Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1825 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94122
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John O'Donovan Plumber
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From BuildZoom: John O'Donovan, 1825 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA (Owned by: John Ambrose O'donovan) holds a Fire Protection, Plumbing license and 3 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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John O'Donovan Contact Information
Phone Number: (415) 926-1542
Address: 1825 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Quality
110
96th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
John O'Donovan has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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19 projects
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2025 |
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18 projects
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2024 |
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21 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that John O'Donovan has worked on at least
58.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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8 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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44 projects
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Plumbing projects |
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6 projects
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Sewer laterals |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that John O'Donovan mostly works on
plumbing project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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7 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $10,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
To comply with nov #202299059 at (e) ground fl vacant commercial tenant space; remove (e) stair & infill at fl opening remove abandoned ductwork & infill ceiling openings with 2 hour fire rated construction
Valuation:
$5,400
Permit #:
202502130286
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
15 - retail sales
Change of use from office to cannabis retail @ e gr floor tenant space per planning motion 21253. remove e doors, partitions & plumbing fix n partitions & doors & plumbing fix.remove e concrete step & landing @ e entry door & replace w/new ramp.reverse swing of e storefront door. to comply w/202303978
Valuation:
$84,013
Permit #:
202305167833
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
15 - retail sales
Unit # 202: to comply with nov #202306997: remove and repair drywall new kitchen cabinets new bathroom tile and new floor coverings due to water damages impacted by fire in kind. all work is non-structural only
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
202307172289
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Unit #102: to comply with nov 202306997: remove and repair drywall new kitchen cabinets new bathroom tile and new floor coverings due to water damages impacted by fire in kind. all work is non-structural only
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
202307172291
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Work category: 1p; install new boiler and storag tank and decomission existing backflow and insstall axion automatic feeder. backflow valve#352-021-0735 pic number tiy04153
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PW20250124562
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Work category: 2pb; remodel unit c rear unit ground floor.reroute water sewer gas lines for three units.remodel bathroom kitchen relocate water heaters
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PW20250502968
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Work category: 2pa; plumbing one and half bathrooms kitchen laundry in new adu unit water and waste lines to tie into existing utilities
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PW20250124563
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Unit #303: to comply with nov #202306997: remove and repair drywall new kitchen cabinets new bathroom tile and new floor coverings due to fire damages. all work is non-structural only. in kind no plans
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
202307172290
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
To abate nov 2024-20386 to repair spalled concrete and install waterproofing in select damaged areas on exterior (property line) side of patio/retaining wall per structural engineering repair report
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
202408168847
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Comply w nov 202306009. remove & repair drywall in kitchen new kitchen cabinets new kitchen floor covering fur to fire damage. all work is non-structural. no moving walls. no layout changes
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
202309015813
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
To comply with nov 202306997 fire damage structural observation attached recommendation replacing (e) roof joist in kind or may choose to sister new joists to each face of the fire damaged joists new windows extrior work only proposed windows to be steel or aluminum. no change to
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
202309207062
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
26th tenant improvement - includes new partitions ceilings finishes. mep under sep permit
Valuation:
$375,600
Permit #:
201712277475
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
10 - office
Notice of violation #2023-06997 1625 leavenworth st #301 - repair damaged sheetrock one wall partial ceiling in one room. replace kitchen linolium. replace partial carpeting. damaged unit. no structural work not visible from street
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
202305026946
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Notice of violation #2023-06997 1625 leavenworth st #301 - repair damaged sheetrock one wall partial ceiling in one room. replace kitchen linolium. replace partial carpeting. damaged unit. no structural work not visible from street
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
202305026946
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
This pays for inspections related to original permit # pw20221101229 filed 11/1/2022. dow: work category: 2pb; install infloor heating for whole house with boiler and storag tank
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PW20240708011
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Finish plumbing for 2 adu units roughed in 2.5 years ago: 2 kitchens 2 baths 2 washer dryers
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP20250122090
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing broken window (same size) wood alum clad. replace sheetrock as necessary due to fine damage one room (living) paint and refinish hardwood floors replace skylight. to comply with nov#202292272
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
202208029753
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Remodel (e) house due to fire damage and new 2-story addition & deck. new plumbing eletrical roof windows and doors
Valuation:
$420,000
Permit #:
201908169086
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Work category: 2pb; underground rough and trim for a single family residential remodel. there are 4 full bathroom 1 half bathroom kitchen laundry and bar area
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PW20240416119
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New child care facility (e) in an existing vacant retail (b) space all existing ada compliant restroom lighting electrical & mechanical components to remain. new half-wall & platform in this permit submittal. ** maher: n/a **
Valuation:
$145,000
Permit #:
202009265060
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
89 - day care hom...
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Verified License
| License # | 582534 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Fire Protection, Plumbing |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 736652 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Fire Protection, Plumbing |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 698786 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Fire Protection, Plumbing |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 639324 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, General Engineering |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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110
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Business Alliance Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
822
Permits
- Building permit records show that John O'Donovan has worked on 822 permitted projects.
John O'Donovan Employees
HD
Hannah Marie O Donovan
Officer
JD
James Joseph O Donovan
Rmo / Ceo / Pres
JD
John Ambrose O Donovan
Sole Owner
JO
John Ambrose O'donovan
Owner