The Swig Company announced that Stack’s Bowers Galleries, America’s oldest rare coin and precious metal auctioneer & dealer, has signed a 4,800 square foot ground floor lease at 333 Pine Street which is part of San Francisco’s historic Mills Building. The beautiful new retail store is expected to open in June.

Founded in 1933, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is renowned for record-breaking auction results as well as being one of the largest, rare coin and bullion dealerships in the country. They specialize in U.S., world, and ancient coins, tokens, medals, currency, and gold, silver and platinum bullion offering tailored services for seasoned collectors, novice enthusiasts, and astute investors.

“We are proud to welcome Stack’s Bowers to the Mills Building. For more than 90 years, they have built an extraordinary reputation as one of the world’s leading authorities in rare coins, precious metal bullion and historic currency. Their nearly century-long legacy of expertise and record-setting auctions makes them a natural fit for this unique historic space that has long been home to distinguished businesses and enduring institutions,” said Stacia Keisner, Senior Vice President, Asset Management at The Swig Company.

The Swig Company was represented by Ali McEvoy of Maven Retail. Stack’s Bowers Galleries was represented by Peter Joyce of Stream Realty.

The Mills Building, a historic landmark in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District, continues to thrive under the longtime ownership of The Swig Company. Blending historic elegance with modern efficiency, the property offers abundant natural light, flexible suites, and robust infrastructure to support today’s businesses, complimented by onsite parking, bike storage, dining options, shared conference facilities, and wellness amenities.

About The Swig Company:

The Swig Company, LLC is a privately owned, San Francisco-based real estate operator with an 89-year history of investment, development, partnership and management of commercial real estate properties in major U.S. markets. Founded by Benjamin H. Swig in 1936, The Swig Company is guided by a long-term investment perspective that has proven adept at stewarding investors safely through multiple market cycles. The company’s vertically integrated operational platform, which includes investment, asset and property management, and leasing expertise, uses flexibility, generational thinking and sensitivity to sustainable practices to stay at the forefront of emerging trends in the commercial real estate industry.  For more information, visit: www.swigco.com.

The Swig Company today announced that Limoncello, a high-quality delicatessen and market, has opened at 350 California.

Established in 2017, Limoncello specializes in made-to-order sandwiches, salads, and pizzas using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. 350 California will be Limoncello’s fourth and newest location, bringing delicious, upscale everyday dining options to building tenants and the surrounding Financial District community.

Building Nears Full Occupancy

The Swig Company has announced the signing of three leases totaling 33,000 square feet at 501 Second Street, bringing the building to 98% leased. New tenants include:

SignalFire, an AI-native venture capital firm that serves early-stage startups, from pre-seed to Series B, as they build and scale. Carter Beim and Michaela LaLanne of Colliers represented SignalFire.

Alkeon Capital, a privately owned SEC-registered investment advisor. Blake Walker of CBRE represented Alkeon Capital.

Contentful, Inc., a digital experience platform that lets teams create, manage, and deliver personalized content at scale across any digital channel. Peter Hamann of Cushman and Wakefield represented Contentful, Inc.

Mike McCarthy, Maddie Meyersieck and Brian McCarthy of Transwestern represented The Swig Company in all three transactions.

“We’re proud to have SignalFire, Alkeon Capital and Contentful as tenants of our building. Their continued presence speaks to the momentum at 501 Second and the growing concentration of innovative businesses here. These leases, together with other recent activity, have brought the building to near full occupancy, highlighting the strength of our location, amenities, and long-term investment in a well-designed space that resonates with leading companies,” said Stacia Keisner, Senior Vice President, Asset Management, The Swig Company.

In 2025, The Swig Company signed over 91,000 square feet of space at 501 Second Street.

The building is LEED Platinum Certified, Energy Star and WELL Health-Safety Rated. 501 Second Street has onsite parking, a Mothers’ Room, bicycle storage rooms, tenant storage and showers. Tenants also have access to The Terrace at 501, an outdoor gathering space. 

About The Swig Company:

The Swig Company, LLC is a privately owned, San Francisco-based real estate operator with an 89-year history of investment, development, partnership and management of commercial real estate properties in major U.S. markets. Founded by Benjamin H. Swig in 1936, The Swig Company is guided by a long-term investment perspective that has proven adept at stewarding investors safely through multiple market cycles. The company’s vertically integrated operational platform, which includes investment, asset and property management, and leasing expertise, uses flexibility, generational thinking and sensitivity to sustainable practices to stay at the forefront of emerging trends in the commercial real estate industry.  For more information, visit: www.swigco.com.

