Converted · legalization · Outer Richmond
878 38th Ave
Completed Apr 2026+1 unit on this lot · now 24 permits
Legalization & expansion ofexistingground floor dwelling unit. Renovation of main floor living areas, kitchen & expansion of the plan including of anewbath. Addition of interior staiway providing connection entrance for each unit. Installation of fire sprinkler system as required by SF building code.
filed Dec 2023issued Jan 2025 · permit wait 1 year 1 monthcompleted Apr 2026 · built in 1 year 3 months
waiting for permitconstructionrelated building permitelectrical permitplumbing permit
Declared value
$980,334 + other work
the permit also covers work unrelated to the ADU, so this is not an ADU price
Permit wait
1 year 1 month
filed → issued
Build time
1 year 3 months
issued → completed
Permits in this project
| Permit | What | When | Declared | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADU permit | Legalization & expansion ofexistingground floor dwelling unit. Renovation of main floor living areas, kitchen & expansion of the plan including of anewbath. Addition of interior staiway providing connection entrance for each unit. Installation of fire sprinkler system as required by SF building code. 202312132426 · Ho J Construction INC | filed Dec 2023 · issued Jan 2025 · done Apr 2026 | $980k | city record |
| Electrical | Install new electrical to lower and main floor. All rooms. Upgrade electrical panel to 200 amps. (42) lights, (40) switches, (70) receptacles, (4) fans, (2) dishwasher, (2) garbage disposals, (2) mircrowaves, (2) ranges, (4) smoke detectors. E202504221839 | Apr 22, 2025 → Apr 20, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | (1) kitchen main floor, (1) kitchen ground floor. (2) bathroom main floor, 1 1/2 bathroom ground floor. (1) laundry room. One water main water line 1" heater. (2) shower pans. Underground plumbing work. PP20250422787 | Apr 22, 2025 → Apr 2, 2026 | — | |
| Plumbing | Install duct work for 2 units. Heat pump system. PM20250825345 | Aug 25, 2025 → Apr 8, 2026 | — |
Trade permits show what work was done and when; the city does not record who pulled them.
- Lot
- block 1680, lot 023
- Why we call it an ADU
- SF DBI flagged the permit as an ADU.