Amazon Plans Fourth Delivery Center in San Francisco

As Amazon continues to increase its reach in the COVID era, the firm confirmed its plans earlier this week for what would be its fourth and largest delivery center in San Francisco. If approved, the three-story center at 900 Seventh St. would serve as the last-mile hub for the area.

Amazon plans to file its proposal on Monday, which will set in motion a lengthy process requiring various city approvals and up to a year-long environmental impact study. It could take up to two years to finish construction on the facility. Up to 500 employees (workers sorting and loading packages, delivery drivers and managers) may work out of this location.

Amazon bought the work yard and garbage truck parking lot from Recology last year for $202 million. The site is surrounded by neighborhoods including Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, Showplace Square and South of Market.

The new project calls for 650,000 square feet of delivery space including 13,700 square feet of offices, along with a 13,700-square-foot outdoor public open space at the corner of Seventh and Berry streets, according to the Chronicle. Other options mention 10 ground-level freight-loading docks but plans are not finalized.