The Swig Company is proud to present a new installation at the Mills Building: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, a multi-media exhibition featuring Bay Area artists that focuses on climate change and elemental forces. This exhibition, which runs now until May 8, 2026, invites viewers to consider climate change as an ongoing condition embedded in everyday life.

Featuring photography, drawings, paintings, and collages, artists Francis Baker, Tanja Geis, Hughen/Starkweather, Cynthia Innis, Andrew Owen, Lordy Rodriguez, and Arngunnur Ýr use data, direct observation, and materials including sun and soil, to translate environmental systems into artworks that emphasize accumulation, transformation, and time. 

This exhibition is a part of a rotating exhibition program sponsored by The Mills Building for the benefit of its tenants and visitors, curated by Artsource Consulting. The Mills Building is located at 220 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, open Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm.

About The Swig Company:

The Swig Company, LLC is a privately owned, San Francisco-based real estate operator with an 89-year history of investment, development, partnership and management of commercial real estate properties in major U.S. markets. Founded by Benjamin H. Swig in 1936, The Swig Company is guided by a long-term investment perspective that has proven adept at stewarding investors safely through multiple market cycles. The company’s vertically integrated operational platform, which includes investment, asset and property management, and leasing expertise, uses flexibility, generational thinking and sensitivity to sustainable practices to stay at the forefront of emerging trends in the commercial real estate industry.  For more information, visit: www.swigco.com.

The Swig Company announced the signing of three new leases at San Francisco’s historic Mills Building, bringing total leasing at the property in the last twelve months to 129,000 square feet.  The three most recent leases represent a diverse cross-section of the San Francisco economy, including a non-profit group, an architectural services firm, and a wellness operator. They are:

• Save the Redwoods, a nonprofit organization founded in 1918 to protect and restore California’s redwood forests, signed a lease for approximately 14,000 s.f. Jeff Tremolada of The Axiant Group represented Save the Redwoods.
• Huntsman Architectural Group, a design firm delivering architecture, interior design and strategic consulting services, signed a lease for approximately 12,500 square feet. Bill Benton, Mike Brown, and Derek Smith of Newmark represented Huntsman.
• Olida, a therapy and wellness operator, signed a lease for approximately 3,000 square feet. Olida was represented by Samantha Latimer and Alex Phillips of Cushman & Wakefield.

The Swig Company was represented by Mark Geisreiter, Bart O’Connor and Hannah Potter of Newmark in all three transactions.

“We’re honored to welcome Save the Redwoods, Huntsman Architectural Group, Olida, and all the incredible organizations that chose the Mills Building in 2025. Their commitment to downtown San Francisco reinforces the vitality and resilience of our business community. We’re also thrilled by the strong response to our spec suite program—many tenants are embracing our thoughtfully designed, move-in-ready spaces. The message from the market is clear: we’re delivering the spaces that today’s businesses need to thrive,” said Stacia Keisner, Senior Vice President, Asset Management at The Swig Company.

The Mills Building, a historic landmark in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District, continues to thrive under the longtime stewardship of The Swig Company. Blending historic elegance with modern efficiency, the property offers abundant natural light, flexible suites, and robust infrastructure to support today’s businesses, complimented by onsite parking, bike storage, dining options, shared conference facilities, and wellness amenities.

About The Swig Company:

The Swig Company, LLC is a privately owned, San Francisco-based real estate operator with an 89-year history of investment, development, partnership and management of commercial real estate properties in major U.S. markets. Founded by Benjamin H. Swig in 1936, The Swig Company is guided by a long-term investment perspective that has proven adept at stewarding investors safely through multiple market cycles. The company’s vertically integrated operational platform, which includes investment, asset and property management, and leasing expertise, uses flexibility, generational thinking and sensitivity to sustainable practices to stay at the forefront of emerging trends in the commercial real estate industry.  For more information, visit: www.swigco.com.

The Swig Company announced the signing of two new leases for approximately 10,000 square feet (s.f.) at the beautiful Lake Union Building, located on the water at 1700 Westlake Avenue North in Seattle’s dynamic South Lake Union neighborhood.

Terrell Marshall Law signed a lease for approximately 7,000 square feet and is relocating from Fremont, Seattle. Terrell Marshall is a public interest law firm focused on complex civil litigation, including class actions and collective actions.  Connor McClain and Joe Conner of Colliers represented Terrell Marshall Law.

Mariner signed a lease for approximately 3,000 square feet.  Mariner provides a wide breadth of wealth services, including tax and estate planning, institutional cash management, trust services, and personal insurance solutions and investments. Bailey Hallis and Jake Bos of JLL represented Mariner in this transaction.

