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937–941 Geary Street

Tenderloin · San Francisco, CA 94109

  • Built 1920
  • Store building
  • 1 story
  • Zoned RC-4
  • District 5
  • Historic status: historic resource
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4,800 sq ftBuilding area
4,795 sq ftLot area
4Rooms · 3 baths

Permit history

  1. Jun 1987

    Kitchen hood exhaust.

    Expired Permit 8708658 $$$ $3,500
  2. Apr 1988

    Parapet reinforcing.

    Complete Permit 8805031 $$$ $6,000
  3. Jul 1997

    Seismic upgrade special procedure.

    Complete Permit 9712979 $$$ $35,000
  4. Feb 2002

    Street space permit.

    Expired Permit M19094 $$$ $900
  5. Jul 2003

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

    Complete Permit 200307099081 $$$ $1,500
  6. Dec 2006

    Upgrade for disabled access at entry. remodel e cafe. remove carpet, new tiling, expanding existing counter.

    Expired Permit 200612059220 $$$ $12,000
  7. Feb 2009

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

    Complete Permit 200902273106 $$$ $3,000
  8. Mar 2009

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

    Complete Permit 200903043378 $$$ $3,500
  9. Apr 2009

    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.

    Complete Permit 200904136176 $$$ $10,000
  10. Jun 2009

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

    Complete Permit 200906160548 $$$ $3,500
  11. Aug 2010

    To comply with nov 201054336 dated 7/28/10: relocate front entry door; new 4' high stair enclosure to basement; new kitchen wall partition; new cabinets and countertop; new men's restroom; remove stair & replace with new ladder.

    Cancelled Permit 201008048129 $$$ $1,500
  12. Aug 2010

    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.

    Complete Permit 201008178958 $$$ $1,500
  13. Feb 2011

    To erect non electrical, non illuninated project sign.

    Complete Permit 201102250935 $$$ $500
  14. Apr 2011

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

    Complete Permit 201104254681 $$$ $8,500
  15. Dec 2011

    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".

    Issued Permit 201112050090 $$$ $1
  16. Jun 2012

    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.

    Withdrawn Permit 201206213125 $$$ $25,000
  17. Feb 2013

    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.

    Complete Permit 201302210646 $$$ $1
  18. Feb 2016

    Removal of bar kitchen fixtures.

    Complete Permit 201602048891 $$$ $700
  19. Oct 2017

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

    Complete Permit 201710050546 $$$ $18,000
  20. Nov 2021

    Reconfigure floor plan upgrade existing tyipe (1) hood new type (1) hood 4'-6x16"; upgrade ada entry door, new accessible counter new ansul fire suppression system under separate permit.

    Cancelled Permit 202111021663 $$$ $40,000
  21. Nov 2022

    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.

    Complete Permit 202211287223 $$$ $2,000
  22. Nov 2022

    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.

    Complete Permit 202211287222 $$$ $2,000
  23. Nov 2022

    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.

    Complete Permit 202211287218 $$$ $2,000
  24. Mar 2026

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

    Complete Permit 202603036873 $$$ $1,000

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.

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