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Another question from the SF Association of Realtors webinar: How can you legalize a low-ceiling attic?
Answer: Hire a design professional to create plans, apply for permits & make upgrades to meet height & safety standards. If it falls short of the requirements, it can only be used for storage.
Answer: Hire a design professional to create plans, apply for permits & make upgrades to meet height & safety standards. If it falls short of the requirements, it can only be used for storage.
October 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Another question from the SF Association of Realtors webinar: How can you legalize a low-ceiling attic?
Answer: Hire a design professional to create plans, apply for permits & make upgrades to meet height & safety standards. If it falls short of the requirements, it can only be used for storage.
Answer: Hire a design professional to create plans, apply for permits & make upgrades to meet height & safety standards. If it falls short of the requirements, it can only be used for storage.
One of the top @SFAR webinar questions: Can realtors view a property’s permit history online?
Yes! For homes or mixed-use buildings, request a Report of Residential Building Record at sf.gov/request3r.
For commercial buildings, submit a records request at sanfrancisco.nextrequest.com.
Yes! For homes or mixed-use buildings, request a Report of Residential Building Record at sf.gov/request3r.
For commercial buildings, submit a records request at sanfrancisco.nextrequest.com.
Request a Report of Residential Building Record (3R report) | SF.gov
Owners and realtors can get a report of authorized use and building permit history for a residential building.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
One of the top @SFAR webinar questions: Can realtors view a property’s permit history online?
Yes! For homes or mixed-use buildings, request a Report of Residential Building Record at sf.gov/request3r.
For commercial buildings, submit a records request at sanfrancisco.nextrequest.com.
Yes! For homes or mixed-use buildings, request a Report of Residential Building Record at sf.gov/request3r.
For commercial buildings, submit a records request at sanfrancisco.nextrequest.com.
Update: The power has returned, the Permit Center is open and services have resumed. Thank you.
September 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Update: The power has returned, the Permit Center is open and services have resumed. Thank you.