The paint had hardly dried on the mid-'70s refurbishment before a second renovation was underway. The booming shopping hub was hemmed-in, with no room for enlargement. The only way to expand was up. Work on a second retail level commenced in 1979 and was completed in early 1981.
Photo from "Modern Steel Construction" / Volume XXI, Number 1 / 1981 / American Institute of Steel Construction 

A view of the new Upper Level. Storefronts for Games People Play and St. Denise may be seen.

Photo from "Modern Steel Construction" / Volume XXI, Number 1 / 1981 / American Institute of Steel Construction 

In 1982, the facility is known as SHARPSTOWN MALL. Foley's, which was enlarged in 1968 and 1972, has grown again. A small addition has also been made to "Monkey Wards." As part of the remodeling, a new J.C. Penney has joined the tenant list. With these modifications, the complex encompasses a whopping 1.3 million leasable square feet, with over 140 stores and services under its newly-raised roof.