"At the nexus of Market Street and South Van Ness Avenue, All Star is surrounded by skyscrapers - the sparkling glass of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency building, the giant apartment complex at 100 Van Ness Ave., the luxury housing at The Oak. How has this tiny, squat building managed to become the building that development forgot? It won't be, for long."
"The San Francisco Planning Department gave the go-ahead in 2017 to the One Oak residential development project for a 40-story, 400-foot tall tower at 1540 Market St. While the revised proposal - since updated multiple times - changes the balance of retail, parking and residential apartments, the fate of the All Star is ultimately the same: Demolition."
"At this time, Planning does not have a specific timeline for demolition of the existing building, as that would occur only after the building permit is issued. The project sponsor would have up to three years from the approval date to obtain the necessary building permits and begin construction."
All Star Cafe operates as a thriving neighborhood establishment on Market Street at South Van Ness Avenue, drawing consistent customer lines during breakfast hours. The small cafe maintains strong customer loyalty, with regulars praising its food quality and staff familiarity with orders. Despite surrounding development with skyscrapers and luxury housing, the cafe has remained in place. However, the San Francisco Planning Department approved the One Oak residential development project in 2017, which includes a 40-story, 400-foot tower at the cafe's location. The project sponsor has up to three years from approval to obtain building permits and begin construction, meaning demolition will eventually occur, though no specific timeline currently exists.
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