James L. Hill
- Listed as
- architect, authorized agent-others, designer
- Firm
- James Hill Architect
- Based in
- San Francisco
- On San Francisco permits
- Apr 2003 to Apr 2025
43 permits since 2000 (architect on 41 permits, authorized agent-others on 1 permit, designer on 1 permit): 36 completed, 5 never finaled, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2025 | 690 Van Ness Av | Cookline Construction Inc | tenant improvement limited to upgrading (e) toilet facility to full ada compliance. no structural or exterior work. deferred mech, electrical, plumbing and alarmDetails
tenant improvement limited to upgrading (e) toilet facility to full ada compliance. no structural or exterior work. deferred mech, electrical, plumbing and alarm | $118,000 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2025 | 1378 York St | Shelter Cove Construction | revision to pa 202211156502 limited to additional structural calcs and correction to special inspection requirements - no high strength bolting requiredDetails
revision to pa 202211156502 limited to additional structural calcs and correction to special inspection requirements - no high strength bolting required | |
| May 22, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2024 | 239 Chattanooga St | revision to 202103176777 to eliminate from scope of work a proposed new skylight & adjacent parapet wall located in lightwell above new basement bathroomDetails
revision to 202103176777 to eliminate from scope of work a proposed new skylight & adjacent parapet wall located in lightwell above new basement bathroom | ||
| Mar 1, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2024 | 836 Haight St | revision 202401224376- reconfigiuration of bathroom walls in (e) interior hallway to include dry rot repair as neededDetails
revision 202401224376- reconfigiuration of bathroom walls in (e) interior hallway to include dry rot repair as needed | $15,000 | |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2024 | 239 Chattanooga St | Luxury Construction Llc | revision to pa #202103176777 to eliminate fire sprinkling per fs-12. revision of occupancy class from r2 back to r3. no construction work under this permit application.Details
revision to pa #202103176777 to eliminate fire sprinkling per fs-12. revision of occupancy class from r2 back to r3. no construction work under this permit application. | |
| Dec 27, 2022 | Never finaled issued Mar 2023, no final | 920 Sanchez St | Ryan Construction | exterior work: replace and reconfigure (e) rear deck and staircase and (e) garage level windows. 1/f garage level: new bedroom, bath, closets and laundry in (e) garage space. 2/f: replace (e) rear window with door.Details
exterior work: replace and reconfigure (e) rear deck and staircase and (e) garage level windows. 1/f garage level: new bedroom, bath, closets and laundry in (e) garage space. 2/f: replace (e) rear window with door. | $175,000 |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2025 | 1378 York St | Fulcrum Point Construction | new windows to replace (e) at rear bedrooms at 1st & 2nd fl. new roof skylights with 1 hr fr parapet. replace siding at rear. new trellis and garden structure. reconfigure interior stair. reconfigure primary bedroom suite, laundry to replace (e) at 1st fl. new pwder room at 1st fl.Details
new windows to replace (e) at rear bedrooms at 1st & 2nd fl. new roof skylights with 1 hr fr parapet. replace siding at rear. new trellis and garden structure. reconfigure interior stair. reconfigure primary bedroom suite, laundry to replace (e) at 1st fl. new pwder room at 1st fl. | $175,000 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2024 | 239 Chattanooga St | Seth Bernstein | proposed revision to bpa 2021-0317-6777 (adu) to repair & replace 35' of foundation, beam & posts @ basement level & related dryrot & alter the length of proposed front stairsDetails
proposed revision to bpa 2021-0317-6777 (adu) to repair & replace 35' of foundation, beam & posts @ basement level & related dryrot & alter the length of proposed front stairs | $5,000 |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Completed final sign-off May 2022 | 54 Carmelita St | Bc United Construction Inc | reconfiguration of one existing bedroom as 2Details
reconfiguration of one existing bedroom as 2 | $5,000 |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2022 | 34 Gladys St | Christopher Gate Construction Inc | refurbishment of front yard including front porch replacement less than 30in high, fencing and guardrail replacement less than 6ft high.Details
refurbishment of front yard including front porch replacement less than 30in high, fencing and guardrail replacement less than 6ft high. | $10,000 |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2024 | 1125 Broderick St | Andrew Mark Construction Inc | exterior work: remove (e) retractable skylight. provide new roof top stair enclosure with windows & skylights. replace in kind (e) roof deck. provide new transparent glass windscreens & guardrails on (e) deck. interior work: replace (e) roof access stair. renovate 1st fl entry stair.Details
