That was my old stomping grounds. Safeway used to be the Berkeley Grocery Co-Op store. There was a escalator/moving sidewalk that took you up to the medium sized store with all sorts of gadgets. And all the store fronts were open and doing well. And if you bought something and got your parking ticket stamped, you got 90 minutes free parking, which you could use to go to Fisherman's Wharf, the Cannery, Ghiradelli Square, Cost Plus and lots of other shops and stores!
To the viewers that might not know - this is NOT downtown San Francisco. This area is nearby Fisherman's Wharf, The Marina, and just north of Russian Hill. Very desirable neighborhood, and in other words, any property in this area is worth multi-millions $. There's a cable car station one block from this complex that (used to?) funnel tourists down to The Wharf. It would appear that the hollowing out of SF isn't contained strictly to the downtown/south of market areas that are adjacent to The Tenderloin. As the video depicts, the "urban decay" is also affecting very affluent, non-downtown areas of the city as well. It's too bad. 10 years ago that area was thriving, and that Safeway was constantly busy (I can attest to that, as I took my daughters to ballet class 2 blocks away, and would dread the parking/crowd situation every week I had to go up there! LOL!). So sad to see the state of that place now.
There used to be a Swensen's ice cream shop there that I frequented regularly. That Safeway was my pit stop after outings at Fisherman Warf. Man, this hella bring back some memories. So sad the city is dying slowly.
Thanks for the tour! I used to shop at that Safeway 20 years ago. I think it was a Panda Express back then, which made me flinch when you said the mall had good Chinese. I haven't been to Pier 39/Fisherman's Wharf since the pandemic.
I've known that shopping center for at least 40 years. There was a Blockbuster's, Uno Pizzeria, Radio Shack, GNC, Burger King (I think) and more. It's a shame Safeway is gone. Trader Joe's across the street doesn't replace it. That Chinese restaurant has been there for decades. I don't know if under the same ownership. The property was recently sold.
Going way back, before the fitness center occupied the 2nf floor, there was a warehouse style Hi-fi store called The SoundWorks. I worked there for a time. Thanks for the blast from the past!
@@tinydancer62 I vaguely remember someone else years ago telling me that Akron previously occupied that same space. It was before my time in the city, however.
Very sad. I grew up a few blocks away when this opened in the 1960s. Safeway used to be Mayfair Market (later, Co-Op, then Safeway) where my mom bought me a Monkees lunchbox in 1966. There was Daylin Drug Store next to Mayfair, all kinds of other small stores downstairs. Akron upstairs (where I got Beatles Yellow Submarine hangers in 1968) Swenson's Ice Cream, a burger/sausage place, a donut shop I worked at when I was older. Many good memories from those years.
Hi, Jermaine, Happy holidays! 🎄 🎉 This reminds me of a shopping mall in Italy where some of my relatives live. It opened 10 years ago in a converted textile factory. Now apart from a big food store (similar to Safeways) which is probably the only one of its size in the area it hasn’t a lot going on. Small fashion and beauty shops come and go and half of the mall is empty. There is a delicious Asian restaurant with Chinese and Japanese options on an all you can eat basis I always go to when I visit. Other than that there is only a bar with outside seating still open.
I was a member of 24hr fitness for 20 years but all 11 locations in Vegas closed during the pandemic and only 2 ever opened back up so I moved to another gym.
4:05 - The 'note' taped to the pavement (for the EV charger installers) is the most concerning thing that I see in the vid. It basically is telling them not to drill on the red lines because that is where the post-tension cables (that are holding up the parking ramp) are located. It makes me wonder if they drilled into some of them and then the issue was raised? It's just odd that the note is where it is (and that there is a note!!) past the two already-installed units. Seems almost as if they have suspended construction? Not that the SF building Dept. has had any problems in the past or anything...just sayin'.
There are alot of abandoned and empty office buildings, main brand stores closed their shops and left. Since law enforcement in San Francisco has no jurisdiction and no capabilities to stop crime with very long wait time when calling 911, its useless to try.
Ok, so the Anchor Store, Safeway, now closed. Yeah, do a Fisherman's Wharf video tour. Hair! Be great if someone presented some ideas to bring in more business for the merchants.
the mayors dont controll whats happening at least for the last 10 years theyve all pushed the same agenda which they didnt come up with or have any control over
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That was my old stomping grounds. Safeway used to be the Berkeley Grocery Co-Op store. There was a escalator/moving sidewalk that took you up to the medium sized store with all sorts of gadgets. And all the store fronts were open and doing well. And if you bought something and got your parking ticket stamped, you got 90 minutes free parking, which you could use to go to Fisherman's Wharf, the Cannery, Ghiradelli Square, Cost Plus and lots of other shops and stores!
To the viewers that might not know - this is NOT downtown San Francisco. This area is nearby Fisherman's Wharf, The Marina, and just north of Russian Hill. Very desirable neighborhood, and in other words, any property in this area is worth multi-millions $. There's a cable car station one block from this complex that (used to?) funnel tourists down to The Wharf. It would appear that the hollowing out of SF isn't contained strictly to the downtown/south of market areas that are adjacent to The Tenderloin. As the video depicts, the "urban decay" is also affecting very affluent, non-downtown areas of the city as well. It's too bad. 10 years ago that area was thriving, and that Safeway was constantly busy (I can attest to that, as I took my daughters to ballet class 2 blocks away, and would dread the parking/crowd situation every week I had to go up there! LOL!). So sad to see the state of that place now.
