Matthew Bens
- Listed as
- architect, engineer
- Firm
- Ben & Kwee
- Based in
- Sf
- On San Francisco permits
- Apr 2006 to Sep 2026
32 permits since 2000 (architect on 29 permits, engineer on 3 permits): 20 completed, 5 in progress, 6 never finaled, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | In progress issued Sep 2026 | 100 Van Ness Av | abate planning code enforcement case no. 2022-000721enf. comply with planning motion no. 18682. 117 class 1 bicycle storage spaces required, 118 class 1 spaces required. previous permit app #201208026344Details
abate planning code enforcement case no. 2022-000721enf. comply with planning motion no. 18682. 117 class 1 bicycle storage spaces required, 118 class 1 spaces required. previous permit app #201208026344 | $10,000 | |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2026 | 100 California St | Turner Construction Co | revision to bpa#202503283322. removal of the remaining t-24 informationDetails
revision to bpa#202503283322. removal of the remaining t-24 information | |
| May 12, 2026 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2026 | 100 California St | Turner Construction Co | removal of the mep systems and dimensioning/noting of the existing drains withing the planter. revision to 2025-0328-3322.Details
removal of the mep systems and dimensioning/noting of the existing drains withing the planter. revision to 2025-0328-3322. | |
| Apr 8, 2026 | In progress issued Jun 2026 | 1028 Market St | Build Group Inc. | 14/fl-roof membrane replacement for roof deck and penthouse roof level with a surround expansion of dog run area, replacement of wood benches with (n) planter boxesDetails
14/fl-roof membrane replacement for roof deck and penthouse roof level with a surround expansion of dog run area, replacement of wood benches with (n) planter boxes | $200,000 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2026 | 100 California St | Turner Construction Co | revision 202503283322 painted concrete finish at column level 1: column-remove plaster and have a painted finish at only the south face of the column.3 sides, unpainted. level 2: column all 4 sides to be cleaned of plaster, patched and finished. (n) rated enclosure for (n) hss column.Details
revision 202503283322 painted concrete finish at column level 1: column-remove plaster and have a painted finish at only the south face of the column.3 sides, unpainted. level 2: column all 4 sides to be cleaned of plaster, patched and finished. (n) rated enclosure for (n) hss column. | |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2026 | 100 California St | Turner Construction Co | revision to pa #202503283322. cmu wall demo/reconstruct and level 2 walls.Details
revision to pa #202503283322. cmu wall demo/reconstruct and level 2 walls. | |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2026 | 100 California St | Turner Construction Co | the interior scope consists of demolishing the existing 2nd floor shaft and duct work and infilling the associated deck opening.Details
the interior scope consists of demolishing the existing 2nd floor shaft and duct work and infilling the associated deck opening. | $55,000 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | In progress issued Apr 2026 | 1693 Market St | Build Group Inc. | underpinning of existing building, shoring and tie backs for fourth side of excavated area of 1687 market st. three other sides to be permitted under pa# 202412035997-s1.Details
underpinning of existing building, shoring and tie backs for fourth side of excavated area of 1687 market st. three other sides to be permitted under pa# 202412035997-s1. | $475,000 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | In progress issued Jan 2026 | 345 California St | Skyline Construction | t.i. improvement on the 27th flr. to include removal of (e) partitions, finishes, ceilings, and architectural elements. construction of new partitions and ceilings. mep deferred.Details
t.i. improvement on the 27th flr. to include removal of (e) partitions, finishes, ceilings, and architectural elements. construction of new partitions and ceilings. mep deferred. | $4,500,000 |
| May 13, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2025 | 100 California St | West Coast Build Aka Fairway Constructio | 2nd floor:revision to pa #202411215476. new rated wall and ceiling, replacement of rated door at stair.Details
