Cary Bernstein
- Listed as
- architect, authorized agent-others
- Firm
- Cary Bernstein Architecture
- Based in
- San Francisco
- On San Francisco permits
- Jan 2002 to Dec 2025
41 permits since 2000 (architect on 39 permits, authorized agent-others on 2 permits): 23 completed, 2 in progress, 5 never finaled, 11 expired or cancelled.
This is the city’s permit record, not a license check: the role and the number come from what was written on each permit (the number spelled one way). It does not show whether the license is current. How to read these records
Most recent permits
| Filed | Outcome | Address | Contractor | Work described on the permit | Declared cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | In progress issued Sep 2026 | 88 28th St | Johnstone - Mc Auliffe Const. Inc. | non-structural interior alterations. renovation of kitchen and two bathrooms. addition of kitchette at first floor. upgrade to (e) water meter replacement of gas to heater and furnance w/electric. (under separate permit).Details
non-structural interior alterations. renovation of kitchen and two bathrooms. addition of kitchette at first floor. upgrade to (e) water meter replacement of gas to heater and furnance w/electric. (under separate permit). | $125,000 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2026 | 686 Connecticut St | Elite Builder And Design | revision 202308043774-s. revise side setback for rear stair from 5 ft to 3 ftDetails
revision 202308043774-s. revise side setback for rear stair from 5 ft to 3 ft | |
| Jul 25, 2025 | In progress issued Jul 2025 | 686 Connecticut St | Elite Builder And Design | revision to pa #202308043774 (s-1). installation of steel frame on roof for solar panels. solar p.v. system permit by others.Details
revision to pa #202308043774 (s-1). installation of steel frame on roof for solar panels. solar p.v. system permit by others. | $5,000 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Expired or cancelled expired Jul 2026 | 686 Connecticut St | Elite Builder And Design | revision to pa# 202308043774 s-1: mep work to design/build. remove/replace non structural interior partitions, (n) 1/2 bath to be replace full bath. revise guardrail (ext) design. extend roof parapet 3'-8" in length. repair (e) terrazzo steps. enlarge roof deck area per updated set backs.Details
revision to pa# 202308043774 s-1: mep work to design/build. remove/replace non structural interior partitions, (n) 1/2 bath to be replace full bath. revise guardrail (ext) design. extend roof parapet 3'-8" in length. repair (e) terrazzo steps. enlarge roof deck area per updated set backs. | $5,000 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Expired or cancelled expired Jul 2026 | 686 Connecticut St | Elite Builder And Design | revision to permit app#202308043774s-1. remove extisting unreinforced concrete slab and replace with new reinforced conc. slab + new footing, renovate existing first floor bathroom, new shower to replace existing bathtub. electrical & plumbing work to be design-build.Details
revision to permit app#202308043774s-1. remove extisting unreinforced concrete slab and replace with new reinforced conc. slab + new footing, renovate existing first floor bathroom, new shower to replace existing bathtub. electrical & plumbing work to be design-build. | $15,000 |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2026 | 686 Connecticut St | Elite Builder And Design | 3rd floor addition to and partial interior renvoation of (e) two-story house.new roof decks at roof and front setback. replcment of (e) windows and installation of (n) windows; doors. interior includes 2 new full bathrooms. (n) 1st floor addition under (e) rear overhang. replace (e) rear yard deck.Details
3rd floor addition to and partial interior renvoation of (e) two-story house.new roof decks at roof and front setback. replcment of (e) windows and installation of (n) windows; doors. interior includes 2 new full bathrooms. (n) 1st floor addition under (e) rear overhang. replace (e) rear yard deck. | $550,000 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 88 28th St | renovate existing kitchen and 2 bathrooms, minor alterations to 2 closets.Details
renovate existing kitchen and 2 bathrooms, minor alterations to 2 closets. | $100,000 | |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2024 | 88 28th St | install new gas barbeque, new gas fire put, 2 new sinks, appliances on existing roof decks.Details
