936–940 Geary Street

1. 1920s

   A grocery run by a Russian émigré — later the president of the Russian Center — traded here in the 1920s and 1930s.

   Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
2. Jun 1989

   New roof and parapet.

   Complete Permit 8911350 $$$ $15,000
3. Aug 1989

   Parapet reinforcement.

   Expired Permit 8914040 $$$ $12,000
4. Dec 2011

   A)convert existing retail store to small fast food restaurant.b)upgrade handicap restaurant.c)change of use d)mechanical under seperate permit.

   Expired Permit 201112130548 $$$ $15,000
5. Jun 2019

   Remodel commercial storefront entrance to comply with mandatory disability access improvement program.

   Complete Permit 201906193857 $$$ $20,000
6. Mar 2022

   Over the counter window replacement in kind (like-for-like). 136 windows total. 66 new vinyl windows. 70 aluminum clad wood windows street facing. all windows same size, same location, max u-factor=0.58, max rshgc=0.41, min vt=0.42 fixed/0.32 operable.

   Complete Permit 202203018953 $$$ $132,000
7. Jun 2022

   Voluntary ground floor lateral retrofit of existing type 3 structure with steel ordinary moment frame & new concrete foundation at front & rear of structure. accessible upgrades to existing commercial bathroom.

   Complete Permit 202206287283 $$$ $65,000
8. Aug 2022

   Interior residential remodel- working in 31 units total like for like replace: bath remodel (sink, toilet, vanity). replace unit entry and closet doors, refurbish hard wood floors, replace cabinets in kitchen in select units, interior paint and wall patching. re-glaze bath tubs. f/a on sep permit.

   Complete Permit 202208221011 $$$ $850,000
9. Aug 2022

   Reinstate sewer line from floor level clean out to curb with 20 miller. remove all existing hydronic system, cut/ cap pipe to be hidden in floor. find and repair leaks add shut off valves as needed to each unit. replace coin operated washer & dryer in laundry room to match existing. dryer cmc 908 with shutoff.

   Complete Permit 202208231119 $$$ $45,000
10. Sep 2022

    Structural revision to bpa# 202206287283 (voluntary retrofit) relocate rear steel moment frame 10'-0" behind garage door opening. modify lateral bracing. add plywood to ceiling for cantilever diaphragm.

    Complete Permit 202209152508 $$$ $1
11. Apr 2023

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 202304266508 $$$ $74,820
12. Jul 2023

    Upgradae existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1.

    Complete Permit 202307283208 $$$ $57,500
13. Sep 2023

    Adding class ii standpipe to the existing geary st. class i standpipe including signage for a demand of 500 gpm @ 132 psi.

    Complete Permit 202309186798 $$$ $1

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