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The Forderer Cornice Works 255 Potrero Ave
4,100 - 43,374 SF of Space Available in San Francisco, CA 94103
Highlights
- Discover a historically significant property offering sizable turnkey offices with modern touches, previously home to Google, Napster, and Waymo.
- 15-20' soaring ceiling heights plus abundant natural light through oversized skylights and industrial windows.
- Substantial power with a 3-phase 2,400 AMP service.
- Located at the intersection of two major transit corridors, tenant opportunity for a private roof deck and highly visible building signage.
- Park in the building’s private garage or find plenty of parking among the 5 public lots (1000+ spaces) within 5 blocks.
- Multiple bus and Muni lines running alongside the property, with nearby entrances to 101, 280, and 80.
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The entire ground floor of 255 Potrero is 8,082 SF of PDR space with a private entrance on Potrero. This space can be combined with adjacent units for up to 43,483 SF. https://matterport.com/discover/space/97hviLu5PXA The space is configured with 2 workshop areas, 5 conference rooms, boardroom, kitchen, restrooms, IT room, ample storage. The floors have been reinforced for heavy machinery. Renovated by a previous occupant, Google/Waymo. Brick-and-beam construction with historical significance, Great natural light with huge skylights and large industrial windows. There is potential future availability to grow within the complex. The building has been seismically upgraded. This space has its own water source heat pumps and with MERV-13 filters, and a 3-phase 800 AMP service. Within 5 blocks there are 5 public parking lots with a combined 1000+ spaces. Express bus lines run alongside the building with direct access to 16th Street BART, Powell/Civic Center BART, and the Chase Center. Entrances to I-80, HWY-101, & HWY-280 are nearby.
- Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 43,374 SF of adjacent space
- Plug & Play
- Exposed Ceiling
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- 1 Drive Bay
- High Ceilings
The entire ground floor of 269 Potrero is 10,750 SF of office space with a private entrance on Potrero and shared access from Utah. This space can be combined with adjacent units for up to 43,483 SF. https://matterport.com/discover/space/97hviLu5PXA This space is configured with 10 conference rooms, 100 desks, kitchen, restrooms, showers, IT room, ample storage. Renovated by a previous occupant, Google/Waymo. Brick-and-beam construction with historical significance, Great natural light with 14 skylights and soaring ceiling heights. There is potential future availability to grow within the complex. The building has been seismically upgraded. This space has its own water source heat pumps and with MERV-13 filters, and a 3-phase 800 AMP service. Within 5 blocks there are 5 public parking lots with a combined 1000+ spaces. Express bus lines run alongside the building with direct access to 16th Street BART, Powell/Civic Center BART, and the Chase Center. Entrances to I-80, HWY-101, & HWY-280 are nearby.
- Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- Finished Ceilings: 15’ - 20’
- Plug & Play
- High Ceilings
- Bicycle Storage
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- Fits 30 - 100 People
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 43,374 SF of adjacent space
- Exposed Ceiling
2012 16th Street is a stand-alone 20,442 RSF office building. However, this can be internally combined with the adjacent buildings for up to 43,483 SF. https://matterport.com/discover/space/97hviLu5PXA This space has private entrances on both 16th Street and Potrero. The building is configured for 125 people; consisting of six huddle rooms, two conference rooms, one boardroom, eat-in-kitchen, two kitchenettes, multiple lounge and soft-seating areas, multiple restrooms, multiple storage rooms, a mechanical room, an IDF room, a game room, an open area for workstations. Tenants will find a brick-and-beam construction with historical significance, an abundance of natural light with oversized industrial windows on three sides, high-end finishes and renovations, Interconnecting stairs, soaring ceiling heights, and a current multi-generational ownership who constructed the building in 1910. There is potential future availability to grow within the complex. The building has been seismically upgraded. The building has 61 tons of tenant-controlled HVAC with MERV-13 filters, and plenty of power with 3-phase 800AMPS service. Within 5 blocks there are 5 public parking lots with a combined 1000+ spaces. Express bus lines run alongside the building with direct access to 16th Street BART, Powell/Civic Center BART, and the Chase Center. Entrances to I-80, HWY-101, & HWY-280 are nearby. Plentiful food and beverage options are withing walking distance.
- Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Finished Ceilings: 15’
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 43,374 SF of adjacent space
- Kitchen
- Exposed Ceiling
- Hardwood Floors
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- Fits 52 - 164 People
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Central Air Conditioning
- High Ceilings
- Natural Light
The 255+269 Potrero Mezzanine is 4,100 SF of office space with a private entrance on Potrero and shared access from Utah. This space can be combined with adjacent units for up to 43,483 SF. This unit is built and furnished for 48 people - consisting of 2 conference rooms, call booth, kitchen, restrooms, showers, and IT room. A shared roof deck could be added with direct access from the Mezzanine space. Renovated and furnished in 2020 by a previous occupant, Google/Waymo, however the space was never reoccupied during the pandemic. Brick-and-beam construction with historical significance. Great natural light with windows all along both sides of the space. There is potential future availability to grow within the complex. The building has been seismically upgraded. This space has its own water source heat pumps and with MERV-13 filters, and a 3-phase 800 AMP service. Within 5 blocks there are 5 public parking lots with a combined 1000+ spaces. Express bus lines run alongside the building with direct access to 16th Street BART, Powell/Civic Center BART, and the Chase Center. Entrances to I-80, HWY-101, & HWY-280 are nearby.
- Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 43,374 SF of adjacent space
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- Fits 20 - 50 People
- Plug & Play
- Exposed Ceiling
| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Space Use | Condition | Available |
| 1st Floor - 255 Potrero | 8,082 SF | Negotiable | $36.00 /SF/YR $3.00 /SF/MO $387.50 /m²/YR $32.29 /m²/MO $24,246 /MO $290,952 /YR | Flex | Full Build-Out | Now |
| 1st Floor, Ste 269 Potrero | 10,750 SF | Negotiable | $36.00 /SF/YR $3.00 /SF/MO $387.50 /m²/YR $32.29 /m²/MO $32,250 /MO $387,000 /YR | Office | Full Build-Out | Now |
| 1st Floor, Ste BLDG 2012 | 20,442 SF | Negotiable | $36.00 /SF/YR $3.00 /SF/MO $387.50 /m²/YR $32.29 /m²/MO $61,326 /MO $735,912 /YR | Office | Full Build-Out | Now |
| 2nd Floor, Ste 255/269 Mezz | 4,100 SF | Negotiable | $36.00 /SF/YR $3.00 /SF/MO $387.50 /m²/YR $32.29 /m²/MO $12,300 /MO $147,600 /YR | Office | Full Build-Out | Now |
1st Floor - 255 Potrero
| Size |
| 8,082 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $36.00 /SF/YR $3.00 /SF/MO $387.50 /m²/YR $32.29 /m²/MO $24,246 /MO $290,952 /YR |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Condition |
| Full Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor, Ste 269 Potrero
| Size |
| 10,750 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $36.00 /SF/YR $3.00 /SF/MO $387.50 /m²/YR $32.29 /m²/MO $32,250 /MO $387,000 /YR |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Full Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor, Ste BLDG 2012
| Size |
| 20,442 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $36.00 /SF/YR $3.00 /SF/MO $387.50 /m²/YR $32.29 /m²/MO $61,326 /MO $735,912 /YR |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Full Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
2nd Floor, Ste 255/269 Mezz
| Size |
| 4,100 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $36.00 /SF/YR $3.00 /SF/MO $387.50 /m²/YR $32.29 /m²/MO $12,300 /MO $147,600 /YR |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Full Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 255 Potrero
| Size | 8,082 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $36.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Condition | Full Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
The entire ground floor of 255 Potrero is 8,082 SF of PDR space with a private entrance on Potrero. This space can be combined with adjacent units for up to 43,483 SF. https://matterport.com/discover/space/97hviLu5PXA The space is configured with 2 workshop areas, 5 conference rooms, boardroom, kitchen, restrooms, IT room, ample storage. The floors have been reinforced for heavy machinery. Renovated by a previous occupant, Google/Waymo. Brick-and-beam construction with historical significance, Great natural light with huge skylights and large industrial windows. There is potential future availability to grow within the complex. The building has been seismically upgraded. This space has its own water source heat pumps and with MERV-13 filters, and a 3-phase 800 AMP service. Within 5 blocks there are 5 public parking lots with a combined 1000+ spaces. Express bus lines run alongside the building with direct access to 16th Street BART, Powell/Civic Center BART, and the Chase Center. Entrances to I-80, HWY-101, & HWY-280 are nearby.
- Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 43,374 SF of adjacent space
- 1 Drive Bay
- Plug & Play
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
1st Floor, Ste 269 Potrero
| Size | 10,750 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $36.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Full Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
The entire ground floor of 269 Potrero is 10,750 SF of office space with a private entrance on Potrero and shared access from Utah. This space can be combined with adjacent units for up to 43,483 SF. https://matterport.com/discover/space/97hviLu5PXA This space is configured with 10 conference rooms, 100 desks, kitchen, restrooms, showers, IT room, ample storage. Renovated by a previous occupant, Google/Waymo. Brick-and-beam construction with historical significance, Great natural light with 14 skylights and soaring ceiling heights. There is potential future availability to grow within the complex. The building has been seismically upgraded. This space has its own water source heat pumps and with MERV-13 filters, and a 3-phase 800 AMP service. Within 5 blocks there are 5 public parking lots with a combined 1000+ spaces. Express bus lines run alongside the building with direct access to 16th Street BART, Powell/Civic Center BART, and the Chase Center. Entrances to I-80, HWY-101, & HWY-280 are nearby.
- Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- Fits 30 - 100 People
- Finished Ceilings: 15’ - 20’
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Plug & Play
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 43,374 SF of adjacent space
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Bicycle Storage
1st Floor, Ste BLDG 2012
| Size | 20,442 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $36.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Full Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
2012 16th Street is a stand-alone 20,442 RSF office building. However, this can be internally combined with the adjacent buildings for up to 43,483 SF. https://matterport.com/discover/space/97hviLu5PXA This space has private entrances on both 16th Street and Potrero. The building is configured for 125 people; consisting of six huddle rooms, two conference rooms, one boardroom, eat-in-kitchen, two kitchenettes, multiple lounge and soft-seating areas, multiple restrooms, multiple storage rooms, a mechanical room, an IDF room, a game room, an open area for workstations. Tenants will find a brick-and-beam construction with historical significance, an abundance of natural light with oversized industrial windows on three sides, high-end finishes and renovations, Interconnecting stairs, soaring ceiling heights, and a current multi-generational ownership who constructed the building in 1910. There is potential future availability to grow within the complex. The building has been seismically upgraded. The building has 61 tons of tenant-controlled HVAC with MERV-13 filters, and plenty of power with 3-phase 800AMPS service. Within 5 blocks there are 5 public parking lots with a combined 1000+ spaces. Express bus lines run alongside the building with direct access to 16th Street BART, Powell/Civic Center BART, and the Chase Center. Entrances to I-80, HWY-101, & HWY-280 are nearby. Plentiful food and beverage options are withing walking distance.
- Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- Mostly Open Floor Plan Layout
- Fits 52 - 164 People
- Finished Ceilings: 15’
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 43,374 SF of adjacent space
- Central Air Conditioning
- Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Natural Light
- Hardwood Floors
2nd Floor, Ste 255/269 Mezz
| Size | 4,100 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $36.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Full Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
The 255+269 Potrero Mezzanine is 4,100 SF of office space with a private entrance on Potrero and shared access from Utah. This space can be combined with adjacent units for up to 43,483 SF. This unit is built and furnished for 48 people - consisting of 2 conference rooms, call booth, kitchen, restrooms, showers, and IT room. A shared roof deck could be added with direct access from the Mezzanine space. Renovated and furnished in 2020 by a previous occupant, Google/Waymo, however the space was never reoccupied during the pandemic. Brick-and-beam construction with historical significance. Great natural light with windows all along both sides of the space. There is potential future availability to grow within the complex. The building has been seismically upgraded. This space has its own water source heat pumps and with MERV-13 filters, and a 3-phase 800 AMP service. Within 5 blocks there are 5 public parking lots with a combined 1000+ spaces. Express bus lines run alongside the building with direct access to 16th Street BART, Powell/Civic Center BART, and the Chase Center. Entrances to I-80, HWY-101, & HWY-280 are nearby.
