Fintech firm Brex leases 100,000-square-foot office in San Francisco, indicating a shift back to in-person work and emphasizing the city's importance in AI innovation, amidst a trend of direct building purchases by companies.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie proposes legislation to simplify the city's building code, aiming to save homeowners and small businesses time and money by removing redundant or burdensome requirements.

Vanderbilt University is in talks with San Francisco officials about opening a campus downtown, marking a significant potential development in the area's revitalization efforts.

San Francisco's City Attorney sues landlord Charles Kartchner for neglecting a property, leaving tenants in the Tenderloin district without heat and hot water while ignoring multiple city violation notices.

San Francisco's office vacancy rate declined to 35.1% in Q2 2025, with artificial intelligence firms driving leasing and a cautious optimism for market recovery.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has announced plans for a new 41-story mixed-use tower at 530 Sansome Street to revitalize the downtown area and drive economic recovery.

Governor Newsom breaks ground on two affordable housing projects in San Francisco's Fillmore District for low-income residents, repurposing state-owned lots to create 167 homes, including units for school and college staff.

San Francisco's Fisherman’s Wharf is set for revitalization with the Fisherman’s Wharf Forward initiative, including infrastructure upgrades, new plazas, and community-engaged activities, aiming for completion by summer 2026.

Scott Taylor has taken over Cinch Saloon, a historic gay bar in San Francisco, with a view to preserve its legacy while revitalizing its social scene.

Sylvester James Jr.'s former San Francisco townhome is on sale for $1.698 million, boasting historic ties to the "Queen of Disco" and upgraded features.

Bay Area real estate remains competitive with high prices, despite economic fears. Six-figure incomes still qualify as low income in the region, indicating a gap between market dynamics and local earnings.

San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahmood plans to introduce a bill mandating each district to have a homeless service facility, aiming for more equitable support across the city.

The Wharton School is considering relocating its San Francisco campus from Hills Plaza to a building in the Financial District due to space needs and program expansion.