5542–5550 Geary Boulevard

1. 1987

   Torgsyn Antique and Estate Jewelry opened here in 1987 and is still trading.

   Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
2. May 1988

   Install new awning over store front.

   Complete Permit 8806644 $$$ $925
3. Aug 1989

   Build teller line, electrical work, ceiling.

   Complete Permit 8915891 $$$ $60,000
4. Feb 1992

   Signs.

   Expired Permit 9202767 $$$ $2,100
5. Feb 1992

   Sign.

   Expired Permit 9202769 $$$ $800
6. Apr 1992

   Signs.

   Issued Permit 9205610
7. Apr 1992

   Install wall.

   Complete Permit 9205694 $$$ $6,000
8. Aug 1992

   Alater wall for atm construction & installation.

   Expired Permit 9214616 $$$ $10,000
9. Mar 1995

   Install a partition wall to create office area.

   Expired Permit 9504571 $$$ $1,800
10. Apr 1995

    Store front glass & tile taken out/replace with alum & glass.

    Expired Permit 9506062 $$$ $3,000
11. Jun 1995

    Ceiling.

    Cancelled Permit 9509723 $$$ $5,500
12. Oct 1996

    Install awning made of tubing 3/4" frame with vinyl sheet.

    Expired Permit 9618815 $$$ $875
13. Jan 1999

    Removal of non structural columns and ceiing tiles.

    Complete Permit 9900615 $$$ $200
14. Jun 2002

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 200206189278 $$$ $28,300
15. Jan 2009

    Upgrade existing ansul to ul 300 ansul.

    Issued Permit 200901089817 $$$ $2,500
16. Jul 2014

    1. install one illuminated wall sign. 2. remove existing projecting blade sign at roof.

    Issued Permit 201407221839 $$$ $2,500
17. Jun 2018

    Replace front doors for ada access. doors will be glazed in upper half and framed in painted aluminum. [remedey works per (ca8p21) report].power door to comply with ord.#51-16. door hardware, threshhold, sidewalk repair in front of restaurant entrance. maher n/a.

    Complete Permit 201806212583 $$$ $11,000
18. Mar 2023

    To obtain final inspection for work approved under bpa#09618815. all work is complete.

    Complete Permit 202303284547 $$$ $1
19. May 2023

    To comply with planning complaints. vinyl sign for awning. sign as american salon. sign indicates hair, nail facial waxing. non-electric and non-illuminated.

    Complete Permit 202305087322 $$$ $1
20. Jun 2024

    Legalize existing awning & sign "torgsyn." abate complaint # 2023-008929enf.

    Complete Permit 202406215015 $$$ $1

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