Comments on: Reader Question: Shop Space For Rent In San Francisco? http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:27:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: dominic http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-379052 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:06:51 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-379052 call dennis magri.... he has storage containers down the street that he rents out that people use for painting, welding, building bicycles, etc. hes into motorcycles so hed understand what you want to do. just email him at dennismagri@sbcglobal.net and tell him what you want to do. call dennis magri…. he has storage containers down the street that he rents out that people use for painting, welding, building bicycles, etc. hes into motorcycles so hed understand what you want to do. just email him at dennismagri@sbcglobal.net and tell him what you want to do.

]]> by: JR http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-312715 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:29:38 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-312715 In OC, CA btw. In OC, CA btw.

]]> by: JR http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-312713 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:27:56 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-312713 Been looking for a workshop for a little while too, nothing fancy, just big enough to build some furniture with. Anybody know of any way to rent a space to work in? Been all over google and yahoo, don't know if there's any site specifically for this sort of thing, that'd be great if anyone's got one though... Been looking for a workshop for a little while too, nothing fancy, just big enough to build some furniture with. Anybody know of any way to rent a space to work in? Been all over google and yahoo, don’t know if there’s any site specifically for this sort of thing, that’d be great if anyone’s got one though…

]]> by: Toxic http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-305765 Tue, 06 May 2008 16:00:31 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-305765 You might try contacting Dennis Magri at dennismagri@sbcglobal.net He owns Magri Motors on Pennsylvania near Army street, and rents container and shop space in a yard nearby. Not only is there space available, but he's an bike guy (More on the Vincent and Indian side of the fence, but it wouldn't be the first italian crankcase on the premises.) You might try contacting Dennis Magri at dennismagri@sbcglobal.net

He owns Magri Motors on Pennsylvania near Army street, and rents container and shop space in a yard nearby. Not only is there space available, but he’s an bike guy (More on the Vincent and Indian side of the fence, but it wouldn’t be the first italian crankcase on the premises.)

]]> by: Ethan http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-182411 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:09:45 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-182411 I have space available to share in a 2500 square foot workshop with concrete floors roll up door, great ventilation, and central soma location around 9th and Harrison. This space is perfect for welding, sculpture, metal fabrication, motorcycle repair etc... rent negotiable... email me at allartburns@hotmail.com thanks Ethan I have space available to share in a 2500 square foot workshop with concrete floors roll up door, great ventilation, and central soma location around 9th and Harrison. This space is perfect for welding, sculpture, metal fabrication, motorcycle repair etc… rent negotiable… email me at allartburns@hotmail.com
thanks Ethan

]]> by: mrg http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-172350 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 06:41:47 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-172350 http://patsgarage.com/ bunch of great/friendly bike freaks who own a car garage. ask for pat or augi http://patsgarage.com/
bunch of great/friendly bike freaks who own a car garage.
ask for pat or augi

]]> by: c2builds4u http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-160908 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:31:47 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-160908 Hello all, I have found a secret spot that is a motor/wood co-op and is in need of additional partners. The 1800 sqft garage/hanger is in San Rafael, CA. If anyone is interested you can email me. c2builds4uatmac.com Cheers, Chris Hello all,

I have found a secret spot that is a motor/wood co-op and is in need of additional partners. The 1800 sqft garage/hanger is in San Rafael, CA. If anyone is interested you can email me.

