Yi-Tso Jeff Chen
- Listed as
- architect, authorized agent-others, engineer
- Firm
- Mcginnes Chen Associates
- Based in
- San Francisco
- On San Francisco permits
- Nov 2011 to Aug 2026
44 permits since 2000 (architect on 42 permits, authorized agent-others on 1 permit, engineer on 1 permit): 32 completed, 5 in progress, 3 never finaled, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | In progress filed Aug 2026, not yet issued | 1 Front St | repave (e) plaza @ market st entry w/stone. (n) planter & seating; repave 9e) entry @ front st w/stone; repave portion of sidewalk w/stone; (n) waterproofing extending into public right of way. (n) awning; (n) storefront doors & recessed entry; refurbish (e) stair doorDetails
repave (e) plaza @ market st entry w/stone. (n) planter & seating; repave 9e) entry @ front st w/stone; repave portion of sidewalk w/stone; (n) waterproofing extending into public right of way. (n) awning; (n) storefront doors & recessed entry; refurbish (e) stair door | $277,065 | |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2026 | 2040 Laguna St | Pendleton Construction Services, Inc. | revision 202506249322- replace 2 each 4x6 cantileverd beam and (n) railings per details and spec providing on drawingDetails
revision 202506249322- replace 2 each 4x6 cantileverd beam and (n) railings per details and spec providing on drawing | $21,500 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2026 | 2695 19th Av | Rainbow Waterproofing & Restor | repair and reconstruction of west exterior wall assembly, including stud replacement, new waterproofing, and flashing. this scope is an addition to permit 202505146490.Details
repair and reconstruction of west exterior wall assembly, including stud replacement, new waterproofing, and flashing. this scope is an addition to permit 202505146490. | $90,000 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2026 | 2040 Laguna St | Pendleton Construction Services, Inc. | new james hardie siding, waterproofing, a 100 anderson windows & sgd. all work is to be performed by mcginnis chen drawings & specs. note all bedroom windows meet egress by installing sliders. fire rated are 60 minute rated dual panelsDetails
new james hardie siding, waterproofing, a 100 anderson windows & sgd. all work is to be performed by mcginnis chen drawings & specs. note all bedroom windows meet egress by installing sliders. fire rated are 60 minute rated dual panels | $675,000 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | In progress issued Jun 2025 | 747 Folsom St | Rainbow Waterproofing & Restor | remove existing standing seam roofing and plywood sheathing. inspect and repair metal decking. install pmma system: install new 5/8" dense deck sheathing. install siplast probase mb base sheet. install siplast parapro roofing system. window glazing and sealantDetails
remove existing standing seam roofing and plywood sheathing. inspect and repair metal decking. install pmma system: install new 5/8" dense deck sheathing. install siplast probase mb base sheet. install siplast parapro roofing system. window glazing and sealant | $171,780 |
| May 14, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2026 | 2695 19th Av | Rainbow Waterproofing & Restor | this is a maintenance project: repair 1.2k sqft of exterior west wall tiles temp winterization of west wall. repair north and south wall sealing. steel beam rust remediation/cleaning. roof coping replacement.Details
this is a maintenance project: repair 1.2k sqft of exterior west wall tiles temp winterization of west wall. repair north and south wall sealing. steel beam rust remediation/cleaning. roof coping replacement. | $380,000 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | In progress filed Mar 2025, not yet issued | 2190 Broadway | per building facade & maintenace program, work included exterior facade, removal & change to eifs, waterproofing, & window repair. ab-110Details
per building facade & maintenace program, work included exterior facade, removal & change to eifs, waterproofing, & window repair. ab-110 | $180,000 | |
| Jan 14, 2025 | In progress issued Jun 2025 | 1 Market St | Field Construction Inc. | level 7-terrace: renovation of the level 7 existing northeast & southwest terrace connected to an existing building. the work will include nw constructions of pavilions, planters, and seating. the existing steuart street tower lobby finishes will also be renovated. mep & life safty under seperate.Details
level 7-terrace: renovation of the level 7 existing northeast & southwest terrace connected to an existing building. the work will include nw constructions of pavilions, planters, and seating. the existing steuart street tower lobby finishes will also be renovated. mep & life safty under seperate. | $8,000,000 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2026 | 2245 Jerrold Av | Gallieria, Inc/Trico Cons | remove existing built-up roofing system including gavel gallast, roofing membrane, pitch pockets, and elastomeric coating upturns. raise roof curbs where required to achieve sufficient roof upturn. patch and repair existing cavities and corroded rebar on inside face of existing concrete parapet,Details
