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Highlights

  • Historic Beaux-Arts architecture, built in 1908
  • Located at the convergence of Union Square and the Financial District
  • Street-level retail with lower-level and upper-floor office suites
  • 10-story multi-tenant commercial building
  • Surrounded by restaurants, retail, hotels, and transit
  • Classic design paired with modern systems and accessibility

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  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Space Use
  • Build-Out
  • Available
  • Ground
  • 3,720 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Retail
  • Partial Build-Out
  • Now

Located beneath the historic Sherman Clay Building, 189 Kearny Street offers a rare lower-level retail opportunity in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District. Featuring a discreet, full-glass storefront and direct ADA elevator access from street level, the space is ideal for a lounge, bar, or specialty concept seeking a unique and atmospheric setting. The interior features high ceilings, modern lighting, and a flexible open floor plan suitable for food and beverage, creative retail, or experience-driven uses. Positioned along a high-traffic corridor near Sutter and Kearny, the property benefits from strong weekday activity, surrounding office towers, and proximity to Union Square hotels and retailers.

  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Basement
  • ±3,700 SF lower-level retail space
  • Full glass storefront for discreet visibility
  • Ideal for bar, lounge, or specialty retail use
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Private Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • ADA elevator access from Kearny Street
  • High ceilings and flexible open layout
  • Located beneath the historic Sherman Clay Building
Space Size Term Rental Rate Space Use Build-Out Available
Ground 3,720 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Retail Partial Build-Out Now

Ground

Size
3,720 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Partial Build-Out
Available
Now

Ground

Size 3,720 SF
Term Negotiable
Rental Rate Upon Request
Space Use Retail
Build-Out Partial Build-Out
Available Now

Located beneath the historic Sherman Clay Building, 189 Kearny Street offers a rare lower-level retail opportunity in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District. Featuring a discreet, full-glass storefront and direct ADA elevator access from street level, the space is ideal for a lounge, bar, or specialty concept seeking a unique and atmospheric setting. The interior features high ceilings, modern lighting, and a flexible open floor plan suitable for food and beverage, creative retail, or experience-driven uses. Positioned along a high-traffic corridor near Sutter and Kearny, the property benefits from strong weekday activity, surrounding office towers, and proximity to Union Square hotels and retailers.

  • Partially Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Private Restrooms
  • Basement
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • ±3,700 SF lower-level retail space
  • ADA elevator access from Kearny Street
  • Full glass storefront for discreet visibility
  • High ceilings and flexible open layout
  • Ideal for bar, lounge, or specialty retail use
  • Located beneath the historic Sherman Clay Building

Select Tenants

  • Floor
  • Tenant Name
  • Industry
  • 5th
  • Andreas Gorges Tailoring
  • Services
  • 5th
  • Andy & John Custom Clothing
  • -
  • 6th
  • Asian American Pacific Islanders In Philanthropy
  • Services
  • Multiple
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • Accommodation and Food Services
  • PENT
  • Dinwiddie Construction Company
  • -
  • 4th
  • Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 7th
  • George & Ravi Custom Tailors
  • Services
  • Multiple
  • Good Vibrations Pleasure Works
  • Retailer
  • 5th
  • International Society For Arts
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
  • 7th
  • Seymour's Fashions Custom Tailors
  • Retailer

Property Facts

Building Type
Office
Year Built
1907
Building Height
11 Stories
Building Size
42,819 SF
Building Class
C
Typical Floor Size
3,485 SF
Unfinished Ceiling Height
11’
Parking
Surface Parking
Covered Parking

Property Overview

The Sherman Clay Building is a historic 10-story office and retail property located at the corner of Sutter and Kearny Streets in downtown San Francisco. Originally constructed in 1908 and thoughtfully modernized over time, the building blends classic Beaux-Arts architecture with contemporary upgrades. The property features a prominent masonry façade, detailed ornamentation, and large window lines that bring natural light into the interior spaces. Its location places tenants at the intersection of the Financial District and Union Square, surrounded by hotels, retailers, restaurants, and public transit. The building offers flexible floor plates suitable for a range of office and retail tenants, including creative users, service-oriented businesses, and boutique operators seeking a central San Francisco address with historic character and modern convenience.

  • Kitchen
  • Central Heating
  • Natural Light
  • Air Conditioning
Exceptionally walkable
100/100
Moderately drivable
60/100
Exceptional public transit
100/100
Moderately bikeable
70/100

Nearby Major Retailers

Planet Fitness
Starbucks
Charles Schwab
The Northern Trust Company
Bank of America
Bank of America Mortgage
Chase Bank
Citi
East West Bank
L-L Hawaiian Barbecue 312
  • Listing ID: 38139819

  • Date on Market: 7/18/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 211-213 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108

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Sherman Clay Building | 211-213 Sutter St

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