We accept applications year-round.
We will contact you by email when we begin reviewing your application materials.
After you submit your application, we review it and help edit it. We process applications in groups of 5-10.
Then we send it to two commissions for approval:
- Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
- Small Business Commission (SBC)
From the time you apply, it can take a few months for approval.
Applications being processed
The following applications were recommended by the HPC on November 6, 2024, and will be heard by the SBC on December 9, 2024.
- Geary Print Shop
- Lehr’s German Specialties
The following applications will be heard by the HPC on December 4, 2024, and the SBC on December 9, 2024.
- Ace Mailing
- African-American Shakespeare Company
- J’s Laundry
- Walter Adams Framing
The following applications will be submitted to the HPC on December 18, 2024. They will be heard by the HPC on January 15, 2025, and the SBC on January 27, 2025. Due to the winter holidays, this group is limited to four applications.
- Cha Cha Cha
- City Optix
- Golden Gate Park Band
- Phaedrus
Applications currently in review
The following applications are currently in review.
- Vieni Vieni - IN REVIEW
- Phaedrus - IN REVIEW
- One Union Recording Studios
- Avenues Pet Hospital
- The Shop on Leland Avenue
- Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
- Shaws San Francisco
- Roccapulco Supper Club
- Olajuwon Shoe Shine
- Rims and Goggles
- Columbus Cafe
- Win Long Hardware
- Physical Therapy of San Francisco
- Peacock Lounge
- Felicity's Fetiche
- Foot Worship
- 111 Minna Gallery
- San Francisco Optics by Alexander Daas
- Haystack Pizza
- O'Keeffe's Bar
- Caffe Sport
- Chile Lindo
- Kilowatt
- Phil's Electric Company
- Frank's Fisherman
- Carats & Stones
- Mo’s Grill
- Maykadeh Restaurant
- San Francisco Children’s Art Center
- Steppin' Out Dance Studio
Applications reviewed
The following applications are the most recent applications that have been reviewed.
- Balompie Cafe - REVIEWED
- The Gables Stationery - REVIEWED
- Mudpie - REVIEWED
- Ray's Custom Tailor & Alterations - REVIEWED
- El Burrito Express - REVIEWED
- Jazz'z Salon & Boutique - REVIEWED
- Theatre Rhinoceros - REVIEWED
- Monroe Personnel Service LLC and Temptime - REVIEWED
- Gold Mirror Italian Restaurant - REVIEWED
- Green Earth Natural Foods - REVIEWED
- Hair Place & More Barber Shop - REVIEWED
- Standard 5&10 Ace Hardware - REVIEWED
- Standard Metal Products - REVIEWED
- American Institute of Architects - REVIEWED
- Great Star Theater - REVIEWED
- San Francisco Judo Institute - REVIEWED
- Pork Store Café - REVIEWED