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Three-Story Mixed-Use Property
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1538 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Ground-floor retail supports a hotel operation with multiple room configurations above.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market143

Property Features for 1538 Polk St

General Information

Standard status Pending
Property subtype Multifamily

Additional Details

Public Transit Yes

Amenities

public transit access

Building Details

Buildings 1
Stories 3
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Compass San Francisco
Listed By: Brian Leung · License #California 01203473
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Aug 29 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 7:05PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This three-story mixed-use building combines street-level retail with hospitality accommodations. The ground floor contains three retail units, two of which are occupied by a tuxedo retailer and a foot massage service. The upper levels include a 40-room SRO/hotel component with a mix of residential, transient, and manager-use rooms.

The room inventory includes 21 SRO units, 7 SRO units with partial baths, 9 tourist/transient rooms, and 3 manager-use rooms. Three common-area bathrooms serve the SRO rooms without private bathrooms. The hotel portion is master leased to an operator on a month-to-month basis, while the property sits along Polk Street in San Francisco’s Nob Hill/Polk Gulch neighborhood. The surrounding commercial corridor includes retail amenities, restaurants, historic architecture, and public transit access.

Key Highlights

  • Three‑story mixed‑use building with three ground‑floor retail units
  • 40‑room SRO/hotel component above the retail space
  • Room mix includes 21 SRO, 7 SRO with partial baths, 9 tourist/transient, and 3 manager‑use rooms

Property Analytics

Current Use

Delightful Foot Massage Alternative Medicine Practice

Suggested Use

Top Pick Carpet & Flooring Store HVAC Service Buffet Clothing & Fashion Store Auto Parts Store 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

11,813
Businesses Nearby
189k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 46% Shops & Services 14% Hotels & Casinos 13% Dining 12%
Whole Foods Market Groceries
52,478 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Trader Joe's Groceries
34,815 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway Hotels & Casinos
16,023 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Cole Hardware Home Improvements & Furnishings
11,315 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Starbucks Dining
9,305 visits/mo 0.4 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

Market

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Ground-floor retail supports a hotel operation with multiple room configurations above.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1538 Polk St San Francisco, CA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑story mixed‑use building with three ground‑floor retail units; 40‑room SRO/hotel component above the retail space; Room mix includes 21 SRO, 7 SRO with partial baths, 9 tourist/transient, and 3 manager‑use rooms
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