Updated: Apr 30, 2026
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Address
344 Connecticut St, San Francisco, CA, 94107
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Podesta Construction Inc
Podesta Construction is an award-winning design-build contracting firm, launched by Jerry Podesta in 1986, that specializes in major residential remodeling in San Francisco and the cities of San Mateo County. Our comprehensive process guides you through every phase of a project, from understanding your goals for creating a functional design solution to estimating costs, obtaining permits, and overseeing every phase of construction.
Podesta Construction ensures customer satisfaction by providing superior service and professional quality in both design and construction. We offer open communication, fair and equitable pricing, a safe and clean environment, timely project completion and the foundation for a lasting relationship.
From BuildZoom: Podesta Construction Inc, 344 Connecticut St, San Francisco, CA holds a General Building license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 122 ranks in the top 1% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (650) 573-0453
Address: 344 Connecticut St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Quality
122
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Podesta Construction Inc has a BuildZoom score of 122, which places them above 99% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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16 projects
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2025 |
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13 projects
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2024 |
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14 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Podesta Construction Inc has worked on at least
43.0 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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6 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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6 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
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4 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Podesta Construction Inc mostly works on
kitchen remodel
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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10 projects
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< $5k |
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7 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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7 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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7 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $25,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Podesta Construction Inc
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Vehicle storage garage to fleet charging. provide 7 level 3 chargers at ground floor (able to charge 14 vehicles) 9 level 3 chargers at 2/f (able to charge 18 vehicles) and 8 level 3 charges at the 3/f (able to charge 16 vehicles). reduct size of (e) office at ground floor. reconstruct (e) accessi
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
202406245143
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
86 - prkng garage...
To comply with nov 202431928. replace e) dilapidated exterior stairs & landing in kind. replace e) dilapidated guardrails dryrot repair studs & siding around unit 4 exterior door. everthing in kind
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
202412277454
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Ste 270 272 273 & 256 interior tenant improvement @ 2nd floor. (n) non load bearing partitions & finishes. install showroom appliances w/millwork
Valuation:
$2,500,280
Permit #:
202308305582
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
15 - retail sales
Revision to 202201055415. memorialize the original permit under new designer/engineer. to comply with nov 202286035 202287080 and 2022002481 enf (restaurant) commercial portion of soft story. memorialize tenant improvement work at ivy restaurant (2012/0823/8130) front facade restoration at south
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
202312283203
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
05 - food/beverag...
Fourplex density exceptions in rh zoning districts. vertical and horizontal addition. conversion of a 2-story 2-unit building to a 4-story 4-unit building
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
202306291225
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Residential addition alteration to existing residence
2025-06-24
Remodel to existing single family home consisting of: remodel to (3) existing bathrooms and kitchen replacement of all exterior doors and windows. replacement of existing siding and existing roof. demolish existing decks and building new decks. replacement of interior stairs remove existing shed fireplace and chimney new pavers for driveway and walkways around the house. new hvac syst... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2022-02306
Status:
final
Fee:
$23,617
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2/f interior remodel: (1) bathroom renovation to full bathroom (1) powder room kitchen alteration replace (e) sliding door addition new skylights expand w/d closet fill in portion of lightwell
Valuation:
$109,740
Permit #:
202304125518
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Install accessory dwelling unit (adu) 672 sf at the rear portion of the ground fl. no structural walls or members removed (per state adu program)
Valuation:
$194,000
Permit #:
202308104143
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Remove (e) roofdeck to repair leak damage per #2024-1105-4409 reinstall roof deck as was prior to repair per approved permit #9904684
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
202505096148
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Addition of dwelling units at ground floor per ordinance no 30-15. provide 3 additional dwelling units within existing building envelope lower (e) slab at storage by 24 max. provide sprinklers in new units and egress paths under separate permit. ** maher: n/a **
Valuation:
$242,300
Permit #:
201607051607
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Per ordinance# 162-16 addition 3 additional units converting 16 to 22 @ garage level. no exterior work. windows south elevation only. seismic upgrade under pa# 2015/01/27/6832. 3 adu under pa# 2016/07/05/1607. ** maher: n/a **
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
201709259446
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Comply w nov#202179487. legalize rear unpermitted unit as state-mandated adu @grd fl. remove front unpermitted unit at grd fl reverting to garage & storage. provide new gas furnace to serve adu. provide new extension rear access stairs to maintain under dwelling access to rear yard
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
202209021855
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Legalize rear addition. repair in kind exterior wall of playroom repair in kind roof and window of play room. replace (e) window of playroom install foundation under playroom. repair in kind exterior stairs in rear yard
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
202310199081
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Revision to approved pa# 202308305582 sheet id6.0 refine/revise the occupant load analysis to reflect the use of the tenant space more accurately. instead of a mercantile use revise to showroom use
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
202402226391
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
15 - retail sales
To comply with nov 20184788 item 1: provide state mandated adu (500 sf) at ground fl 2 new direct-vented wall-mounted gas furnace in adu. no work at 2nd and 3rd fl under this permit. items 2 & 3 addressed in pa#202207057780
Valuation:
$128,300
Permit #:
202208110302
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
2nd fl - relocation to existing kitchen and relocation of bathroom. demolish and rebuild rear deck. window/door replacement in 1st fl
Valuation:
$102,515
Permit #:
202408289618
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
To convert a retail space & non-confirming office to a new 623 sqft state adu
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
202401194309
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Legalize 1450 sf 1/f 4 bedroom/2 bathroom unit. legalize 1450 sf 2/f 4 bedroom/2 bathroom unit
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
202503172353
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
(unit 1095): kitchen & bathroom remodel. replace all drywall. upgrade (e) electrical. replace rear window & door. (unit 1093): kitchen & bathroom remodel. replace all drywall. upgrade (e) electrical. replace rear window & door. infill lightwell. not visible from street
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
202102084180
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Front facade alterations & extension stairs
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
BLD2025-00179
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,587
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 792358 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 500590 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Butte County |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Butte County, CA, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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122
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
187
Permits
- Building permit records show that Podesta Construction Inc has worked on 187 permitted projects.