Hugh Cotter
- Listed as
- architect, designer, engineer, lessee
- Firm
- Oculus
- Based in
- San Francisco
- On San Francisco permits
- Feb 2005 to Jul 2026
31 permits since 2000 (architect on 29 permits, designer on 1 permit, engineer on 1 permit, lessee on 1 permit): 18 completed, 3 in progress, 4 never finaled, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | In progress issued Sep 2026 | 601 Duboce Av | Jkl Construction Services Inc. | voluntary barrier removal campus improvement, roadway resurfacing, site regrading and signage modiifcations, providing ada compliant access between the medical bldgs and parking garage. reloate/ reinstall an (e) pay station with an install of new canopy outside of the parking garage, minor modificatDetails
voluntary barrier removal campus improvement, roadway resurfacing, site regrading and signage modiifcations, providing ada compliant access between the medical bldgs and parking garage. reloate/ reinstall an (e) pay station with an install of new canopy outside of the parking garage, minor modificat | $80,000 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | In progress issued Sep 2026 | 185 Berry St | Marvin Collins Constr. | renovation of suite 350, for new lab space. demo select partitions and doors. installation of new lab equipment and new lab furniture system. (n) rated doors and new sinks and existing finishes to be patched where applicable. minor modification to existing electrical, mechanical, plumbing systemsDetails
renovation of suite 350, for new lab space. demo select partitions and doors. installation of new lab equipment and new lab furniture system. (n) rated doors and new sinks and existing finishes to be patched where applicable. minor modification to existing electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems | $500,000 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | In progress filed Oct 2023, not yet issued | 45 Castro St | selective demo in suites 220,212, and 207 to accomdate the proposed tenant improvements. converting (e) consult room and (e) offices in suite 220 to 3 exam rooms, 1 exam/treatment room. remodel (e) suite 212 to 5 neuropsych offices, and admin. modify (e) hvac, plumbing, and electrial systems.Details
selective demo in suites 220,212, and 207 to accomdate the proposed tenant improvements. converting (e) consult room and (e) offices in suite 220 to 3 exam rooms, 1 exam/treatment room. remodel (e) suite 212 to 5 neuropsych offices, and admin. modify (e) hvac, plumbing, and electrial systems. | $900,000 | |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2022 | 185 Berry St | Dfi Construction Company | suite 290: remodel of (e) storage space to install new liquid nitrogen freezer storage and supply tanks. new floor finishes, painting. modifications to mep seismic anchorage for new equipment. ok to remove sffd from this permit. ucsf - not under sffd jurisdiction. retain all fees for work done - jlDetails
suite 290: remodel of (e) storage space to install new liquid nitrogen freezer storage and supply tanks. new floor finishes, painting. modifications to mep seismic anchorage for new equipment. ok to remove sffd from this permit. ucsf - not under sffd jurisdiction. retain all fees for work done - jl | $50,000 |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Expired or cancelled withdrawn Aug 2021 | 499 Illinois St | converting rms 2-3046, 2-3058, 2-3060 to tissue culture labs. electrical upgrades incl (n) circuits including (e) outlets. plumb upgrades incl localized co2 manifold & piped gas incl n2 & air. (n) equip subject to seismic bracing. ** maher: n/a **Details
converting rms 2-3046, 2-3058, 2-3060 to tissue culture labs. electrical upgrades incl (n) circuits including (e) outlets. plumb upgrades incl localized co2 manifold & piped gas incl n2 & air. (n) equip subject to seismic bracing. ** maher: n/a ** | $167,800 | |
| Sep 30, 2020 | Expired or cancelled withdrawn Aug 2021 | 499 Illinois St | installation of (n) lab equipment incl seismic bracing. minor selective demo. electrical upgrades include (n) circuits. plumbing upgrade work include localized co2 manifold. ** maher: n/a **Details
