1203 Polk Street

1. 1970s

   The New Bell Saloon, described as a political hub where city politicians made their first approaches to the gay community in the mid-1970s.

   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
2. May 1989

   Parapet.

   Complete Permit 8907588 $$$ $5,800
3. Aug 1990

   Remove lath & plaster preparation for t/i.

   Complete Permit 9016339 $$$ $5,000
4. Oct 1990

   Replace all old windows with new double insulate one.

   Complete Permit 9020192 $$$ $4,000
5. Nov 1990

   Remove old lath & plaster & replace with 5/8" sheetrock.

   Complete Permit 9024068 $$$ $6,000
6. Dec 1990

   Expand small restaurant.

   Expired Permit 9025671 $$$ $60,000
7. Jan 1991

   Electric sign.

   Expired Permit 9100299 $$$ $1,200
8. Jan 1991

   Reroofing.

   Complete Permit 9100757 $$$ $6,000
9. Feb 1991

   Fabricate and install awning.

   Expired Permit 9102153 $$$ $4,000
10. Apr 1991

    Install hood and duct system for restaurant.

    Expired Permit 9106725 $$$ $7,000
11. Jun 1991

    Erect sign.

    Expired Permit 9109896 $$$ $1,200
12. Jun 1999

    Umb building with special procedure.

    Expired Permit 9911000 $$$ $40,000
13. Sep 2000

    Change existing sink to comply with handicapp cpde.

    Expired Permit 200009180776 $$$ $1
14. Jan 2001

    Rev. to approved appl#9911000/r-2 umb unreifnforced masonry building. retro fit.

    Expired Permit 200101119614 $$$ $1
15. Jan 2002

    Reroofing.

    Expired Permit 200201297968 $$$ $11,000
16. Sep 2002

    Relocate existing door, add partition, enlarge opening in existing non-structural partition.

    Complete Permit 200209116259 $$$ $2,000
17. Oct 2002

    Upgrade of entry, stairs, restrooms, partitions, demoexisting walls.add wood headers.revise&add lighting.

    Withdrawn Permit 200210118828 $$$ $80,000
18. Nov 2002

    Remove non-structural partitions, create openings in walls on 2nd floor, rev. to permit application 2002/09/11/6259.

    Complete Permit 200211222161 $$$ $20,000
19. Aug 2003

    Add washer/dry & 2 sinks, rev. to appl#200211222161.

    Complete Permit 200308121847 $$$ $2,000
20. Mar 2009

    Repair outside stucco wall 18 sq ft in front, polk street corner below ground floor window.

    Complete Permit 200903033290 $$$ $2,000
21. Aug 2012

    Change address for restaurant on g/f. from 1201 polk st. to 1202 sutter st.

    Issued Permit M340847 $$$ $267
22. Aug 2012

    Install ul 300 fire suppresion system to protect hood & duct and cooking equipment.

    Complete Permit 201208107080 $$$ $3,300

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