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500 Castro Street

For Lease

500 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at 500 Castro Street. Designated use type for space listed here includes retail. Current retail listings at this property total 3,500 square feet. Lease type options include NNN. Expand the listing and property details below for additional information on leasing opportunities at 500 Castro Street.

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Contacts

Steven Gerry

Compass Commercial - San Francisco & Los Angeles

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Street Retail
  • Property Size 3,500 SF
  • Building Class B
  • Year Built 1909
  • Date Updated May 18, 2026
The Castro is one of the first major openly gay neighborhoods in the United States and a defining center of LGBTQ+ history and activism. Originally a working-class district known as Eureka Valley, the neighborhood transformed in the 1960s and 1970s as thousands of gay men and women settled here, opening bars, shops, and gathering spaces that made queer life visible and normalized. It was here that Harvey Milk rose from local business owner to one of the nation’s first openly gay elected officials, and where moments of both celebration and protest helped shape the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Landmarks such as Harvey Milk Plaza and the Castro Theatre stand as enduring symbols of that legacy, anchoring the neighborhood’s global cultural significance. Today, the Castro continues to evolve while maintaining its identity as a vibrant, community-driven district. A mix of legacy businesses, new restaurants and gathering spaces, and a steady calendar of events - from the Castro Night Market to film festivals and art walks - keep the neighborhood active and engaged.  Following an extensive renovation, the highly anticipated reopening of the Castro Theater has further cemented the area as a cultural and entertainment anchor, drawing renewed attention and activity. Alongside ongoing investment in public spaces like Harvey Milk Plaza, the neighborhood continues to strengthen its role as both a cultural destination and a dynamic commercial corridor.Compass Commercial is pleased to present 500 Castro Street for lease—a 3,500 square foot, ground floor commercial space prominently located at the intersection of 18th and Castro St - the heart of San Francisco’s iconic Castro District. Formerly home to the renowned Harvey’s bar and restaurant, this space has been fully renovated to feature an expanded layout, increased ceiling height, abundant natural light, ADA-compliant restrooms, and substantial high-profile street frontage. The property is fully entitled for bar, restaurant, and nighttime entertainment use, with operating approval to 2:00 a.m. and a legal capacity of up to 250 occupants. Delivered as a cold shell, the space will offer maximum flexibility for tenant buildout. A private upstairs office is also available as part of the offering.
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Location

  • City San Francisco, CA
  • Neighborhood Eureka Valley - Dolores Heights
  • Zip Code 94114
  • Market San Francisco

Points of Interest

  • Taxi Stand at Castro and 18th Street

    0.02 miles

  • Castro Street & 17th Street

    0.11 miles

  • Castro

    0.13 miles

  • 18th Street & Sanchez Street

    0.24 miles

  • Castro Street & 16th Street

    0.25 miles

  • 18th Street & Hattie Street

    0.30 miles

  • Castro Street & 21st Street

    0.33 miles

  • 18th Street & Church Street

    0.40 miles

  • Right of Way & 20th Street

    0.43 miles

  • Church Street & 16th Street

    0.44 miles

  • Chevron

    0.13 miles

  • Castro Gas & Food Mart

    0.15 miles

  • Shell

    0.65 miles

  • 76

    0.91 miles

  • Arco

    0.91 miles

  • Gas & Shop

    1.01 miles

  • EVgo

    1.07 miles

  • Electrify America

    1.43 miles

  • San Francisco, CA - Geary Boulevard Supercharger

    1.61 miles

  • Tesla Destination Charger

    1.75 miles

  • 18th Street / Collingwood Lot

    0.04 miles

  • Most Holy Redeemer Parking Lot

    0.10 miles

  • Walgreens & Live Fit Gym Underground Parking Garage

    0.50 miles

  • Noe Valley Farmer's Market

    0.73 miles

  • Downey Street Parking Lot

    0.73 miles

  • Hoff Street Garage

    0.82 miles

  • Mission-Bartlett Garage

    0.87 miles

  • Zenanli Parking

    0.94 miles

  • Woods Lot

    1.14 miles

  • Enterprise Car Rental Parking

    1.19 miles

  • Oz Pizza

    0.01 miles

  • Gyro Xpress

    0.02 miles

  • Wasabi Bistro

    0.03 miles

  • The Sausage Factory

    0.03 miles

  • La Tortilla

    0.03 miles

  • The Posh Bagel

    0.03 miles

  • Thai Chef

    0.03 miles

  • Hot Johnnie's

    0.04 miles

  • Dumpling Kitchen

    0.04 miles

  • Pasta Panino

    0.04 miles

  • Cliff's Variety

    0.04 miles

  • Mollie Stone's

    0.07 miles

  • Whole Foods Market

    0.65 miles

  • Safeway

    0.69 miles

  • Valencia Whole Foods

    0.82 miles

  • Luke's Local

    0.84 miles

  • City Discount Meat & Grocery Market

    0.86 miles

  • Falletti Foods

    0.89 miles

  • Haight Street Market

    0.94 miles

  • Bi-Rite Market

    0.98 miles

500 Castro Street Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    500 Castro Street is located in Eureka Valley - Dolores Heights, which is home to a total of 4 listing(s). The rent for retail space at 500 Castro Street is available upon request. Feel free to reach out using the contact form conveniently included on this page to find out more about what the property can offer for your business.

  • The property includes 3,500 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 3,500 square feet are Retail.

    Lease agreement conditions for the availability at this property include NNN.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in Eureka Valley - Dolores Heights is 42. The average household income here is $204,134 per year.

Contact Listing Broker
Steven Gerry

Compass Commercial - San Francisco & Los Angeles

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