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There is a lot of confusion about what Architects actually DO and when their services are needed. Learn more in our latest blog!

When you need a qualified architect to help you resolve a violation, or identify opportunities at your property, look no further than Syncopated Architecture. Their no-nonsense approach, and proven track record with city approvals makes them the right choice for your next project.

Learn about mold and mildew violations 2-3 months before you receive your NOV with Property Atlas!

When you have an emergency fire or flood to deal with, look no further than Fire & Water Damage Recovery™. They show up fast to get your space cleaned up and ready to reoccupy.

Mayor Lurie recently introduced 7 new pieces of legislation geared toward cutting red tape for building permits in San Francisco, especially for small businesses.

Learn about plumbing complaints and leaks 2-3 months before you receive your NOV with Property Atlas!

Flow Masters Plumbing is the contractor you need to help with anything from plumbing maintenance to drain cleaning, radiant heating systems, water filtration, leak detection, and fire sprinkler inspections.

Whether you're dealing with a violation, or starting a new renovation project, you'll need accurate floor plans of the existing building to get started.

311 Violations cover a large variety of complaints that can result in violations from any city agency. Read on to learn about our 311 alerts and which ones to pay close attention to!

Fog City As-Builts are the team to work with when you need floor plans, elevations, and sections drawn for your building.

This ordinance is part of the Mayor's PermitSF initiative, intended to streamline permitting and to help small businesses. The ordinance, tied to approval of Ordinance 250541, would eliminate DPW fees for cafe table/chairs, merchandise displays, and various projections from the face of the building into the right of way.

This ordinance relaxes limits on commercial use sizes in some NCD zones, eliminating the need for Conditional Use for larger businesses. It would also allow large spaces to be subdivided in all zones without conditional use, even if the reduced spaces exceed sf limits in that zone.

This ordinance is part of the Mayor's PermitSF initiative, intended to streamline permitting and to help small businesses. The ordinance includes streamlining of reviews for Entertainment and Amplified Noise Permits.

This ordinance is part of the Mayor's PermitSF initiative, intended to streamline permitting and to help small businesses. The ordinance includes streamlining of reviews for Conditional Use applications and a reduced fee for these filings.

This ordinance is part of the Mayor's PermitSF initiative, intended to streamline permitting and to help small businesses. The ordinance includes expansion of the Awning Amnesty program to include existing signs and gates.

This ordinance is part of the Mayor's PermitSF initiative, intended to streamline permitting and to help small businesses. The ordinance includes various Planning Code changes related to temporary use permits.

This ordinance is part of the Mayor's PermitSF initiative, intended to streamline permitting and to help small businesses. The ordinance includes various Public Works (DPW) changes including elimination of permits for cafe tables/chairs, sidewalk merchandise displays, and Minor Street Encroachments for many building elements.

This ordinance is part of the Mayor's PermitSF initiative, intended to streamline permitting and to help small businesses. The ordinance includes various Planning Code changes related to non-retail uses, glazing requirements for storefronts, sign requirements, and impact fees.

This ordinance would allow rear yard structures of up to 120 sf and 10' in height to be constructed within the rear yard setback. It also includes amnesty for nonconforming rear-yard structures constructed prior to 2003.

This ordinance would waive permit, license, and registration fees for new small businesses opening a commercial business in San Francisco. It also waives fees for small businesses expanding into a new location.

This ordinance allows tourist hotel and motel rooms to be used for Interim Housing for people experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness, without loss of the hotel use classification.

This ordinance requires all concrete buildings be evaluated for seismic safety and sets a schedule by which reports and studies must be submitted to the City.

If approved, this ordinance would provide limited amnesty for violations on properties impacted by the fraudulent actions of Rodrigo Santos and Bernie Curran.

SF Fire Violations aren't very descriptive. Allow us to demystify them for you!