installation of (n) lab equipment incl seismic bracing. minor selective demo. electrical upgrades include (n) circuits. plumbing upgrade work include localized co2 manifold. ** maher: n/a ** | $168,300 | |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2021 | 185 Berry St | Dfi Construction Company | wharfside bldg - 1st fl, suite 1050: remodel of existing office space. scope of work to include selective minor demolition, floor, finishes, painting, ceiling and minor modification to existing mech, elec, fire alarm & plumbing.Details
wharfside bldg - 1st fl, suite 1050: remodel of existing office space. scope of work to include selective minor demolition, floor, finishes, painting, ceiling and minor modification to existing mech, elec, fire alarm & plumbing. | $120,000 |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2018 | 475 Brannan St | Herrero Builders Incorporated | revision to pa# 201612155062, slight architectural changes. changes to hvac & plumbing systems; maher ord 155-13 naDetails
revision to pa# 201612155062, slight architectural changes. changes to hvac & plumbing systems; maher ord 155-13 na | |
| Dec 19, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2017 | 1569 Sloat Bl | Gold Medallion Inc. | suite 333a - 2nd floor - remodel of (e) office space will include selective demo of walls, ceiling, floor finishes, new non-rated partitoins, floor finishes cabinetry modif, hvac, electrical data, fire protection & fire alarm.Details
suite 333a - 2nd floor - remodel of (e) office space will include selective demo of walls, ceiling, floor finishes, new non-rated partitoins, floor finishes cabinetry modif, hvac, electrical data, fire protection & fire alarm. | $194,000 |
| Dec 15, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2018 | 475 Brannan St | Herrero Builders Incorporated | suite 120 & 130; replace casework in breakroom, (n) power & data outlets in mail room. conference room & aisle (n) wall mounted screen & equipoment. replace finishes per schedule. suite 130 - reconfigure office & lab spaces. selective demo (n) partitions, floor finishes, painting, ceiling, lightingDetails
suite 120 & 130; replace casework in breakroom, (n) power & data outlets in mail room. conference room & aisle (n) wall mounted screen & equipoment. replace finishes per schedule. suite 130 - reconfigure office & lab spaces. selective demo (n) partitions, floor finishes, painting, ceiling, lighting | $800,000 |
| Jun 14, 2016 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 1500 Owens St | 3rd floor: new partition wall and door in (e) procedure room to create new exam room and storage room. minor electrical and hvac workDetails
3rd floor: new partition wall and door in (e) procedure room to create new exam room and storage room. minor electrical and hvac work | $12,000 | |
| May 13, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2016 | 3838 California St | D Kelly Construction Inc. | suite #305- remodel of (e) medical office space to create accessible exam. & procedure rooms, demo partitions, install (n) partitions, floor, finishes, painting & minor modifications to (e) electrical & hvac.Details
suite #305- remodel of (e) medical office space to create accessible exam. & procedure rooms, demo partitions, install (n) partitions, floor, finishes, painting & minor modifications to (e) electrical & hvac. | $98,000 |
| Jan 12, 2016 | Never finaled issued Aug 2016, no final | 2333 Buchanan St | A C F Construction Inc. | voluntary access barrier removal, remodel doors in acccessible path of travel, replace & provide (n) accessible signage, remodel public toilets on all floors, add cane detection crossbars @ drinking fountains & exterior standpipe, striping at stairs, parking striping, (n) handrails at ramp.Details
voluntary access barrier removal, remodel doors in acccessible path of travel, replace & provide (n) accessible signage, remodel public toilets on all floors, add cane detection crossbars @ drinking fountains & exterior standpipe, striping at stairs, parking striping, (n) handrails at ramp. | $120,000 |
