Development Opportunity for
859 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA


No Expansion Potential

Existing:
23,045 ft2
 
Allowed:
19,656 ft2
 

This property is a Other currently used as a Commercial. Property is on a lot of 6,600 sqft and has a conditioned area of 10,321 sqft.

Zoning District: NCD

What are the local zoning regulations for 859 Ofarrell St ?

NCD-LOWER POLK STREET (LOWER POLK STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT)

The Lower Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District is located along Polk Street and includes non-contiguous parcels from Geary Street to Golden Gate Avenue with frontage on Geary Street, Golden Gate Avenue, and other side streets. The District is located along a heavily trafficked thoroughfare which also serves as a major transit route. In addition to providing convenience goods and services to the surrounding neighborhood, the District offers a wide variety of comparison and specialty goods and services to a population greater than the immediate neighborhood.

The Lower Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District, spanning from Geary Street to Golden Gate Avenue, is a vibrant area situated along a major transit route. Offering both convenience goods to the neighborhood and a diverse array of comparison and specialty goods to a broader population, the district encourages a varied commercial environment. Building standards allow moderately large commercial uses and buildings, with protected rear yards at residential levels. The district supports housing development above the second story, safeguarding existing residential units against demolitions and upper-story conversions. Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted within the district, contributing to its dynamic character.

Permitted Residential Uses: ADU, intermediate length occupancy, single room occupancy, student housing, residential uses, dwelling units, senior housing, and group housing and homeless shelters.

Permitted Non-Residential Uses: Walk-up facility agriculture (neighborhood), arts activities, general and nighttime entertainment, Community Facility, Job Training, Public Facilities, Social Service or Philanthropic Facility, Animal Hospital, Bar, Massage Establishment, Massage (Foot/Chair), Restaurant, Limited Restaurant, General Retail Sales and Service, Financial Services Fringe Financial Services Limited, Financial Services, Retail Professional Services, and Trade Shop.

What is the maximum height for 859 Ofarrell St ?

130-E

How to measure height in San Francisco?

A point shall be taken at the centerline of the building or, where the building steps laterally in relation to a street that is the basis for height measurement, separate points shall be taken at the centerline of each building step. The upper point to which such measurement shall be taken shall be the highest point on the finished roof in the case of a flat roof, and the average height of the rise in the case of a pitched or stepped roof.

What are the ADU regulations for 859 Ofarrell St ?

ADU eligible

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also called secondary units, in-law units, or cottages, are units added to existing and new residential buildings. Adding an ADU to your property can provide several benefits, such as providing housing for family members, simplifying your lifestyle, and increased financial flexibility.Learn more about building ADU in this article

What neighborhood is 859 Ofarrell St located in?

Tenderloin, San Francisco

The Tenderloin is named after New York City's Tenderloin neighborhood, which purportedly got its name after a police captain was overheard saying that he was able to afford better cuts of meat with the money he collected on the side by extorting illegal businesses in this area in exchange for not shutting them down.

It has long been an area known for its homelessness, prostitution, drug use, liquor stores, and strip clubs. These have earned it the reputation of being the worst neighborhood in San Francisco, and while the neighborhood continues to struggle, it has also been a haven for alternate sexualities and lifestyles and a site of remarkable culture and resilience.

It is often considered dangerous, and while crime is a little higher here (especially drug and robbery-related crime), walking quickly and with confidence, avoiding eye contact, tucking away flashy items, and staying aware of your surroundings will discourage most from making you their target.

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