The Swig Company was represented by Todd Battison and Jeff Huntington of Kidder Mathews in both transactions.

“We’re delighted to welcome Terrell Marshall Law and Mariner to the Lake Union Building, an ideal, eco-friendly location for innovative companies looking for high-quality work environments that combine modern amenities with inspiring lakefront views,” said Annie Doud, Vice President of Asset Management for The Swig Company.

The Lake Union Building is a LEED Gold, seven-story office property in South Lake Union, Seattle, offering 98,000 square feet of modern workspace. Every floor provides stunning lake views, while a two-story parking garage and 61-slip marina offer convenience for commuters by water or land. The building features advanced View dynamic glass windows that automatically adjust to light, enhancing energy efficiency and tenant comfort.

The Lake Union building has only one suite remaining on the 5^th floor consisting of 8,700 square feet.  The suite is divisible, and it offers a rare lake view opportunity that consists of a new creative move-in-ready suite with an open ceiling plan, polished concrete floors, glass office fronts, and a modern open kitchen with high-end finishes.    

About The Swig Company:

The Swig Company, LLC is a privately owned, San Francisco-based real estate operator with an 89-year history of investment, development, partnership and management of commercial real estate properties in major U.S. markets. Founded by Benjamin H. Swig in 1936, The Swig Company is guided by a long-term investment perspective that has proven adept at stewarding investors safely through multiple market cycles. The company’s vertically integrated operational platform, which includes investment, asset and property management, and leasing expertise, uses flexibility, generational thinking and sensitivity to sustainable practices to stay at the forefront of emerging trends in the commercial real estate industry.  For more information, visit: www.swigco.com.

The Swig Company has signed a 17,000 square foot (s.f.) lease on the 21^st floor at 350 California with multinational professional services firm Turner & Townsend.

Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, Turner & Townsend specializes in program management, cost consultancy, and project management services. Turner & Townsend has been a majority-owned subsidiary of CBRE since 2021, and Turner and Townsend and CBRE completed their plan to combine their project management businesses earlier this year. The integration expanded the team to 22,000 experts operating across more than 60 countries.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Turner & Townsend to the building, and we look forward to supporting their continued success and seeing them thrive within the growing community at 350 California,” said Annie Doud, Vice President of Asset Management for The Swig Company.

Sam Stein and Trent Holsman of CBRE represented The Swig Company while Darin Bosch and Stephen Eynon of CBRE represented Turner & Townsend.

Acquired by The Swig Company and SKS Partners in 2023, 350 California is a 300,000 square foot Class A office tower prominently located in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District. The 22-story tower enjoys picturesque views of both the city and the bay with abundant natural light.  The property holds a prestigious LEED Gold certification, reflecting The Swig Company’s commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. A comprehensive lobby renovation completed in 2020 introduced a modern and welcoming environment, setting the tone for a dynamic workplace. Tenants benefit from a state-of-the-art amenity center, a fully equipped conference center, and a living wall that brings natural elements indoors, all of which contribute to a vibrant and contemporary work environment. New on-site food operator, Limoncello will open by January 2026.

350 California features 17,000 square foot floor plates with a unique side-core design that maximizes flexibility and efficiency with great natural light. With up to 130,000 square feet of contiguous availability, the building offers both move-in ready full floors, and brand new spec suites ranging from 3,000-10,000 square feet. For leasing inquiries, please contact Trent Holsman, Sam Stein, or Alex Robertson of CBRE. 

About The Swig Company:

The Swig Company, LLC is a privately owned, San Francisco-based real estate operator with an 89-year history of investment, development, partnership and management of commercial real estate properties in major U.S. markets. Founded by Benjamin H. Swig in 1936, The Swig Company is guided by a long-term investment perspective that has proven adept at stewarding investors safely through multiple market cycles. The company’s vertically integrated operational platform, which includes investment, asset and property management, and leasing expertise, uses flexibility, generational thinking and sensitivity to sustainable practices to stay at the forefront of emerging trends in the commercial real estate industry.  For more information, visit: www.swigco.com.

About SKS Partners:

Founded in 1992, San Francisco based SKS Partners is an investor and developer of commercial real estate properties in the western United States. The firm has acquired, entitled, developed and operated over 12.4 million square feet of office, R&D/PDR, medical office, life science, mixed-use and multifamily projects. The firm’s excellent reputation and investment track record culminate from its strong operating capability, extensive network of relationships and its consistent ability to identify emerging demographic and market trends in advance of other market participants. SKS’ mission is to always be an innovative and responsible developer, to have a positive impact on the built environment. For more information, visit: www.sksre.com.

