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1538-1544 Polk St

1538-1544 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Best known for its luxury hotels, like the Fairmont Hotel and the Intercontinental, and for its historic mansions, Nob Hill is the pinnacle of elegance and class in Downtown San Francisco. The neighborhood is conveniently located within a short walk of several other significant submarkets, including the North Financial District to the east, Pacific Heights/Polk Gulch/Van Ness to the west, and Russian Hill to the North.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 (214%).

Key features

  • 43 Units in Total - 40 Hotel Units and 3 Retail Units. Hotel Units Master Leased to “Shirley Hotels”, 9 of Which are Licensed Tourist Units
  • Highly Trafficked Commercial Corridor
  • Significant (214%) Potential Upside
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Brian Leung

LL CRE

Building Details

  • For Sale $4,500,000
  • Property Type Multi-Family
  • Property Size 14,160 SF
  • Units 43
  • Lot Size 0.11 Acre
  • Year Built 1907
  • Date Updated Apr 23, 2026

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    Walker's Paradise (100)
  • Transit Score ®

    Excellent Transit (86)
  • Bike Score ®

    Very Bikeable (82)
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Location

  • City San Francisco, CA
  • Neighborhood Nob Hill
  • Zip Code 94109
  • Market San Francisco
  • Map
  • Street

Points of Interest

Taxi Stand at Holiday Inn Golden Gateway

0.13 miles

Hyde Street & Jackson Street

0.26 miles

Washington Street & Leavenworth Street

0.30 miles

Jackson Street & Leavenworth Street

0.34 miles

Sacramento Street & Octavia Street

0.37 miles

Washington Street & Jones Street

0.38 miles

Jackson Street & Jones Street

0.41 miles

Hyde Street & Vallejo Street

0.44 miles

Washington Street & Taylor Street

0.46 miles

Tesla Destination Charger

0.60 miles

Shell

0.65 miles

EVgo

0.73 miles

Electrify America

0.78 miles

Chevron

0.85 miles

Rivian Waypoints

1.03 miles

76

1.05 miles

Fuel 24:7

1.41 miles

San Francisco, CA - Geary Boulevard Supercharger

1.58 miles

USA Parking

0.18 miles

Sutter Place Garage

0.29 miles

BevMo Parking

0.32 miles

State Garage

0.35 miles

Butterick Garage

0.37 miles

Crocker Garage

0.50 miles

California Parking

0.52 miles

Employee parking

0.53 miles

Post Taylor Garage

0.57 miles

Zipcar

0.38 miles

Avis

0.49 miles

Hertz

0.49 miles

Alamo

0.60 miles

Enterprise

0.62 miles

Dollar

0.64 miles

Thrifty

0.64 miles

National & Alamo

0.66 miles

Magic Detail

0.70 miles

Nara Sushi

0.03 miles

Cordon Bleu

0.03 miles

Ti Piacera

0.03 miles

Hoi.An

0.04 miles

Toast eatery

0.04 miles

The Village

0.04 miles

Dunya

0.05 miles

Nob Hill Pizza & Shawarma

0.05 miles

Crustacean

0.06 miles

Trader Joe's

0.15 miles

Whole Foods Market

0.17 miles

J H Grocery and Liquor

0.26 miles

Le Beau Market

0.26 miles

Sutter Fine Foods

0.29 miles

Real Food Company

0.38 miles

Jackson Market

0.40 miles

New Russian Hill Market

0.45 miles

East Mall

0.61 miles

Scalp Society

0.10 miles

Laurel Fertility Care

0.14 miles

San Francisco Plastic Surgery and Laser Center

0.15 miles

CVS Pharmacy

0.15 miles

West Coast Retina

0.20 miles

Planned Parenthood Northern California

0.22 miles

Saint Francis Memorial Hospital

0.23 miles

Franklin Pharmacy

0.24 miles

San Francisco Fire Station 41

0.27 miles

1538-1544 Polk St Listing Summary

  • What is the asking price at 1538-1544 Polk St?

    1538-1544 Polk St is currently listed for sale at Contact for pricing.

  • What is the total size of 1538-1544 Polk St?

    1538-1544 Polk St has a total of 14,160 square feet.

  • What is the year built for 1538-1544 Polk St?

    The year built for 1538-1544 Polk St is 1907.

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Brian Leung

LL CRE

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