2nd floor:revision to pa #202411215476. new rated wall and ceiling, replacement of rated door at stair. | $65,000 |
| May 5, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2025 | 555 Bryant St | Swinerton Builders | 2-15/fl- revision ti 202102124635- add exit sign in locations shower per sfbc 1013.5- self luminos and photoluminescent exit signs. ul924 labelsDetails
2-15/fl- revision ti 202102124635- add exit sign in locations shower per sfbc 1013.5- self luminos and photoluminescent exit signs. ul924 labels | |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2026 | 100 California St | Turner Construction Co | alterations to the two-story facade fronting the plaza & remedial waterproofing of the (e) planter. installation of curtain wall, all work within the property line, no alteration or impact to the public right of way.Details
alterations to the two-story facade fronting the plaza & remedial waterproofing of the (e) planter. installation of curtain wall, all work within the property line, no alteration or impact to the public right of way. | $1,300,000 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2025 | 555 Bryant St | Swinerton Builders | revision to pa# 202102124635 s4: arch and mech for udpated smoke control report. the changes do not involve any changes to the smoke control sequence of operations or mechanical fan capacities.Details
revision to pa# 202102124635 s4: arch and mech for udpated smoke control report. the changes do not involve any changes to the smoke control sequence of operations or mechanical fan capacities. | |
| Feb 11, 2025 | In progress issued Nov 2025 | 1687 Market St | Build Group Inc. | mayors directive 13-01: construction of a 17-story type i-a, 94 units of 100% affordable housing. 17 total stories of occupancy including 2 basements providing both dwelling units and art community colaboration spaces.Details
mayors directive 13-01: construction of a 17-story type i-a, 94 units of 100% affordable housing. 17 total stories of occupancy including 2 basements providing both dwelling units and art community colaboration spaces. | $70,205,789 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2025 | 555 Bryant St | Swinerton Builders | rev 202102124635-s4 arch & mech: remove lobby space from the project in order to create a future tenant shell space with arch/inter design electments removeled. mech systems reconfigured and lighting fixtures and controls adjusted and elctrical fixtures removed.Details
rev 202102124635-s4 arch & mech: remove lobby space from the project in order to create a future tenant shell space with arch/inter design electments removeled. mech systems reconfigured and lighting fixtures and controls adjusted and elctrical fixtures removed. | |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2025 | 100 California St | West Coast Build Aka Fairway Constructio | 2/fl-demo non structural partitons. on level 02.appx 12050sf additionally demo flooring, plumbing, millwork & equipment. new construction. elevator lobby area and structural slab infill. tiles to be replaced on ceiling.Details
2/fl-demo non structural partitons. on level 02.appx 12050sf additionally demo flooring, plumbing, millwork & equipment. new construction. elevator lobby area and structural slab infill. tiles to be replaced on ceiling. | $196,000 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2025 | 555 Bryant St | Swinerton Builders | revision to amep(pa# 202102124635 (s4) for revised fsae lobby water proofing details.Details
revision to amep(pa# 202102124635 (s4) for revised fsae lobby water proofing details. | |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Completed final sign-off May 2024 | 525 Market St | Fuse Builds Llc/ Dba Liberty Builds | t.i. (no change of use) on 28th floors as to add one private office. work includes removal and replacement of ceiling and carpeting and new electrical receptacle in office.Details
t.i. (no change of use) on 28th floors as to add one private office. work includes removal and replacement of ceiling and carpeting and new electrical receptacle in office. | $128,306 |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2023 | 255 California St | Richlen Construction | 3rd fl ste 300: relocation of 1 door.Details
3rd fl ste 300: relocation of 1 door. | $5,000 |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Never finaled issued Dec 2022, no final | 400 Montgomery St | Novo Construction Inc | 9th fl - ti to include demo, new partitions to create break area, conference room, phone rooms and upgrade restrooms. mep, life safety under separate permitDetails
