Overview

• San Francisco continues to rank last among major U.S. cities in return-to-office rates, with only 42% of workers back in offices compared to a national average of 54%.
• Placer.ai and Kastle Security data show San Francisco tied with Chicago for the lowest office visit recovery rates, at 44.6% fewer visits than pre-pandemic levels.
• Mayor Daniel Lurie’s mandate requiring city employees to work in-person four days a week takes effect on April 28, aiming to boost attendance.
• Major employers such as Salesforce and Gap Inc. have announced return-to-office policies, with Gap’s full mandate set to begin in September 2025.
• The Downtown SF Partnership reports increased street-level activity, signaling gradual recovery efforts in the city’s struggling urban core.