exterior work: remove (e) retractable skylight. provide new roof top stair enclosure with windows & skylights. replace in kind (e) roof deck. provide new transparent glass windscreens & guardrails on (e) deck. interior work: replace (e) roof access stair. renovate 1st fl entry stair. | $200,000 |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2021 | 1219 14th Av | Shelter Cove Construction | revision to no-plan permit 202006309364. kitchen, laundry and bath renovation at (e) locations. relocate 2 (e) openings in non structural walls. replace in kind 4 windows in lightwells. no structural work.Details
revision to no-plan permit 202006309364. kitchen, laundry and bath renovation at (e) locations. relocate 2 (e) openings in non structural walls. replace in kind 4 windows in lightwells. no structural work. | |
| Sep 9, 2020 | Never finaled issued Jan 2021, no final | 34 Gladys St | Christopher Gate Construction Inc | revision to pa# 201808207768. steel frame replaces a simpson strongwall. ll raised floor is replaced with a slab on grade.Details
revision to pa# 201808207768. steel frame replaces a simpson strongwall. ll raised floor is replaced with a slab on grade. | |
| Dec 19, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2020 | 6332 Geary Bl | Halperin Construction Co | approval of technical infeasibility request (da-02) for ada entrance compliance. add lever handle door latch, add contrasting stripes on entry steps, replace door mat per ada recommendations, and assistance doorbell. technical infeasability or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.Details
approval of technical infeasibility request (da-02) for ada entrance compliance. add lever handle door latch, add contrasting stripes on entry steps, replace door mat per ada recommendations, and assistance doorbell. technical infeasability or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16. | $50 |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2021 | 2187 Golden Gate Av | Fulcrum Point Construction | remove (e) 2nd story laundry & porch exterior stair & replace with (n) 2nd story horizontal rear addition. ext rear deck @2nd story. 2 roof skylights. lightwell infill against neighboring black wall @ garage lvl. roof overhang @upper lvl. reconfigure (e) kitchen, bedroom & laundry above.Details
remove (e) 2nd story laundry & porch exterior stair & replace with (n) 2nd story horizontal rear addition. ext rear deck @2nd story. 2 roof skylights. lightwell infill against neighboring black wall @ garage lvl. roof overhang @upper lvl. reconfigure (e) kitchen, bedroom & laundry above. | $250,000 |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2022 | 34 Gladys St | Christopher Gate Construction Inc, Devlin/Mcnally Construction | reconfiguration on (3) levels to add bathroom @ upper & lower level, kitchen & bath renovation @ main level. rebuild (e) decks @ rear w/ firewalls. raise roof @ upper level & (n) upper level deck.Details
reconfiguration on (3) levels to add bathroom @ upper & lower level, kitchen & bath renovation @ main level. rebuild (e) decks @ rear w/ firewalls. raise roof @ upper level & (n) upper level deck. | $600,000 |
| Jun 18, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2020 | 815 30th Av | Shelter Cove Construction, Saturn Construction Co | new lightwell infill, new exterior entry door, new skylights (4), new opening at lower level rear, facade change at front. all work within extg bldg area.Details
new lightwell infill, new exterior entry door, new skylights (4), new opening at lower level rear, facade change at front. all work within extg bldg area. | $300,000 |
| Nov 14, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2018 | 832 Ortega St | Actually Design Build Inc | new adu created @ 1st floor per ordinance# 95-17. kitchen added @ 1st floor in (e) space. ref pa# 2017/10/23/2006.Details
new adu created @ 1st floor per ordinance# 95-17. kitchen added @ 1st floor in (e) space. ref pa# 2017/10/23/2006. | $5,000 |
| Oct 23, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2018 | 479 Douglass St | Fulcrum Point Construction | revision to pa #201608266175. 2x6 dormer framing, provided existing wall to remain on north side.Details
revision to pa #201608266175. 2x6 dormer framing, provided existing wall to remain on north side. | |
| Oct 23, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2019 | 830 Ortega St | Plant Construction Co, Lp | reconfiguration of lower garage level interior to enlarge living space & add laundry room. at main level, renovate kitchen, dining & bath. remodel front facade to remove columns & pediment. rew rearyard stair and door from main level.Details
