Jack Thomas Backus
- Listed as
- architect, designer
- Firm
- Jack Backus Architects
- Based in
- Oakland
- On San Francisco permits
- Dec 2007 to Jul 2026
19 permits since 2000 (architect on 18 permits, designer on 1 permit): 13 completed, 2 in progress, 4 never finaled.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | In progress issued Aug 2026 | 1662 Page St | North Bay Construction | interior renovation of existing condo within existing building envelope. renovate existing kitchen, replace outswing exterior door to in-swing laundry. relocate bath to pantry, remove 1/2 bath to create bath 2. non-bearing walls not touched.Details
interior renovation of existing condo within existing building envelope. renovate existing kitchen, replace outswing exterior door to in-swing laundry. relocate bath to pantry, remove 1/2 bath to create bath 2. non-bearing walls not touched. | $112,447 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | In progress filed Mar 2026, not yet issued | 49 Hill St | renovation of an (e) 4 bedroom & 3.5 baths single family house. renovate primary bath & closet on 2nd level. no increase in conditioned floor area. #a3.1 rear of house - change - east elevation - change - add 1 window.Details
renovation of an (e) 4 bedroom & 3.5 baths single family house. renovate primary bath & closet on 2nd level. no increase in conditioned floor area. #a3.1 rear of house - change - east elevation - change - add 1 window. | $72,000 | |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2026 | 572 Clipper St | North Bay Construction | revisions to existing approved permit pa#2024-1003-2272. new revisions to include a new skylight on the flat roof at rear of house, enlarged window at side of house, door at rear side of house. new bathroom layout.Details
revisions to existing approved permit pa#2024-1003-2272. new revisions to include a new skylight on the flat roof at rear of house, enlarged window at side of house, door at rear side of house. new bathroom layout. | |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2026 | 572 Clipper St | North Bay Construction | renovation/addition of (e) bed & baths lower level, convert 323 sf, non habitable space to habitable area new bedroom, bath, closet, new door and windows. main level kitchen renovation, converting bathroom to powder room. upper level bathroom renovation.Details
renovation/addition of (e) bed & baths lower level, convert 323 sf, non habitable space to habitable area new bedroom, bath, closet, new door and windows. main level kitchen renovation, converting bathroom to powder room. upper level bathroom renovation. | $85,000 |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Never finaled filed Feb 2023, never issued | 2135 Vallejo St | renovation/addition of an (e) 2 bedroom 2 bath condo unit on the 2nd fl. of a 3 story building. extend approx 4'-2" toward the west property line. add 91 sqft to the second level floor. demo (e) deck + replace w/ a new wood deck.Details
renovation/addition of an (e) 2 bedroom 2 bath condo unit on the 2nd fl. of a 3 story building. extend approx 4'-2" toward the west property line. add 91 sqft to the second level floor. demo (e) deck + replace w/ a new wood deck. | $38,000 | |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2024 | 2145 Turk Bl | Current Construction | rev to pa 202105180535 add storage area/change in foundation dig deeper and add beamDetails
rev to pa 202105180535 add storage area/change in foundation dig deeper and add beam | $4,900 |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2023 | 818 Congo St | Heirloom Builders Inc | g/f storage remodel into laundry, 2/f laundry room into bedroom, remodel bathroom, change size of (1) window (backyard), 3/f remodel (e) bathroom & walk-in closet.Details
g/f storage remodel into laundry, 2/f laundry room into bedroom, remodel bathroom, change size of (1) window (backyard), 3/f remodel (e) bathroom & walk-in closet. | $95,000 |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2022 | 49 Robblee Av | Amrom West Construction | revision to foundation bpa #202103176766Details
