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Benjamin Lai & Associates is a general contractor with 6 tracked San Francisco building-permit projects on record, most recently 64 days ago. No description has been added yet — if you work here, claim this page to add one.
Filed 64 days ago
#397
by SF filing activity
among SF architects & engineers, 90 days to Aug 16, 2026
6
projects
from 7 filings
2/16
active weeks
weeks with a filing (16 weeks to Aug 16, 2026)
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Pacific Heights single-family renovation
Grade A+Filed 3 months ago · 2 filings · Benjamin Lai & Associates: engineer
Revision to approved permit pa202505297471 in kind replacement of chimneys
GC named · Architect identified · 2 engineers identified · Specialty contractor identified · 3 anticipated categories not yet filed
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$750K Glen Park single-family renovation
Filed Sep 2025 · Benjamin Lai & Associates: engineer
New two story horizontal addition at rear yard, new media room and bathroom at basement level, new second story vertical addition: primary…
No GC named · Architect identified · Engineer identified · Specialty contractor identified
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$40K Noe Valley single-family renovation
Filed May 2025 · Benjamin Lai & Associates: GC
Convert existing closet area into new bathroom on 3rd floor.construct vertical expansion to accomodate bathroom
No GC named · 2 architects identified · Engineer identified
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Typical project$30K–$750K$74K typicalLast filed64 days agoPotrero Hill · Aug 7, 2026Last 90 days2 active1 newly filed
Filing activity · 16 weeks to Aug 16, 2026 · peak Jul 2026
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Residential100%
Geography · by neighborhood
Pacific Heights67%
Glen Park33%
Shared-project connections
| # | Firm | Primary role | Shared | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley & Vance Engineering | Architecture | 1 | |
| 2 | Benchmark Engineering | Architecture | 1 | |
| 3 | Holmes | Engineering | 1 | |
| 4 | Hom Pisano | Engineering | 1 | |
| 5 | Kohlmyer Designs | Architecture | 1 | |
| 1 | Kenneally Construction | General contractor | 1 | |
| 2 | Plath & Company Inc | General contractor | 1 | |
| 3 | Mrcc | General contractor | 1 |
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State licenceNot connectedArchitects are licensed by the California Architects Board and engineers by BPELSG. Neither register is part of the San Francisco permit record, and we do not yet read them.
Standing in its cohort#397San Francisco architects and engineers, by filing activity, 90 days to Aug 16, 2026
Declared value on file4 of 7 filings3 filings do not state a value, so they are excluded from the range.
Repeat working relationships0 firmsFirms this one appears with on more than one project, out of 11 in total.
Frequently asked questions
How many SF projects has Benjamin Lai & Associates filed?▾
PermitPipeline tracks 6 San Francisco building-permit projects for Benjamin Lai & Associates (Jun 2025 to Jul 2026). 2 had filing activity in the last 90 days.
Does Benjamin Lai & Associates work on commercial or residential projects?▾
Across its tracked San Francisco filings, 0% of Benjamin Lai & Associates's projects are commercial and 100% are residential (multifamily, small residential, or single-family). Based on permit records, not self-reported.
Where in San Francisco does Benjamin Lai & Associates work?▾
67% of Benjamin Lai & Associates's tracked San Francisco projects are in Pacific Heights.
What is a typical Benjamin Lai & Associates project worth?▾
Across the 4 filings that state a declared value, Benjamin Lai & Associates averages $488K per filing (declared value on the permit filing, not contract value).
Which firms does Benjamin Lai & Associates work with most often?▾
Benjamin Lai & Associates most frequently appears on the same San Francisco permit filings as Ashley & Vance Engineering, Benchmark Engineering, Holmes. Appearing together indicates association on shared filings, not a proven working relationship.
Is Benjamin Lai & Associates a general contractor?▾
Benjamin Lai & Associates is listed as a general contractor on its San Francisco permit filings. Roles on this profile are derived from the role each firm holds on public DOB filings.
Public aggregate — full project records are part of the paid leads product. Ranking, filing activity, project mix and geography were last recomputed Aug 16, 2026. Project counts, declared values and filing dates are read live from SF DBI filings.
Why does this record start in March 2026?▾
The New York City record begins March 18, 2026. A first filing in that month means the firm was already working when the record opened, not that it started then.
Why does this record start in March 2026?▾
The New York City record begins March 18, 2026. A first filing in that month means the firm was already working when the record opened, not that it started then.
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