Aravind Srinivas Of Perplexity AI Subleases 80,561 Square Feet At 181 Fremont Street
181 Fremont Street
Building Size
80,561 SF
Asset Type
Office
Closing
Mar 12, 2026
AI
The property asset involved in the transaction is an office space located at 181 Fremont Street, San Francisco, with a total square footage of 80,561. This sublease involves the former office space of Meta Platforms. The market value of this asset is reflective of its prime location within the Financial District South.
Summary of transaction details:
- Property Type: Office
- Transaction Amount: Not disclosed
- Address: 181 Fremont Street
- Market: San Francisco
- Tenant: Aravind Srinivas
- Company: Perplexity AI
- Asset Size: 80,561 square feet
- Valuation of Perplexity AI: Approximately $21 billion
The lease was facilitated by Aravind Srinivas, who represents Perplexity AI in this significant move that indicates a broader trend where office spaces traditionally occupied by large tech companies are being acquired by emerging artificial intelligence firms.
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San Francisco Office Market Snapshot
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Purchase Price
Annual NOI
Loan Amount
Interest Rate (%)
Loan Term (yrs)
Down Payment (%)
Cap Rate
5.80%
Cash-on-Cash
-1.66%
Monthly Payment
$14,164
Annual Debt Svc
$169,964
Annual Cash Flow
$-11,334
DSCR
0.93