James David Whitfield
- Listed as
- architect, engineer
- Firm
- Whitfield Architects
- Based in
- Sf
- On San Francisco permits
- Sep 2016 to Aug 2026
29 permits since 2000 (architect on 28 permits, engineer on 1 permit): 20 completed, 6 in progress, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | In progress filed Aug 2026, not yet issued | 400 Upper Tr | Current Construction | convert (e) storage rooms & staff toilet into adu (2 bed,2bath) & (n) staff single restroom and storage room . inor exterior alt (1 wdw). mep by others/coninuation of systems in (e) building. ref pa 202212168489.Details
convert (e) storage rooms & staff toilet into adu (2 bed,2bath) & (n) staff single restroom and storage room . inor exterior alt (1 wdw). mep by others/coninuation of systems in (e) building. ref pa 202212168489. | $125,000 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | In progress filed Jul 2026, not yet issued | 22 Jordan Av | erect a 1-story, type v-b, u-occupancy detached shed at rear of lot. wood framed over cip concrete slab-on-grade w/strucco exterior, modified bitumen roofing and aluminum & glass doors. add a 1/2 bath (water closet & lavatory) at shed.Details
erect a 1-story, type v-b, u-occupancy detached shed at rear of lot. wood framed over cip concrete slab-on-grade w/strucco exterior, modified bitumen roofing and aluminum & glass doors. add a 1/2 bath (water closet & lavatory) at shed. | $40,000 | |
| Jul 24, 2026 | In progress filed Jul 2026, not yet issued | 22 Jordan Av | demolition of detached derelict shed at rear of residential lot, 1-story, type v-b, u-occupancy.Details
demolition of detached derelict shed at rear of residential lot, 1-story, type v-b, u-occupancy. | $20,000 | |
| Mar 30, 2026 | In progress issued Apr 2026 | 1471 43rd Av | Seapoint Construction | 152 sf kitchen remodel of existing single-family residence. no work visible from street or back yard. no structural work, mep permits by others. remove existing kitchen and associated elements. replace with new cabinets, finishes, fixtures, appliances, etc. remove and replace closet components.Details
152 sf kitchen remodel of existing single-family residence. no work visible from street or back yard. no structural work, mep permits by others. remove existing kitchen and associated elements. replace with new cabinets, finishes, fixtures, appliances, etc. remove and replace closet components. | $54,000 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | In progress filed Oct 2024, not yet issued | 39 Downey St | removal of (e) roof access and rooftop stair penthouse. new access stair from (e) level 3 landing to roof level. new rooftop stair penthouse (73 sf). new private roof deck (320 sf). associated lighting and power (by others).Details
removal of (e) roof access and rooftop stair penthouse. new access stair from (e) level 3 landing to roof level. new rooftop stair penthouse (73 sf). new private roof deck (320 sf). associated lighting and power (by others). | $25,000 | |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Completed final sign-off Jun 2023 | 300 Sanchez St | compliance with the accessible business entry (abe) program new door bell/buzzer and sign at entry, new threshold at entry door, administrative permit documenting "technical infeasibilty" of more compliance. ref abe 201905165793Details
compliance with the accessible business entry (abe) program new door bell/buzzer and sign at entry, new threshold at entry door, administrative permit documenting "technical infeasibilty" of more compliance. ref abe 201905165793 | $200 | |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2023 | 1475 Lombard St | to comply with the accessible business entrance program abe202209124183- replace existing accessible parking striping, including new parking acess aisle and symbols. provide currect accessible route directional signage as recommended by casp report. add call button at main entrance.Details
to comply with the accessible business entrance program abe202209124183- replace existing accessible parking striping, including new parking acess aisle and symbols. provide currect accessible route directional signage as recommended by casp report. add call button at main entrance. | $1,000 | |
| Dec 16, 2022 | In progress issued Apr 2026 | 400 Upper Tr | Current Construction | repr strc for fire damg units entire bldg finish remv & repl, prov new int fin, appl, casewk, drs etc., prov nec. str upgrds, prov automat fire alarms, nfpa13 spk syst, conver wd-bur fp to gas, slr panl redy rf, (n) vert & horz adu infill on 4th fl 1806sf. over 3hr (n)podium.Details