c2builds4uatmac.com

Cheers,

Chris

]]> by: jb http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-159303 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:01:41 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-159303 As some one who lives in sf, let me just say, its not fing worth it. SF is full of folks who are so far to one side, they they simply won't let you do anything. Its as if working on a motorcycle was worse than making metal art work. Welding fumes are welding fumes. Save yourself, move the heck out of this hell hole. There are parts of the country where no one is going to take a shit on your door step or harass you for spare change. Its not economic hardship caused by bigotry, its caused by people who enable them. The nice, hippy folks who give the homeless just enough money to get them that next rock of crack or super-sized can of king cobra. You can get a house out in the country for 1/2 what you pay for rent right now, and you will own it, so if you need a work shop you could just buy shipping container. Sorry to go off like this, but this city just drives me nuts. As some one who lives in sf, let me just say, its not fing worth it. SF is full of folks who are so far to one side, they they simply won’t let you do anything. Its as if working on a motorcycle was worse than making metal art work. Welding fumes are welding fumes. Save yourself, move the heck out of this hell hole. There are parts of the country where no one is going to take a shit on your door step or harass you for spare change. Its not economic hardship caused by bigotry, its caused by people who enable them. The nice, hippy folks who give the homeless just enough money to get them that next rock of crack or super-sized can of king cobra.

You can get a house out in the country for 1/2 what you pay for rent right now, and you will own it, so if you need a work shop you could just buy shipping container.

Sorry to go off like this, but this city just drives me nuts.

]]> by: Jim K. http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-157784 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 01:23:05 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-157784 Having been in the bay area for about a dozen years I've run into this same problem (actually it's why I no longer own a '68 mustang). What I've learned though is depending on the amount of cash you have available there is a ton of industrial space for lease. One of the easiest ways to locate it seems to be to go to a few of the local fabrication shops and inquire about who they're leasing from and if they know of any space available. Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, El Cerrito, and Albany all have a ton of spaces like this that aren't being leased currently. The biggest hangup tends to be on insurance as most of these places will require you to carry a policy. Anyway, best of luck and remember, word of mouth is going to be your best friend. Having been in the bay area for about a dozen years I’ve run into this same problem (actually it’s why I no longer own a ‘68 mustang). What I’ve learned though is depending on the amount of cash you have available there is a ton of industrial space for lease. One of the easiest ways to locate it seems to be to go to a few of the local fabrication shops and inquire about who they’re leasing from and if they know of any space available. Oakland, Hayward, San Leandro, El Cerrito, and Albany all have a ton of spaces like this that aren’t being leased currently. The biggest hangup tends to be on insurance as most of these places will require you to carry a policy. Anyway, best of luck and remember, word of mouth is going to be your best friend.

]]> by: mike http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152581 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:14:59 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152581 Looking for something similar in NYC. There are some artist co-ops here, but they're expensive and out in the sticks of Brooklyn. Joe, just move back to NYC and we'll start that co-op here. Looking for something similar in NYC. There are some artist co-ops here, but they’re expensive and out in the sticks of Brooklyn. Joe, just move back to NYC and we’ll start that co-op here.

]]> by: Dave Van Skike http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152515 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:11:45 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152515 FWIW, that's an airhead BMW carcass, not a Guzzi. FWIW, that’s an airhead BMW carcass, not a Guzzi.

]]> by: alan http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152513 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:10:46 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152513 NIMBY or American Steel in West Oakland NIMBY or American Steel in West Oakland

]]> by: patmac http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152328 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:49:46 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152328 try the boxshop The Box Shop 951 Hudson Ave San Francisco, CA 94101 (415) 642-7467 if they can't they should point you in the right direction. Patrick try the boxshop

The Box Shop
951 Hudson Ave
San Francisco, CA 94101
(415) 642-7467

if they can’t they should point you in the right direction.

Patrick

]]> by: dan http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152323 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:45:08 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152323 there used to be quite a few rent-by-the-hour garages (even paint shops) around... and more than a few garage co-ops. a former neighbor owned two in san fernando valley, but had to close them due to insanely expensive insurance and numerous environmental-related fines. the problem being that so many users/renters treated the places like crap, made messes, equipment was stolen (even the lights at one time), etc... he couldn't charge enough to break even. i used to belong to a co-op that was pretty cool... albeit not "cheap" at $200/month, it was in a nice sized industrial building, people shared tools/equipment, there was a lift, and a 'fridge filled with soda and beer paid on the honor system. more and more users left once they got their own garage or their project was complete, until there were only 5 or 6 of us... we'd have to pay $400/ea to keep the place (couldn't find anyone else interested)... then we had a break-in, a bunch of stuff stolen, then the building owner decided to charge more... all at the same time. that was the end of it. there used to be quite a few rent-by-the-hour garages (even paint shops) around… and more than a few garage co-ops.

