Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

Built in 1982, the building is slated for redevelopment in 2025—but in the meantime, it’s a dead zone.

Target employees say they see rampant shoplifting at the store, located near San Francisco’s Union Square. Even the beef jerky is locked up. 

Macy’s will close its flagship Union Square store, according to Supervisor Aaron Peskin, who said the company informed him directly of its plans. 

A fight over building housing on a SoMa site launched a lawsuit and a political firestorm. Now, the lot is empty, and the legal challenge is over.


The alleged incidents include the brandishing of firearms, verbal assaults against employees and staff members being threatened.