Austin KlarVanguard Properties · Lawyer Turned Real Estate Agent

Check Out this Amazing Car Wash Transformation

Name: Check Out this Amazing Car Wash Transformation
Uploaded: 2025-02-09T02:00:24+00:00
Duration: 44 s
Channel: Austin Klar
Description: In this YouTube commentary, Austin Klar describes the conversion of an abandoned car wash at 400 Divis in San Francisco into an 8‑story, 203‑unit…

9 Feb 2025 · 1 min

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In this YouTube commentary, Austin Klar describes the conversion of an abandoned car wash at 400 Divis in San Francisco into an 8‑story, 203‑unit residential building. He notes that Forterra Investments has finally secured approvals after years of stalled planning. The BDE Architecture‑designed complex will be 85 feet tall, offering roughly 110,000 sq ft of housing, 10 % affordable units, 1,850 sq ft of retail space, an 8,500 sq ft garage with 24 parking spots, a fitness center, and a finished rooftop. Units will be 1‑ to 2‑bedroom layouts. Construction costs are projected at a minimum of $85 million, likely higher, and no firm timeline is provided. Klar promises to keep viewers updated on progress.

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San Francisco is converting an abandoned car wash into an 8-story housing complex, and the renderings look pretty cool. The abandoned car wash at 400 Divis has been an absolute eyesore of the neighborhood as a project to convert it to housing has lingered in planning for years. But after years of hard work, Forterra Investments has secured approvals for a 203-unit building, 10% of which will be affordable units. The 85-foot-tall complex designed by BDE Architecture will bring 110,000 square feet of new housing, 1,850 square foot of retail, an 8,500 square foot garage for 24 parking spots. There's also gonna be a fitness center center and a finished rooftop space. Unit types will range from 1 to 2 bedrooms. Total construction costs at least $85 million, probably well north of that. No specific timeline, but I'll definitely be giving you updates, so follow along for more information.