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14,160 sqft

$4,500,000

1538-1544 Polk Street, San Francisco CA, 94109

Price per sqft$317.80
Built in1907
Property size14,160 sqft
Property typeMulti-family

Overview

Active

Listed Apr 23, 2026

Updated May 29

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.

$29,939/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $4,500,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
426124320

Interior Features

Bedrooms
0
Bathrooms
0
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.11 Acres
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Listed by Brian Leung with Compass Commercial

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