| Nov 18, 2015 | Never finaled issued Aug 2016, no final | 2401 Clay St | A C F Construction Inc. | all levels: voluntary access barrier removal in common spaces to include, doors in path of travel, accessible signage, parking stalls, cane detection bars at protruding objects, & upgrade to stairways.Details
all levels: voluntary access barrier removal in common spaces to include, doors in path of travel, accessible signage, parking stalls, cane detection bars at protruding objects, & upgrade to stairways. | $140,000 |
| Aug 27, 2015 | Completed final sign-off May 2016 | 2300 California St | D Kelly Construction Inc. | #105- voluntary access barrier removal in the first floor existing suite. demo existing laundry to enlarge officeDetails
#105- voluntary access barrier removal in the first floor existing suite. demo existing laundry to enlarge office | $50,000 |
| Jul 30, 2015 | Expired or cancelled withdrawn Mar 2016 | 479 Eucalyptus Dr | comply with nov 201553062 6/22/2015. change of occupancy from an r-3 single family dwelling to r-4 residetial care facility for the elderly. added dining rm at garage. legalize 4 bedrooms, 1 full bath, living room, laundry and ramp.Details
comply with nov 201553062 6/22/2015. change of occupancy from an r-3 single family dwelling to r-4 residetial care facility for the elderly. added dining rm at garage. legalize 4 bedrooms, 1 full bath, living room, laundry and ramp. | $1,000 | |
| Jul 27, 2015 | Completed final sign-off May 2016 | 2300 California St | D Kelly Construction Inc. | voluntary access barrier removal in common spaces in bldg. upgrade doors, signage, public toilets, parking.Details
voluntary access barrier removal in common spaces in bldg. upgrade doors, signage, public toilets, parking. | $180,000 |
| Apr 7, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2016 | 1580 Valencia St | City Building Inc. | 1st floor suite 103: remodel and reconfiguration of extg clinic space. selective demo, new partitions floor finishes, painting, ceiling, lighting cabinetry, & modifi cations to extg electrical,plmg, and hvac system. no change of use or occupancy are proposed. n/a for the maher .Details
1st floor suite 103: remodel and reconfiguration of extg clinic space. selective demo, new partitions floor finishes, painting, ceiling, lighting cabinetry, & modifi cations to extg electrical,plmg, and hvac system. no change of use or occupancy are proposed. n/a for the maher . | $180,000 |
| Dec 23, 2014 | Completed final sign-off May 2015 | 1500 Owens St | Lyon Medical Construction Inc | 2nd floor, #221/222 - minor modification to room & (e) mech, electrical & plumbing in (e) decon/clear room to allow for installation of new sterilizer. n/a maher ordinanceDetails
2nd floor, #221/222 - minor modification to room & (e) mech, electrical & plumbing in (e) decon/clear room to allow for installation of new sterilizer. n/a maher ordinance | $60,000 |
| Feb 19, 2014 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 1580 Valencia St | 6th floor suite 601 - m.e.p. work . ref pa #2014.01.23.6962Details
6th floor suite 601 - m.e.p. work . ref pa #2014.01.23.6962 | $40,000 | |
| Feb 14, 2014 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 3838 California St | revision to pa# 201305298111 - barrier removal, signage & water fountains.Details
revision to pa# 201305298111 - barrier removal, signage & water fountains. | $8,000 | |
| Dec 11, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2014 | 3838 California St | Herrero Builders Incorporated | #409 & #410- remodel of (e) office to include demo, (n) partition, floor finishes, painting, ceiling, lightin, cabinetry & modification to (e) electrical, fire alarm, plumbing & hvac system.Details
#409 & #410- remodel of (e) office to include demo, (n) partition, floor finishes, painting, ceiling, lightin, cabinetry & modification to (e) electrical, fire alarm, plumbing & hvac system. | $350,000 |
| Dec 3, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2014 | 2333 Buchanan St | Derry Casey Builders | revision to pa #2013.0529.8116 -comprising the omission of accessibility upgrades to public restrms on 5th flr & addition of accessibility upgrades to (e) wc within suite 512 & 514. per insp upgrade ada restrm w/in the suite omit upgrade to ada restrm shown on pa #2013l0529l8116.add lever hardwareDetails
