5612–5618 Geary Boulevard

1. 1940s–present

   Berezka, a Russian shop, traded at this address.

   Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
2. Jul 1986

   Enclosed ground floor of building to street side.

   Complete Permit 8608581 $$$ $35,000
3. Mar 1987

   Erect tenant wall & door/electrical outlets.

   Complete Permit 8703013 $$$ $2,300
4. Jan 1988

   Remove wall section, cut opening in hallway.

   Complete Permit 8800157 $$$ $6,000
5. Aug 1988

   Awning at front of building.

   Complete Permit 8812525 $$$ $1,880
6. Oct 1988

   Install wall covering & shelves, cashier's counter.

   Complete Permit 8815656 $$$ $18,300
7. Nov 1988

   Install awning.

   Complete Permit 8818676 $$$ $900
8. 1990s

   Torgsyn Discount Pharmacy opened here in the 1990s and changed hands in 2016.

   Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
9. Mar 1993

   Erect gyb.bd. partition with doors, wire outlets.

   Complete Permit 9303163 $$$ $3,000
10. May 1996

    Proposed a new pharmacy store at existing ground floor.

    Expired Permit 9607540 $$$ $20,000
11. Jun 1996

    Signs.

    Complete Permit 9610368 $$$ $1,600
12. Jun 1996

    Install one backlit canopy.

    Complete Permit 9610370 $$$ $3,700
13. Jun 1996

    Install cooler on top of roof.

    Complete Permit 9610535 $$$ $4,000
14. Aug 2001

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 200108095671 $$$ $31,000
15. May 2011

    Suite 201-203.this permit is only to request a change of use. i am new lessee renting existing space. previous occupant was an engineering firm. no change on the existing floor plan.

    Reinstated Permit 201105125944 $$$ $1

2 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline.