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History of S.R.O. residential hotels in San Francisco

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Single-Room Occupancy hotels (S.R.O.’s) or “Residential Hotels,” as they are commonly known, are a vital part of San Francisco’s housing stock and have been throughout the city’s history. Indeed, they have been important in cities across the United States for more than two centuries. A typical S.R.O. is a single eight (8) x ten (10) foot room with shared toilets and showers down the hallway.

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