- Listed rate may not include certain utilities, building services and property expenses
- Fully Built-Out as Standard Office
- Open Floor Plan Layout
- Fits 20 - 50 People
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Plug & Play
- Can be combined with additional space(s) for up to 43,374 SF of adjacent space
- Exposed Ceiling
Property Overview
The Forderer Cornice Works is an assemblage of four two-story buildings interconnected by small common areas on one property. Located at 2012 16th Street, 269 Potrero Avenue, 255 Potrero Avenue, and 248-260 Utah Street, each building could be a standalone headquarters or multi-tenant opportunity, as each has a private entrance. Forderer purchased the property in 1906 and operated at the Forderer Cornice Works until 1999. The buildings have been seismically updated, in addition to interior renovations in 2000, 2013, 2020 and 2023. The Forderer Cornice Works is where many groundbreaking companies started; long-term tenants at the campus have included Waymo, Meka Robotics, Google, Napster, Lunar Design, McKinsey, Brian Gross Gallery, and Hosfelt Gallery. Within 5 blocks there are 5 public parking lots with a combined 1000+ spaces. Additionally, there is an abundance of street parking on Utah Street between Alameda and 17th Street. An anchor to the local art community, The Forderer Cornice Works is strategically positioned in the center of the Design District. Commuting is a breeze for tenants; the city has designated both 16th Street and Potrero Avenue as express transit corridors and thus invested heavily in the transit infrastructure. All the freeways have nearby entrances from the property, and both BART and Caltrain are within walking distance. For best-in-class features, join the diverse tenant base, and continue the history of innovation at The Forderer Cornice Works.
PROPERTY FACTS
SELECT TENANTS
- Catharine Clark Gallery
- Contemporary art gallery located in San Francisco, CA
- Hosfelt Gallery
- Art gallery headquartered in San Francisco, CA
- Lunar Design
- Global management consulting firm working with organizations across various sectors.
- Waymo
- Division of Alphabet established in 2009, specializing in self-driving vehicles, in California.
Marketing Brochure
Nearby Amenities
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| Trademark Event Productions | - | - | 2 min walk |
| McDonald's | - | - | 2 min walk |
| Radish Media Inc | - | - | 3 min walk |
| I Luv Teriyaki And Sushi | - | - | 3 min walk |
| Starbucks | Cafe | $ | 3 min walk |
| Togo's | - | - | 3 min walk |
| Boston Market | - | - | 3 min walk |
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| AT&T Wireless | Wireless Communications | 3 min walk |
| The Vitamin Shoppe | Health Food | 3 min walk |
| Chase Bank | Bank | 3 min walk |
| Xfinity | Wireless Communications | 3 min walk |
| Daiso | Other Retail | 3 min walk |
| Circle K | Convenience Market | 3 min walk |
| Verizon | Wireless Communications | 4 min walk |
| Wells Fargo Bank | Bank | 4 min walk |
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| Ascend Collection |
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About Showplace Square
Showplace Square is a historic commercial district located on the southern edge of the San Francisco central business district. The neighborhood contains many old timber-framed brick warehouses, which in the 20th century, became home to a concentration of merchandising and design businesses, giving the area its name.
The neighborhood has excellent infrastructure, being located at the intersection of highways 80, 101, and 280, which provide outstanding access to the San Francisco Peninsula and the East Bay. Being centrally located, Showplace Square is within walking distance of downtown San Francisco and the popular residential neighborhoods around Potrero Hill and the Mission District.
In recent years, the attractiveness of the loft-style older buildings, proximity to downtown San Francisco, and good transport connections have made Showplace Square a popular choice for both technology companies and apartment residents. Workers and residents can enjoy unique local amenities, including a range of cutting-edge eateries, stores, and galleries, such as the Antiques and Art Exchange.
Leasing Agent
Leasing Agent
Matthew Fisher, President & Chief Executive Officer
Prior to Forderer, Matt spent 10 years building a thriving career as an office tenant rep broker in Cushman & Wakefield's NYC office. During his time with C&W, Matt represented both local technology tenants and large national corporations. Before NYC, Matt started his commercial real estate career in the San Francisco office of UGL Equis where he led the firm’s research department.
Growing up in Piedmont, CA Matt attended UC Davis where he graduated with a B.S. in managerial economics. He believes that tenants have often been underserved by the traditional office leasing ecosystem. Matt strives to overcome this by creating a landlord-tenant relationship based on trust and professionalism.
About the Owner
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Matthew Fisher -
Forderer Property Group
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