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Why building the West Coast’s tallest office tower in San Francisco might not be as crazy as it sounds

Developer looks to find success and repeat history in a city laden with empty space
Hines co-developed Salesforce Tower, San Francisco's tallest building; now it wants to build an even taller skyscraper in the city. (CoStar)
Hines co-developed Salesforce Tower, San Francisco's tallest building; now it wants to build an even taller skyscraper in the city. (CoStar)
CoStar News
July 20, 2025 | 6:20 P.M.

More than five years after San Francisco’s tech workers packed up their laptops and went remote amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the city remains saddled with millions of square feet of empty office space. New construction has dipped to record lows.

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