San Francisco Real Estate San Francisco's commercial real estate market has crashed along with the area's dot-coms. The vacancy rate, once below 1 percent, is nearing 20 percent. Some nonprofits and arts groups dislocated during the Internet boom are now finding space at more affordable rents. NPR's Elaine Korry reports.

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San Francisco's commercial real estate market has crashed along with the area's dot-coms. The vacancy rate, once below 1 percent, is nearing 20 percent. Some nonprofits and arts groups dislocated during the Internet boom are now finding space at more affordable rents. NPR's Elaine Korry reports.