a former neighbor owned two in san fernando valley, but had to close them due to insanely expensive insurance and numerous environmental-related fines. the problem being that so many users/renters treated the places like crap, made messes, equipment was stolen (even the lights at one time), etc… he couldn’t charge enough to break even.

i used to belong to a co-op that was pretty cool… albeit not “cheap” at $200/month, it was in a nice sized industrial building, people shared tools/equipment, there was a lift, and a ‘fridge filled with soda and beer paid on the honor system.
more and more users left once they got their own garage or their project was complete, until there were only 5 or 6 of us… we’d have to pay $400/ea to keep the place (couldn’t find anyone else interested)… then we had a break-in, a bunch of stuff stolen, then the building owner decided to charge more… all at the same time. that was the end of it.

]]> by: Brian http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152313 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:36:22 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152313 Your best bet might be retail space or something similar. It would be quite expensive in San Francisco I imagine, but if you could start a co-op and spread the cost, I'm sure there's a lot of people looking for what you're trying to find. There have to mechanic's shops in the area too; ask them if they know a shop that has closed down recently, and you could maybe rent that. There's also warehouse space, and rental storage places usually have power in them if you can find a nice rental business owner. Your best bet might be retail space or something similar. It would be quite expensive in San Francisco I imagine, but if you could start a co-op and spread the cost, I’m sure there’s a lot of people looking for what you’re trying to find. There have to mechanic’s shops in the area too; ask them if they know a shop that has closed down recently, and you could maybe rent that. There’s also warehouse space, and rental storage places usually have power in them if you can find a nice rental business owner.

]]> by: Piett http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152312 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:33:41 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152312 Worth calling and checking into: San Francisco Auto Repair 611 Florida San Francisco, CA 94110 Map (415) 285-8588 The online description claims this: * "Do -It- Yourself " Membership Available There also used to be a garage/shop with tools that was rented hourly in San Jose but they have closed down. Geoff Worth calling and checking into:
San Francisco Auto Repair
611 Florida
San Francisco, CA 94110 Map
(415) 285-8588

The online description claims this:
* “Do -It- Yourself ” Membership Available

There also used to be a garage/shop with tools that was rented hourly in San Jose but they have closed down.

Geoff

]]> by: Nick http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152294 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:23:03 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152294 If you aren't going to be doing anything big, you could try looking for a rental artist or musician studio. If you aren’t going to be doing anything big, you could try looking for a rental artist or musician studio.

]]> by: PeterP http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152261 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:53:59 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152261 I've been looking for something similar in Atlanta. It's almost impossible to find garage space with power, much less water. I’ve been looking for something similar in Atlanta. It’s almost impossible to find garage space with power, much less water.

]]> by: jeff http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152210 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:54:27 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152210 Here is the link for Bay Area Motor Club. While their website says they don't have a facility currently, a call to them might provide more up-to-date info. Here is the link for Bay Area Motor Club. While their website says they don’t have a facility currently, a call to them might provide more up-to-date info.

]]> by: jeff http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152207 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:51:31 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/11/15/reader-question-shop-space-for-rent-in-san-francisco/#comment-152207 This is what I found in the online yellow page listings. Bay Area Motor Club would be ideal but they are currently looking for a new location. San Francisco Auto Repair might be the only place. http://www.yellowpages.com/San-Francisco-CA/Automobile-Repairing-Service-Facilities-Renting/city-San-Francisco This is what I found in the online yellow page listings. Bay Area Motor Club would be ideal but they are currently looking for a new location. San Francisco Auto Repair might be the only place.

http://www.yellowpages.com/San-Francisco-CA/Automobile-Repairing-Service-Facilities-Renting/city-San-Francisco

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