install new gas barbeque, new gas fire put, 2 new sinks, appliances on existing roof decks. | $10,000 | |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Completed final sign-off May 2024 | 962 Carolina St | Johnstone - Mc Auliffe Const. Inc. | renovatioin on 3rd/f and related work on 2nd/f. 3rd/f: remove & replace rear portion of (e) roof. extedn selected side and new walls to (e) underside of (n) eaves. (n) windows and patio doors. remove 3 skylights and replace 2 (n) skylights. new compostional shingle roof to replace.Details
renovatioin on 3rd/f and related work on 2nd/f. 3rd/f: remove & replace rear portion of (e) roof. extedn selected side and new walls to (e) underside of (n) eaves. (n) windows and patio doors. remove 3 skylights and replace 2 (n) skylights. new compostional shingle roof to replace. | $75,000 |
| May 27, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2023 | 962 Carolina St | renovate (e) kitchen.r/r cabinets & appliances except range.renovate (e) ower room-r/r (e) pocket door and relocate fixtures.replace (e) non-sgtructural gwb partition w/ (n) full ht clear tempered glass guardrail.replace (e) rear sliding doors and (e) wdw in pwd rm with new. no structural.Details
renovate (e) kitchen.r/r cabinets & appliances except range.renovate (e) ower room-r/r (e) pocket door and relocate fixtures.replace (e) non-sgtructural gwb partition w/ (n) full ht clear tempered glass guardrail.replace (e) rear sliding doors and (e) wdw in pwd rm with new. no structural. | $50,000 | |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Never finaled filed Dec 2019, never issued | 685 Arkansas St | two story front yard addition, convert (e)carport to enclosed garage. minor alterations to rear of bldg @ roof deck & living area.minor interior alterations related to the new addition & renovations @ rear. new landscaping & permeable paving @ front of bldg.*maher applicable*Details
two story front yard addition, convert (e)carport to enclosed garage. minor alterations to rear of bldg @ roof deck & living area.minor interior alterations related to the new addition & renovations @ rear. new landscaping & permeable paving @ front of bldg.*maher applicable* | $525,000 | |
| Dec 2, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2021 | 14 Laidley St | exterior renovations: replace all siding, windows, doors, trim, add 1 window & remove 1 window. interior renovation (16 laidley): complete interior remodel, no structural changes. interior renovation (14 laidley): renovation of existing bathroom.Details
exterior renovations: replace all siding, windows, doors, trim, add 1 window & remove 1 window. interior renovation (16 laidley): complete interior remodel, no structural changes. interior renovation (14 laidley): renovation of existing bathroom. | $80,000 | |
| Oct 13, 2016 | Never finaled issued Oct 2017, no final | 15 Penny Ln | Archeon Construction | (rear building). renovate (e) accesspru structure/replace (e) roofing w (n) . (n) basement level " infill" addition (n) windows & decks to replace (e). replace (e) plumbing fixture w/new. (n) interior stair to replace (e) exterior stair. landing. applcation includes upgrades for use as an accessoryDetails
(rear building). renovate (e) accesspru structure/replace (e) roofing w (n) . (n) basement level " infill" addition (n) windows & decks to replace (e). replace (e) plumbing fixture w/new. (n) interior stair to replace (e) exterior stair. landing. applcation includes upgrades for use as an accessory | $80,000 |
| Oct 13, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2022 | 50 Surrey St | Archeon Construction | (front building) add single story,two car garage at front yard. two single rear yard addition. excavate basement level & refinish. interior alteration include renovation of kitchen, powder, basement bath 2nd floor bath. add 1 new bathroom at 2nd fl new dormers at roof. new interior stairs to replaceDetails
(front building) add single story,two car garage at front yard. two single rear yard addition. excavate basement level & refinish. interior alteration include renovation of kitchen, powder, basement bath 2nd floor bath. add 1 new bathroom at 2nd fl new dormers at roof. new interior stairs to replace | $500,000 |
| Nov 18, 2014 | Expired or cancelled withdrawn Apr 2015 | 580 York St | replace (e) 2nd flr alum windows (31) with (n) painted-wood single hung windows with clear insulated low-e glazing, matching historic wooden windows @ 1st flr, no change to (e) openings, maher n/aDetails
replace (e) 2nd flr alum windows (31) with (n) painted-wood single hung windows with clear insulated low-e glazing, matching historic wooden windows @ 1st flr, no change to (e) openings, maher n/a | $62,000 | |
