Proudly Presented by Guy B Carson & Steven " Stu" Gerry
FOR LEASE
500 CASTRO ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
An Iconic Corner Space
Compass Commercial is pleased to present 500 Castro Street for lease—a 3,500 squarefoot, groundfloor commercial space prominently positioned at a highly visible corner in the heart of San Francisco’s iconic Castro District. Formerly home to the renowned Harvey’s bar and restaurant, the space has been fully rebuilt to feature an expanded layout, increased ceiling heights, 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 offers maximum flexibility for tenant buildout. A private upstairs office is also available as part of the offering.
Building Attributes
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 offers maximum flexibility for tenant buildout. A private upstairs office is also available as part of the offering.
Building Attributes
- Large Square Main Room (approx. 60’x40’)
- 15’ High Ceilings
- Mezzanine Kitchen
- Bustling corner location
- Approximately 160 feet of street frontage
- Three Restrooms
- 1 block from Castro MUNI Station
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Nearby Amenities
Transit Access
Culture, Retail & Dining
Parks & Outdoor Space
- Castro MUNI Station ~1–2 min walk
- BART (16th St Mission)
- ~10–15 min via MUNI
- ~8–12 min drive
Culture, Retail & Dining
- Castro Theatre — 1 min walk
- Harvey Milk Plaza — steps away
- Immediate access to Castro Street corridor
Parks & Outdoor Space
- Mission Dolores Park ~10 min walk
- Duboce Park ~8 min walk
Welcome to
The Castro
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 theCastro 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 MilkPlaza, the neighborhood continues to strengthen its role as both a cultural destination and a dynamic commercial corridor.
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 theCastro 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 MilkPlaza, the neighborhood continues to strengthen its role as both a cultural destination and a dynamic commercial corridor.
Guy B Carson
Steven " Stu" Gerry
Compass
Realtor/Top Producer
- DRE:
- #01926878
- Office:
- 415-846-2849
https://www.compass.com/agents/steven-gerry/
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Guy B Carson
Steven " Stu" Gerry
Compass
Realtor/Top Producer
- DRE:
- #01926878
- Office:
- 415-846-2849