 4, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2016 | 2151 Lombard St | Genuine Construction Inc. | rev. pa#201505146406, voluntary ada upgrade for ramp & repair broken storefront system.Details
rev. pa#201505146406, voluntary ada upgrade for ramp & repair broken storefront system. | $5,000 |
| Jan 21, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2016 | 2151 Lombard St | Genuine Construction Inc. | revision to pa#201505146406 s1/r- kitchen work only, new kitchen equipment layout & hood.Details
revision to pa#201505146406 s1/r- kitchen work only, new kitchen equipment layout & hood. | |
| Jan 13, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2018 | 1348 Rhode Island St | Genuine Construction Inc. | exploratory demo onlyDetails
exploratory demo only | $100 |
| Jul 10, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2015 | 2166 Quesada Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | in compliance of nov #201552902 to legalize extg family room. bedroom, storage room and bath room at ground floor per plan.Details
in compliance of nov #201552902 to legalize extg family room. bedroom, storage room and bath room at ground floor per plan. | $30,000 |
| Jun 11, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2015 | 19 Hazelwood Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | remodel e bath and kitchen at 2nd fl. replace e side windows at 2nd flDetails
remodel e bath and kitchen at 2nd fl. replace e side windows at 2nd fl | $25,000 |
| May 28, 2015 | Never finaled issued Jun 2016, no final | 874 28th Av | Genuine Construction Inc. | interior remodel & infill lightwell. convert part of garage to 370 sf of (n) habitable space w/new bedrm & family room, add powder room, lanudry & elevator on 1st floor. infill lightwell on 2nd floor. remodel (e) kitchen and bath. add powder & bath on 2nd & 3rd floors.Details
interior remodel & infill lightwell. convert part of garage to 370 sf of (n) habitable space w/new bedrm & family room, add powder room, lanudry & elevator on 1st floor. infill lightwell on 2nd floor. remodel (e) kitchen and bath. add powder & bath on 2nd & 3rd floors. | $90,000 |
| May 19, 2015 | Never finaled issued May 2015, no final | 1546 Dolores St | Genuine Construction Inc. | to cpmply with physical inspection report #cc7916Details
to cpmply with physical inspection report #cc7916 | $3,000 |
| May 14, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2016 | 2151 Lombard St | Genuine Construction Inc. | change of use on ground floor only. convert (e) office to new restaurant.Details
change of use on ground floor only. convert (e) office to new restaurant. | $5,000 |
| May 7, 2015 | Never finaled issued May 2015, no final | 702 Broderick St | Genuine Construction Inc. | street spaceDetails
street space | $20,000 |
| Apr 30, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2016 | 2151 Lombard St | Genuine Construction Inc. | 1st floor - minor demolition for (e) office space only. no structural work, remove suspened ceiling, partition walls & plumbing fixtures per ab-017.Details
1st floor - minor demolition for (e) office space only. no structural work, remove suspened ceiling, partition walls & plumbing fixtures per ab-017. | $2,000 |
| Mar 10, 2015 | Never finaled issued Mar 2015, no final | 1548 Dolores St | Genuine Construction Inc. | kitchen and bathroom remodel. same configuration. no structural work.Details
kitchen and bathroom remodel. same configuration. no structural work. | $30,000 |
| Oct 24, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2015 | 2044 Fillmore St | Genuine Construction Inc. | tenant improvement interior work only- remove non-bearing walls and add new partition wall in (e) yoga studio and lobby, convert part of yoga space to lobby on 2nd flr only.Details
tenant improvement interior work only- remove non-bearing walls and add new partition wall in (e) yoga studio and lobby, convert part of yoga space to lobby on 2nd flr only. | $5,000 |
| Aug 21, 2014 | Never finaled issued Nov 2014, no final | 4704 Mission St | Genuine Construction Inc. | revision to app#201209149748. apply 2 layer of type x 5/8 gypboard on inside only to meet the req. of one hour rated assemblyDetails
revision to app#201209149748. apply 2 layer of type x 5/8 gypboard on inside only to meet the req. of one hour rated assembly | |
| Jun 30, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2014 | 227 Shields St | Genuine Construction Inc. | remodel (e) kitchen and bathroom at 2nd floor. remove (e) partition and provide new beams at 2nd floor. new bedroom and bathroon at ground floor. replace existing windows at 1st and 2nd floor. add new rear stairs.Details
remodel (e) kitchen and bathroom at 2nd floor. remove (e) partition and provide new beams at 2nd floor. new bedroom and bathroon at ground floor. replace existing windows at 1st and 2nd floor. add new rear stairs. | $60,000 |
