Founder hostel and research lab
Appears in 1 story · Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Leasing three former Academy of Art University buildings
A Pacific Heights building that once housed Academy of Art University students now hosts about 20 startup founders. They pay about $2,000 a month for three-month residencies at 1916 Octavia St., one of three buildings the university leases to The Residency, a founder hostel with four San Francisco locations.
Updated Oct 26
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