About Turner & Townsend 

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, Turner & Townsend specializes in major programs, project, cost and commercial management, project­­ controls and performance, net zero and digital solutions, in markets around the world. Turner & Townsend is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with its partners holding a significant non-controlling interest. Please visit: www.turnerandtownsend.com 

Owned since 2007, 399 W. El Camino Real sold to an owner-user

The Swig Company announced the sale of 399 El Camino Real, a 29,500 square foot vacant office building in Mountain View, in an off-market sale to an owner/user.  The Swig Company was advised in the sale by Christine Slonek of Newmark.

399 W. El Camino is a 3-story office building with floor-to-ceiling window views in a high identity location in downtown Mountain View. The Swig Company acquired the property in 2007, and it was 100% occupied until 2023.  Under its ownership, The Swig Company designed and installed drought-tolerant landscaping, upgraded existing amenities, and added EV charging stations.

The Swig Company owns a total of 6.4 million square feet of commercial properties in seven major cities nationwide, including San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York. The company owns 444 Castro Street in the heart of downtown Mountain View, a 12-story, Class A, LEED Gold certified office building.

About The Swig Company:

The Swig Company, LLC is a privately owned, San Francisco-based real estate operator with an 89-year history of investment, development, partnership and management of commercial real estate properties in major U.S. markets. Founded by Benjamin H. Swig in 1936, The Swig Company is guided by a long-term investment perspective that has proven adept at stewarding investors safely through multiple market cycles. The company’s vertically integrated operational platform, which includes investment, asset and property management, and leasing expertise, uses flexibility, generational thinking and sensitivity to sustainable practices to stay at the forefront of emerging trends in the commercial real estate industry.  For more information, visit: www.swigco.com.

The Swig Company is proud to announce that Robbins Brothers Fine Jewelers  has officially opened its new Pasadena store at 587 East Colorado Boulevard (part of The Swig Company’s 595 East Colorado mixed-use building), bringing renewed energy and craftsmanship to one of the city’s most architecturally significant landmarks.

The new 8,000 square foot showcase store now serves as a prototype store for Robbins Brothers. With its soaring coffered ceilings, original chandeliers, and historic murals, 587 East Colorado provides an elegant setting for the brand’s reimagined in-store experience. The space features several private diamond viewing rooms, a master jeweler offering in-house repairs and customizations, and a comfortable hospitality lounge designed for a personalized and welcoming experience. 

Robbins Brothers began with a single jewelry store in Seattle, WA, in 1921. In the 1950s, the family business moved to Pasadena, California, and today, the company operates 14 stores in four states: Arizona, California, Texas, and Washington. 

“The Swig Company welcomes Robbins Brothers back to Pasadena and wishes them much success in their new home at 587 East Colorado,” said Mei Chou, Senior Vice President, Asset Management for The Swig Company.

Built in 1928, 595 East Colorado Blvd. is a distinguished Beaux Arts-inspired LEED Gold and WELL Certified office building and a registered historic landmark in Pasadena’s Playhouse District. The first floor was formerly home to a well-known bank branch and retains its original grandeur.  

Situated in the heart of Pasadena, the building offers convenient access to the 134 and 210 freeways and is just blocks from the Metro Gold Line, providing direct connectivity to downtown Los Angeles. Surrounded by popular restaurants and modern tenant amenities, this historic property seamlessly blends architectural elegance with contemporary urban convenience.

About The Swig Company: The Swig Company, LLC is a privately owned, San Francisco-based real estate operator with an 89-year history of investment, development, partnership and management of commercial real estate properties in major U.S. markets. Founded by Benjamin H. Swig in 1936, The Swig Company is guided by a long-term investment perspective that has proven adept at stewarding investors safely through multiple market cycles. The company’s vertically integrated operational platform, which includes investment, asset and property management, and leasing expertise, uses flexibility, generational thinking and sensitivity to sustainable practices to stay at the forefront of emerging trends in the commercial real estate industry.  For more information, visit: www.swigco.com.

About Robbins Brothers: Currently, headquartered in California, Robbins Brothers offers bridal jewelry, fine jewelry and watches, and currently operates 14 retail locations in California, Texas, Washington, Arizona and online.  Robbins embraces its 100+-year history and modern sensibility, by keeping it “old school” with unrivaled customer experiences, hand-selected diamonds, best in class warranties and guarantees and neighborhood jeweler-feel, while also making it modern with showrooms that are more like playrooms, unmatched selection of natural and lab-grown diamonds in every shape, size, and color, thousands of designer, exclusive, and customizable styles, and flexible financing and trade-up guarantees.