General contractor San Francisco, CA Sole Owner

Darren Lee

Active License #672385 B General Building · San Francisco, CA

CSLB lists license #672385 as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with American Contractors Indemnity Company and workers' comp coverage through Technology Insurance Company Inc (policy to Jan 30, 2027).

CSLB license age: 33 yrs 4 mo; since Jun 4, 1993
Expires: Mar 31, 2027
Bond: $25,000 bond; American Contractors Indemnity Company
Workers' comp: Technology Insurance Company Inc

67 city permits in 24 months · latest Oct 7, 2026 · mostly bathroom and kitchen work

CSLB records dated Oct 16, 2026 checked Oct 18, 2026 Verify live on CSLB

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License record

Status: Active CSLB status code: CLEAR
Class: B · General Building
Business type: Sole Owner
Issued: Jun 4, 1993 CSLB license age: 33 yrs 4 mo as of the file date
Contractor bond: $25,000 bond American Contractors Indemnity Company, since Jan 1, 2023
Workers' comp: Technology Insurance Company Inc Jan 30, 2026 to Jan 30, 2027 · WC file dated Oct 17, 2026
CSLB last updated this record: Jan 30, 2026

Owner of record

CSLB lists Darren Lee as the sole owner of license #672385.

What the permit record shows

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San Francisco permits (matched by license number)

67permits in 24 months

Residential: 60
Commercial: 7
Latest issued: Oct 7, 2026
Median permit value: $25,000

Permit descriptions that mention: Bathroom remodel (20), Kitchen remodel (17), Home addition (6), Whole-house remodel (1)

Permits by declared value (67 with a value)

Under $50k 44
$50k to $250k 18
$250k to $1M 5
Over $1M 0

Latest permits (public permit numbers)

Permit	Issued	Type	Value
202609298754	Oct 7, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$35,000
202609017516	Oct 7, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$65,000
202609288740	Sep 28, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$4,000
202609188378	Sep 28, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$3,000
202609188362	Sep 24, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit
202608277264	Sep 24, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$40,000
202609097813	Sep 9, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$39,000
202510026581	Aug 13, 2026	Kitchen remodel	$642,000
202607144991	Aug 3, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$65,000
202607295711	Jul 29, 2026	Over-the-counter alterations permit	$5,000

Over-the-counter alterations permit · $35,000 · Oct 7, 2026 Permit #202609298754
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $65,000 · Oct 7, 2026 Permit #202609017516
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $4,000 · Sep 28, 2026 Permit #202609288740
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $3,000 · Sep 28, 2026 Permit #202609188378
Over-the-counter alterations permit · Sep 24, 2026 Permit #202609188362
Kitchen remodel · $40,000 · Sep 24, 2026 Permit #202608277264
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $39,000 · Sep 9, 2026 Permit #202609097813
Kitchen remodel · $642,000 · Aug 13, 2026 Permit #202510026581
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $65,000 · Aug 3, 2026 Permit #202607144991
Over-the-counter alterations permit · $5,000 · Jul 29, 2026 Permit #202607295711

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Complaints and legal actions

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Before you sign

Down payment. On a home improvement contract it can't exceed $1,000 or 10% of the price, whichever is less. B&P 7159.5
What this class covers. A B contractor's prime contract needs 2 or more unrelated trades (B&P 7057). B covers additions and structural work; a B-2 doesn't (CSLB class B-2).

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Questions about Darren Lee

Is Darren Lee licensed?

Yes. CSLB lists license #672385 (B, General Building) as active in its file dated Oct 16, 2026. It was first issued Jun 4, 1993 and expires Mar 31, 2027. Check the live record on CSLB before you sign.

What is the CSLB license number for Darren Lee?

CSLB lists Darren Lee under license #672385, class B, in San Francisco, CA.

Is Darren Lee bonded and insured?

CSLB shows a $25,000 contractor bond with American Contractors Indemnity Company and workers' comp coverage through Technology Insurance Company Inc (policy to Jan 30, 2027). Those are the bond and workers' comp records in CSLB's file dated Oct 16, 2026. Ask for its certificate of general liability insurance.

Where can I see CSLB complaint and legal-action records for #672385?

On license #672385's page on CSLB. It lists any complaint disclosures and legal actions CSLB publishes for the license.

Where can I read reviews of Darren Lee?

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