| May 1, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2014 | 449 Ashbury St | Genuine Construction Inc. | demo existing bathroom and closet, install new plumbing lines, new framing, new skylight, new electrical wiring, new ventilation fan, lighting, new drywall, new shower & tile, new floor tile.Details
demo existing bathroom and closet, install new plumbing lines, new framing, new skylight, new electrical wiring, new ventilation fan, lighting, new drywall, new shower & tile, new floor tile. | $15,000 |
| Jan 24, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2016 | 1151 Castro St | Genuine Construction Inc. | revision to 201212126058. exterior facade upgrade and changes. changes to materials and window locationDetails
revision to 201212126058. exterior facade upgrade and changes. changes to materials and window location | |
| Nov 8, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2016 | 1151 Castro St | Genuine Construction Inc. | proposed proj is a structural redesign of a previously approved proj. no changes to the previously approved proj 201305227661 arch design are proposed. jyasf has performed a complete structural design based on the current and proposed conditions at the site & those recommendations are described inDetails
proposed proj is a structural redesign of a previously approved proj. no changes to the previously approved proj 201305227661 arch design are proposed. jyasf has performed a complete structural design based on the current and proposed conditions at the site & those recommendations are described in | $30,000 |
| Oct 16, 2013 | Never finaled issued May 2014, no final | 1400 Ocean Av | H & L Construction Inc, C N B Corporation, Genuine Construction Inc. | change of use-converting (e) mechantile to (n) full service restaurant. interior and storefront tenant improvement, including two ada restrooms, commercial kitchen and dining areas, no change or work on (e) residential unit.Details
change of use-converting (e) mechantile to (n) full service restaurant. interior and storefront tenant improvement, including two ada restrooms, commercial kitchen and dining areas, no change or work on (e) residential unit. | $95,000 |
| Mar 7, 2013 | Never finaled issued Aug 2016, no final | 680 Spruce St | Genuine Construction Inc. | renovation of (e) single fam residence to create (n) 2 family residences vertical addition of two additional stories 2 (n)kitchens, 7(n) baths, 9(n) bedrooms, (n) int. stair to extend up to roof (n) ext. decks at 3rd and 4th floors, (n) 2 car garage automatic sprinkler system thru out under separateDetails
renovation of (e) single fam residence to create (n) 2 family residences vertical addition of two additional stories 2 (n)kitchens, 7(n) baths, 9(n) bedrooms, (n) int. stair to extend up to roof (n) ext. decks at 3rd and 4th floors, (n) 2 car garage automatic sprinkler system thru out under separate | $563,000 |
| Feb 1, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2013 | 823 Dwight St | Genuine Construction Inc. | add 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, family room at ground floor. replace (e) siding with stucco in front of (e) building. remove (e) partition walls & provide new beams. add new exterior stairs with landing at 2nd floorDetails
add 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, family room at ground floor. replace (e) siding with stucco in front of (e) building. remove (e) partition walls & provide new beams. add new exterior stairs with landing at 2nd floor | $30,000 |
| Jan 28, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2019 | 1261 Sanchez St | Genuine Construction Inc. | excavate lower level 15" and create habitable space behind garage. remove deck and sunroom at rear.reconfig. front stair. remove stucco and install redwood siding at face. remove alum. windows and flat front door and replace with clad wood insul. remodel 1 kchn, add 3 full bths and on pwdr.Details
excavate lower level 15" and create habitable space behind garage. remove deck and sunroom at rear.reconfig. front stair. remove stucco and install redwood siding at face. remove alum. windows and flat front door and replace with clad wood insul. remodel 1 kchn, add 3 full bths and on pwdr. | $150,000 |
| Sep 14, 2012 | Never finaled issued Jun 2014, no final | 4704 Mission St | Genuine Construction Inc. | converting (e) office space on 2nd fl change of occupancy from "b" to a-2 for the expansion of (e) bar on 1st fl. add exterior courtyard, 1 full bar, lounge seating area on 2nd fl. relocating (e) 2 restrooms & add exterior exit stair at rear yard.Details
converting (e) office space on 2nd fl change of occupancy from "b" to a-2 for the expansion of (e) bar on 1st fl. add exterior courtyard, 1 full bar, lounge seating area on 2nd fl. relocating (e) 2 restrooms & add exterior exit stair at rear yard. | $60,000 |