License is active
Source: Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
Licensed
Current and in good standing
Bonded
$25,000 surety bond
Insured
Workers' comp coverage on file
Clean record
No complaints or disciplinary actions
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JOHN M FORSTER
- License Number
- 543685
- State
- California
- Status
- active
- Business Type
- Sole Owner
- Address
- 5427 TELEGRAPH AVE STE X OAKLAND, CA, 94609 Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 832 3841
License Dates
Issued
10/07/1988
Expires
02/29/2028
Expires in 23 months
Reissued
02/01/2012
CSLB Last Updated
03/14/2026
License Classifications
Personnel & Officers
FORSTER JOHN MONTGOMERY
Sole Owner
Contractor Bond
Amount: $25,000
Bond #BX0081168
Effective: 02/25/2026
Workers' Compensation
Carrier: STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND
Policy #9271765
Effective: 03/05/2023
Expires: 03/05/2027
CSLB designation: Workers' Compensation Insurance
Complaints & Disciplinary History
This reflects CSLB's bulk license data. For detailed complaint history including pending investigations, check the official CSLB record.
Building Permits
Source: LA City Open Data (LADBS)
otc alterations permit
1335 Minna St, 94103
insterio renovation to 2 level loft apartment inlcuding, at main level, new barn door, new murphy bed cabinetry. at loft level infill floor framing, new mtl guardrail, new sliding glass panels, enlarg
sign - erect
1096 South Van Ness Av, 94110
to erect 2 non electric signs
$1,000
2014-06-25
additions alterations or repairs
1096 South Van Ness Av, 94110
new conditional use related work per planning case no. 20130336c and includes the construction of an new 1st floor bar and miniature golf course, and the installation of kitchen bar equipment previous
$217,000
2013-10-04
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