reconfiguration of lower garage level interior to enlarge living space & add laundry room. at main level, renovate kitchen, dining & bath. remodel front facade to remove columns & pediment. rew rearyard stair and door from main level. | $120,000 |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Completed final sign-off May 2018 | 737 46th Av | Collier-Ostrom Enterprise | new partial lightwell infill (4) new skylights over kitchen & bath. renovated kitchen, bath, closet. new interior stair to lower level, new lower level powder & garage entry hall.Details
new partial lightwell infill (4) new skylights over kitchen & bath. renovated kitchen, bath, closet. new interior stair to lower level, new lower level powder & garage entry hall. | $75,000 |
| Dec 22, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2017 | 1786 10th Av | Boaz Mor Design & Construction | interior bath renovation of existing location on 2nd floor. repair & replace in kind rear guardrail @ 3rd floor. replacement clad-wd windows at existing locations 2nd floor rear. total (6). no work visible from the street.Details
interior bath renovation of existing location on 2nd floor. repair & replace in kind rear guardrail @ 3rd floor. replacement clad-wd windows at existing locations 2nd floor rear. total (6). no work visible from the street. | $25,000 |
| Oct 12, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2018 | 2655 Harrison St | Collier-Ostrom Enterprise | new exterior deck and stair at upper level (122 sf) at rear. new door opening at existing rear bedroom window. new ground level deck less than 30" above grade (64 sf) new 10' high trellis fence, open wire at rear.Details
new exterior deck and stair at upper level (122 sf) at rear. new door opening at existing rear bedroom window. new ground level deck less than 30" above grade (64 sf) new 10' high trellis fence, open wire at rear. | $25,000 |
| Aug 26, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2018 | 479 Douglass St | Fulcrum Point Construction | new 3/f dormer between two existing to enlarge existing closet space. raise existing deck to aligh with existing finish floor at the second level. extend deck to north. provide new spiral stair to grade.Details
new 3/f dormer between two existing to enlarge existing closet space. raise existing deck to aligh with existing finish floor at the second level. extend deck to north. provide new spiral stair to grade. | $50,000 |
| Jul 27, 2016 | Never finaled issued Jul 2016, no final | 3976 25th St | Christopher Gate Construction Inc | revision to pa#201411040658 & 201602109244 reconfiguration of interior space of bath, dressing, floor and wall openings on 2/f, 3/f & 4/fDetails
revision to pa#201411040658 & 201602109244 reconfiguration of interior space of bath, dressing, floor and wall openings on 2/f, 3/f & 4/f | |
| Jun 27, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2017 | 58 Gladys St | Fulcrum Point Construction | interior renovation of (e) kitchen. new bath and laundry at upper level within (e) space. 3 new skylights. replace upper level bedroom doors.Details
interior renovation of (e) kitchen. new bath and laundry at upper level within (e) space. 3 new skylights. replace upper level bedroom doors. | $75,000 |
| Jan 9, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2015 | 1011 Kearny St | Clonduff Construction Inc. | change of use from "b" occupancy office to m occupancy less than 49 occupants. retail wine sales and tasting per crfc sec. 113789.c.5; installation of display shelving, retail counter and 3 compartment and hand wash sinks. no structural and electrical under separate permit.Details
change of use from "b" occupancy office to m occupancy less than 49 occupants. retail wine sales and tasting per crfc sec. 113789.c.5; installation of display shelving, retail counter and 3 compartment and hand wash sinks. no structural and electrical under separate permit. | $15,000 |
| May 8, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2014 | 774 Natoma St | Christopher Gate Construction Inc | renovate kitchen. reconfigure kitchen, utility area at main level, remove exterior window at kitchen, relocate support for existing beam at living area. maher 155-13 not required.Details
renovate kitchen. reconfigure kitchen, utility area at main level, remove exterior window at kitchen, relocate support for existing beam at living area. maher 155-13 not required. | $60,000 |
| Feb 14, 2011 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2011 | 537 Jersey St | revision to appl #201012237265: at lower & main level shear wall improvements & misc dryrot repair. at lower level existing rear opening removed & patched. at main level new windows at family room & bath. new door at sitting room.Details
