38 Degrees North Latitude Builders Inc
Report verdict
Licensed & active (expires 2028-05-31) · No board discipline flag found in covered sources · 65 permits on file (Los Angeles)
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What this report checks
Score breakdown
| Factor | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| License status | 35/35 | Active license on file with a state board |
| Discipline & legal flags | 20/20 | No disciplinary flag on board record |
| Permit history | 20/20 | 65 permits on file |
| Reviews (BBB + HomeProFax) | 13/25 | No BBB rating on file and no approved HomeProFax reviews yet (neutral). External ratings are linked below, not stored |
A simple, transparent sum of public-record factors. How the score works. Not a rating of workmanship.
Source data as of: Report rebuilt from source files on 2026-10-19 · CSLB bond/workers' comp as of 2026-10-14 · most recent permit on file: 2026-09-01.
What we checked
| License | Checked | CA Corporation #838178 · active |
| Bond | Checked | $25,000 with AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Workers' comp | Checked | Workers' Compensation Insurance (BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY) · as of 2026-10-14 |
| Years licensed | Checked | Licensed since 2004 |
| Business registration | Not available in CA | State business registry not loaded yet |
| Permits | Checked | 65 permits on record |
| Discipline | Checked | none on record |
| OSHA | Not checked yet | OSHA records not checked yet |
| Reviews & outside links | Not checked yet | No review lookup run yet |
| Contractor-provided | Not checked yet | Nothing provided by the contractor yet |
Public records as of their source dates. Board status is shown as reported by the board. Not a guarantee. Ask the contractor for their verified HomeProFax report.
Licenses
Licensed since 2004 (earliest original issue date on these state license records; not a business start date)
| License # | Type | Status | Issued | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA 838178 | Corporation (B| C-6) Workers' comp: Workers' Compensation Insurance (BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY); Contractor bond: $25000 (AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY) | clear | 2004-05-14 | 2028-05-31 | State board |
Bond & workers' comp
| Contractor bond | $25,000 · AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY · effective 2023-01-01 |
|---|---|
| Workers' comp | Workers' Compensation Insurance · BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY · effective 2026-10-01 · expires 2027-10-01 |
Source: CSLB Public Data Portal (License Master), as of 2026-10-14. Verify current bond and insurance with CSLB and the insurer before you hire.
Building permits
| Date | Permit | Type | Address | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 202608216994 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $45,000 |
| 2026-04-22 | 202603268371 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $425,000 |
| 2025-02-06 | 202502069785 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $1 |
| 2024-12-19 | 202412197167 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $205,000 |
| 2024-06-04 | 202406043638 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $1 |
| 2024-01-11 | 202401083580 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $70,000 |
| 2022-01-26 | 202201135968 | otc alterations permit | 152 22nd Av | $2,000 |
| 2021-12-03 | 202112033668 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $20,000 |
| 2020-11-04 | 202011048154 | otc alterations permit | 152 22nd Av | $20,000 |
| 2020-06-22 | 201902122686 | additions alterations or repairs | 152 22nd Av | $250,000 |
| 2019-06-05 | 19016-10000-16911 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 900 OLYMPIC BLVD | $33,000 |
| 2018-10-10 | 201810052449 | otc alterations permit | 139 Welsh St | $70,000 |
| 2017-04-20 | 17016-10000-10044 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Commercial | 900 OLYMPIC BLVD | $3,500 |
| 2017-03-13 | 201703131266 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $100,000 |
| 2016-12-08 | 201612084413 | otc alterations permit | 101 Lombard St | $185,000 |
| 2016-12-05 | 201612054168 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $1 |
| 2016-10-07 | 16016-10000-23958 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 900 OLYMPIC BLVD | $50,000 |
| 2016-10-04 | 15016-10001-28622 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 900 OLYMPIC BLVD | $30,000 |
| 2016-07-25 | 15016-10000-28622 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 900 OLYMPIC BLVD | $2,500,000 |
| 2015-03-06 | 12014-10005-01398 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8635 METZ PL | $0 |
| 2014-11-20 | 14016-10000-22123 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 900 OLYMPIC BLVD | $3,000,000 |
| 2014-04-16 | 201404163329 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $1 |
