Dock High Warehouse for Lease Or Rent - San Francisco Metro

Last Updated April 17, 2023

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If you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent, San Francisco, you've come to the right place. In this article, we cover three key topics, including:

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  • An offer of our professional services to help you identify and acquire your next warehouse of any type, including Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent in San Francisco, from the best listed and unlisted sources. It's what we do!
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You likely found us here because you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent in the San Francisco Metro. Our San Francisco Metro affiliate broker has extensive experience with Dock High Warehouse, having leased and sold existing properties and worked with developers on build-to-suit spaces for lease. These spaces come in many shapes and sizes, and we've performed a search for this article that covers small- to medium-sized spaced for lease or rent in the San Francisco Metro. That survey/search is summarized in this article. We are ready, willing, and able to conduct a comprehensive search for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent in the San Francisco Metro and meeting your specific requirements. Read on for more detail about the characteristics of Dock High Warehouse, as well as the results of our search for this article.

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Dock-High Loading docks are a trendy type of loading dock. The main reason for this is their versatility: they prevent drivers from maneuvering and save workers and operators time when loading and unloading goods. In addition, they are not at risk of severe storms as long as the warehouse's height is also elevated. The docks are essential when looking for a warehouse to rent or buy, so we recommend choosing properties with Dock-High Loading Docks.

Photo of a large dock-high loading facility.This is actually a pretty loaded question (pun intended if you like). At a very basic level, Dock-High docks are used to simplify getting "stuff" into and out of a building - generally from or to a truck trailer ... or train car. One of our more popular articles provides a definition of Dock-High loading. The main alternative is grade-level building access - i.e. being able to drive into a building so that the "stuff" you work with can be lifted from and onto whatever you are using to transport your "stuff." "Stuff" can mean anything from raw materials to finished goods, supplies, tools, tooling, etc., etc.. Size and weight are big factors in deciding which of these two methods of moving "stuff" into and out of your building is used - with bigger and heavier stuff tending to be grade-level, and lighter and smaller tending to be dock-high. There is also the issue of whether the stuff you are transferring needs to be well protected from the elements including during the loading and unloading process. There are always exceptions, and much is likely being left out. Docks are seen attached to many types of buildings - manufacturing, R&D, Distribution, Storage, etc. The measure of how many docks you need is tied directly to how much "stuff" you need to move into and out of your building/space in a given time period (also a complex calculation). That's a fairly simple, conceptual discussion of Dock-High dock uses. Also, now that we've compared and contrasted dock-high vs. grade-loading, note in the above photo that most (nearly all?) buildings need to have a bit of grade loading in any case. Read on for some discussion of more detailed issues surrounding Dock-High docks.

Since docks and loading/unloading is an important issue, we have several articles on the topic. Aside from the links in the section above, we have Warehouse Loading Types, Dock-Well - Picture with Definition, Side-Load Dock Well - Picture with Definition, Dock-High Loading - Convert an Existing FacilityExterior Elevated Dock - Picture with Definition and Dock-Leveler - Picture with Definition. The above are all links. If you have an interest, bon appétit. We'll likely be adding other articles on issues like Environmental Control during loading and unloading, Fork Lifts, etc., and we'll do our best to update this as pertinent items are added to the site. We spend a good deal of time on this and related content, and expect to continue to do so.

Dock-High is really an aspect, or feature of a warehouse. It's quite common, and we chose it as the primary aspect for which you might be searching. There are other ways to search for this type of property or space. A few of these are listed below:

  • Cross-Dock Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Distribution Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Fulfillment Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Pick, Pack and Ship Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Package Handling Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale

There are many more options for searching for this type of property/space. There are also a number of issues we can help you with that are not mentioned elsewhere - things like:

  • Free Trade Zone Access (FTZ)
  • Shipping Ports
  • Airport Hubs
  • Dock-High
  • Dock-Well
  • Rail Service
  • Etc.

There are a number of cities included in the San Francisco Metro Area - here are a few of the larger ones: San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Concord, Berkeley, Antioch, Richmond, Daly City, & San Mateo.

The rest - hopefully close to an inclusive list, is on our San Francisco Metro Area home page. You can navigate directly to the link on your Metro Home Page using the In-Page link for "Service Area Summary." This list includes all of the Cities and Towns of which we are aware in the Metro Area. Each City and Town listed is also a link to detailed statistics about that specific place drawn from various Census Bureau reports.

See the Survey Description Section for a contextual description of Surveys and for what they are used.

Survey Item 1 of 11 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
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Oakland International Airport
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San Francisco International Airport
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Port of Richmond
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 109594
Office Square Feet
Actual: 16546
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 32
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Freezer/Cooler
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Yard
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Dock Loading
Further Description * 109,594 SF Building Size
* 7.48 AC Lot Size
* Built 2000
* 42,873 SF Cooler
* 42,814 SF Freezer
* 16,546 SF Office Space
* Reinforced Concrete Constructed
* Amps: 3,000 Volts: 277-480 Power Supply
* M-3 Zoning * Yard
* 32' Clear Height
* 37 Exterior Dock Doors
* Cross Docks
* 2 Drive-In Bays
* 37 Levelers
* 140 Standard Parking Spaces

This 4-star industrial facility was built in 2000 and furnish with reinforced concrete construction, a 3,00-amp, 277-480-volt power supply, cross docks, 34 dock doors with door seals and pit levelers, 2 grade-level doors, loading on two sides of the building and 2 rail doors. It also contains a USDA inspection room, approximately 9,000 pallet positions, a highly functional 32' cold dock staging area, 16,546 square feet of office space, a forklift charging station, repair maintenance rooms and a 42,873 square foot cooler, with a fully fenced and gated.

