5201–5203 Geary Boulevard

1. 1912

   Built.

2. 1940s–present

   The Eliseevsky Russian delicatessen traded here in the post-war Richmond.

   Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
3. Jul 2006

   Issued Permit 200607136488 $$$ $1

   Formula retail application & change of use from retail to coffee cafe. no construction under this permit.

4. Sep 2006

   Permit 200609253230 $$$ $5,000

   Interior non structural demolition in adavance of new tenant improvement.

5. Sep 2006

   Permit 200609273498 $$$ $1,600

   Install one illuminated double faced window sign.

6. Sep 2006

   Permit 200609273500 $$$ $16,000

   Install illuminated wall cabinets (2).

7. Oct 2006

   Permit 200610134968 $$$ $450,000

   T.i. for new coffee cafe including new partitions, newfixtures, finishes equipment, newstorefront & entry with level landing new mechanical & lighting. signage under separate permit. no structural work under this permit.no structural demolition, no storefront demolition under this permit.

8. Nov 2006

   Permit 200611026728 $$$ $13,000

   Structural addition to approved ti permit #200610134973. work is for 3 n)_ support collmns at storefront & currensponding beam & framing on roof wlak includes new storefront olny.

9. Dec 2006

   Withdrawn Permit 200612119632 $$$ $17,000

   To address complaint 200683716, ref. to appl#200611026728, add 3 new structural posts near rear of building., add 2 new structural posts on both sides of window along 16th ave. pour 4" min conc. slab with #3 @18" o.c. each way over 2" sand throughout store.

10. Apr 2007

    Permit 200704098371 $$$ $7,500

    Relocate entry door and install a power door, actiuator made necessary by the installation of a new sidewalk for adjacent tenant. correct problems with the sidewalk but increased the entry landing into 5203 geary blvd.

11. May 2007

    Permit 200705100983 $$$ $3,750

    Erect electric wall sign.

12. Sep 2016

    Permit 201609087133 $$$ $83,000

    Convert existing shop to specialty grocery, provide new sinks, flooring and cabinetry throughout.

13. Aug 2018

    Issued Permit 201808076691 $$$ $1

    Change of use - from specialty grocery to restaurant (sandwich shop). no work to be performed.

14. Jun 2022

    Issued Permit 202206216671 $$$ $4,500

    Install 1 non-electric, projecting, double faced sign. "peet's coffee". 2'6" x 2'6".

15. Jun 2022

    Issued Permit 202206216673 $$$ $10,000

    Install 2 electric, single faced wall sign. "peet's coffee". 2'6" x 10'.0".

3 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline. 1 expired permit is not shown.