Explore the Area
- Great American Music HallRestaurants
- California ProduceGroceries
- Black SugarCafes
- VacationShopping
- StudiomixFitness
- Brenda's French Soul FoodRestaurants
- Hiep Thanh MarketGroceries
- WhitechapelNightlife
- SculleryCafes
- Fleet WoodShopping
- SHN Golden Gate TheatreArts and Entertainment
- Health ClubFitness
- Ales Unlimited: Beer BasementNightlife
- L&G Vietnamese SandwichCafes
- World Of Stereo 2Shopping
- American Conservatory TheaterArts and Entertainment
- Hyde-Turk Mini ParkFitness
- Bread & Butter MarketGroceries
- Wilson & Wilson Private Detective AgencyNightlife
- La BandeCafes
- Service Well MarketShopping
- Curran TheatreArts and Entertainment
- Tenderloin Children's PlaygroundFitness
- HinataRestaurants
- Battambang MarketGroceries
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What Locals Say
- Maria Roa
- Visitor
- 2mo ago
"Walking your dog would be a nightmare in this area. Dirty streets and unstable individuals/ drug use might not want to go for an evening walk in the area"
- Denise Rizo
- Resident
- 4mo ago
"Police fail to do their jobs. Housing should be top priority as people are literally dying on the street. The hush hush of open air drug use and there are dealers on most corners in the tenderloin. Live here if you are a risk taker. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 5mo ago
"Great neighborhood. And very quiet. But during Folsom weekend and up your alley weekend is pretty hectic here. "
- Trulia User
- Visitor
- 1y ago
"Very unsafe area - would not feel comfortable walking here after dark/alone. Sidewalks are very dirty with litter. "
- Erwin
- Prev. Resident
- 1y ago
"While parts of this neighborhood are not aesthetically appealing, it is close to other neighborhoods with shops and restaurants. Plus the restaurants and bars in this neighborhood are some of the best, suprisingly."
- Trulia User
- Prev. Resident
- 2y ago
"I loved living here and believe it is a great underrated neighborhood that has a ton of investment opportunities "
- Helenesfdesigns
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Im not commuting now, working from home. When I was commuting there is good access to public transit "
- Juan .
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Parades and civic events galore. Every parade in the city comes through here. Every protest does too. It’s the government center of the city and it’s the most diverse in the city too, but homelessness is a problematic here. "
- Ahtien
- Resident
- 3y ago
"There is a huge homeless problem, drugs, crime, and human and dog feces (like walking in a mine field) all over the sidewalks and its STILL expensive. shootings are common"
- Ahtien
- Resident
- 3y ago
"the tenderloin is no place to have dogs! there are not enough green spaces for them. its cruel to keep a dog in the Tenderloin"
- Sylvia C. A.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"It’s not safe for dogs too many needles. I think you should look elsewhere or get paw protection. Overall better options elsewhere. "
- Guy T.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"The neighborhood has its challenges with homelessness. The businesses owners are extremely friendly and welcome new residents. Very dog friendly but not a place for children"
- Martinezjessy393
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Tenderloins need a lot of improvement to make. Unfortunately, we are outnumbered by the homelessness "
- Shepting
- Resident
- 4y ago
"So many restaurants and close to everything! A little gritty late at night, but definitely a convenient place to live. "
- Angelstate
- Visitor
- 4y ago
"It’s a horrible area. Constant noise and screaming at night, car break ins, and a crazy number of homeless who yell at you for just minding your business. "
- Luke M.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"This is the worst neighborhood in the city of San Francisco by far. But also the cheapest. Human waste and needles everywhere."
- Zachary H.
- Prev. Resident
- 4y ago
"The sheer amount of homeless people, drugs, and crime, even in the middle of the day. It's very close to downtown though!"
- Danielvlopes
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Not good for parents, but not bad for single or couples. Lot’s of restaurants and it’s not as dangerous as most people think."
