608 Divisadero Street

1. 1935

   A bakery known for its Russian bread had a branch here.

   Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
2. May 2004

   Demolish a three story church/theater.

   Withdrawn Permit 200405073322
3. Mar 2016

   Scope of work for core and shell improvement for vacant retail tenant space including existing restroom upgrade for ada compliance 1st fl.

   Issued Permit 201603283222 $$$ $50,000
4. May 2016

   New street front fenestration @1st & mezzanine levels, new canopies @north & south storefronts; & pg&e utility spaces (gas and electric) at 1st floor; new sprinklers provided under separate permit.

   Complete Permit 201605278595 $$$ $30,000
5. Nov 2016

   Change of use & occupancy from (vacant) church to retail commercial use @ 608 divisadero. all tenant improvement under deferred separate permit.

   Complete Permit 201611011619 $$$ $1
6. Jun 2017

   To obtain final inspection for work approved under permit application 201603283222. all work is complete.

   Issued Permit 201706300891 $$$ $1
7. Mar 2018

   Change of use from church to limited restaurant. install ada height counter. paint walls. tile walls, tile floor with quarry tile and cove base. install upper cabinets. install ada grab bars & dispensers in bathroom.

   Issued Permit 201803153790 $$$ $12,000
8. Apr 2018

   Revision to 201605278595 to omit the proposed canopies at north & south storefront (624 & 608 divisadero respectively).

   Complete Permit 201804095838 $$$ $1
9. Apr 2024

   Removing existing counters and portion of pony wall- add appliances, relocate hand wash sink to obe wash sink to be wall hung-build extension of pony wall with new counters and apron design- adding wall tiles to increasep prep area. reflect ceiling plan and lighting to remain unchanged.

   Issued Permit 202404150017 $$$ $15,000

1 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permit is omitted from the timeline.