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    1501 Howard St San Francisco, CA 94103

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    For Sale
    Contract
    $2,500,000

    7,905 SF commercial flex building in San Francisco's SoMa.

    Property size:
    7,905 SF
    Lot size:
    0.14 Acres

    Property Features for 1501 Howard St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Contract
    Size
    7,905 SF
    Lot size
    0.14 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1962

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    Listing Contact
    Louis Cornejo
    Louis Cornejo
    Source: Corcoran

    Listing Agency: URBAN GROUP REAL ESTATE Listing Agent: Louis Cornejo

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    Overview

    SoMa Flex Building For Sale

    The property at 1501 Howard Street is a 7,905 SF commercial flex building located in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood. It features 5,883 SF of ground-floor warehouse/flex space and 2,022 SF of second-floor office space. The ground level includes a 10' roll-up door and 11'-20' clear height. The upper level features two conference rooms, two private offices, a kitchenette, and restrooms. The building has 400 amps/3-phase power and offers access to Hwy 101, I-80, Downtown, Mission Bay, and public transit. This property presents an opportunity for owner-users or investors seeking versatile industrial/flex space in a prime SoMa location.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Flex space

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Daycare Center Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Similar Places Nearby

    Kitchen Affairs, Barbary Coast Catering, Ceremony Beverage Catering, Green Cap Catering, Hedge Coffee

    Location Insight

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    City
    San Francisco
    County
    San Mateo
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.416197
    Latitude
    37.772158

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Flex space - 7,905 SF commercial flex building in San Francisco's SoMa.
    Where is this flex space located?
    The property is located at 1501 Howard St San Francisco, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Prime SoMa location in San Francisco.; - Versatile commercial flex building with 7,905 SF total space.; - **5,883 SF of ground-floor warehouse/flex space.**
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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