5542–5550 Geary Boulevard

1. 1928

   Built.

2. 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
3. May 1988

   Permit 8806644 $$$ $925

   Install new awning over store front.

4. Aug 1989

   Permit 8915891 $$$ $60,000

   Build teller line, electrical work, ceiling.

5. Apr 1992

   Issued Permit 9205610

   Signs.

6. Apr 1992

   Permit 9205694 $$$ $6,000

   Install wall.

7. Jan 1999

   Permit 9900615 $$$ $200

   Removal of non structural columns and ceiing tiles.

8. Jun 2002

   Permit 200206189278 $$$ $28,300

   Reroofing.

9. Jan 2009

   Issued Permit 200901089817 $$$ $2,500

   Upgrade existing ansul to ul 300 ansul.

10. Jul 2014

    Issued Permit 201407221839 $$$ $2,500

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

11. Jun 2018

    Permit 201806212583 $$$ $11,000

    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.

12. Mar 2023

    Permit 202303284547 $$$ $1

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

13. May 2023

    Permit 202305087322 $$$ $1

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

14. Jun 2024

    Permit 202406215015 $$$ $1

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

1 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permit is omitted from the timeline. 7 expired or cancelled permits are not shown.