San Francisco Port Board approves new lease for Autodesk at Pier 9

The San Francisco County government meeting on July 4, 2025, focused on key resolutions, including a significant lease agreement with Autodesk Incorporated. The meeting concluded with a positive recommendation to forward this resolution to the full board for approval.

The primary discussion centered around a proposed one-year lease for Autodesk at Pier 9, which includes approximately 30,500 square feet of office and shed space. The new lease would increase Autodesk's rent from $81,000 to approximately $124,500 per month, aligning it with current market rates after a decade of occupancy. The lease also includes an option to extend for an additional year.

Rebecca Benesini, the deputy director of the San Francisco Port, presented the details of the lease, emphasizing Autodesk's status as a reliable tenant. The new agreement is set to take effect retroactively from February 1, 2025, should it receive board approval in the coming weeks.

The meeting also included a public comment period, which concluded without additional remarks from the community. The motion to recommend the lease was passed with unanimous support from the board members present.

This lease agreement marks a significant step in maintaining strong commercial relationships at the Port of San Francisco while ensuring that rental terms reflect current market conditions. The next steps will involve the full board's review and approval of the resolution.