revision to pa #2013.0529.8116 -comprising the omission of accessibility upgrades to public restrms on 5th flr & addition of accessibility upgrades to (e) wc within suite 512 & 514. per insp upgrade ada restrm w/in the suite omit upgrade to ada restrm shown on pa #2013l0529l8116.add lever hardware | $25,000 |
| Nov 22, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2014 | 3838 California St | D Kelly Construction Inc. | suite # 707. upgrade (e) closet to accommodate idf equipment.Details
suite # 707. upgrade (e) closet to accommodate idf equipment. | $16,000 |
| Sep 17, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2013 | 1355 Sutter St | Dpr Construction | 2nd floor:revision to pa #2013.0823.5120 - demo (e) partition wall, window, door, & frame. relocate (e) switch.Details
2nd floor:revision to pa #2013.0823.5120 - demo (e) partition wall, window, door, & frame. relocate (e) switch. | $2,000 |
| Jul 11, 2013 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2013 | 1355 Sutter St | all work on 3/f #300 & #321- remodel & reconfiguration of existing office space to include selective demolition, new partitions, floor finishes, painting, ceiling, lighting and minor modifications to existing electrical system. mep seperate permitDetails
all work on 3/f #300 & #321- remodel & reconfiguration of existing office space to include selective demolition, new partitions, floor finishes, painting, ceiling, lighting and minor modifications to existing electrical system. mep seperate permit | $260,000 | |
| Apr 23, 2013 | Never finaled issued May 2013, no final | 1625 Van Ness Av | Derry Casey Builders | revision to pa# 201303121979 comprising the ommission of the power assisted entrance doors at ground fl entrance on van ness ave. and the inclusion of alterations to existing 4th fl bathrooms and minor adjustments to ground fl entrance doors to upgrade accessibility. mep under separate permit.Details
revision to pa# 201303121979 comprising the ommission of the power assisted entrance doors at ground fl entrance on van ness ave. and the inclusion of alterations to existing 4th fl bathrooms and minor adjustments to ground fl entrance doors to upgrade accessibility. mep under separate permit. | |
| Mar 12, 2013 | Never finaled issued Mar 2013, no final | 1625 Van Ness Av | Derry Casey Builders | remodel & reconfiguration of (e) office to create additoinal offices, new partitoins, glazing floor finishes supply & install power assisted entrance system inclusive of actuators, door controllers overhead mechanisms & push plates w/all necessary power to both of (e) door leaves @ the entrance.Details
remodel & reconfiguration of (e) office to create additoinal offices, new partitoins, glazing floor finishes supply & install power assisted entrance system inclusive of actuators, door controllers overhead mechanisms & push plates w/all necessary power to both of (e) door leaves @ the entrance. | $125,000 |
| Nov 2, 2007 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2009 | 270 Masonic Av | basement - renovation of existing basement level equipment & storage rooms including addition of new accessible restrooms. electrical, mechanical, & sprinkler & fire alarm work under separate permits.Details
basement - renovation of existing basement level equipment & storage rooms including addition of new accessible restrooms. electrical, mechanical, & sprinkler & fire alarm work under separate permits. | $250,000 | |
| Nov 22, 2005 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2006 | 270 Masonic Av | renovationt to existing lab area on ground floor reconfigure walle for labs and new offices. (componets lab) electrical & plumbing under separate permit.Details
renovationt to existing lab area on ground floor reconfigure walle for labs and new offices. (componets lab) electrical & plumbing under separate permit. | $312,000 | |
| Feb 3, 2005 | Completed final sign-off May 2005 | 270 Masonic Av | Xl Construction, Corporation | minor modifications to appl#200405113517 increase in interior ramp length due to scope(from 18'to19'Details
minor modifications to appl#200405113517 increase in interior ramp length due to scope(from 18'to19' | $11,000 |