Updated: Dec 04, 2025
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2837 ENCINAL AVENUE, Alameda, CA, 94501
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Sherman Yaniv Architect
Sherman Yaniv, 2837 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA holds a Architect license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 89 does not rank in the top 50% of California contractors.
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Phone Number: (415) 337-5396
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Address: 2837 ENCINAL AVENUE, Alameda, CA 94501
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Sherman Yaniv Alameda
Quality
89
30th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Sherman Yaniv has a BuildZoom score of 89, which places them above 30% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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25 projects
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2025 |
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11 projects
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2024 |
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15 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Sherman Yaniv has worked on at least
51.0 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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16 projects
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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Sherman Yaniv mostly works on
home addition
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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10 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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7 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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12 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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12 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $47,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Sherman Yaniv Reviews
1 out of 5 stars, based on
2
reviews
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By Mike L.July 25, 2022architect drawing$7,974
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By May L.October 17, 2019Drawing the floor plan$3,600
My friend Kenny referred me to an architect, Sherman Yan. I asked him to create and draw a floor plan for our San Francisco house on 2019, Feb 23, he asked for a total $3600 , half of which ( $1800) would be required for the security deposit . I paid with a check ( chase check # 509) and he deposited the check on 2019 Feb 25 .
He took my check within a contract that I had requested . I attempted to contact him about , but he would not respond and seemed to disappear . On 2019 Mar 29 , he finally texted me back , I once asked for a plan or a drawing . He sent me a photo of a minimal - effort , makeshift, unprofessional , poorly noted sketch via text .
At my urging , he promised to come see me in person , but he did not show up at all. After that , I repeatedly attempted to reach out to him by text and phone . He never responded . I think he just wanted to take my money and leave.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
1) replace existing electrical wiring switches recepticles. 2) replace existing plumbing pipes.3)replace extg bypbd with new for entire house. 4) remodel existing kitchen at 3rd floor. 5)remodel existing bathrooms bathrooms at 2nd & ground fl. per plan.6)remove extg fire place at 2nd fl
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
202504043782
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Revision to pa 202409271878 in compliance with planning enforcement 2024010936enf - to restore removed chimney to original location; new windows next to chimney for new room at ground fl; close (e) windows facing south along property line @ ground & 2nd fl
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
202502130303
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Defer submittal of pa# 202502130275. replace (e) air conditioning unit on roof and install new ductwork air oulet addition 1 new water heater. install new lighting fixtures switches and receptacles
Valuation:
$63,000
Permit #:
202503132225
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
05 - food/beverag...
Adjust outside air air volume for (e) furnace due to occupancy change; install new ductwork and air outlet; replace (e) condenser; install new lighting & switches receptacles ref 202502100053
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
202504174686
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
33 - barber/beaut...
Replace (e) concrete slab and foundation per plan; replace (e) piping & electrical wiring @ ground floor; provide 5/8 type'x gyped on wand eiling @ ground floor
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
202504094071
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
To abate nov 202537004 to legalize (e) rooms downstair at ground floor with 2 full bathrooms 1 bedroom storage media wetbar and home office. remodel (e) bathroom at attic space
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
202507140724
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
00 - not applicable
New adu to be constructed at ground floor including 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1 living and kitchen per state program
Valuation:
$235,237
Permit #:
202501178608
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Remodel (e) bathrooms & kitchen at 2nd fl. relocate (e) stair from 2nd to ground fl. new rooms downstair. replace (e) foundation & slap footing with post at ground fl. replace (e) gypbd with new 5/8 type x. no exterior work
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
202308114288
Status:
suspended
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Addition (n) wood deck at the 2nd fl rear of the building with stairs. legalize unpermitted 2 bathrooms & hallway with countertop sink electrical stove (2 burners) family & bedroom at ground fl
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
202410253823
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
To comply w/bid nov202292516; 1) replace(e)gypboard replace front windows w/alum clad wood (2) windows taller @ 3/f; 2)replace (e) elect & plumbing pipes; 3) reconfigure rooms layout @ ground 2/f & 3/f; 4) reconfigure (e) interior stair 2/f to ground/f;
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
202206297424
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodel (e) kitchen & bathroom & addition 1 bathroom @ 2nd fl. reconfigure (e0 interior stair from 2nd fl to ground fl. construct (n) retaining wall & deck w stair @ rear yard. infill new tool room below (e) bedroom. infill (e) lightwells (north & south side)
Valuation:
$110,000
Permit #:
202206287262
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
2/f: remodel (e) kitchen & bathroom and addition 1 bathroom & laundry; infill (e) lightwells (left and right); rebukld (e) interior stairs up to code from 2/f to ground; 2 new bedrooms 2 bathrooms and media room on g/f.; replace (e) sheetrock with new 5/8in tyupe x new electrical wiring & fixtures
Valuation:
$188,000
Permit #:
202011098549
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Reconfigure (e) stair from 2nd floor to ground fl. remodel (e) bathroom and addition 1 new bathroom at 2nd floor. relocate (e) bathroom and addition 1 new home office and laundry at g/f. replace/add new windows per plan
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
202207229182
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Remodel (e) kitchen and 2 bathrooms at 2nd fl. addition new rooms at g/f. replace (e) foundation with new. replace all sheetrock for (e) building. install new skylights & replace (e) windows. replace (e) deck with new wood deck to the rear of building
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
202012241686
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
1) remodel existing kitchen at 2nd floor. 2) install one new skylight at kitchen area
Valuation:
$26,000
Permit #:
202504043784
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
In compliance of nov# 202172263 & 202173941 revision to no-plan permit 202012311962. to rebuild (e) rear exterior stair. construct new retaining wall at rear yard per plan. relocate (e) furnace from ground floor to 3rd plan
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
202103035765
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
Revision to pa#: 2018-0509-8704. install new heat pump system (split) for new adu unit#a at ground floor. pa#: 2018-0509-8704 called for direct-vent wall furnace for bedroom use
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
202410042365
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
24 - apartments
Construct 3-story horizontal rear addition w bed rooms family room & bathroom rooms. remove glass enclosures and revert front porch as approved under pa 201402289581. addition 20% landscaping and 50% permeability on front setback. to comply w planning 2020-001105enf
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
202105180543
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
Addition 1 new dwelling (adu) at ground floor with 2 bedrooms 2 baths 1 kitchen 1 family per local code 95-17
Valuation:
$211,000
Permit #:
202410173137
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
28 - 2 family dwe...
In compliance of nov 200560452 200559555 201858851 201855731 201854946 201854101 and planning - 2018006468 to legalize a)rear stair 7 over (e) grade. b)infill addition 35 sq ft on (e) building. 2/fl. maher n/a
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
201901180806
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
27 - 1 family dwe...
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| License # | C29113 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
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364
Permits
- Building permit records show that Sherman Yaniv has worked on 364 permitted projects.
Sherman Yaniv Employees
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Sherman quoted us $8,000 for a ground floor small 1-bedroom unit architecture drawing. And the nightmare began after he took the first $2,500 initial deposit. He overlooked our neighborhood planning code (overriding city code) and proposed building plan more than it was allowed and embarrassed us in the neighborhood meeting, we had to go to the city planning department to confirm how much we can build. He was always late to meetings, drawings updates and submission. He frequently disappeared a couple of months without any response on our texts or emails. It took 20/TWENTY months for him to finally get us approved drawing (we don't know how city planning staff approved his drawing, because we found a couple of obvious measurements mistake, probably because he had Cantonese speaking friends working on his case). Very unprofessional of him and horrible experience for us. Stay away from him.