39A Cook St, San Francisco, CA 94118

2BR/1BA Available Sept 1 — Laurel Heights / Richmond District (Near USF) — $4,200/mo
Spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment available September 1st in the... Laurel Heights / Richmond District neighborhood of San Francisco — half a block from Geary Blvd and about a 10-minute walk to the University of San Francisco. Historic building with new oak hardwood floors, granite counters, and a large private backyard with a garden.
Text Al at (three two three)-(two seven seven)-(eight eight three three) if interested. Please read the full ad before reaching out.
When you text, please include:
Your target move-in date
Credit score and income
A brief introduction about yourself — we're looking for someone quiet and low-key (no parties), who keeps a very clean home, and who has a track record of being a reliable, easy-to-work-with tenant. Tell us how that's you.
Once you've sent that info, Al will follow up with a time for an open house tour. Tours are scheduled in group slots, so you may be touring the unit alongside other applicants at the same time.


DETAILS
Move-in: September 1, 2026
Rent: $3,950/month + utilities
Layout: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights / Richmond District, San Francisco
Utilities: Tenant pays gas and electric in full. Water and trash are billed directly to the tenant, who pays 1/3 of the total bill for each.
Deposit: $4,200 (one month's rent)
Lease term: 1-year minimum
Credit score: 700+ preferred
Application fee: $50 (covers credit/background screening)
Quiet hours: After 10 PM
Parties: Not permitted, no exceptions
Smoking: 100% smoke-free property — no smoking or vaping anywhere on the premises, including the patio, balcony, or yard
Pets: No pets (reasonable accommodations made for service/support animals as required by law)


AMENITIES / PERKS
New oak hardwood floors
Washer/dryer hookup
Refrigerator
Radiant floor heating
Large backyard with garden
Granite counters, tile throughout
Dishwasher included


THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Half a block from Geary Blvd in Laurel Heights, one of San Francisco's most walkable neighborhoods (Walk Score 94 — Walker's Paradise, Transit Score 72, Bike Score 66). Victorian and Edwardian architecture line quiet, tree-lined streets a few miles west of downtown.
About a 10-minute walk to the University of San Francisco; roughly a mile to UCSF's Laurel Heights campus
About a 10-minute walk to Target and Trader Joe's
A few blocks to Laurel Village shopping center — cafes, a hardware store, Walgreens, Sephora, a wine shop, and free customer parking
Cal-Mart and Bryan's Grocery, two well-loved neighborhood grocers, a short walk up California St
Local's Fitness, a highly-rated small gym, right on Geary Blvd
Several neighborhood coffee shops within walking distance, including Q Specialty Coffee
One block to the 38-Geary bus line; about a mile to N-Judah rail
Walking distance to CVS, Wells Fargo, the post office, and restaurants and cafes along Geary and Clement
About a mile to Golden Gate Park; about 15 minutes to the Presidio
Quiet street


ABOUT YOU
This is a quiet triplex — no parties, full stop. We're looking for someone who keeps things low-key and genuinely takes care of the place they live in, not just pays rent on time but treats the home like it's their own. You'd be a great fit if you:
Have a track record of being the reliable one in past rentals or shared living situations
Are naturally tidy — kitchen, dining room, your own room, it doesn't matter which space, keeping it clean and orderly is just habit for you, not something you have to think about
Know the basics of caring for a home — you don't pour grease or oil down the drain, you only flush toilet paper, and you know how to handle small things (a running toilet, a clogged drain, changing an air filter) before they turn into big things
Report maintenance issues right away instead of letting them sit
Are considerate of neighbors and keep noise reasonable, especially after 10 PM
BIG bonus: if you enjoy gardening, we have a backyard garden that could use some love. If that's you, mention it when you text and let us know you'd be willing to help maintain it — it will be taken into consideration.
We're looking for a long-term tenant who pays on time, keeps good credit, and treats this place with care. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you. Read More