Survey Item 2 of 11 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
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Bayshore Freeway
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Crane Cove Park
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 15423
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 20
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Yard
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Dock Loading
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Single Tenant
Further Description * Flex Type
* 15,423 SF Building Size
* 0.53 AC Lot Size
* Built 1957
* Masonry Construction
* City Sewer
* 20’ Clear Height
* 1 Exterior Dock Door
* 28 Standard Parking Spaces
* Amps: 400 Phase: 3 Power Supply
* M1 - Light Industrial Zoning

This facility has a 15,423 SF building area that features 28 parking spaces, a fenced-in concrete lot with easy access to the freeway, a second-floor office area, a downstairs shop area serviced by a loading dock, and other features ideal for a single-tenant warehouse headquarters that simplify commuting and logistical needs. The inside is illuminated by large showroom windows, and looking out from the second level reveals expansive vistas.

Survey Item 3 of 11 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
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Fremont-Centerville Commuter Rail
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Oakland International Airport
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San José International Airport
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San Francisco International Airport
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Port of Redwood City
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 25857
Office Square Feet
Actual: 4293
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 32
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Freezer/Cooler
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Yard
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Dock Loading
Further Description * 25,857 SF Building Size
* 3.08 AC Lot Size
* 4,293 SF Office Trailer
* Built 1986
* Masonry Constructed
* CG Zoning
* 32' Clear Height
* 4 Drive-In Bays
* 7 Levelers
* 7 Dock-High Doors/Loading
* Yard/Outdoor Storage Area
* 78 Standard Parking Spaces
* Amps: 1,200 Volts: 480 Power Supply

The facility was constructed in 1986 using brick construction, has a lot size of 3.08 AC and a building area of 25,857 SF with a 32' clear height, 4 drive-in bays, and 7 outside dock doors. Also features 1,028 Pallet Positions, MO-99 Freon System, (two separate systems w/ three compressors each), 6 compressors in the penthouse, Ability to go down to Zero Degrees on the western section. While, 1,260 Pallet Positions, R-404A Freon System, (three separate systems w/ one compressor each), 3 exterior compressors, Ability to go down to Zero Degrees on the eastern section.

Survey Item 4 of 11 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
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Oakland International Airport
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Port of Oakland
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 53805
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 24
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Sprinklered
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Dock Loading
Further Description * 53,805 SF Building Size
* 2.26 AC Lot Size
* Built 1970
* Masonry Constructed
* Wet Sprinkler System
* City Water & Sewer
* 24’ Clear Height
* 3 Drive-In Bays
* 2 Exterior Dock Doors
* 2 Levelers
* 40 Standard Parking Spaces
* Amps: 400 Volts: 120-240 Phase: 3 Wire: 4 Power Supply

This is a 53,805 SF industrial building on a 2.26 AC lot that was built in 1970 using masonry construction. It included the installation of city water, city sewer, and a 400-amp, 120–240-volt, 3-phase, 4-wire power supply. The structure has a 24' clear height, 3 drive-in bays, 2 exterior dock doors, 2 levelers, and 40 standard parking spaces.

Survey Item 5 of 11 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
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Oakland International Airport
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Port of Oakland
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 102425
Office Square Feet
Actual: 2500
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 28
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Dock Loading
Further Description * 102,425 SF Building Size
* 3.65 AC Lot Size
* Built 1963
* Reinforced Concrete Constructed
* City Water & Sewer
* Amps: 800 Volts: 240 Power Supply
* 28’ Clear Height
* 2 Drive-In Bays
* 10 Exterior Dock Doors
* 10 Levelers
* 102 Standard Parking Spaces
* 2,500 SF Office Space

This is a 102,425 SF industrial building is situated on 3.65 acres of land and was built in 1963 using reinforced concrete construction. It included the installation of a city water and sewer system as well as a 240-volt power supply with a capacity of 800 amps. The structure features 28' clear height, 2 drive-in bays, 10 exterior dock doors, 10 levelers, and 10 standard parking spaces.

