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**CreativeSuiteDown** · 06-15-2010, 01:37 AM

Is the Federal building obligated to charge market rates for rent? If so, do the VA and other government or military offices in that building pay as much?

Here's some local reporting on it:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/...entry_id=65707
Pelosi moved last fall from the federal building at 450 Golden Gate Ave. to the 18-story federal building at 90 Seventh St. She had been paying about $4,300 a month for her old office, Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill said.

"After being based in the Burton Federal Building for over 20 years, we were no longer able to meet the needs of San Franciscans in the existing space," Hammill said in a statement. "The new office space is 3,075 square feet, nearly a third larger than the old space, which was of inadequate size. Additionally, the new building is more centrally located, right off of Market Street, which allows for easier access for constituents via public transportation.

In addition to Speaker's space needs, the new digs are also more secure, Hammill added.

"As Speaker, the security needs are different," he said. "The new San Francisco Federal Building offers enhanced security features, which were a major factor in the decision to move offices."

06-15-2010, 01:37 AM	#2
CreativeSuiteDown Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 452 Senior Member	Is the Federal building obligated to charge market rates for rent? If so, do the VA and other government or military offices in that building pay as much? Here's some local reporting on it: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/...entry_id=65707 Pelosi moved last fall from the federal building at 450 Golden Gate Ave. to the 18-story federal building at 90 Seventh St. She had been paying about $4,300 a month for her old office, Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill said. "After being based in the Burton Federal Building for over 20 years, we were no longer able to meet the needs of San Franciscans in the existing space," Hammill said in a statement. "The new office space is 3,075 square feet, nearly a third larger than the old space, which was of inadequate size. Additionally, the new building is more centrally located, right off of Market Street, which allows for easier access for constituents via public transportation. In addition to Speaker's space needs, the new digs are also more secure, Hammill added. "As Speaker, the security needs are different," he said. "The new San Francisco Federal Building offers enhanced security features, which were a major factor in the decision to move offices."
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