Larkin Street Youth Services has committed to a new long-term office lease in San Francisco’s Civic Center, relocating its operations from 711 Van Ness. Avison Young represented the nonprofit in a 91-month lease for 19,350 square feet of office space at the Lighthouse Building, located at 1155 Market St. in downtown San Francisco. The move consolidates the organization within a Class A environment in one of the city’s key civic and transit hubs.
Avison Young principal Mark McGranahan and transaction manager Melinda Ta advised Larkin Street Youth Services on the relocation. McGranahan noted that the team began by assessing how the nonprofit currently uses its space and then focused on identifying locations that could offer more efficient commute patterns for employees. Based on that analysis, the advisors developed three potential solutions and negotiated the selected option to secure what they described as the most favorable lease terms available to the tenant.
The Lighthouse Building is an 11-story, Class A office property offering several on-site amenities aimed at supporting both tenant operations and employee convenience. The property includes on-site parking, 24/7 on-site security, bike storage and open patios. In addition, the Civic Center BART station sits directly in front of the building, providing regional transit access for staff, visitors and stakeholders who rely on public transportation.
On the ownership side, CWCapital Asset Management LLC is the landlord at 1155 Market St. The landlord was represented in the lease transaction by Kidder Mathews, while Avison Young served as the tenant’s representative. The combination of institutional ownership, third-party asset management and dedicated leasing representation underscores the professionalized nature of the property and its positioning within the downtown San Francisco office market.
Larkin Street Youth Services, founded in 1984, is a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization focused on supporting young people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Its relocation to a centrally located, transit-served office building is intended to align its real estate footprint with both operational needs and accessibility for staff and program participants. The new Civic Center address places the nonprofit within a district that houses numerous public agencies and service providers, potentially enhancing coordination with stakeholders across the city’s social services network.
The lease demonstrates ongoing tenant activity within San Francisco’s downtown office market, particularly among mission-driven organizations seeking modern, secure space with strong transit connectivity. While specific financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, the 91-month commitment and Class A quality of the Lighthouse Building highlight continued demand for well-located office assets that can meet evolving workplace and accessibility requirements.
