SF startup behind $700 'sleeping pods' buys downtown building; looks to add 400 beds to operation

"SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The founder behind downtown San Francisco's sleeping pods has purchased another building to expand the operation. Brownstone Shared Housing made headlines for its $700-a-month sleeping pods. RELATED: Company that runs $700 a month sleeping pods in SF could face eviction for unpaid rent Although it was later found that they did not have the proper permitting, and were faced with an eviction notice."

"Now Brownstone - with the proper permitting - will be keeping their location at 12 Mint Plaza and opening a new one at 1049 Market Street. According to the SF Chronicle, it will be 10 times bigger than the Mint Plaza building. Brownstone hopes to have nearly 400 sleeping pods available by this summer. Copyright © 2025 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved."

Brownstone Shared Housing purchased a new building to expand its downtown San Francisco sleeping pod operation. The company previously drew attention for offering $700-a-month sleeping pods and faced an eviction notice after lacking proper permitting. With proper permitting secured, Brownstone will retain its 12 Mint Plaza location and open a much larger site at 1049 Market Street. The new Market Street location will be roughly ten times the size of the Mint Plaza building. Brownstone plans to make nearly 400 sleeping pods available by summer 2025.

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