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Second-Generation Restaurant with Patio Potential
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601 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102

Second-generation restaurant space with restaurant infrastructure in place, plus potential for outdoor patio seating.

Property Size5,000 SF
Days on Market501

Property Features for 601 Van Ness Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,000 SF
Net Rentable 5,000 SF
Total Parking Spaces 600
Property subtype RETAIL

Space & Availability

Available Space 5,000 SF
Contiguous Space 5,000 SF
Space Use Restaurant

Additional Details

Anchor Co-Tenants Books Inc., Peet's Coffee, UPS, Chicago Title Company

Amenities

restaurant infrastructure
outdoor patio seating
signage opportunities

Building Details

Building Size 90,000 SF
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Maven Properties | San Francisco
Listed By: Catherine Meunier
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Mar 17, 2025 Changed: Jul 29 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 2:20PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This second-generation restaurant space offers 5,000 SF with restaurant infrastructure already in place, providing a workable base for an operator seeking to open quickly. The space also has potential for outdoor patio seating, which can support expanded guest capacity and a more flexible dining experience.

The location sits along the high-traffic Van Ness corridor in San Francisco, surrounded by theaters, art venues, museums, and key government buildings. Prominent signage opportunities can help increase visibility from the street. On-site parking is available with 600 parking spots to accommodate visitors and tenants.

The restaurant in the space has a stated 40-year history of success. The broader mixed-use setting includes 450 residential units and 90,000 SF of office and retail space, with notable retail tenants in the plaza including Books Inc., Peet's Coffee, UPS, and Chicago Title Company.

Key Highlights

  • 5,000 SF second‑generation restaurant with restaurant infrastructure in place
  • Potential for outdoor patio seating
  • Prominent signage opportunities for visibility along Van Ness

Property Analytics

Current Use

Canisue.Com Information Services Sullivan Patricia C Physician Kaiser Permanente Occupational Occupational Health Service Gerson Construction Construction Company Parking-Opera Plaza Parking Lot & Garage

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nursing Home Clothing & Fashion Store Adult Day Care 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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

13,579
Businesses Nearby
46k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 58% Hotels & Casinos 22% Apparel 13% Dining 7%
Shell Shops & Services
13,361 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Wells Fargo Shops & Services
8,374 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Downtown/Van Ness Ave. Hotels & Casinos
5,529 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Allbirds Apparel
4,463 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Citibank Shops & Services
3,146 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 94102, CA

39,432
Population
23,153
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
42%
College-Educated
81%
High-School Grad
0.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
56,331
Density / Sq Mi
$64,781
Median Household Income
$55,873
Median Earnings
$1,517
Median Rent
$996,300
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?
Conventional restaurant - Second-generation restaurant space with restaurant infrastructure in place, plus potential for outdoor patio seating.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 601 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 5,000 SF second‑generation restaurant with restaurant infrastructure in place; Potential for outdoor patio seating; Prominent signage opportunities for visibility along Van Ness
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