It is so weird to see that Safeway closed down. I shopped in that too many times to even count when I lived up there
And it was always busy too between Safeway, Walgreens and 24. Now there’s almost nothing.
There used to be a Swensen's ice cream shop there that I frequented regularly. That Safeway was my pit stop after outings at Fisherman Warf. Man, this hella bring back some memories. So sad the city is dying slowly.
What’s up, Jermaine. Love your videos!
Glad you like them!
Chopstick skills on point LOL
Thanks for the tour! I used to shop at that Safeway 20 years ago. I think it was a Panda Express back then, which made me flinch when you said the mall had good Chinese. I haven't been to Pier 39/Fisherman's Wharf since the pandemic.
its always been that chinese place he went to
I've known that shopping center for at least 40 years. There was a Blockbuster's, Uno Pizzeria, Radio Shack, GNC, Burger King (I think) and more. It's a shame Safeway is gone. Trader Joe's across the street doesn't replace it.
That Chinese restaurant has been there for decades. I don't know if under the same ownership.
The property was recently sold.
Going way back, before the fitness center occupied the 2nf floor, there was a warehouse style Hi-fi store called The SoundWorks. I worked there for a time. Thanks for the blast from the past!
I remember that place. Before that it was Akron.
@@tinydancer62 I vaguely remember someone else years ago telling me that Akron previously occupied that same space. It was before my time in the city, however.
Very sad. I grew up a few blocks away when this opened in the 1960s. Safeway used to be Mayfair Market (later, Co-Op, then Safeway) where my mom bought me a Monkees lunchbox in 1966. There was Daylin Drug Store next to Mayfair, all kinds of other small stores downstairs.
Akron upstairs (where I got Beatles Yellow Submarine hangers in 1968) Swenson's Ice Cream, a burger/sausage place, a donut shop I worked at when I was older. Many good memories from those years.
We live now in a AMZN world.
no freaking chargers for me only real man gas baby!
man gas baby.
Those honey garlic chicken wings at that restaurant are super 🔥! Thank you for sharing 💯
The SF exodus is in full effect. That shopping center and area used to be popping 5-10 years ago. Crazy to watch the downfall of SF.
You should stop and eat your food as soon as you get it, while it's fresh. You can always continue the video after you're done.
lol shut up it was some freaking noodles
@@lanzegife You get more out of your noodles if you eat them while they're fresh.
I kinda like it. Peaceful
That noodles looks so good
Hi, Jermaine, Happy holidays! 🎄 🎉
This reminds me of a shopping mall in Italy where some of my relatives live. It opened 10 years ago in a converted textile factory. Now apart from a big food store (similar to Safeways) which is probably the only one of its size in the area it hasn’t a lot going on. Small fashion and beauty shops come and go and half of the mall is empty. There is a delicious Asian restaurant with Chinese and Japanese options on an all you can eat basis I always go to when I visit. Other than that there is only a bar with outside seating still open.
I used to work there at the Safeway. I used to eat at that Chinese food all the time. The Fish is very good. Too bad it's Dead now
That mall looks like a ghost town. I'm surprised any business is still in there.
I remember the Swensons there... Sad...
I was a member of 24hr fitness for 20 years but all 11 locations in Vegas closed during the pandemic and only 2 ever opened back up so I moved to another gym.
Yes eating them noodles .
4:05 - The 'note' taped to the pavement (for the EV charger installers) is the most concerning thing that I see in the vid. It basically is telling them not to drill on the red lines because that is where the post-tension cables (that are holding up the parking ramp) are located. It makes me wonder if they drilled into some of them and then the issue was raised? It's just odd that the note is where it is (and that there is a note!!) past the two already-installed units. Seems almost as if they have suspended construction? Not that the SF building Dept. has had any problems in the past or anything...just sayin'.
Thanks, Jermaine I love that place ❤
There are alot of abandoned and empty office buildings, main brand stores closed their shops and left. Since law enforcement in San Francisco has no jurisdiction and no capabilities to stop crime with very long wait time when calling 911, its useless to try.
Yea definitely, the city lost a step. I love San Francisco ❤️, yesterday it was depressing on the Streets . I guess it's due to those w no one left .
thank you
As metal Leo would say “clouzed”
I wouldn’t want to be that mall during an earthquake
Anotha in real life vid eo
its also chistmas day or christmas eve. lol
What about the vacant stores?
Scantily occupied malls are so, so sad. 😢
The food must be much cheaper now.
Is the Safeway still open near Castro and market?
Yes
Ok, so the Anchor Store, Safeway, now closed. Yeah, do a Fisherman's Wharf video tour. Hair! Be great if someone presented some ideas to bring in more business for the merchants.
The shop lifting is their customer now
Sad stuff
Thankz for the stroll and the recommended eats. Germaine may you have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS from Northern Arizona. Laterz... 🎅🎶🎄🏜🎀☃🤶
Thank you! You too!
Gavin has really spruced up california i can see why he has soo many rabbid supporters
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6:45 Fancy Finger Spa. Hmm😒.....
Blame Biden
Im wondering if all this was the reason dictator Xi visited
this is what you get for voting for reform da and mayor. lol
the mayors dont controll whats happening at least for the last 10 years theyve all pushed the same agenda which they didnt come up with or have any control over