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Big Promise Seen in Small Spaces

SAN FRANCISCO-The vacancy rate of small spaces in San Francisco has dropped 1.5% since February. Real estate expert Hans Hansson sees this as a potential window of opportunity for landlords to divide larger spaces in the future.

By Michelle Savage | Updated on April 11, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO-According to Hans Hansson, president of Starboard/TCN Worldwide Real Estate, there is a continued decline in vacancy rates in small spaces. Today, the vacancy under 5,000 sf now stands at 6.95% down from 8.5% in February.

“The core traditional office tenant under 5,000 sf is already competing against multiple offers in Class A and strong Class B buildings,” says Hansson. “With an average deal size of only 3,500 sf, it is not going to take long before landlord will begin seizing the opportunity and start raising prices. Once this occurs, landlords will begin tackling, dividing larger spaces to meet this demand. This process is going to take time but it does show that things are getting better not worse.”

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