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Landmark Retail Building

1000 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

For Sale
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$34,250,000

Apple Cinemas, Athletic House and Ike’s are among the existing tenants, with long-term lease commitments in place.

Property Size156,043 SF
Days on Market6

Property Features for 1000 Van Ness Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 156,043 SF
Property subtype Retail

Site & Location

Neighborhood Tenderloin
Anchor Co-Tenants Apple Cinemas

Additional Details

Asking Price $34,250,000
Tenant in Place Yes

Building Details

Building Size 156,043 SF
Year Built 1921
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: NAI Northern California
Listed By: James Kilpatrick · License CA #01277022
Source: Naiglobal
Added: Nov 8 Last Checked: Nov 12 at 5:36AM

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The Don Lee Building is a full-block retail property built in 1921. It is designated San Francisco Landmark No. 152 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Existing tenants include Apple Cinemas, Athletic House and Ike’s; the remarks identify a 10-year NNN lease for Athletic House and a renewal for Ike’s through October 2036.

A 31,348-square-foot top-floor suite is expected to become available after renovation by October 2027, with letters of intent in negotiation. The property’s location on Van Ness is cited in connection with an exemption from the conditional-use requirement for formula retail under Section 303.1.

Key Highlights

  • Full‑block property designated San Francisco Landmark No. 152 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • 31,348 SF of top‑floor space expected back after renovation by October 2027; LOIs are in negotiation
  • Athletic House has a 10‑year NNN lease with rent steps

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Current Use

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

Top Pick Carpet & Flooring Store Buffet (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Clothing & Fashion Store Fish Market Pet Grooming Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

13,715
Businesses Nearby
174k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 50% Shops & Services 23% Hotels & Casinos 17% Apparel 4%
Whole Foods Market Groceries
52,478 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Trader Joe's Groceries
34,815 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway Hotels & Casinos
16,023 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Shell Shops & Services
13,361 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Guitar Center Shops & Services
8,752 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 94109, CA

58,501
Population
39,043
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
65%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
1.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
53,183
Density / Sq Mi
$112,201
Median Household Income
$89,841
Median Earnings
$2,172
Median Rent
$1,390,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Retail space in San Francisco, CA

$581 Jul
$576 Aug
$614 Sep
$555 Oct

Properties on Market for Retail space in San Francisco

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in San Francisco, CA

4.8% 2019
6.5% 2020
6.6% 2021
6.3% 2022
6.4% 2023
6.5% 2024
5.8% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Apple Cinemas, Athletic House and Ike’s are among the existing tenants, with long-term lease commitments in place.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 1000 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $34,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Full‑block property designated San Francisco Landmark No. 152 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places; 31,348 SF of top‑floor space expected back after renovation by October 2027; LOIs are in negotiation; Athletic House has a 10‑year NNN lease with rent steps
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