repr strc for fire damg units entire bldg finish remv & repl, prov new int fin, appl, casewk, drs etc., prov nec. str upgrds, prov automat fire alarms, nfpa13 spk syst, conver wd-bur fp to gas, slr panl redy rf, (n) vert & horz adu infill on 4th fl 1806sf. over 3hr (n)podium. | $1,500,000 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Completed final sign-off Sep 2023 | 1065 Columbus Av | to comply w/abe/technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ord 15-16, abe #202208012696. administrative permit to document technical infeasibility hardship of compliance, new detectable warning strip @ egde of walkway.Details
to comply w/abe/technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ord 15-16, abe #202208012696. administrative permit to document technical infeasibility hardship of compliance, new detectable warning strip @ egde of walkway. | $250 | |
| Nov 3, 2022 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2024 | 1802 Union St | to comply with abe # 202206211574. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.Details
to comply with abe # 202206211574. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16. | ||
| Nov 3, 2022 | Completed final sign-off May 2024 | 1810 Union St | to comply with abe # 202206211572. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.Details
to comply with abe # 202206211572. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16. | ||
| Nov 3, 2022 | Completed final sign-off May 2024 | 1808 Union St | to comply with abe # 202206211573. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.Details
to comply with abe # 202206211573. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16. | ||
| Nov 3, 2022 | Completed final sign-off May 2024 | 1804 Union St | to comply with abe/technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16, abe#202206211576.Details
to comply with abe/technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16, abe#202206211576. | ||
| Nov 3, 2022 | Completed final sign-off May 2024 | 1806 Union St | to comply with abe # 20220611575. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16.Details
to comply with abe # 20220611575. technical infeasibility or unreasonable hardship per ordinance 51-16. | ||
| May 19, 2022 | Completed final sign-off Jan 2024 | 1943 California St | partial interior remode of 3 (e) bathrooms, 1 laundry room, & 1 walk-in closet. 1 bath to be converted to half bath. remove / replace drywall. move partition wall.Details
partial interior remode of 3 (e) bathrooms, 1 laundry room, & 1 walk-in closet. 1 bath to be converted to half bath. remove / replace drywall. move partition wall. | $88,000 | |
| Jan 14, 2021 | Expired or cancelled cancelled Sep 2025 | 1090 Hampshire St | legalization of existing dwelling unit installed w/o permit for existing fifth (5th) unit on ground floor & required code updates & fire sprinklers for said unit (by others).Details
legalization of existing dwelling unit installed w/o permit for existing fifth (5th) unit on ground floor & required code updates & fire sprinklers for said unit (by others). | $7,200 | |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Completed final sign-off May 2022 | 39 Naylor St | kitchen and bath remodel. no change to footprint. replace door at rear deck at kitchenDetails
kitchen and bath remodel. no change to footprint. replace door at rear deck at kitchen | $25,000 | |
| Aug 7, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2021 | 1468 Grove St | Dewell Built Inc. | interior only: remodel of existing bathroom in condo unit. exercise room floor repair. rodent proofing in mech space/cellar storage.Details
interior only: remodel of existing bathroom in condo unit. exercise room floor repair. rodent proofing in mech space/cellar storage. | $25,000 |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Completed final sign-off Nov 2019 | 845 Market St | Pacific Wide Builders Inc. | revision to pa 2018-0525-0240 revised seating lyaout, updated exiting & occupancy numbers. added hand sinks, added condenser supply & return water to ice machineDetails
revision to pa 2018-0525-0240 revised seating lyaout, updated exiting & occupancy numbers. added hand sinks, added condenser supply & return water to ice machine | |
| May 21, 2019 | Never finaled issued May 2019, no final | 156 Hancock St | remove 3 rotted out balconies at rear. install new guardrails at sliding glass doors.Details
remove 3 rotted out balconies at rear. install new guardrails at sliding glass doors. | $10,000 | |
