About 827 Broadway
This historic Art Deco building sits at the intersection of Chinatown and North Beach. Built in 1938, it most recently served as the flagship administrative offices for Chinatown's largest preschool. The 7,927-square-foot property spans two floors and a mezzanine, with 4 classrooms, 7 private offices, 2 conference rooms, 2 kitchens, 5 bathrooms and an open office area with multiple workstations. Its 2 commercial units are leased short-term and can be available within 12-18 months. Ideal for an owner-user, the property suits a range of uses office, childcare center, nightclub, social hall or other commercial applications under its Chinatown Community Business District (CCB) zoning, which favors street-level retail while allowing flexible uses above. The Art Deco faade retains striking original details from the late 1930s, when the building evolved from neighborhood handball courts into the Unin Espaola de California, a hub of Spanish culture in San Francisco. Fire suppression, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and security systems have all been updated over the years.