Survey Item 6 of 11 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 383560
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 28
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Sprinklered
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Dock Loading
Further Description * 383,560 SF Building Size
* 18.90 ACLot Size
* Built 1969/ Renovated 1978
* Masonry Constructed
* Wet Sprinkler System
* City Water & Sewer
* GI Zoning
* 28’ Clear Height
* 40’ x 60’ Column Spacing
* 4 Drive-In Bays
* 42 Exterior Dock Doors
* 42 Levelers
* 400 Standard Parking Spaces
* Amps: 2,000 Volts: 120-208 Phase: 3 Wire: 3 Power Supply

A 383,560 SF industrial building has a total lot size of 18.90 AC. It was originally built in 1969 and renovated in 1978 using masonry construction. It included a wet sprinkler system, city water and sewer, 2,000 amps, 120-208 volts, a 3-phase, 3-wire power supply, and on general industrial zoning. Features a 28-foot clear height, 40-by-60-foot column spacing, 40 drive-in bays, 42 exterior dock doors, 42 levelers, and 400 standard parking spaces.

Survey Item 7 of 11 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
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Oakland International Airport
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Port of Richmond
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Hwy. 4
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Hwy. 242
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I-680
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 61630
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 24
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Sprinklered
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Esfr/High Pile
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Grade Level Access
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Yard
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Dock Loading
Further Description * 61,630 SF Building Size
* 1.60 AC Lot Size
* 24’ Clear Height
* 8 Drive-In Bays
* 8 Exterior Dock Doors
* ESFR sprinkler system
* Secured truck yard
* Amps: 1,200 Volts: 277-480 Phase: 3 Power Supply

This property has 61,630 SF with a total lot size of 1.60 acres. Installed with a 1,200-amp, 277-480-volt, 3-phase power supply, ESFR sprinkler system and skylights throughout It also has a 24-foot clear height, eight (12’ x 14’) grade level doors, and eight exterior dock doors in the building. The warehouse is divisible to ±15,407 SF, ±30,815 SF and ±46,222 SF.

Survey Item 8 of 11 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
Location Keywords
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San Francisco International Airport
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Port of San Francisco
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 20923
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 24
Property Feature Keywords
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Dock Loading
Further Description * 20,923 SF Building Size
* 0.23 AC Lot Size
* Built 1942
* Reinforced Concrete Constructed
* City Water & Sewer
* M-1 Zoning
* 24’ Clear Height
* 12’ x 15’ Column Spacing
* 2 Drive-In Bays
* 6 Standard Parking Spaces

A 20,923 SF industrial building with a total lot size of 0.23 AC was constructed in 1942 using reinforced concrete. It included the installation of city water, city sewer and on M-1 zoning. This building features a 24' clear height, 12' x 15' column spacing, 2 drive-in bays, and 6 standard parking spaces.

Survey Item 9 of 11 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
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Hwy 101
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San Francisco International Airport
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Port of San Francisco
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 71207
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 22
Property Feature Keywords
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Sprinklered
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Dock Loading
Further Description * 71,207 SF Building Size
* 3.51 AC Lot Size
* Built 1967
* Reinforced Concrete Constructed
* Wet Sprinkler System
* Amps: 1,200 Volts: 480 Power Supply
* M10000 Zoning
* 22’ Clear Height
* 6 Exterior Dock Doors
* 49 Standard Parking Spaces

A 71,207 SF industrial building with a total lot size of 3.51 AC was constructed in 1967 using reinforced concrete. It has a wet sprinkler system and 1,200 amps, 480 volts for power supply. The building features a 22-foot clear height, six exterior dock doors, and 49 standard parking spaces.

Survey Item 10 of 11 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
Location Keywords
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Oakland International Airport
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San Francisco International Airport
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San José International Airport
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Port of Oakland
Property Descriptions
Clear Height (ft)
Minimum: 20
Maximum: 30
Total Square Feet
Actual: 80900
Office Square Feet
Actual: 3260
Property Feature Keywords
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Sprinklered
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Esfr/High Pile
Keyword Selection
Yard
Keyword Selection
Dock Loading
Further Description * 80,900 SF Building Size
* 4.17 AC Lot Size
* Built 1956
* Renovated 2022
* Masonry Construction
* ESFR Sprinkler System
* City Water & Sewer
* Clear Height 20’ - 30’
* Column Spacing 20’ x 60’
* 1 Drive-In Bay
* 6 Exterior Dock Doors
* 3 Levelers
* 30 Standard Parking Spaces

A 62,350 SF with a total lot size of 4.17 AC was built in 1956 and was renovated in 2022. It has 3,260 SF for office space. It has 6 dock doors, 7 trailer frops with clear height of 30'. The building has ESFR sprinklers installed. For the power supply, it has 3,000 amps and 480 V. There are 55 auto spaces and a secured yard.

Survey Item 11 of 11 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
Oakland International Airport
Keyword Selection
Port of Redwood City
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 45024
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 16
Property Feature Keywords
Keyword Selection
Dock Loading
Further Description * 45,024 SF Building Size
* 1.05 AC Lot Size
* Built 1974
* Masonry Constructed
* City Water & Sewer
* Gas Heating
* IL Zoning
* 16’ Clear Height
* 4 Drive-In Bays
* 4 Exterior Dock Doors
* 30 Standard Parking Spaces

A 45,024 SF industrial building with a total lot size of 1.05 acres was built in 1974 using masonry construction. It has a 16-foot clear height, four drive-in bays, four exterior dock doors, and 30 standard parking spaces. It included the installation of city water and sewer.

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