5231–5237 Geary Boulevard

1. 1919

   Built.

2. 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
3. Oct 1999

   Permit 9921561 $$$ $6,000

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

4. Jan 2000

   Permit 20000112895 $$$ $120,000

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

5. Feb 2001

   Permit 200102152263 $$$ $78,000

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

6. Feb 2001

   Permit 200102152260 $$$ $75,000

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

7. Jun 2001

   Permit 200106212030 $$$ $2,000

   T i on fire sprinkler system/6 relacates.

8. Jul 2002

   Permit 200207191865 $$$ $850

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

9. Jul 2002

   Permit 200207191858 $$$ $1,950

   Fabricate and install one quarter circle awning.

10. Aug 2005

    Permit 200508039392 $$$ $20,000

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

11. Dec 2015

    Issued Permit 201512094598 $$$ $20,000

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

12. Jun 2025

    Issued Permit 202506128586 $$$ $5,000

    Channel letter set on backer panel. door vinyl.

1 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permit is omitted from the timeline. 4 expired permits are not shown.