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    1000 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

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    $0.74 SF/Yr $9,097/Mo (calc)

    147,528 SF complex, former Cadillac dealership, potential for events.

    Property size:
    147,528 SF
    Added:
    Mar 6, 2026
    Days on Market:
    85
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 11:23 pm

    Property Features for 1000 Van Ness Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    147,528 SF

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1920

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    Listing Contact
    James Kilpatrick
    James Kilpatrick

    Listing agent James Kilpatrick License #CalDRE #01277022

    Listing office NAI Northern California

    Listing date Mar 6, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Modern, 147,528‑square‑foot complex.
    • First 92,724‑square‑foot multi‑screen movie theater developed in San Francisco within the past 20 years.
    • Located in a bustling area with significant pedestrian activity.
    • Ready for immediate use, well‑maintained.
    • Potential for private events, film festivals, and other activities.
    • Added to the National Register of Historic Places.

    Overview

    Located on Van Ness Avenue and O'Farrell Street in San Francisco, 1000 Van Ness is a 147,528-square-foot complex. Developed by Weeks and Day, it was one of the city's most successful buildings in the 1920s. The property was famously used as the Don Lee automotive showroom (a former Cadillac dealership) until the 1950s and was later added to the National Register of Historic Places. The complex has been converted by TMG Partners and includes a 92,724-square-foot multi-screen movie theater, the first developed in San Francisco within the past 20 years. The property is ready for immediate use and is well-maintained. It is located in a bustling area with significant pedestrian activity and has potential for private events, film festivals, and other activities.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Near Perfect Storage ... Storage Facility 1000 Van Ness Cinema EVgo Charging Station Electric Vehicle Charging Station Full Body Fix Consultant A-Accessible | Nearby Storage ... Storage Facility

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    San Francisco
    County
    San Mateo
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.42
    Latitude
    37.7852

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Showroom - 147,528 SF complex, former Cadillac dealership, potential for events.
    Where is this showroom located?
    The property is located at 1000 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $0.74 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Modern, 147,528‑square‑foot complex.; First **92,724‑square‑foot multi‑screen movie theater** developed in San Francisco within the past 20 years.; Located in a bustling area with significant pedestrian activity.
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    James Kilpatrick
    James Kilpatrick
    Real Estate License ID: CalDRE #01277022
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    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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