Updated: Dec 12, 2025
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49 Zoe St, San Francisco, CA, 94107
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Kaplan Architects
Kaplan Architects, established in 1985, is a San Francisco based architectural firm engaged in projects throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Edward Kaplan AIA, NCARB is an award winning, licensed architect and has been responsible for many residential, commercial, and retail, projects. For two consecutive years the firm has been awarded a national award by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).
Kaplan Architects has developed a reputation among its clients, other architects, and builders as a firm having unsurpassed quality and unequaled integrity. It is our goal to always meet and enhance our reputation. The goal of Kaplan Architects is to leave every client completely satisfied with the services it has to offer. Mr. Kaplan believes that the interaction between Client and Architect can produce buildings that withstand the changes of fashion and time. The best projects emerge from the cues of the site, sun, and climate. A complete design considers both the interior and exterior of the building as a totally integrated effort.
From BuildZoom: Kaplan Architects, 49 Zoe St, San Francisco, CA (Owned by: Kaplan Edward Stephan) holds a Architect license and 2 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 124 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (415) 308-5698
Address: 49 Zoe St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Quality
124
99th percentile
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Kaplan Architects has a BuildZoom score of 124, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that Kaplan Architects has worked on at least
5.0 projects over the past 2 years.
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Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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Comply to nov 202305469. rebuild south wall of 3rd fl. rebuilt roof framing rebuild half of ceiling framing @ 3rd floor. all due to fallen gree. rebuilt internal main stairs of building due to water damage. framing only. no finishes
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
202401314989
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Abate planning code 2022-01279enf dbi nov 202301551 202301534 202301428 & 202301403. remove unpermitted infill notches @ rear of building remove unpermitted deck kitchen bathrm & rooms at 1st fl & legailized infill of lightwell againt blank wall. additionally all other unpermitted items listed
Valuation:
$143,000
Permit #:
202307202645
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to permit 202307202645. revision is for increase of area where concrete slab will be demolished and replaced
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
202502049658
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodel to (e) single family residence. new living space and bathroom to be created at ground floor level from (e) unheated storage & garage space. no addition or expansion of (e) building envelope
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
202210053806
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
The proposed project is to remove and replace the non permitted units with 2 new residential adus and to additionally convert the commercial space into a new 3rd residential adu for a new total of 8 residential units
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
202011259745
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Remodel of interior of one unit in 2 unit building. kitchen to relocated to the existing dining room to create a 4th bedroom where old kitchen was. the existing powder room & closet revised to create new full bathroom & powder room. no expansion of building envelope or heated area
Valuation:
$168,000
Permit #:
201810314639
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Remodel (e) bathroom to become 1.5 baths. addition 1 interior bedroom closet. relocate rear facing window in kitchen
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
202205053628
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Construct 2-story 565 sq. ft. addition at rear of single family dwelling consisting of 1 bed & bathroom at 1st floor (308.6 sq. ft.) & master bathroom walk-in closet & office at 2nd floor (256.4 sq f t.). ds160523 06/21/17 rev # 1 change 5 inch sog to 12 inch mat slab
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
RB1700905
Status:
final
Fee:
$8,733
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit #201106248922 s1 & 201704133878 - changed cable rails to glass rails addition skylights addition fire rated window to garage. revised location of some interior doors. new doors & slab into existing lightwell
Valuation:
$14,000
Permit #:
201712186762
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
New guardrail at driveway to replace existing. new rail to extend down to meet sidewalk within right of way. also two new light posts will be installed either side of driveway in right of way
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ENMI18196
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,124
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel to (e) non sprinklered 3rd fl unit - kitchens to be fully remodeled. (e) bathroom to be converted into a remodeled master bathroom and (n) 2nd bathroom to be created. some changes to windows @ light wells and back of unit. no changes to street facing windows. no expansion of building
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
201905150715
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Fire repair: lower unit-convert (e) 1 bedroom 1 bathroom into 2 bed 1 bathroom unit. lower the (e) floor level to create 8'6 high ceiling redo all spaces including kitchen. upper unit - gut and relocate kitchen & replace w/(n) kitchen & bathroom. replace all ele/mech systems. lower front & rear patio
Valuation:
$257,350
Permit #:
201504032773
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Change of use.ti to(e)grd fl space.no wk on upper units.grd fl convert fr b-occupancy to e-occupancy.new space for children's daycare. (3) new bathrms will be created to replace exist (2) bathrms.create new exit corridor. (e)storefront will be modified for new exit
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
201608114830
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
Retail
Remodel existing residence. no expansion of the e building envelope. new windows heating water heater. new kitchen powder room and home office. new bathroom laundry added on upper level and e bathroom remodeled. new deck over e roof a rear single store e portion of the house. garden to be leveled. skylights
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
201411202103
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to 201106248922 s/1: moving of internal wall and relocation of the kitchen and master bathroom addition powder room @3rd. move laundry into garage & remove shop space in garage. exterior windows revised. hvac system changed to hydronic system framing changes. no heated space added
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
201704133878
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Kitchen to be remodeled and expanded. bedroom at main leel to be expanded and stair to lower level to be relocated. existing storage area at lower level to be converted into heated space for a new bedroom and laundry room. no expansion of existing envelope
Valuation:
$76,000
Permit #:
201706018158
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
#7 - addition work to pa#201504032803 to include move one door move (e) window & replace with double glazed wood window replace another (e) window with double glazing all work in lightwell. kitchen to be relocated enlarge two bathrooms. n/a ordinance #155-16
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
201505277294
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Remodel exist kitchen family room & bathrooms. a new internal stair added from 1st floor to garage. a rear yard addition to be added at all 3 levels windows to be replaced at front of building front entry stairs to be replaced
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
200704058118
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
This project consists of remodeling of the pantry & bedroom area on the 2nd level. adding an additional bedroom bathroom family room laundry/utility room half bathroom at the 1st level. no change in building envelope except for new doors & windows. new retaining walls in rear garden
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
200809171896
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodel to kitchen & two bathrooms no expansion of (e) envelope. several windows to be replaced at sides & rear of house in-kind wood windows. new heating system to be installed & some new electrical updates. general dryrot repair
Valuation:
$135,000
Permit #:
201401236924
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
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Verified License
| License # | C12668 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
| Business Type | Architects |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
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| License # | C12668 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
| Class | C |
| Business Type | Architects |
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License Not Verified
| License # | C12668 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
| Class | C |
| Business Type | Architects |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of February, 2025. Check the current license status of Kaplan Architects with the California Architect License Board
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124
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Hanover |
43
Permits
- Building permit records show that Kaplan Architects has worked on 43 permitted projects.
Kaplan Architects Employees
KS
Kaplan Edward Stephan
Owner