| May 25, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2019 | 845 Market St | Pacific Wide Builders Inc. | interior ti improvement of restaurant space #497 on 4th floor of westfield sf centre to include demolition and new materials, equipment and finishes. n/a for maher.Details
interior ti improvement of restaurant space #497 on 4th floor of westfield sf centre to include demolition and new materials, equipment and finishes. n/a for maher. | $600,000 |
| Apr 18, 2018 | Never finaled issued Apr 2019, no final | 75 Yerba Buena Ln | J M E Construction Services Inc | revision to 201703201819. existing tropisueno restaurant expanding into vacant space & providing take out concept w/new cold-prep kitchen area & service counters with associted electrical, mechanical & plumbing. **maher n/a**Details
revision to 201703201819. existing tropisueno restaurant expanding into vacant space & providing take out concept w/new cold-prep kitchen area & service counters with associted electrical, mechanical & plumbing. **maher n/a** | $25,000 |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Completed final sign-off Dec 2018 | 1401 Mission St | Cuan Construction | suite 1: 1st time t. i. of leased space on ground floor, recent construction mixed-use bldg, (n) interior metal frame partitions, finishes & lighting modification of (e) plumbingDetails
suite 1: 1st time t. i. of leased space on ground floor, recent construction mixed-use bldg, (n) interior metal frame partitions, finishes & lighting modification of (e) plumbing | $80,000 |
| Nov 8, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2023 | 39 Naylor St | administrative permit purpose to establish authorized use as a two family dwelling and correct the 3r recor.Details
administrative permit purpose to establish authorized use as a two family dwelling and correct the 3r recor. | ||
| Sep 14, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2019 | 187 Crescent Av | Stapleton Construction Dba Revival Const | replace in-kind extg casement window in south gable. add 2 matching, custom wood windows flanking. replaced window. maintain u-factor of 0.32Details
replace in-kind extg casement window in south gable. add 2 matching, custom wood windows flanking. replaced window. maintain u-factor of 0.32 | $5,000 |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Oct 2019 | 665 Andover St | Vision Builders Remodeling | interior remodel of bathroom & closet -add toilet @ 2nd floor - no exterior scope (roof vent for exhaust fan) add exhaust fan w/humidistat, replace all (e) plumbing fixtures, add a vanity, add a lavatory, replac eall (e) light fixtures w/(n) led fixtures. repalce finsihes.Details
interior remodel of bathroom & closet -add toilet @ 2nd floor - no exterior scope (roof vent for exhaust fan) add exhaust fan w/humidistat, replace all (e) plumbing fixtures, add a vanity, add a lavatory, replac eall (e) light fixtures w/(n) led fixtures. repalce finsihes. | $16,500 |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2021 | 1232 Sanchez St | Caruso Construction Inc. | site permit below -adjacent -grade addition @ basement level (e) staircase removed. rebuild compliant (n) staircase from basement to backyard.Details
site permit below -adjacent -grade addition @ basement level (e) staircase removed. rebuild compliant (n) staircase from basement to backyard. | $8,400 |
| May 31, 2017 | Completed final sign-off Feb 2019 | 187 Crescent Av | Stapleton Construction Dba Revival Const | add interior stair from basement to main level. replace existing interior stair, replace existing rear sidewalk stair in-kind. new laundry & storage in basemenent. new hvac. remodel kitchen, bathroom & master bedroomDetails
add interior stair from basement to main level. replace existing interior stair, replace existing rear sidewalk stair in-kind. new laundry & storage in basemenent. new hvac. remodel kitchen, bathroom & master bedroom | $250,000 |
| Sep 12, 2016 | Completed final sign-off Jul 2021 | 1232 Sanchez St | Caruso Construction Inc. | interior remodel of (e) single family home - redo kitchen and master. voluntary structural strengthening @ (e) garage entry. removal of non-permitted storage area. convert part of storage at garage/bsmt to 1 bedroom and 1 bath.Details
interior remodel of (e) single family home - redo kitchen and master. voluntary structural strengthening @ (e) garage entry. removal of non-permitted storage area. convert part of storage at garage/bsmt to 1 bedroom and 1 bath. | $385,200 |