1538 1544 Polk
San Francisco, CA 94109

  • – beds
  • – baths
  • 14,160 sqft
  • 4,720 sqft lot
  • $420 per sqft
  • 1907 build
  • on site

1538-1544 Polk Street is a mixed-use (hotel + retail) property in the Nob Hill/Polk Gulch neighborhood of San Francisco. The three-story property features three (3) retail units on the ground floor and a 40-unit SRO/hotel above that is master leased to an operator, Shirley Hotels''. Of the 40 rooms, 21 are SRO units, 7 are SRO with partial baths, 9 are tourist/transient and 3 are for manager use. The SRO units without bathrooms share 3 common area bathrooms. Two of three retail units are occupied by a tuxedo retailer and a foot massage service. The 40 room hotel is currently month-month. A savvy investor may renegotiate the lease or operate the hotel to significantly increase cash flow. The property is in a central location of the Polk Street commercial corridor in Nob Hill. The street is famous for its historic architecture, Michelin-rated cuisine, and abundant retail amenities. It is an exceptional location for this type of property due to its walkability and easy access to public transit. The investment appeal of this property is its location in San Francisco's most desirable neighborhood and its significant upside potential. Proforma CAP 5% based on vacant units rented at market rents.

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Date Event Source Price % Change
11/30/22
Listed / Active SFMLS $5,950,000

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This multifamily located in Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA 94109 is currently for sale for $5,950,000. 1538 1544 Polk is a 14,160 square foot multifamily with – beds and – baths that has been on Estately for 519 days. 1538 1544 Polk is in the Nob Hill neighborhood of San Francisco and has a WalkScore® of 100, making it a walker’s paradise. This multifamily is in the attendance area of Spring Valley Elementary School, S.F. Public Montessori Elementary School, Galileo High School, Chinese Education Center Elementary School, Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy, Marina Middle School, Bessie Carmichael K 8 School (K 5 Campus), Ida B. Wells High School, Claire Lilienthal (3 8 Winfield Scott Campus), and Raoul Wallenberg High School.

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