revision to foundation bpa #202103176766 | $3,000 |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Apr 2025 | 272 Eureka St | Barron Construction Inc. | addition at 1st & 2nd flrs. extend by appx 9'-7 1/2". adding 224 sq ft to each level. relocate pwdr rm, replace (e) wood deck, (n) sliding door & window at rear, add (n) bath rm-laundry-office & skylight. renovate kitchen.Details
addition at 1st & 2nd flrs. extend by appx 9'-7 1/2". adding 224 sq ft to each level. relocate pwdr rm, replace (e) wood deck, (n) sliding door & window at rear, add (n) bath rm-laundry-office & skylight. renovate kitchen. | $158,000 |
| May 18, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2024 | 2145 Turk Bl | Current Construction | renovation/addition existing 3 bd & 3 ba, 3 stories r-3. horizontal addition 1st and 2nd fl. 1st fl excavate and lower the concrete slab by 7" to create 7'2" ceiling, add 131 sf and renovate the existing bathroom. new stairs to the 2nd fl, add 271 sf and new storage area. 3rd fl no work proposedDetails
renovation/addition existing 3 bd & 3 ba, 3 stories r-3. horizontal addition 1st and 2nd fl. 1st fl excavate and lower the concrete slab by 7" to create 7'2" ceiling, add 131 sf and renovate the existing bathroom. new stairs to the 2nd fl, add 271 sf and new storage area. 3rd fl no work proposed | $119,000 |
| Mar 17, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Aug 2022 | 49 Robblee Av | Amrom West Construction | 1st fl: partial new slab to create a minimum 8'0" ceiling space to include a new bedroom, bath & walk-in closet. new stairs connecting to 2nd floor.Details
1st fl: partial new slab to create a minimum 8'0" ceiling space to include a new bedroom, bath & walk-in closet. new stairs connecting to 2nd floor. | $85,000 |
| Mar 17, 2021 | Never finaled issued May 2021, no final | 2151 45th Av | Rcgc | 1st fl: partial new slab to create a minimum 8'0" ceiling space to include a new family room, bedroom, & walk-in closet. 2nd fl: renovate (e) kitchen, bathroom, & new stairs to connect to 1st floor.Details
1st fl: partial new slab to create a minimum 8'0" ceiling space to include a new family room, bedroom, & walk-in closet. 2nd fl: renovate (e) kitchen, bathroom, & new stairs to connect to 1st floor. | $85,000 |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2021 | 328 Jersey St | Rcgc | interior kitchen remodel. demo existing wall at kitchen & living room. expand wall opening at dining to hallway.Details
interior kitchen remodel. demo existing wall at kitchen & living room. expand wall opening at dining to hallway. | $15,000 |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Completed final sign-off Mar 2022 | 2919 Fillmore St | interior remodel: of kitchen & 1/2 bath on 2/f & bathroom on 4/f. remodel of (e) residence.Details
interior remodel: of kitchen & 1/2 bath on 2/f & bathroom on 4/f. remodel of (e) residence. | $15,000 | |
| Sep 24, 2014 | Never finaled issued Oct 2014, no final | 475 Gough St | Ping Kuen Construction | non electric wall sign (2); maher n/aDetails
non electric wall sign (2); maher n/a | $1,000 |
| Sep 24, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2015 | 475 Gough St | Ping Kuen Construction | install lighting, retail counter, display wall and exterior signage; maher n/aDetails
install lighting, retail counter, display wall and exterior signage; maher n/a | $16,000 |
| Sep 24, 2014 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2015 | 475 Gough St | Ping Kuen Construction | erect a non electric double faced projecting sign; maher n/aDetails
erect a non electric double faced projecting sign; maher n/a | $2,500 |
| Dec 23, 2011 | Completed final sign-off May 2012 | 301 Mission St | Ping Kuen Construction | unit #43c-fill in pass through with new wall, new closet. relocation of (e) door. no bearing walls to be alteredDetails
unit #43c-fill in pass through with new wall, new closet. relocation of (e) door. no bearing walls to be altered | $2,000 |
| Dec 18, 2007 | Never finaled issued Dec 2007, no final | 436 Sanchez St | replace failing retaining wall (approx. 3'-6") & existing fence (see photo) w/ new retaining wall & fence. replace in kind.Details
replace failing retaining wall (approx. 3'-6") & existing fence (see photo) w/ new retaining wall & fence. replace in kind. | $8,000 |