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Directions to The People's Studio at Warfield Commons

Please note KALW is no longer operating from our prior broadcasting studios at 500 Mansell St, San Francisco.  

KALW Public Media
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988 Market St, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94102
KALW Events and Studios: 9th floor
KALW Offices: 8th floor

We are located at 988 Market St in San Francisco’s Mid-Market neighborhood, close to public transit and cultural institutions like the Warfield Theatre and City Hall.

Transit
The building is steps away from the Powell Street Station, which serves the BART Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow lines. Additionally, the station connects to Muni Metro lines J, K, L, M, and N. Nearby, you can access the Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason cable car lines. For above-ground Muni services, the following bus routes have stops in close proximity:

  • Market St & 5th St: Routes 5, 5R, and 7.
  • Market St & 6th St: Routes 5, 5R, 7, and 9.
  • Market St & Taylor St: Routes 6, 7, and 9.

These stops provide convenient access to various parts of the city via Muni's extensive bus network.

Parking
Paid parking with an attendant is available across the street at IKEA, with the entrance on Stevenson Street. Please note that cars are not currently allowed on Market Street.

Accessibility
Warfield Commons is ADA accessible and meets all accessibility requirements set by the City of San Francisco, ensuring barrier-free access for visitors with disabilities.

The Mid-Market Neighborhood
Home to the Theatre District, the Mid-Market neighborhood surrounding the Warfield Commons is a cultural corridor for downtown San Francisco. The neighborhood is home to a diverse community of businesses, individuals, nonprofits, and other community members. There are multiple available public safety ambassadors committed to community safety, including the Tenderloin Benefit DIstrict, Urban Alchemy, and Code Tenderloin. Public safety ambassadors are generally available in the neighborhood from 7AM to 10PM.

Directions to KALW’s Live Event Space at 220 Montgomery

KALW’s space at 220 Montgomery Street continues to remain open for live events! Visit KALW.org/events for our full events calendar.

KALW Public Media
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220 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104

Transit
Our live events space is located in San Francisco’s Financial District off Market and Third street.

Arrive at Montgomery BART and walk Northwest on Montgomery Street until you see KALW’s Live Event Space.

KALW’s Live Event Space is steps away from the Montgomery Street Station, which serves the BART Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow lines. Additionally, the station connects to Muni Metro lines J, K, L, M, and N. Nearby, you can access the Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason cable car lines. For above-ground Muni services, the following bus routes have stops in close proximity:

  • Market St & 5th St: Routes 5, 5R, and 7.
  • Market St & 6th St: Routes 5, 5R, 7, and 9.
  • Market St & Taylor St: Routes 6, 7, and 9.

These stops provide convenient access to various parts of the city via Muni's extensive bus network.

Parking
The closest paid parking lot available is the 235 Pine Street Parking Garage with additional garages nearby. Please check availability. Cars are not currently allowed on Market Street.