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528 Folsom St, San Francisco CA

Great news! You can increase the market value of this property by $18,987,000* when built to its fullest potential.

*Estimate based on zoning regulations from Municipal Code and property data from County Assessor

Development Score™ :  100 / 100

Other currently used as a Industrial. Property is on a lot of 3,167 sqft and has a conditioned area of 6,458 sqft. (Source: County Assessor's Office)

What are the local zoning regulations for 528 Folsom St ?

TB DTR (TRANSBAY DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL)

The TB-DTR district is a high-density, primarily residential area located within walking distance of the downtown core, major transit hubs, and the waterfront. The vision for this district features a combination of widely spaced high-rise towers alongside a base layer of low- to mid-rise buildings that define the street, often incorporating ground-floor townhouses.

The number of residential units in the TB-DTR district is unlimited. Density is controlled by the allowed height and bulk, along with the required setbacks, exposure, and open space for each parcel.

Dwelling Unit: A room or suite of two or more rooms that is designed for, or is occupied by, one family doing its own cooking therein and having only one kitchen.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU): Also known as a Secondary Unit or In-Law Unit. It is accessory to at least one other Dwelling Unit on the same lot. A detached ADU should not share structural walls with the primary structure on the lot.

Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU): JADU is a secondary living space within a single-family home, limited to 500 square feet. It must have its own entrance, an efficiency kitchen, and can either share or have separate sanitation facilities. The property owner must live on-site unless a government agency, land trust, or housing organization owns the unit.

The main goal of this district is to transform publicly owned and underutilized parcels, particularly around the Transbay Terminal and former Embarcadero Freeway, into a high-density, predominantly residential area. Laid out in the Transbay Redevelopment Plan.

The primary use of the Transbay Downtown Residential zone is residential. The Permitted uses listed below show that additional land uses may be allowed in this zone.

Permitted Residential Uses: ADU, High-density dwelling units include a mix of high-rises, low- to mid-rise buildings with ground-floor townhouses

Permitted Non-Residential Uses: Public open spaces, ground-floor retail, and new alleyways for improved urban scale.

What is the maximum height for 528 Folsom St ?

50/165/400-TB

The height of a dwelling cannot exceed 400 feet.

Building heights associated with bulk designation "TB" describe a range of building heights per block, with the largest number describing the maximum tower height per block, and the smallest number describing the lowest maximum building height per block.

Building height is measured from the centerline of the building. If the building steps laterally along a street, separate measurements are taken from the centerline of each step. For flat roofs, height is measured to the highest point of the finished roof, while for pitched or stepped roofs, it is measured to the average height of the rise.

What are the ADU regulations for 528 Folsom 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 ADUs

What neighborhood is 528 Folsom St located in?

South Beach, San Francisco

South Beach was once an industrial shipping area full of warehouses and docks, but has evolved into one of San Francisco’s most popular neighborhoods for both entertainment and living.

This hip, upscale neighborhood is home to dozens of epicurean options, small boutiques and luxury storefronts, entertainment options, and nightlife. Like many other transformed San Francisco neighborhoods, South Beach has emerged as a leader and as a destination.

With some of the best weather in the city, this waterfront neighborhood boasts all the sunny day activities imaginable. At its southern edge is AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. Further up the coast is the Embarcadero, attracting joggers, cyclists, runners, and power-walkers that enjoy the optimum outdoor experience. Further up to its most northeastern edge are up-close-and-personal views of the Bay Bridge.

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