| 2014-04-02 | 14016-10000-06257 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - Apartment | 900 OLYMPIC BLVD | $8,000 |
| 2014-03-07 | 14042-10000-04292 | Plumbing - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8635 METZ PL | — |
| 2014-02-24 | 14041-10000-00076 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8635 METZ PL | — |
| 2013-12-17 | 13020-10000-02087 | Nonbldg-New - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8635 METZ PL | $10,000 |
| 2013-06-28 | 12014-10004-01398 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8635 METZ PL | $501 |
| 2013-06-10 | 13042-10000-07573 | Plumbing - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8635 METZ PL | — |
| 2013-06-10 | 13041-10000-15146 | Electrical - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8635 METZ PL | — |
| 2013-05-29 | 12014-10003-01398 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8635 METZ PL | $501 |
| 2013-05-29 | 13010-10000-00950 | Bldg-New - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8635 METZ PL | $15,000 |
| 2013-05-08 | 13020-10000-00396 | Nonbldg-New - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8635 METZ PL | $10,000 |
| 2013-02-19 | 13020-10001-00005 | Nonbldg-New - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8635 METZ PL | $10,000 |
| 2013-02-19 | 12014-10002-01398 | Bldg-Alter/Repair - 1 or 2 Family Dwelling | 8635 METZ PL | $501 |
| 2013-01-09 | 201212216777 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $300,000 |
| 2013-01-09 | 201212216779 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $200,000 |
| 2012-12-19 | 201211305250 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $20,000 |
| 2012-12-19 | 201212196590 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $4,500 |
| 2012-08-08 | 201208086830 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $7,000 |
| 2012-08-08 | 201208086829 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $1 |
| 2012-04-24 | 201204248992 | additions alterations or repairs | 765 Market St | $4,250 |
| 2012-04-24 | 201204248989 | additions alterations or repairs | 765 Market St | $4,250 |
| 2012-02-24 | 201202244821 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $119,860 |
| 2011-12-29 | 201111028119 | additions alterations or repairs | 765 Market St | $4,100 |
| 2011-12-29 | 201112080307 | additions alterations or repairs | 765 Market St | $2,050 |
| 2011-11-01 | 201111018060 | additions alterations or repairs | 765 Market St | $400,000 |
| 2011-04-22 | 201104224601 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $1 |
| 2010-08-02 | 201007277488 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $1,500 |
| 2010-05-04 | 201005041707 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $45,000 |
| 2010-04-27 | 201004271129 | otc alterations permit | 2140 Jefferson St | $5,000 |
| 2010-04-06 | 201004029527 | otc alterations permit | 2140 Jefferson St | $115,000 |
| 2010-03-16 | 201003128140 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $200,000 |
| 2009-12-11 | 200912072739 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $50,000 |
| 2009-12-08 | 200912082830 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $6,500 |
| 2009-09-29 | 200909297878 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $570,000 |
| 2009-09-21 | 200909217304 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $150,000 |
| 2009-08-28 | 200908285794 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $100,000 |
| 2009-08-20 | 200908205238 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $69,000 |
| 2009-06-17 | 200906170643 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $25,000 |
| 2009-05-12 | 200905088026 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $8,500 |
| 2008-02-27 | 200802275691 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $450,000 |
| 2007-12-11 | 200712110162 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $400,000 |
| 2007-11-01 | 200710306773 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $10,000 |
| 2007-02-07 | 200702073634 | otc alterations permit | 757 Market St | $37,000 |
| 2005-01-21 | 200501213760 | otc alterations permit | 765 Market St | $500,000 |
Source: DataSF (Building Permits + Building Permits Contacts), City of Los Angeles Open Data (LADBS Building Permits)
Permit data: City of Los Angeles Open Data (LADBS Building Permits), licensed under CC BY 4.0. HomeProFax matched permits to licensed contractors; data modified from the original. Not endorsed by the City of Los Angeles. Los Angeles permits shown run through May 2023.
Source: DataSF, City and County of San Francisco (Building Permits; Building Permits Contacts).
Discipline, complaints & legal
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38 Degrees North Latitude Builders Inc · General Building Contractor
San Rafael, CA
License on file: CA ••••8178
Sources for this report
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- City of Los Angeles Open Data (LADBS Building Permits)
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