7-Unit Apartment
New
For Sale
$3,200,000
39 John Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Historic Nob Hill property combines a five-to-two bedroom mix with laundry, a shared patio, and recent building upgrades.
Property Size4,950 SF
Price / SF$646.46
Days on Market5
Property Features for 39 John Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,950 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family
Site & Location
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Road Access
Yes
Public Transit
Yes
Utilities to Site
Yes
Units
Unit Mix
5 x 1BR/1BA + den, 2 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
7
Individually Metered Utilities
gas, electricity
Amenities
on-site laundry facilities
in-unit laundry in select apartments
shared rear patio
Building Details
Building Size
4,950 SF
Year Built
1909
Buildings
1
Listing Agency:
Colliers International
Listed By:
Adam Carosso
(415) 788-3100
Source:
Cityrealestatesf
Added: Nov 2
Changed: Nov 4
Last Checked: Nov 4 at 12:30PM
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At 39 John Street, this 4,950-square-foot apartment building dates to 1909 and contains seven homes: five one-bedroom, one-bathroom units with dens and two two-bedroom, one-bathroom units. Two apartments received renovations in 2026. Interior features include hardwood floors, bay windows, kitchens with quartz counters and gas cooking, and bathrooms with either showers or tub-and-shower combinations. Laundry is available in the building, with in-unit machines in select apartments; residents also share a rear patio.
Building work includes a seismic upgrade completed in 2022 and exterior painting in 2023. The property has six separately metered gas services, seven separately metered electrical services, individual water heaters, and a concrete foundation.
The building is in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood, near North Beach, Chinatown, Russian Hill, and the Financial District. Washington Square Park, Grace Cathedral, and Huntington Park are among the nearby destinations. Transit options include Muni bus routes, the Powell-Mason cable car, and Chinatown-Rose Pak Muni Metro Station.
Building work includes a seismic upgrade completed in 2022 and exterior painting in 2023. The property has six separately metered gas services, seven separately metered electrical services, individual water heaters, and a concrete foundation.
The building is in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood, near North Beach, Chinatown, Russian Hill, and the Financial District. Washington Square Park, Grace Cathedral, and Huntington Park are among the nearby destinations. Transit options include Muni bus routes, the Powell-Mason cable car, and Chinatown-Rose Pak Muni Metro Station.
Key Highlights
- Seven apartments across 4,950 square feet: five one‑bedroom units with dens and two two‑bedroom units
- Two apartments renovated in 2026
- Seismic upgrade completed in 2022; exterior painting completed in 2023
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI / Yr
$160,712
Cap Rate
5.02%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$3,214,240
$3.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,295,886
$2.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,785,689
$1.8M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,950 SF
Gross rent
$311.9K $63.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$19.6K −$3.97/SF
EGI
$292.2K $59.03/SF
− OpEx
−$131.5K −$26.56/SF
NOI
$160.7K $32.47/SF
Area
San Francisco, CA
Vacancy
6.30%
Lease Rate
$63.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$3,214,240
Cap Rate 7%
$2,295,886
Cap Rate 9%
$1,785,689
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$2.30M
$2.01M – $2.68M
NOI $160,712 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.02%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$24.18M
$21.16M – $28.21M
NOI $1,692,510 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 52.89%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Lease Details
7
Residential units
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site
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Trade Area within ½ mile
23,025
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Demographics for 94133, CA
26,751
Population
15,733
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
80%
High-School Grad
0.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
38,216
Density / Sq Mi
$83,025
Median Household Income
$78,478
Median Earnings
$1,985
Median Rent
$1,519,100
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Historic Nob Hill property combines a five-to-two bedroom mix with laundry, a shared patio, and recent building upgrades.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 39 John Street San Francisco, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Seven apartments across 4,950 square feet: five one‑bedroom units with dens and two two‑bedroom units; Two apartments renovated in 2026; Seismic upgrade completed in 2022; exterior painting completed in 2023