remove existing built-up roofing system including gavel gallast, roofing membrane, pitch pockets, and elastomeric coating upturns. raise roof curbs where required to achieve sufficient roof upturn. patch and repair existing cavities and corroded rebar on inside face of existing concrete parapet, | $536,000 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | In progress issued Jul 2025 | 555 07th St | repair & replacement of existing siding on west & northeast elevatyions and rooftop structures with new fiber cement claddingDetails
repair & replacement of existing siding on west & northeast elevatyions and rooftop structures with new fiber cement cladding | $900,000 | |
| May 24, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2025 | 5120 Diamond Heights Bl | The G B Group Inc. | structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind.Details
structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. | $12,000 |
| May 24, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2025 | 5108 Diamond Heights Bl | The G B Group Inc. | structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind.Details
structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. | $12,000 |
| May 24, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2025 | 5114 Diamond Heights Bl | The G B Group Inc. | structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind.Details
structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. | $12,000 |
| May 24, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2025 | 5110 Diamond Heights Bl | The G B Group Inc. | structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind.Details
structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. | $12,000 |
| May 24, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2025 | 5120 Diamond Heights Bl | The G B Group Inc. | structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind.Details
structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. | $12,000 |
| May 24, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2025 | 5088 Diamond Heights Bl | The G B Group Inc. | structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind.Details
structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. | $12,000 |
| May 24, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2025 | 5114 Diamond Heights Bl | The G B Group Inc. | structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind.Details
structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. | $12,000 |
| May 24, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2025 | 5092 Diamond Heights Bl | The G B Group Inc. | structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind.Details
structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, deck framing & guardrail replacement due to dry rot. deck to wall interface treatment. repair and replace in kind. | $12,000 |
| May 23, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2025 | 242 Red Rock Wy | The G B Group Inc. | structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, after completion of frame work. railing replacement of both pickets and stucco, framing replacment, deck to wall interface treatment and all sheet metalDetails
structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, after completion of frame work. railing replacement of both pickets and stucco, framing replacment, deck to wall interface treatment and all sheet metal | $12,000 |
| May 23, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2025 | 5070 Diamond Heights Bl | The G B Group Inc. | structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, after completion of frame work. railing replacement of both pickets and stucco, framing replacment, deck to wall interface treatment and all sheet metalDetails
structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, after completion of frame work. railing replacement of both pickets and stucco, framing replacment, deck to wall interface treatment and all sheet metal | $12,000 |
| May 23, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2025 | 5082 Diamond Heights Bl | The G B Group Inc. | structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, after completion of frame work. railing replacement of both pickets and stucco, framing replacment, deck to wall interface treatment and all sheet metalDetails
structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, after completion of frame work. railing replacement of both pickets and stucco, framing replacment, deck to wall interface treatment and all sheet metal | $12,000 |
| May 23, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2025 | 282 Red Rock Wy | The G B Group Inc. | structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, after completion of frame work. railing replacement of both pickets and stucco, framing replacment, deck to wall interface treatment and all sheet metalDetails