9th fl - ti to include demo, new partitions to create break area, conference room, phone rooms and upgrade restrooms. mep, life safety under separate permit | $425,000 |
| May 12, 2022 | Never finaled filed May 2022, never issued | 1950 Diamond St | erect a 4-story with zero basement, type 5a & 5b, residential building with 20 dwelling units & parking.Details
erect a 4-story with zero basement, type 5a & 5b, residential building with 20 dwelling units & parking. | $17,827,227 | |
| May 12, 2022 | Never finaled filed May 2022, never issued | 1980 Diamond St | erect a 4-story with 1 basement, type 5b, single family dwelling.Details
erect a 4-story with 1 basement, type 5b, single family dwelling. | $1,501,031 | |
| May 12, 2022 | Never finaled filed May 2022, never issued | 1990 Diamond St | erect a 4-story with 1 basement, type 5b, single family dwelling.Details
erect a 4-story with 1 basement, type 5b, single family dwelling. | $1,482,394 | |
| May 12, 2022 | Never finaled filed May 2022, never issued | 1902 Diamond St | bldg n1 - to erect a 4-story, type 5b, single family home with one basment.Details
bldg n1 - to erect a 4-story, type 5b, single family home with one basment. | $1,594,521 | |
| May 12, 2022 | Never finaled filed May 2022, never issued | 1900 Diamond St | bldg n2 - to erect a 4-story, type 5b, single family home with one basment.Details
bldg n2 - to erect a 4-story, type 5b, single family home with one basment. | $1,594,826 | |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2015 | 999 Green St | replace glass storefront at gr fl lobby, including front door. no other workDetails
replace glass storefront at gr fl lobby, including front door. no other work | $25,000 | |
| Apr 28, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2015 | 999 Green St | Caruso Construction Inc. | work in common area: interior remodel of (e) lobby on ground floor. work includes (n) lighting, partitions, fixtures, finishes, remodel of (e) bathroom. ext. floor finishes within property line. also minor remodel of (e) elevator lobbies on parking levels 2, 4, and 6.Details
work in common area: interior remodel of (e) lobby on ground floor. work includes (n) lighting, partitions, fixtures, finishes, remodel of (e) bathroom. ext. floor finishes within property line. also minor remodel of (e) elevator lobbies on parking levels 2, 4, and 6. | $200,000 |
| Nov 2, 2010 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2011 | 419 14th St | Sterling Design | bathroom addition-new sink, toilet, tub, tiling & custom cabinets. update lighting & switches for kitchen. remove wall & closetDetails
bathroom addition-new sink, toilet, tub, tiling & custom cabinets. update lighting & switches for kitchen. remove wall & closet | $32,000 |
| Oct 14, 2010 | Completed final sign-off May 2011 | 210 Francisco St | Nicholas Spencer Firth Gen Contr | unit #210 - renovation kitchen, install 2 new prop line windows on 3rd floor and one new prop line window on 4th floor of unit 210. enclose extg 3rd fl00r exterior deck.Details
unit #210 - renovation kitchen, install 2 new prop line windows on 3rd floor and one new prop line window on 4th floor of unit 210. enclose extg 3rd fl00r exterior deck. | $24,750 |
| Sep 19, 2008 | Expired or cancelled expired Jun 2011 | 765 Market St | remvoe non-bearing wall between units 37e & 37f. renovate both units. retain separate unit numbers. retain 2 separate kitchens. work is not a merge but a combination of 2 (e) units.Details
remvoe non-bearing wall between units 37e & 37f. renovate both units. retain separate unit numbers. retain 2 separate kitchens. work is not a merge but a combination of 2 (e) units. | $100,000 | |
| Jun 9, 2006 | Completed final sign-off May 2007 | 185 Berry St | oti-1, 2nd floor, el, me, ls.Details
oti-1, 2nd floor, el, me, ls. | $350,000 | |
| Apr 19, 2006 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2006 | 185 Berry St | Field Construction Inc. | oti-1 demolition work only of interior partitions, non load bearing, finishes and utilities as required for new office buildout (under seperatae permit).Details
oti-1 demolition work only of interior partitions, non load bearing, finishes and utilities as required for new office buildout (under seperatae permit). | $15,000 |