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San Francisco's permitting process has been a nightmare for decades. Mayor Lurie's PermitSF initiative is one year in, and a lot has actually changed.

We all know housing projects that stall before they even start: upfront costs are a big part of the story.⁠ SF’s latest fee tweaks are aimed at reducing early cash pain (deferrals) while still protecting affordability goals (tradeoffs like rent control).⁠

With recently approved Ordinances 251100 and 251101, SF is putting two tiny Mission Dolores pockets, Chula-Abbey and Alert Alley, into a preservation bubble. If you own or manage property nearby, expect more historic review and more “ask Planning first” for street-visible work.

No one ever calls a plumber on a good day. That’s why we’re excited to feature R&L Plumbing as part of our Property Atlas vendor network - it’s a team built for when things go sideways. Fast response, straight answers, and pricing that doesn’t come with surprises.

Water damage is stressful. Insurance claims don’t have to make it worse. We put together a quick guide on how insurance actually works with water damage and mold: why pricing changes, why documentation matters, and why fast mitigation makes such a difference (especially in older Bay Area buildings).

Plumbing emergencies rarely come out of nowhere, and planning smart updates can help head them off. We put together a short piece on why Bay Area buildings are hitting a plumbing tipping point, why issues feel sudden when they finally surface, and what proactive planning actually looks like (without ripping everything out all at once).