1244–1268 Sutter Street

1. 1911

   Built.

2. 1934

   The Scottish Rite Temple Annex here was one of the halls the Russian community hired for large events; a Day of Russian Culture was held here in 1934.

   Nina Bogdan, Russian American Historic Context Statement, San Francisco Planning Department, adopted by the Historic Preservation Commission October 15, 2025
3. 1966

   The Avalon Ballroom, programmed from 1966 with electronic bands and blues players including Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and Lightnin' Hopkins. About a third the size of the Fillmore, with a low stage that put performers and audience close together under the light shows.

   Donna Graves for San Francisco Heritage, Citywide Historic Context Statement for Counterculture (1965–1975), San Francisco Planning Department, adopted 17 July 2024
4. Jun 1986

   Permit 8607006 $$$ $40,000

   Install hydraulic elevator to serve sales floor & basement.

5. Nov 1987

   Permit 8716862 $$$ $16,250

   Parapet re-inforcement.

6. Mar 1996

   Permit 9605397 $$$ $525,000

   Seismic upgrade umb general procedure acess upgrade.

7. Apr 1997

   Filing Permit 9707618 $$$ $280,000

   Earthquake retrofit, anchor bolt at floors & roof diaphragm.

8. Apr 2005

   Permit 200504059201 $$$ $15,000

   Oti-1 1st/fl-el.

9. May 2005

   Permit 200505031519 $$$ $50,000

   Interior remodel of existingballroom & mezzanine. alterations creating conference rm, accessory storage.

10. Jan 2015

    Permit 201501296999 $$$ $225,000

    Proposed project consists entirely of barrier removal. 1) altering existing toilet facilities on basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor to meet accessibility requirements. 2) replacing existing elevator to meet accessibily requirments. 3)comply with n.o.v. #201314821.

11. May 2015

    Permit 201505196683 $$$ $60,000

    2nd floor, mezz: demolition of partitions, doors, millwork & finishes. tenant space to remain unoccupied. ab017 - all ada req's will be addresses under future ti permit.

12. May 2015

    Permit 201505196681 $$$ $50,000

    1st floor: demolition of partitions, doors, millwork & finishes. tenant space to remain unoccupied. ab017 - all ada req's will be addresses under future ti permit.

13. Jun 2015

    Permit 201506158985 $$$ $1,452,240

    2/fl & mezz - t.i. to build partitions, millwork, finishes and mechanical, electrical. no life safety or sprinklers to follow. n/a maher ord #155-13.

14. Aug 2015

    Issued Permit 201508245036 $$$ $10,000

    Erect illuminated wall sign. maher na.

15. Sep 2015

    Permit 201509177279 $$$ $1,100,040

    T.i. on 1st floor: build new partitions, doors, millwork, finishes and mep. sprinklers to follow. n/a for maher.

16. Oct 2015

    Permit 201510281056 $$$ $60,000

    Rev. to permit application 201509177279 to add gallery space in front attic area to include non structural partitions and relocation of conveniance stair, ceiling & finishes. separate stru. stair permit.

17. Oct 2015

    Issued Permit 201510281052 $$$ $50,000

    Non-structural demolition of non-historic existing storefront, infill with new doors, clerestory. awning at existing exterior entry opening structural and electrical permits to follow. awing structural under separate permit. ** maher: compliance with ordinance no# 155-13 not required **.

18. Oct 2015

    Permit 201510291155 $$$ $25,000

    1st fl add 6, relocate 28. 2nd fl: add 5. mezz: add 8. total heads 47. ref ti 2015-0917-7279. also, plugging 3 heads on 1st fl.

19. Nov 2016

    Permit 201611183128 $$$ $20,000

    Provide structural support for awning at entry door previously approved permit # app#201510281052 for architectural work including awning at exterior. n/a for maher.

20. May 2020

    Issued Permit 202005277852 $$$ $26,801

    Reroofing.

DBI holds 60 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 60. 10 of them are nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits. 7 expired or cancelled permits are not shown.