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District 1 · Block 1458, Lot 078 · ZIP 94121

6210 Geary Boulevard

Church

  • 1 story
  • 16,586 ft2
  • 13,833 ft2 lot area
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Historic resource
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  1. June 25, 1961

    Construction of the Holy Virgin Joy of All Who Sorrow Cathedral began on 25 June 1961 to the design of émigré architect Oleg Ivanitsky. The five-domed exterior was largely complete in 1964; interior frescoes were painted between 1968 and 1974 by Archimandrite Kiprian of Jordanville Monastery with four assistants from the local Russian community, and he also designed the iconostasis. The exterior was repainted red and white in 2015 to a scheme by Andrew Gould.

    Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
  2. 1965

    Built.

  3. 1994

    St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy, a K–12 college-preparatory school, was established here in 1994.

    Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
  4. Dec 2019
    Issued Permit 201912099041 $$$ $1,250,000

    Erect a parking garage detached structure for church use only. one story excavation below grade for parking garage. on rooftop of parking garage, build a open parking level.

  5. Nov 2022
    Issued Permit 202211096151 $$$ $1

    Stormwater management review. ref permit application 201912099041-s.

  6. Jul 2024
    Approved Permit 202407035735 $$$ $1

    Revision to permit application 202211096151. pid permit for review of storm water management plan by pid only for new building under ref permit application 201912099041.

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