471–483 Castro Street

1. December 21, 1910

   An earlier Castro Theatre opened on this site on 21 December 1910, and stood here until the larger theatre replaced it up the street.

   Corbett Heights Neighbors, "March Neighborhood News", Vol. VIII, No. 3 (1 March 2026)
2. 1970s

   Cliff's Variety Store, where the new residents restoring the neighbourhood's Victorians bought paint and tools.

   Donna J. Graves and Shayne E. Watson, Citywide Historic Context Statement for LGBTQ History in San Francisco, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission November 18, 2015
3. Aug 1981

   Additions alterations or repairs.

   Cancelled Permit 8107521 $$$ $3,500
4. Jun 1987

   Remodel mezzanine, stairs, opening to 1st floor.

   Expired Permit 8707818 $$$ $20,000
5. Dec 1987

   Reinstate exist #8707818 issued 7/9/87 per section 303a.4.

   Expired Permit 8718112 $$$ $10,000
6. May 1988

   Remove defective siding & replace total facia area.

   Complete Permit 8806909 $$$ $4,000
7. Jun 1988

   Repair & replace existing tile, no structural work.

   Expired Permit 8808712 $$$ $300
8. Feb 1992

   Reroofing.

   Expired Permit 9202334 $$$ $15,120
9. Aug 2001

   Horizontal/vertical addition: store, office, conf., accesibility restrm, elev.

   Expired Permit 200108095638 $$$ $200,000
10. Jul 2002

    Remove existing dry rotted walls ceiling inadequate foundation replace revise of app #200108095638.

    Expired Permit 200207090926 $$$ $50,000
11. Jul 2002

    Install the fire sprinkler through out per nfpa-13.

    Expired Permit 200207161542 $$$ $8,000
12. Oct 2002

    Rev. to permit application 2001/08/09/5638 facade of 471 castro st per case no. 2000.363cv.

    Expired Permit 200210280083 $$$ $1
13. Nov 2002

    As built for 200207161542 minor change.

    Expired Permit 200211201900 $$$ $1
14. Dec 2002

    Title 24 energy lighting rev to 2002/10/28/0083 on ground floor.

    Expired Permit 200212193917 $$$ $5,000
15. Aug 2007

    Reroofing modified bitumin roof system. install one new sheet of cdx plywood(to match existing nailing pattern. replace 5 skylights in kind.

    Cancelled Permit 200708160012 $$$ $41,500
16. Aug 2007

    Reroofing new modified bitumen roof. install new cdx plywood. replac 5 skylights in kind. match existing nailing pattern. roof coating material to comply with crrc requirement.

    Complete Permit 200708210459 $$$ $41,500
17. Jan 2009

    To complete work and obtain final inspection for work approved under 200108095638.

    Expired Permit 200901230685 $$$ $8,500
18. Sep 2014

    Repair damaged front elevation wall / doors / windows. match existing materials and adjacnet finishes.

    Complete Permit 201409105956 $$$ $25,000
19. May 2024

    Legalize existing awning: 46'8" x 70" "cliff's variety" under awning amnesty program.

    Issued Permit 202405152173 $$$ $1
20. May 2024

    Legalize existing awning: 21.85" x 68.5" "cliff's variety" under awning amnesty program.

    Issued Permit 202405152172 $$$ $1

4 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline.