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188 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA

Modern 1,562 SF retail space in prime location.

Property Size1,562 SF
Lot Size0.13 Acres
Days on Market327

Property Features for 188 Octavia St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,562 SF
Lot size 0.13 Acres
Property subtype RETAIL
Listing Agency: JLL | San Francisco
Listed By: Justin Choi · License #01358500
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Sep 9, 2025 Changed: Jul 6 Last Checked: Jul 21 at 8:37AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This modern retail space offers approximately 1,562 square feet of corner space, featuring high ceilings and large display windows. The space benefits from high visibility for visitors entering San Francisco from the 101 South freeway and the Bay Bridge. Suitable for various uses, including restaurants, cafes, and personal or professional services, the property features a wide storefront with signage opportunities on two exterior sides. It is located at the base of a 28-unit luxury midrise that spans an entire block. Centrally located in Hayes Valley, the property is near City Hall, SFJazz Center, Davies Symphony Hall, and the War Memorial Opera House, as well as restaurants and shops such as Absinthe, Ritual Coffee, Marine Layer, Buck Mason, Cala, Souvla, and Warby Parker.

Key Highlights

  • High visibility location at the corner of a block, accessible from 101 South and the Bay Bridge.
  • Versatile 1,562 SF space suitable for restaurant, café, or retail.
  • Located in the heart of Hayes Valley, near popular restaurants, shops, and cultural venues.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Adventurous Sports Ski School 188 Octavia Apartment Complex

Suggested Use

Top Pick Carpet & Flooring Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Clothing & Fashion Store Buffet Tanning Salon Restaurant

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

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

9,057
Businesses Nearby
169k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Groceries 59% Shops & Services 27% Dining 10% Apparel 4%
Safeway Groceries
73,590 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Whole Foods Market Groceries
26,996 visits/mo 0.4 miles
ARCO Shops & Services
14,689 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Boba Guys Dining
13,827 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Pet Food Express Shops & Services
9,570 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Market

Lease Benchmarks for San Francisco, CA

$39.83 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$1.48–$132 /SF/Yr
Price Range
6,210 SF
Avg Space Size

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?
Retail space - Modern 1,562 SF retail space in prime location.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 188 Octavia St San Francisco, CA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High visibility location at the corner of a block, accessible from 101 South and the Bay Bridge.; Versatile 1,562 SF space suitable for restaurant, café, or retail.; Located in the heart of Hayes Valley, near popular restaurants, shops, and cultural venues.
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