revision to appl #201012237265: at lower & main level shear wall improvements & misc dryrot repair. at lower level existing rear opening removed & patched. at main level new windows at family room & bath. new door at sitting room. | $5,000 | |
| Sep 8, 2010 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2011 | 42 Jordan Av | Halperin Construction Co | bath renovation, add (2) new skylights at bath.Details
bath renovation, add (2) new skylights at bath. | $35,000 |
| Jun 29, 2010 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2011 | 130 18th Av | Kelly Brother's Construction | renovate exist garage level family room & infill family rm addition under main level living space & deck. add bath at garage level, new stair connection to main level. relocate bath at main level & renovate bath at upper level. new lightwell infill at main & upper level.Details
renovate exist garage level family room & infill family rm addition under main level living space & deck. add bath at garage level, new stair connection to main level. relocate bath at main level & renovate bath at upper level. new lightwell infill at main & upper level. | $200,000 |
| Oct 28, 2009 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2010 | 1143 Diamond St | Serge Colombeau Const | revision to 200906180699. remove skylights at east side of property. reroof alcove roof. install/replace door with a sliding door. install a free standing gas burning heater. not visible from street.Details
revision to 200906180699. remove skylights at east side of property. reroof alcove roof. install/replace door with a sliding door. install a free standing gas burning heater. not visible from street. | $3,500 |
| Oct 7, 2008 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2009 | 650 39th Av | Halperin Construction Co | permit revision to app #200809101173 to add skylight to second floor bathroom.Details
permit revision to app #200809101173 to add skylight to second floor bathroom. | $750 |
| Mar 3, 2008 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2008 | 188 Bocana St | Halperin Construction Co | install 2 skylights as per plans-not visible from streetDetails
install 2 skylights as per plans-not visible from street | $4,700 |
| Aug 7, 2006 | Expired or cancelled expired Oct 2012 | 2636 Fulton St | replace windows @ master bedroom & new cement plaster. finish at front & sides.Details
replace windows @ master bedroom & new cement plaster. finish at front & sides. | $25,000 | |
| Apr 28, 2006 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2008 | 741 03rd Av | interior renovation and horizontal addition. adds new music room and office at lower level, kitchen and family at main level, master bedroom suite at upper level.Details
interior renovation and horizontal addition. adds new music room and office at lower level, kitchen and family at main level, master bedroom suite at upper level. | $500,000 | |
| Jun 21, 2005 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2006 | 134 Juanita Wy | at lower level and bedrm & relocate bathroom add (2) wood windows to match (e) on south elevation.Details
at lower level and bedrm & relocate bathroom add (2) wood windows to match (e) on south elevation. | $50,000 | |
| Jun 13, 2005 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2005 | 838 Haight St | exterior improvemetns to existing rear yard windows and doors replace & replacement of front doorsDetails
exterior improvemetns to existing rear yard windows and doors replace & replacement of front doors | $5,000 | |
| Feb 8, 2005 | Expired or cancelled expired Jan 2006 | 444 Belvedere St | new garage door and driveway. change(e)storage to (n)garage.(n) garage excavation was approved......Details
new garage door and driveway. change(e)storage to (n)garage.(n) garage excavation was approved...... | $5,000 | |
| Nov 24, 2004 | Never finaled issued Nov 2004, no final | 444 Belvedere St | Halperin Construction Co | renovation of main & upper level. 24 sq ft fill in under (e) eave. minorDetails
renovation of main & upper level. 24 sq ft fill in under (e) eave. minor | $81,600 |
| Oct 25, 2004 | Never finaled issued Oct 2004, no final | 78 Uranus Tr | add new window at vanity to replace existing and new door at bedroom exterior wall. deck under futurDetails
add new window at vanity to replace existing and new door at bedroom exterior wall. deck under futur | ||
| Oct 25, 2004 | Completed final sign-off May 2005 | 78 Uranus Tr | replace window & provide new door to footbridge of 85sf from dwelling to rearyard.Details
replace window & provide new door to footbridge of 85sf from dwelling to rearyard. | $15,000 | |
| Apr 22, 2003 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2004 | 619 Sanchez St | horizontal addition adds 687 sf at 2 levels. removes exist rear non permetted structure. renovatesDetails
horizontal addition adds 687 sf at 2 levels. removes exist rear non permetted structure. renovates | $175,000 |