| Nov 12, 2014 | Never finaled issued Oct 2016, no final | 14 Laidley St | rear, front, side addition w/ two stories over basement, vertical addition to add 1 story, add new garage interior renovation of existin 2 units building, elec, mech, plumb under sep permits.Details
rear, front, side addition w/ two stories over basement, vertical addition to add 1 story, add new garage interior renovation of existin 2 units building, elec, mech, plumb under sep permits. | $900,000 | |
| Sep 16, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2016 | 757 Chenery St | Gelling & Judd Inc. | new fence and guardrail at front setback to replace extg fence to be 6 foot maximum. ref app#201310310744 for approved work in front setback.Details
new fence and guardrail at front setback to replace extg fence to be 6 foot maximum. ref app#201310310744 for approved work in front setback. | $5,000 |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Expired or cancelled withdrawn Apr 2015 | 580 York St | partial gr fl renovation including ada bathroom, partitions, mep. no exterior work. fire protection under sep permitDetails
partial gr fl renovation including ada bathroom, partitions, mep. no exterior work. fire protection under sep permit | $30,000 | |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Expired or cancelled withdrawn Apr 2015 | 580 York St | ti for 2nd fl including ada bathroom, partitions, mep. e kitchen to be renovated. no exterior work. fire protection under separate permitDetails
ti for 2nd fl including ada bathroom, partitions, mep. e kitchen to be renovated. no exterior work. fire protection under separate permit | $50,000 | |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Never finaled issued Nov 2015, no final | 1512 20th St | Hemphill Const Co Inc | remove (e) roof. increase height of (e) 2 story bldg & add (n) mezz. add (n0) roof deck @ single story addition) 2 story plus single story addition@ rear. remodel interior of(e)mbldg. rehabilitate front facade with (n) windows in (e) opening. replace (e) garage door with(n) gates. all mep work toDetails
remove (e) roof. increase height of (e) 2 story bldg & add (n) mezz. add (n0) roof deck @ single story addition) 2 story plus single story addition@ rear. remodel interior of(e)mbldg. rehabilitate front facade with (n) windows in (e) opening. replace (e) garage door with(n) gates. all mep work to | $500,000 |
| Oct 25, 2012 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2013 | 534 09th Av | Martin Paul Duggan Contracting | revised pa# 2011-0812-2340-framing plan for rear deckDetails
revised pa# 2011-0812-2340-framing plan for rear deck | |
| Mar 14, 2012 | Completed final sign-off May 2015 | 88 28th St | third flr addition w/(n) family room, front, rear roof decks, 1/2 bath + trellises. rear yard addition <10 ft. enclosue of exisiting entry hall. renovation of 2 (e) bathrooms + minor alterations related to additon.Details
third flr addition w/(n) family room, front, rear roof decks, 1/2 bath + trellises. rear yard addition <10 ft. enclosue of exisiting entry hall. renovation of 2 (e) bathrooms + minor alterations related to additon. | $400,000 | |
| Aug 12, 2011 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2013 | 534 09th Av | horizontal addition to replace deck. addition will be 3 story to match (e) building. inteior alternations includes the addition of 1 bathroom, 1 bedroom, 1 family room: 1 play room. no change to front facade. build will be increased in ht by 1 ft @ rear roof only. new deck @ 2nd fl to replace (e)Details
horizontal addition to replace deck. addition will be 3 story to match (e) building. inteior alternations includes the addition of 1 bathroom, 1 bedroom, 1 family room: 1 play room. no change to front facade. build will be increased in ht by 1 ft @ rear roof only. new deck @ 2nd fl to replace (e) | $250,000 | |
| Jul 1, 2011 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2013 | 384 Sussex St | Kalix Inc Dbalara Construction | revision to appl #200811186814-s1 structural revision to 2 foundation walls. revise the size of the channels at beam b.9.Details
revision to appl #200811186814-s1 structural revision to 2 foundation walls. revise the size of the channels at beam b.9. | $10,000 |
| Jun 7, 2011 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2013 | 384 Sussex St | Kalix Inc Dbalara Construction | new landscape reatining walls 0'0" to 8'6" in height above grade in rear yard incl. new guardrails, handrail and landscape steps.Details
