Empire Theater

1. 1925

   Built.

2. May 1996

   Permit 9608590 $$$ $28,000

   Remove barriers comply with nov/modify front entrance doors.

3. Jun 1996

   Permit 9609980 $$$ $20,000

   Rmvl of barriers to handicapped limited to accssble facility.

4. Oct 1996

   Permit 9619124 $$$ $1

   Revise to appln #9608590/barrier removal/path of entry.

5. Aug 2003

   Permit 200308142131 $$$ $3,500

   To erect single faced electric sign.

6. Aug 2006

   Permit 200608018194 $$$ $1,100

   Nonstructura interiordemolition only.any accesibility isued to be addressed under separate ti. permit. any mechinacal, electrical or plumbing work requires as a result of this scope shall be performed under a separate permit no exterior work.

7. Aug 2006

   Permit 200608088846 $$$ $50,000

   Tic, demolition and const of non-structural partitions, ceiling and finishes with shell, communicating opening as specified, sprinker & fire alarm work to be performed under a seperate permit.

8. Feb 2020

   Withdrawn Permit 202002205023 $$$ $20,000

   Installation of hvac units roof top.

9. January 6, 2026

   Residential Redevelopment Revealed For Empire Theater in West Portal, San Francisco — San Francisco YIMBY

10. July 13, 2026

    Formal Application For Empire Theater Redevelopment in West Portal, San Francisco — San Francisco YIMBY

11. September 1, 2026

    Increased Plans For 85 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco — San Francisco YIMBY

2 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline. 4 expired permits are not shown.