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San Francisco Mall's 93% Vacancy Sparks Safety Concerns

12/23/2025

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The San Francisco Centre is nearly vacant, with 93% of storefronts empty.
The mall, once valued at $1.2 billion a decade ago, was foreclosed in November and sold for $133 million.
Local residents say only a few visitors remain for the open businesses, illustrating a sense of unease about safety.
Although some optimism for recovery exists, many remain skeptical about the mall's revival.

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Story summary

The San Francisco Centre is nearly vacant, with 93% of storefronts empty.
The mall, once valued at $1.2 billion a decade ago, was foreclosed in November and sold for $133 million.
Local residents say only a few visitors remain for the open businesses, illustrating a sense of unease about safety.
Although some optimism for recovery exists, many remain skeptical about the mall's revival.