If you are looking to find the right tenant for your commercial building or lease a space for your business we can help. Downing & Company has completed leasing transactions in the most sought after and desirable commercial districts in San Francisco. We are experts in leasing retail and office space as well selling restaurants and bars. With our intimate local knowledge and expertise we’ve helped our clients cut through the market noise and carefully outwit the competition to strategically lease space. We offer full service leasing solutions tailored specifically to the needs of our clients.

COMMERCIAL
LEASING

Ground floor retail store. Two-story brick building with large display windows and custom signs. Sidewalk entry, high foot traffic location.
364 Hayes St
Bakery interior. Custom serving counter area built with reclaimed wood, stone countertops, and glass display racks. Space has high ceilings, white walls with hanging plants and display art. Polished concrete floor
299 Divisadero St
Exterior office building. Painted white with black trim. Oversized glass entry doors, designer lightning, and custom signage.
27 Maiden Lane
Ice cream shop. Exterior painted bright red. Large windows. Interior has custom lighting, countertops, and white tiled walls.
3566 20th St
Bar exterior. Sidewalk view. Lights and signage.
311 Broadway
Retail store interior. High ceilings, unique clothing display racks. canister-style light fixtures. White walls with polished concrete floor.
1034 Valencia St
Two-story commercial real estate office building. Single tenant occupancy. Exterior painted dark gray with black trim. Walk-up entryway with canopy. Oversized windows.
158 11th St
Restaurant interior. Seating areas with open style kitchen and bar. Designer blue tile counter. High ceilings, oversized windows.
5179 Telegraph Ave

LANDLORD REPRESENTATION

Our landlord representation leasing service can help unlock your property’s potential and maximize your return on investment. Using our well developed marketing techniques we will position your property to attract and secure a financially capable high quality tenant, negotiate the best possible lease for you, and minimize vacancy downtime. Service includes:

  • Comprehensive market analysis with current rents
  • Strategic marketing campaign ensuring maximum exposure
  • High quality marketing materials with targeted distribution
  • Coordinated showings with potential tenants
  • Weekly activity reports detailing inquiries and property tours
  • Vetting of potential tenants
  • Lease negotiation

TENANT REPRESENTATION

We understand finding the right space for your business is everything. Leasing the ideal space can elevate your brand or service and significantly impact your bottom line. We’ve helped companies from ambitious startups to national brands strategically lease space. With our tenant representation service we take the time to understand your specific needs and will be your guide and advocate in leasing the right space for your business at the best terms, while protecting your interest. Service includes:

  • Site selection including on and off market properties
  • Access to our proprietary database of building owners and brokers
  • Lease proposal submissions (letter of intent)
  • Assistance navigating the permitting process
  • Lease negotiation, lease renewals, and subleasing

Commercial Leasing

If you are looking to find the right tenant for your commercial building or lease a space for your business we can help. Downing & Company has completed leasing transactions in the most sought after and desirable commercial districts in San Francisco. We are experts in leasing retail and office space as well selling restaurants and bars. With our intimate local knowledge and expertise we’ve helped our clients cut through the market noise and carefully outwit the competition to strategically lease space. We offer full service leasing solutions tailored specifically to the needs of our clients.

Ground floor retail store. Two-story brick building with large display windows and custom signs. Sidewalk entry, high foot traffic location.
364 Hayes St
Bakery interior. Custom serving counter area built with reclaimed wood, stone countertops, and glass display racks. Space has high ceilings, white walls with hanging plants and display art. Polished concrete floor
299 Divisadero St
Ice cream shop. Exterior painted bright red. Large windows. Interior has custom lighting, countertops, and white tiled walls.
3566 20th St
Retail store interior. High ceilings, unique clothing display racks. canister-style light fixtures. White walls with polished concrete floor.
1034 Valencia St
Two-story commercial real estate office building. Single tenant occupancy. Exterior painted dark gray with black trim. Walk-up entryway with canopy. Oversized windows.
158 11th St
Restaurant interior. Seating areas with open style kitchen and bar. Designer blue tile counter. High ceilings, oversized windows.
5179 Telegraph Ave

LANDLORD REPRESENTATION
Our landlord representation leasing service can help unlock your property’s potential and maximize your return on investment. Using our well developed marketing techniques we will position your property to attract and secure a financially capable high quality tenant, negotiate the best possible lease for you, and minimize vacancy downtime. Service includes:

  • Comprehensive market analysis with current rents
  • Strategic marketing campaign ensuring maximum exposure
  • High quality marketing materials with targeted distribution
  • Coordinated showings with potential tenants
  • Weekly activity reports detailing inquiries and property tours
  • Vetting of potential tenants
  • Lease negotiation

TENANT REPRESENTATION
We understand finding the right space for your business is everything. Leasing the ideal space can elevate your brand or service and significantly impact your bottom line. We’ve helped companies from ambitious startups to national brands strategically lease space. With our tenant representation service we take the time to understand your specific needs and will be your guide and advocate in leasing the right space for your business at the best terms, while protecting your interest. Service includes:

  • Site selection including on and off market properties
  • Access to our proprietary database of building owners and brokers
  • Lease proposal submissions (letter of intent)
  • Assistance navigating the permitting process
  • Lease negotiation, lease renewals, and subleasing