Converted · ground-floor conversion · Pacific Heights
2174 California St
Completed Aug 2026+1 unit on this lot · now 1317 permits
One new converted ADU in existing basement of existing multi family structure per SF state ordinance.
filed Apr 2025issued Jun 2025 · permit wait 57 dayscompleted Aug 2026 · built in 1 year 2 months
waiting for permitconstructionrelated building permitelectrical permitplumbing permit
Declared value
$270,443
declared across 3 permits: the ADU permit plus its sub-permits
Permit wait
57 days
filed → issued
Build time
1 year 2 months
issued → completed
Permits in this project
| Permit | What | When | Declared | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADU permit | One new converted ADU in existing basement of existing multi family structure per SF state ordinance. 202504184748 · L H Construction | filed Apr 2025 · issued Jun 2025 · done Aug 2026 | $240k | city record |
| Revision | Revision 202504184748- add new foundation at northwest corner to match existing perimeter foundation. Adjust location of new headers. Revise existing perimeter foundation to match existing condition. 202509185641 · cites 202504184748 · L H Construction | filed Sep 2025 · issued Nov 2025 · done Aug 2026 | $15k | city record |
| Sprinklers | Convert existing sprinkler system to residential system. 18 total sprinkler heads. Ref pa #202504184748. 202602095534 · cites 202504184748 · Chung Wah Plumbing & Fire Protection | filed Feb 2026 · issued Feb 2026 · done May 2026 | $15k | city record |
| Revision | Revision to permit 202504184748 to reflect minor modifications to non-structural partitions within the ADU made in the field. 202604109270 · cites 202504184748 · L H Construction | filed Apr 2026 · issued May 2026 · done Aug 2026 | — | city record |
| Related permit | Ref: 202602095534 - as built drawing to reflect current approved layout ref: 202604109270. 202605191520 · Chung Wah Plumbing & Fire Protection | filed May 2026 · issued May 2026 · done May 2026 | — | city record |
| Electrical | Add 1 new meter. Install a sub panel for the new ADU. New rewiring: installing outlets by code. Install can lights. Install smoke detectors. Run dedicated (7) circuits for the kitchen. Dedicated circuit for the bathrooms and exhaust fans. One line for the mini split. EW202601061846 | Jan 6, 2026 → May 7, 2026 | — | |
| Electrical | Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. Modification of existing fire alarm system by extending it to add 3 low frequency sounders in the new ADU. E202601228446 | Jan 22, 2026 → May 26, 2026 | — | |
| Electrical | Run total of 4 feeders for future use. EW202601222194 | Jan 22, 2026 → Feb 4, 2026 | — | |
| Electrical | Unit remodel. Installation of recessed lighting, pendant lighting, outlets, switches and relocation of 60 amp sub panel. EW202607306834 | Jul 30, 2026 | — | |
| Electrical | Online electrical permit: category 4a: installation of fire warning and controlled devices of up to 2, 500 ft². Modification of the existing fire alarm system by relocating (3) existing sounders for the new tenant improvement layout for unit l. E202608062672 | Aug 6, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 2pb; two new toilets, new bathroom sink, new double bathroom sink, two new tub showers, new kitchen sink, new laundry and new drain for laundry room,. PW20251111499 | Nov 11, 2025 → May 21, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | New installation install 3 zone mini split heat pump system. Reference electrical permit ew202601061846. PM20260108729 | Jan 8, 2026 → May 28, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 2pb; installation of a new 4 inch pipe (sewer) for 4 new ADU apartments (bathroom, kitchen laundry), installation of a new perforated pipe for under ground water and new catch basin. PW20260113812 | Jan 13, 2026 → Jan 16, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 4pa; installation of fire sprinkler system for ADU on the ground floor. Convert existing sprinkler system. 18 total sprinkler heads. No underground work. PW20260205369 | Feb 5, 2026 → May 13, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 8p; relocation of a two existing water heaters. PW20260520068 | May 20, 2026 → May 27, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | Install new mini split system heat pump 3 indoor units, 2 bedroom 1 living room, install outdoor condenser. PM20260715221 | Jul 15, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | Work category: 2pa; relocation of toilet, bathroom sink, shower, kitchen sink, new drain for washer machine new gas line for dryer. PW20260720593 | Jul 20, 2026 | — |
2 other permits on this lot during the project, not counted
| Other | Excavate parking area to reconfigure parking space. 202510107194 · L H Construction | filed Oct 2025 · issued Nov 2025 · done May 2026 | $75k | city record |
| Other | Unit l- interior remodel to include kitchen, bathroom and relocate existing bedroom to living room area. 202606113057 · L H Construction | filed Jun 2026 · issued Jun 2026 | $158k | city record |
Trade permits show what work was done and when; the city does not record who pulled them.
- Lot
- block 0638, lot 008
- Why we call it an ADU
- SF DBI flagged the permit as an ADU.