Wondering what buildings are coming down or going up in San Francisco? Local building permit data can shine a light on what's under construction near you.

In the past week, the city issued 596 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.

Seventeen of those permits were for new building construction, four were for demolition projects and the remainder were for repairs and renovations.

Read on for a selection of the most noteworthy new permits.

Residential Permits

New Construction

• Contractor Mars General Electric Inc. received a permit for new construction of a structure at 188 Octavia St.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "New construction for 28 units. New subpanels, plugs, lights, switches, subpanels — install 1000 amp main service panelboard."

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

• Contractor Delta Electric was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 2227 47th Ave.
  The permit defines the project's work scope as: "New 100 ampere service."
• Contractor Level 21 Construction Company received a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 811 39th Ave. A.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "New central furnace installation and new ducting for laundry, kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and family room."
• Contractor Pmn Design Electric Inc. was issued a permit for demolition of a structure at 1601 Lane St.
  The work is described as: "Demolish two offices to be remodeled for a larger office space."
• Applicant Selvin Plumbing & Rooter was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 100 Alma St.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "New sewer line from building to house trap."
• Applicant Schmitt Heating Co Inc. received a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 1742 24th Ave.
  The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Replace existing furnace with new in garage."
• Applicant LECA Construction LLC received a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 2350 Union St.  
  The work is described as: "New service switches, outlets, lights, ranges, microwaves, fan receptacles, smoke detectors and microwave."

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