937–941 Geary Street

1. 1920

   Built as the Electric shop, to the design of the architect Leo J. Devlin. One storey, brick structure, one-part commercial composition.

   National Register of Historic Places nomination, National Park Service
2. Apr 1988

   Permit 8805031 $$$ $6,000

   Parapet reinforcing.

3. Jul 1997

   Permit 9712979 $$$ $35,000

   Seismic upgrade special procedure.

4. Jul 2003

   Permit 200307099081 $$$ $1,500

   Repair roof damage. 10 x 15 sq ft aprox. roofing material only. class b dibitem.

5. Feb 2009

   Permit 200902273106 $$$ $3,000

   Removal of all damaged sheetrock from the dining area, replace with new 5/8 sheetrock 10'/12', 120 sq ft.

6. Mar 2009

   Permit 200903043378 $$$ $3,500

   Repair facade to match existing due to automobile accident. approx 25 sq ft of stone finsih.

7. Apr 2009

   Permit 200904136176 $$$ $10,000

   Revision to 200612059220: remodel e restaurant. build new counters, remove e e sink and install new sink underneath, remove e platform that creates steps for disabled.

8. Jun 2009

   Permit 200906160548 $$$ $3,500

   Install ansul ul300 fire suppression system in hood and duct to protect kitchen equipment.

9. Aug 2010

   Permit 201008178958 $$$ $1,500

   Comply with nov 201054336 dated 7/28/10. relocate front entry door, new 4' guardrail to basement, new kitchen wall partition, new cabinets, and countertop, remove stair.

10. Feb 2011

    Permit 201102250935 $$$ $500

    To erect non electrical, non illuninated project sign.

11. Apr 2011

    Permit 201104254681 $$$ $8,500

    Legalize existing 17' x 6' retractable awning, legalize existing folding iron gate, see attached plan.

12. Dec 2011

    Issued Permit 201112050090 $$$ $1

    Revision to approved plans (2010-0817-8958), revision will properly show the actual existing condition that was completed @ storefront. no glass walls/windows @ front with a low wall +36".

13. Jun 2012

    Withdrawn Permit 201206213125 $$$ $25,000

    To comply with n.o.v #201066335-ces. change of use and related upgrades. change use from auto repair shop to retail space. replace restroom (accessible). demolish existing non compliant mezzanine. upgrade (2) entrances.

14. Feb 2013

    Permit 201302210646 $$$ $1

    To comply with nov#201066335. existing repair garage to remain, no change of use. no work to be performed. this is an administrative permit to document use/occupancy.

15. Feb 2016

    Permit 201602048891 $$$ $700

    Removal of bar kitchen fixtures.

16. Oct 2017

    Permit 201710050546 $$$ $18,000

    Convert existing unisex restroom to a unisex ada restroom (barrier removal) repaint the existing wall, and fix damaned flooring. n/a maher.

17. Nov 2022

    Permit 202211287223 $$$ $2,000

    Barrier remediation as identified in plans per abe checklist camplaince form. equipment facilitation work as showm in plas, to comply with accessible business entrance program #202207012300. power door operator @ storefront.

18. Nov 2022

    Permit 202211287222 $$$ $2,000

    Barrier remediation as identified in plans per abe checklist camplaince form. equipment facilitation work as showm in plas, to comply with accessible business entrance program #202207012299. isa signage and buzzer @ front wall.

19. Nov 2022

    Permit 202211287218 $$$ $2,000

    Barrier remediation as identified in plans per abe checklist camplaince form. equipment facilitation work as showm in plas, to comply with accessible business entrance program #202207012298. isa signage and buzzer @ front gate.

20. Mar 2026

    Permit 202603036873 $$$ $1,000

    Legalization of existing as built counter. no proposed electrical, structural or plumbing work.

DBI holds 27 permits for this parcel, most of them tenant improvements on individual floors. The timeline shows the 24 largest by stated cost, plus the earliest on file; the DBI query in the sources below returns all 27. 1 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits. 5 expired or cancelled permits are not shown.