- Nayila A.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"From where I live, Geary and Hyde, which is not exactly the heart of tenderloin, Is very Easy to walk to downtown , union square"
- Matthew D.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Very easy commute of about 5 minute walk to train station. All areas very walkable and many bus stations. "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Drug addicts and human waste everywhere. It’s like a third world country. It’s disgusting and sad. "
- Chris R. D.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Little Vietnam, Filipino event, Asian St Festival, Glyde Church and St Anthony Activities, Terderloin Community Activitivities, Basketball Court in the neighborhood, Assorted of Cultural Foods, Rstaurants"
- Ivan S.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"This area is gritty but super convenient when it comes to food, shopping, and transportation to anywhere. It is walkable but not desirable at night. Plenty of bars and clubs within blocks from Union Square. The area is unique with history and comes with its own unique vibe. Dirty and grungy to the point of charm but not dangerous to explore."
- Maxxx
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I’ve been living here for more than 10 years. Homelessness has become a much bigger problem. Drugs dealings are everywhere. Streets are dirty. I don’t think the city is doing enough to solve it. But I love the restaurants around here...taste and affordable."
- Eddie M.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Lots and lots of drugs. Stay away if you are a parent. Dirty, smells, lots of drug dealers, sad environment. No kids."
- R F
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Street drug and petty crime infestation. Armed robberies and break-ins are common. Security measures taken by local businesses and some residents might be increasing."
- Dereik W.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"I really wouldn't say unique. More like livable? This is no place for children period. Lifestyle here would be lovely and peaceful if that someone would boost the security in the T.L's , I'm just saying. "
- Frankie V. C.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Great suburb living with expansive parks ,walking Horse trails with stables for owners. This is a lovely neighborhood one of the last seasoned neighborhoods that are being turned and remodeled. Best value for your family and great real estate investment. "
- Graham M.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"There are not a lot of grassy areas for dogs to go and play."
- Phillip G.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Very limited grassy areas. Dogs are very welcome."
- S.G.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"There are many places for help and where the homeless can get free food. It's a very authethic neighborhood for Vietnamese food."
- Phillip G.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"There's a variety of cultures, lifestyles, restaurants, people. It is a good neighborhood and is growing. Lots of new restaurants and shopping popping up. I like the Sunday services at Glide with their phenomenal choir, as well as the farmers' market on Wednesday and Sunday."
- Graham M.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"It can be unsafe for children, so have an adult with a child all the time."
- Phillip G.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Can be a dangerous place for kids. There are many after-school programs, many small neighborhood parks, and the main branch of the library is in the Tenderloin."
Schools
- San Francisco City Academy
- K-8
- Private
- 98 Students
N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageStudents are wonderful and talented.Staff are not required to have their teaching license or professional experience in education and the school is not run by people with teaching or school administration experience. Teachers try their hardest and have a good heart but are mistreated and led to their breaking point, and leave. While the heart of loving students with the love of God is beautiful, and there is some learning here, it's not run well. 100% of teachers for the 2021-2022 school year are leaving, which should be telling. If you are a parent, ask questions about what kind of education you are having, and who is going to deliver it. If you are an incoming teacher, ask why there are no returning teachers, what they are doing as a response to that, be aware of the administration situation, and ensure that you have the supports you will need.Other Review1y ago - De Marillac Academy
- 4-8
- Private
- 120 Students
N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average4/10 overall with their treatment of teachers. Teachers stay because they love the kids, not the leadership nor the administration.Other Review3y ago
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Homes in Tenderloin
- Gregg Lynn DRE #01467774, Sotheby's International Realty
- Charles Post DRE #01421132, Post Real Estate Advisors
- Thomas Cacciotti DRE #01488592, Vanguard Properties
- Trista Elizabeth Bernasconi DRE #02095335, Compass
- Connie Chung DRE #01941884, Willowmar Real Estate
- Denis Lancerin DRE #01518342, City Real Estate
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