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Highlights

  • Secure a turnkey nail salon opportunity or start a new retail or beauty venture at a 786 -square-foot storefront space at 519 University Avenue.
  • Capitalize on heavy vehicular traffic frequented by approximately 154,779 vehicles per day at a signalized intersection off University Avenue.
  • Nearby amenities include Whole Foods Market, Anytime Fitness, Sushi Deli 1, The Red Door, Unleashed by Petco, Trader Joe’s, and Peet's Coffee.
  • Located in the heart of the Hillcrest neighborhood, offering a strong community presence, new development projects, and an affluent demographic.

Space Availability (1)

Display Rental Rate as

  • Space
  • Size
  • Term
  • Rental Rate
  • Rent Type
  • 1st Floor, Ste 519
  • 786 SF
  • Negotiable
  • Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
  • Triple Net (NNN)
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Full Build-Out
Availability
Now

This 786-square-foot space, fully equipped as a nail salon, presents a unique opportunity for a new owner. A new tenant can continue the established nail salon services, enhancing the brand with rebranding, expanded services, and community outreach. Alternatively, the owner may choose to transform the space into a new retail venture.

  • Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Turnkey nail salon in prime Hillcrest location
  • Flexible layout for beauty or retail concepts
  • High-visibility frontage on University Avenue
  • Surrounded by vibrant dining and new development
  • Strong community presence
Space Size Term Rental Rate Rent Type
1st Floor, Ste 519 786 SF Negotiable Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Triple Net (NNN)

1st Floor, Ste 519

Size
786 SF
Term
Negotiable
Rental Rate
Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request Upon Request
Rent Type
Triple Net (NNN)
Space Use
Retail
Build-Out
Full Build-Out
Availability
Now

This 786-square-foot space, fully equipped as a nail salon, presents a unique opportunity for a new owner. A new tenant can continue the established nail salon services, enhancing the brand with rebranding, expanded services, and community outreach. Alternatively, the owner may choose to transform the space into a new retail venture.

  • Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
  • Fully Built-Out as Standard Retail Space
  • Located in-line with other retail
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Turnkey nail salon in prime Hillcrest location
  • Flexible layout for beauty or retail concepts
  • High-visibility frontage on University Avenue
  • Surrounded by vibrant dining and new development
  • Strong community presence

Rent Types


The rent amount and type that the tenant (lessee) will be responsible to pay to the landlord (lessor) throughout the lease term is negotiated prior to both parties signing a lease agreement. The rent type will vary depending upon the services provided. For example, triple net rents are typically lower than full service rents due to additional expenses the tenant is required to pay in addition to the base rent. Contact the listing broker for a full understanding of any associated costs or additional expenses for each rent type.

1. Full Service: A rental rate that includes normal building standard services as provided by the landlord within a base year rental.

2. Double Net (NN): Tenant pays for only two of the building expenses; the landlord and tenant determine the specific expenses prior to signing the lease agreement.

3. Triple Net (NNN): A lease in which the tenant is responsible for all expenses associated with their proportional share of occupancy of the building.

4. Modified Gross: Modified Gross is a general type of lease rate where typically the tenant will be responsible for their proportional share of one or more of the expenses. The landlord will pay the remaining expenses. See the below list of common Modified Gross rental rate structures: 4. Plus All Utilities: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of utilities in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of cleaning in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Electric & Cleaning: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the electrical and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Plus Utilities and Char: A type of Modified Gross Lease where the tenant is responsible for their proportional share of the utilities and cleaning cost in addition to the rent. 4. Industrial Gross: A type of Modified Gross lease where the tenant pays one or more of the expenses in addition to the rent. The landlord and tenant determine these prior to signing the lease agreement.

5. Tenant Electric: The landlord pays for all services and the tenant is responsible for their usage of lights and electrical outlets in the space they occupy.

6. Negotiable or Upon Request: Used when the leasing contact does not provide the rent or service type.

7. TBD: To be determined; used for buildings for which no rent or service type is known, commonly utilized when the buildings are not yet built.

Select Tenants at 519 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

  • Tenant
  • Description
  • US Locations
  • Reach
  • Advanced Electrolysis
  • Massage
  • 1
  • -
  • Afghanistan Khyber Pass Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • 1
  • Local
  • Angie P Microblading
  • Services
  • 1
  • -
  • City Delicatessen
  • Restaurant
  • 1
  • -
  • Fou Water Inc
  • Retailer
  • 1
  • -
  • Smart Wireless
  • Information
  • 1
  • -
Tenant Description US Locations Reach
Advanced Electrolysis Massage 1 -
Afghanistan Khyber Pass Restaurant Restaurant 1 Local
Angie P Microblading Services 1 -
City Delicatessen Restaurant 1 -
Fou Water Inc Retailer 1 -
Smart Wireless Information 1 -

Property Facts

Total Space Available 786 SF
Property Type Retail
Property Subtype Freestanding
Gross Leasable Area 11,532 SF
Year Built 1927

About the Property

519 University Avenue now offers a 786-square-foot storefront with a flexible layout, presenting a unique opportunity in the heart of the Hillcrest neighborhood. Formerly operated as a nail salon, the new prospective tenant can continue the established nail salon services and enhance the brand through rebranding, expanded services, and community outreach. Alternatively, the owner may choose to transform the space into a new retail venture. The possibilities are endless as this offering could accommodate any beauty or retail concept. Located in the heart of Hillcrest along University Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets, this prominent property benefits from exceptional visibility to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The corridor sees approximately 154,779 vehicles per day, underscoring its status as a heavily trafficked, well-established local thoroughfare. Surrounding the property is a dynamic mix of new and long-standing restaurants, dessert-focused concepts, vintage clothing boutiques, bookstores, coffeehouses, and other neighborhood-serving retail. The area is further bolstered by nearby major developments, including Normal Street Promenade, the UC San Diego Hillcrest Medical Campus, Plan Hillcrest initiatives, and Hillcrest Flats. Hillcrest is a vibrant neighborhood on San Diego's north side, best known as the hub of the city's LGBTQ+ community. The neighborhood within a 5-mile radius has a population of 536,983, with an average household income of $119,863. This population accounts for $7.3 billion in consumer spending.

  • Signalized Intersection
Exceptionally walkable
100/100
Exceptionally drivable
100/100
Good public transit
70/100
Moderately bikeable
60/100

Demographics

Demographics

1 Mile 1 Mi. 3 Miles 3 Mi. 5 Miles 5 Mi.
1 mile
3 mile
5 mile
2025 Population
30,352
244,500
536,983
2030 Population
30,708
247,902
541,799
2025-2030 Projected Population Growth
1.2%
1.4%
0.9%
Median Age
42.5
38.9
37.7
College Degree + Higher
59%
47%
40%
Daytime Employees
33,975
227,914
370,098
Total Businesses
6,116
29,251
48,834
Average Household Income
$127,517
$122,277
$119,863
Median Household Income
$98,111
$96,927
$94,024
Total Consumer Spending
$564.6M
$3.7B
$7.3B
2025 Households
17,674
119,017
222,789
Average Home Value
$882,752
$851,851
$847,935
$ values in USD

Nearby Major Retailers

Bad Ass Coffee Of Hawaii
Bank of America
US Bank
Whole Foods
Five Guys
Snooze an A.M. Eatery
Oakberry
Everbowl
Ralphs Fresh Fare
Trader Joe's
  • Listing ID: 37863216

  • Date on Market: 2025-09-29

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 519 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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