structural member replacement or wholesale rebuilding of balconies found to require such remedial treatment. rewaterproofing of these balconies, after completion of frame work. railing replacement of both pickets and stucco, framing replacment, deck to wall interface treatment and all sheet metal | $12,000 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2024 | 1250 Washington St | Bome Holdings Inc Dba Signature Service | rev to pa# 2023-0830-5563; build deck wall to 42" from top of deck fl.Details
rev to pa# 2023-0830-5563; build deck wall to 42" from top of deck fl. | $1,000 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Completed final sign-off May 2023 | 932 Minnesota St | Saarman Construction,Ltd. | revision to issued permit# 2022-1121-6967. add a shearwall areaDetails
revision to issued permit# 2022-1121-6967. add a shearwall area | $20,000 |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 1019 Mission St | revision to 2014-1021-9511 t.i. on 1st fl: change of use from manufacturing to pharmacy retail sales, mep & lighting to be deferred. new work will not affect (e) fire sprinkler layout.Details
revision to 2014-1021-9511 t.i. on 1st fl: change of use from manufacturing to pharmacy retail sales, mep & lighting to be deferred. new work will not affect (e) fire sprinkler layout. | $28,000 | |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2022 | 2200 Pacific Av | Saarman Construction,Ltd. | remove existing access door to install new security door.Details
remove existing access door to install new security door. | $9,000 |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Expired or cancelled withdrawn Apr 2022 | 1019 Mission St | modify (e) interior partitions at 1/f (n) office spaces.Details
modify (e) interior partitions at 1/f (n) office spaces. | $20,000 | |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2021 | 110 Sutter St | Giampolini & Co Dba Giampolini/Courtney | sw corner stuctural repairs. ref facade repair & maintenance pa# 202011168984. install new verical supports for (e) stone with ss anchorage & plaets to (e) steel columng. patch holes to match (e) characteristics & color of (e) stone.Details
sw corner stuctural repairs. ref facade repair & maintenance pa# 202011168984. install new verical supports for (e) stone with ss anchorage & plaets to (e) steel columng. patch holes to match (e) characteristics & color of (e) stone. | $100,000 |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2022 | 1250 Jones St | Giampolini & Co Dba Giampolini/Courtney | concrete patching, coating of concrete clad high rise. new structural steel repairs at corner column. ref pa# 202001141831Details
concrete patching, coating of concrete clad high rise. new structural steel repairs at corner column. ref pa# 202001141831 | $26,000 |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2021 | 110 Sutter St | Giampolini & Co Dba Giampolini/Courtney | facade repair and maintenance at sutter street and trinity street include sandstone crack & spall repair, refurbishement of (e) windows and (e) guardrails. maher n/aDetails
facade repair and maintenance at sutter street and trinity street include sandstone crack & spall repair, refurbishement of (e) windows and (e) guardrails. maher n/a | $600,000 |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2024 | 2121 Laguna St | Rainbow Waterproofing & Restor | common area: remove/reinstall cabinets & air ducts on n. wall of garage. prep cmu wall & repair cracks for waterproofing membrane. instl sheet waterproofing system/dowels. instl new shotcrete wall 6" thick, move fire hose cabinet (sep permit)to new location. nov #201918839. comply w/sffc 1103.7.6.1.Details
common area: remove/reinstall cabinets & air ducts on n. wall of garage. prep cmu wall & repair cracks for waterproofing membrane. instl sheet waterproofing system/dowels. instl new shotcrete wall 6" thick, move fire hose cabinet (sep permit)to new location. nov #201918839. comply w/sffc 1103.7.6.1. | $143,910 |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2020 | 403 Broderick St | Mark Brockley Construction | to comply with comlaint #202010561; install air conditiong unit on roof. ref app#201909242567Details
to comply with comlaint #202010561; install air conditiong unit on roof. ref app#201909242567 | $3,500 |
| Sep 9, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2021 | 875 Stevenson St | Whiteside Construction Corp. | replace existing sub basement waterproofing memebrane, asphalt pavement, artificial turf, topping slab, install new horizontal waterproofing, topping slab, artificial turf and asphalt pavement to match existingDetails
replace existing sub basement waterproofing memebrane, asphalt pavement, artificial turf, topping slab, install new horizontal waterproofing, topping slab, artificial turf and asphalt pavement to match existing | $128,000 |
| Nov 28, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2020 | 1155 Powell St | Blue Wood Construction Inc. | interior remodel including moving bedrooms to street side of building, kitchen & bath remodel, associaed elec & plumbing, wood interior/aluminum exterior windows to be fully simulated(sp?)Details
interior remodel including moving bedrooms to street side of building, kitchen & bath remodel, associaed elec & plumbing, wood interior/aluminum exterior windows to be fully simulated(sp?) | $225,000 |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Never finaled issued Nov 2017, no final | 101 Vallejo St | roof remediation. mep deferred.Details
