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1957–1961 Buchanan Street

Pacific Heights · San Francisco, CA 94115

  • Built 1900
  • 4-unit building with a ground-floor store
  • 2 stories
  • Zoned RH-2
  • District 5
  • Historic status: historic resource
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3,420 sq ftBuilding area
1,870 sq ftLot area
17Rooms · 4 baths
  1. 1920s

    The first Russian dry cleaners and laundry in the city traded here in the 1920s.

    Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
  2. Apr 1985

    Repair and repalce existing stairs as needed back stairs).

    Expired Permit 8503204 $$$ $2,100
  3. May 1991

    Repair dry rot, add handrail at rear stairs per #152, 12/14/90.

    Expired Permit 9108320 $$$ $1,200
  4. Dec 1991

    Replace wall/toliet and sink.

    Cancelled Permit 9123766 $$$ $1,000
  5. Mar 1997

    Install replacement windows in living rm.

    Complete Permit 9705553 $$$ $1,800
  6. Oct 1999

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 9922385 $$$ $5,200
  7. Nov 2001

    Replace rear staiway, 2nd means of egress for two units, at rear of property.

    Issued Permit 200111022357 $$$ $12,500
  8. Jul 2002

    Street space permit.

    Issued Permit M21193 $$$ $12,500
  9. Aug 2002

    To extend existing conc. wall to raise conc. above adjacent grade for new landing support and to replace.

    Complete Permit 200208083495 $$$ $4,000
  10. Jul 2015

    To comply with nov# 201550634. remove awning at west wall. patch & seal holes, remove dryer vent, patch as req.

    Complete Permit 201507091091 $$$ $3,000
  11. Jul 2018

    Streetspace.

    Issued Permit M956648
  12. Jul 2019

    Streetspace.

    Issued Permit M1110447

Not yet documented: the architect and builder and the early residents. Submit an update