5536–5540 Geary Boulevard

1. 1913

   Built.

2. 1940s–present

   The Moscow and Tbilisi Bakery has traded here and was still open in 2024.

   Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
3. Jun 1994

   Permit 9409621 $$$ $25,000

   Install non-bearing partitions hoods, interior improvements.

4. Sep 1994

   Permit 9414682 $$$ $500

   Install new bearing partition, change door, plumbing work.

5. Sep 1998

   Permit 9817699 $$$ $3,600

   Kitchen remodel-painting, cabinets &small plumbing repairs.

6. Jun 2011

   Permit 201106037401 $$$ $40,000

   Upgrade bathroom to ada requirement, replace front window and door. set door back to make compliance with ada requirement. add dedicated electric line for door opener.

7. Oct 2011

   Issued Permit 201110126614 $$$ $5,000

   Reroofing.

8. Jul 2014

   Permit 201407302534 $$$ $8,000

   Replacing kitchen cabinets and counter. no change on walls.

9. Sep 2019

   Issued Permit 201909242561 $$$ $14,340

   Reroofing.

10. May 2023

    Permit 202305268679 $$$ $1,250

    In response to san francisco planning dept complaint# 2022012087enf, non-conforming awning will be removed.

11. May 2024

    Withdrawn Permit 202405283045 $$$ $1

    To comply with the awning amensty program to legalize awning for an illuminated sign for "moscow and tbliisi bakery store" with dimensions 25' by 3ft facing street.

12. Jan 2026

    Permit 202601143862 $$$ $5,000

    Remove/demolish existing wood awning and sign (bakery).

13. Apr 2026

    Permit 202604280256 $$$ $2,000

    Provide a triangular awning over store front.

14. Apr 2026

    Permit 202604280257 $$$ $600

    New vinyl sticky letter applied to front of the awning.

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