Presidio Plans 196 Apartments—First Development in 20 Years—as Lingering Trump Threat Looms
The federal park entity that Trump tried to kill off in February just announced its biggest housing project in two decades, betting 196 new apartments can generate the revenue needed to survive without Congress. While most San Francisco developers can't get projects off the ground, the Presidio Trust has a secret weapon: it can borrow directly from the U.S. Treasury.
Neither Housing, Nor Grocery—Lombardi Sports Building Finally Gets a Tenant After 11 Years of Neighborhood Drama
The hulking concrete box at Polk and Jackson that triggered a three-year grocery store war and nearly prompted a neighborhood-wide chain ban will become a Fitness SF. The saga reveals everything wrong with how San Francisco develops property—or doesn't.
SF Office Demand Hits Record High—Highest in the Country—While One-Third of Buildings Sit Empty
The numbers say San Francisco's office market is the hottest in America, with demand up 112% in just one year. Walk through downtown's still-empty towers, though, and you'll wonder if someone's reading the data wrong.
Mayor Lurie Approves Downtown's Biggest Development in Nearly a Decade—With 390K SqFt of New Offices to Fill
Mayor Daniel Lurie just signed legislation for downtown's largest project in almost ten years—a mixed-use tower promising $816 million in economic activity, a five-star hotel, and a new fire station. It includes 390,000 square feet of new office space in a neighborhood where existing towers still sit conspicuously empty.
Iconic Swan Oyster Depot's Century-Old Polk Street Building Sells for $8M to Experienced SF Investor
The building that's housed San Francisco's most beloved cash-only seafood counter since 1912 just changed hands for nearly $8 million. The sale comes during a turbulent year that saw the legendary spot weathering political firestorms and review-bombing campaigns.
San Francisco's New Sophie Maxwell Building Aims to Address Housing Needs of ‘Missing Middle’ Class
The Sophie Maxwell Building, an affordable housing complex in San Francisco's Dogpatch, will accommodate the "missing middle class" and is set to accept tenants starting November 1.
Historic Willis Polk-Designed Townhouse in San Francisco Lists for $2.995 Million
Historic 1900-built San Francisco townhouse designed by Willis Polk is for sale for the first time since the 1940s, listed at $2.995 million, with preserved details and modern amenities.
Vanderbilt University Eyes Historic SF Chronicle Building for Satellite Campus in Downtown San Francisco
Vanderbilt University is considering a satellite campus at the historic San Francisco Chronicle building, with potential benefits for the city's economic and educational landscape.
After 27 Years of Delays, Treasure Island's $25M Marina Finally Has the Money to Build
A marina project that's been stuck in regulatory limbo since the Willie Brown era just got the one thing it's been missing for nearly three decades: actual money. The partnership announced this week means construction crews could finally break ground at Clipper Cove by next summer.
San Francisco Centre Faces Uncertain Future as Emptiness Hits 93% Amid Retail Slump
San Francisco's largest mall, the San Francisco Centre, is 93% empty with its value dropping from over $1 billion in 2016 to $195 million, impacted by e-commerce growth and the pandemic.
San Francisco Approves New 29-Story Hotel in Financial District Amid Tourism Industry's Cautious Recovery
San Francisco has approved a new 29-story hotel to bolster tourism, despite some concerns from a neighboring building over potential negative impacts.
San Francisco Unveils Plans for New Public Plaza in Fisherman's Wharf Revitalization Effort
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced a project to revitalize Fisherman's Wharf, including a new public plaza, aiming to boost tourism and enhance the area's historic appeal.












