5231–5237 Geary Boulevard

1. 1958

   Znanie Bookstore opened at this address in 1958 and traded here until it moved in 2003.

   Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
2. Oct 1999

   Demolition of permit to tear down illel one story at backyard.

   Complete Permit 9921561 $$$ $6,000
3. Jan 2000

   One-stop, addition at backyard & upgrade of facade elevation at front.

   Complete Permit 20000112895 $$$ $120,000
4. Jun 2000

   Street space use.

   Expired Permit M13173 $$$ $120,000
5. Feb 2001

   T.i. work for a dental office @ a vancant space.

   Complete Permit 200102152263 $$$ $78,000
6. Feb 2001

   T.i. work for a dental office @ a vancant office.

   Complete Permit 200102152260 $$$ $75,000
7. May 2001

   Street space.

   Expired Permit M16143 $$$ $78,000
8. May 2001

   Street space.

   Expired Permit M16142 $$$ $76,000
9. Jun 2001

   T i on fire sprinkler system/6 relacates.

   Complete Permit 200106212030 $$$ $2,000
10. Sep 2001

    4'0" high x 3' 6" wide x 15' 0" long awning.

    Expired Permit 200109077830 $$$ $750
11. Jul 2002

    Sign permit-electric, wall projecting, single faced sign.

    Complete Permit 200207191865 $$$ $850
12. Jul 2002

    Fabricate and install one quarter circle awning.

    Complete Permit 200207191858 $$$ $1,950
13. Aug 2005

    New finishes minor partitions to creat display wall. remove minor partitions.

    Complete Permit 200508039392 $$$ $20,000
14. Dec 2015

    The installation of insulated siding to 4 backwalls, not visable from the street. no structural changes.

    Issued Permit 201512094598 $$$ $20,000
15. Jun 2025

    Channel letter set on backer panel. door vinyl.

    Issued Permit 202506128586 $$$ $5,000

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