Western Addition
Neighborhood Intelligence

The Western Addition Analysis Neighborhood lies west of Van Ness Avenue, between Geary Boulevard on the north (extending to California Street near Van Ness) and Fulton Street on the south, reaching Divisadero Street and Baker Street on the west. It includes the Fillmore District, Cathedral Hill, and the blocks around Jefferson Square Park, while Japantown and Alamo Square fall in neighboring areas. The Fillmore's jazz history is reflected along Fillmore Street, and the area was reshaped by mid-century redevelopment. About 22,288 residents live here in roughly 13,311 housing units.

Housing mixes Victorian and Edwardian flats with large mid-century apartment complexes, cooperatives, and public and affordable housing. SF Planning Code zoning is led by RM-3 (Residential-Mixed, Medium Density) and RM-4 (High Density), with RM-1, RM-2, RH-3, RC-4, RTO-1, and RTO-C on many blocks. Commercial zoning includes the Fillmore Street and Divisadero Street NCTs, NCT-3, and NC-3 along Geary Boulevard. Landmarks include the Fillmore Auditorium, St. Mary's Cathedral, Jefferson Square Park, and Raymond Kimbell Playground.