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.
For sale
$5,950,000
1538-1544 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
--beds
0baths
14,160sqft
Est.:
Mixed Use
Built in 1907
-- sqft lot
$5,534,700 Zestimate®
$420/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic architecture
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 30, 2025 at 11:39am
Listed by:
Brian Leung DRE #01203473 415-278-7838,
Compass Commercial 415-345-3000,
Jeremy Lee DRE #01951309 415-988-9719,
Compass Commercial
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425007372
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Interior area
- Total structure area: 14,160
- Total interior livable area: 14,160 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 4,721.9 Square Feet
- Features: Shape Regular
Details
- Parcel number: 0644016
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Mixed Use
Condition
- Year built: 1907
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $420/sqft
- Price range: $6M - $6M
- Date on market: 1/30/2025
- Total actual rent: 11166
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