new landscape reatining walls 0'0" to 8'6" in height above grade in rear yard incl. new guardrails, handrail and landscape steps. | $40,000 |
| Dec 7, 2010 | Completed final sign-off May 2011 | 2484 Bush St | Johnstone - Mc Auliffe Const. Inc. | convert 2 existing closets to new full bath w/stall shower, relocate 1 existing window @ lightwell.relcoate (e) washer/dryer. plumbing, mech, ekec work under separte permit.Details
convert 2 existing closets to new full bath w/stall shower, relocate 1 existing window @ lightwell.relcoate (e) washer/dryer. plumbing, mech, ekec work under separte permit. | $15,000 |
| Jan 8, 2010 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jun 2011 | 45 Grattan St | demolition of a two-story, single family house.Details
demolition of a two-story, single family house. | $20,000 | |
| Jan 8, 2010 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jun 2011 | 45 Grattan St | new construction of a 3-story , two-family house.Details
new construction of a 3-story , two-family house. | $915,000 | |
| May 5, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2009 | 3963 22nd St | Johnstone - Mc Auliffe Const. Inc. | interior alterations: complete renovation of 1 bath, 1 new pocket door,at 2nd flr. installation of (n) laundry sink at ground floor. replace 1 window at rear.Details
interior alterations: complete renovation of 1 bath, 1 new pocket door,at 2nd flr. installation of (n) laundry sink at ground floor. replace 1 window at rear. | $20,000 |
| Aug 28, 2007 | Never finaled issued Apr 2008, no final | 701 Rhode Island St | vertical (3rd floor) addition & partial interior renovation. re-construction of existing front porch, new guardrail to replace existing at (e) decks. extension of existing rear deck.Details
vertical (3rd floor) addition & partial interior renovation. re-construction of existing front porch, new guardrail to replace existing at (e) decks. extension of existing rear deck. | $500,000 | |
| Nov 30, 2005 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2006 | 822 Noe St | renew 8909430, 8904223Details
renew 8909430, 8904223 | ||
| Nov 30, 2005 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2006 | 822 Noe St | renew 8714090, 8814821, 8904254, 8904249 for finalDetails
renew 8714090, 8814821, 8904254, 8904249 for final | ||
| Sep 13, 2005 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2007 | 35 Caselli Av | renovation of (e) detached garage at rear f property. excavation of (e) grd fl storage area to makeDetails
renovation of (e) detached garage at rear f property. excavation of (e) grd fl storage area to make | $200,000 | |
| Aug 23, 2005 | Expired or cancelled expired Aug 2008 | 381 San Benito Wy | interior alterations to (e) house to include the removal of 1 stair, reconstruction of 1 stair,Details
interior alterations to (e) house to include the removal of 1 stair, reconstruction of 1 stair, | $300,000 | |
| Jul 19, 2005 | Completed final sign-off May 2006 | 534 09th Av | interior alterations to existing 1st floor bathroom at 1st floor. repair existing front steps in kinDetails
interior alterations to existing 1st floor bathroom at 1st floor. repair existing front steps in kin | $60,000 | |
| Jul 19, 2005 | Completed final sign-off May 2007 | 822 Noe St | horizontal addition - extension at existing 3rd flr to enlarge existing bedrm.Details
horizontal addition - extension at existing 3rd flr to enlarge existing bedrm. | $150,000 | |
| Jun 23, 2005 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2006 | 2121 Broadway | Paul Ryan Associates | window replacement. minor interiorpartition (non-structural) alterations.Details
window replacement. minor interiorpartition (non-structural) alterations. | $60,000 |
| Jun 14, 2005 | Expired or cancelled expired Aug 2008 | 381 San Benito Wy | new, unenclosed, exterior side-yard stair with 1 hour wall. new steel, glass canopy @Details
new, unenclosed, exterior side-yard stair with 1 hour wall. new steel, glass canopy @ | $60,000 | |
| Jan 14, 2005 | Completed final sign-off May 2006 | 366 Liberty St | rev#200210280028. revise floor framing @ ground fl. (n) landscape steps & patio adjustment.removeDetails
rev#200210280028. revise floor framing @ ground fl. (n) landscape steps & patio adjustment.remove | $30,000 | |
| Oct 28, 2002 | Completed final sign-off May 2006 | 366 Liberty St | lateral addition to (e)residence @back of house, change in roof profile, (n) rear deckDetails
lateral addition to (e)residence @back of house, change in roof profile, (n) rear deck | $205,000 | |
| Jan 2, 2002 | Expired or cancelled expired Apr 2003 | 701 Rhode Island St | reroofingDetails
reroofing | $3,000 |