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1970 Ocean Avenue

West Of Twin Peaks · San Francisco, CA 94127

  • Theater
  • 2 stories
  • Zoned NC-2
  • District 7
  • Historic status: historic resource
  • City landmark (Article 10)
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30,940 sq ftBuilding area
35,209 sq ftLot area
7Rooms · 4 baths
  1. 1930

    Built.

  2. 1931

    The El Rey Theater, designed by Miller and Pflueger.

    Architecture, Planning & Preservation Professionals: A Collection of Biographies, adopted 2021
  3. Jun 1988

    Provide enclosure, construct minor walls, windows & doors.

    Complete Permit 8807232 $$$ $2,500
  4. January 27, 1990

    Robert Durden photographed the property, showing Voice of the Pentecost Church and El Rey Theater.

  5. Mar 1993

    Replace dry rot at front windows/reface lower area under win.

    Cancelled Permit 9303969 $$$ $1,500
  6. Aug 1993

    Replace t-bar dropped ceiling.

    Expired Permit 9314088 $$$ $40,000
  7. Mar 1994

    To structurally reinforce parapet.

    Complete Permit 9403090 $$$ $20,000
  8. Jun 2006

    Reroofing.

    Issued Permit 200606234866 $$$ $12,300
  9. Dec 2014

    Replace 10 exit door sets (in kind).no structural change. will keep existing openings. no change in "actual" opening size kof existing. new doors to incorporate panic hardward.

    Cancelled Permit 201412053184 $$$ $40,000
  10. Feb 2016

    Reroofing.

    Complete Permit 201602240423 $$$ $7,800
  11. Feb 2016

    To comply with nov201600502 selected interior demolition of wall finishes. no relocation of walls or other framing members under this permit. no change to egress occupancy or increase to area.

    Complete Permit 201602240426 $$$ $1,500
  12. Jan 2023

    Comply with nov 202301541. repair stucco at south side of tower (approx 10 sq ft).

    Complete Permit 202301301007 $$$ $8,000
  13. Apr 2024

    Remodel 4 bathrooms in kind. 202 sq ft all on ground level.

    Withdrawn Permit 202404230601 $$$ $65,000
  14. Mar 2025

    Existing metal fire escape exterior exit stairs and landings to be replaced with new in-kind ones. to abate comp. #201600492.

    Complete Permit 202503142261 $$$ $70,000
  15. Apr 2025

    East wing: upgrade (2) bathrooms on the 1st floor.

    Withdrawn Permit 202504023571 $$$ $35,000
  16. Dec 2025

    Renovate existing restrooms on level 1 and 2. install platform in auditorium.

    Issued Permit 202512121638 $$$ $48,000
  17. Mar 2026

    Expand bathrooms on main level. 2 new drinking fountains.

    Issued Permit 202603127471 $$$ $30,000
  18. Apr 2026

    Demolition of interior improvement of east & west annexes. removal of non-structural interior walls, door, finishes.

    Issued Permit 202604239927 $$$ $30,000
  19. Jul 2026

    Demolition & brace hallow claytiles and walls. expand bathroom doors.

    Issued Permit 202607074647 $$$ $20,000
  20. Aug 2026

    Revision to permit 2026-0707-4647 to include infill existing duct opening at 1st & 2nd floors and construct new non bearing partitions. 8/7/2026.

    Issued Permit 202608046022 $$$ $8,000
  21. Sep 2026

    Interior buildout of existing east and west building. all demolition work completed under permit application 202601239927.

    Filed Permit 202609017532 $$$ $280,000

The assessor's roll gives 1930; this address is recorded as built 1931.

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