roof remediation. mep deferred. | $120,000 | |
| May 31, 2017 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2026 | 169 Steuart St | Everest Waterproofing & Restoration Inc. | exterior repairs of deterioration at facade including windows, terra cotta, brick, concrete, metal, deck & roof coating, clay tile and adding structural steel plate to bay window posts and replace metal studs either side of bay windowsDetails
exterior repairs of deterioration at facade including windows, terra cotta, brick, concrete, metal, deck & roof coating, clay tile and adding structural steel plate to bay window posts and replace metal studs either side of bay windows | $158,000 |
| Feb 3, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2017 | 1144 Pine St | Alef Construction Corp | remove & replace stairs and walkways at court yard inside the building - 4 sides.Details
remove & replace stairs and walkways at court yard inside the building - 4 sides. | $165,000 |
| Jan 15, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2016 | 155 Somerset St | Bc United Construction Inc | replace kitchen cabinets, convert extg breakfast nook into small bedroom. remodel master bedroom, add one new bathroom. upgrade extg electrical switches and outlets throughout.Details
replace kitchen cabinets, convert extg breakfast nook into small bedroom. remodel master bedroom, add one new bathroom. upgrade extg electrical switches and outlets throughout. | $10,000 |
| May 21, 2015 | Never finaled issued Jan 2016, no final | 169 Steuart St | bldg facade remediation: window repair & repainting, terra cotta & brick. spall & crack repairs. concrete spall & crack repair. new wall coating & repainting,deck coating replacementat roofs, clay tile roof repair, & flag pole repair. maher ord n/a.Details
bldg facade remediation: window repair & repainting, terra cotta & brick. spall & crack repairs. concrete spall & crack repair. new wall coating & repainting,deck coating replacementat roofs, clay tile roof repair, & flag pole repair. maher ord n/a. | $1,200,000 | |
| Feb 4, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2016 | 1314 Polk St | Andrew Chekene Enterprises/ Dba Ac Enter | total of twelve (12) existing windows to be replaced with operable windows that are identical model, look and color. revision to pa# 201406269562Details
total of twelve (12) existing windows to be replaced with operable windows that are identical model, look and color. revision to pa# 201406269562 | |
| Feb 3, 2015 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2016 | 1355 Market St | Alliance Roofing Co Inc | reroofing; removal of copper roofing system (aaprox 1000sqft) installation of stainless steel hat channels to concrete deck. attachment of new copper roofing system. ** maher: compliance with ordinance no# 155-13 not required **Details
reroofing; removal of copper roofing system (aaprox 1000sqft) installation of stainless steel hat channels to concrete deck. attachment of new copper roofing system. ** maher: compliance with ordinance no# 155-13 not required ** | $20,000 |
| Feb 7, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2015 | 851 Van Ness Av | water repair only- ext. plaster envelope, window replacement, roof repair, podium screed replacement & waterproofing, private deck repair & metal railing repair, some limited structural and mechanical repairs may be necessary but are unknown at this time.Details
water repair only- ext. plaster envelope, window replacement, roof repair, podium screed replacement & waterproofing, private deck repair & metal railing repair, some limited structural and mechanical repairs may be necessary but are unknown at this time. | $3,000,000 | |
| Dec 31, 2013 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Jan 2020 | 1019 Mission St | modify (e) partitions at 2nd flr to provide (n) interior stair to roof. provide (n) roof opening for future stair penthouse (install only a roof hatch at this time). construct steel structure on (e) roof for future solar array. extend (e) fire excape to (e) roof for future 2nd egress at roofterrace.Details
modify (e) partitions at 2nd flr to provide (n) interior stair to roof. provide (n) roof opening for future stair penthouse (install only a roof hatch at this time). construct steel structure on (e) roof for future solar array. extend (e) fire excape to (e) roof for future 2nd egress at roofterrace. | $30,000 | |
| Nov 4, 2011 | Never finaled issued Mar 2012, no final | 130 Sutter St | Cannon Constructors North Inc | comply with nov# 201063153-removal of (e) exterior balconies & sheetmetal at south facade for structural repairs. remediate (e) windows & improve exterior waterproofing. re-install balconies, sheetmetal & windows after repairs.Details
comply with nov# 201063153-removal of (e) exterior balconies & sheetmetal at south facade for structural repairs. remediate (e) windows & improve exterior waterproofing. re-install balconies, sheetmetal & windows after repairs. | $250,000 |