Frequently asked questions
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Pricing & payments
Rent, deposits, discounts
What's included in the cost of living at Foundry?
Every Foundry room includes utilities, water, high-speed Wi-Fi, weekly cleaning of common areas, a fully furnished private bedroom (bedding, towels, kitchenware), access to shared kitchen and living spaces, weekly community dinners, a bi-weekly mastermind session, bi-weekly investor dinners, social events, a $100 partner-gym discount, a free pitch ticket to a monthly pitch night, and the quarterly Foundry Demo Day.
How much does Foundry cost?
Small rooms start at $2,290/month and large rooms start at $2,490/month. Rooms differ by house, size and layout, so those are starting rates rather than a single price, and the exact figure for a room is confirmed before you book.
Are discounts available?
Yes. Residents who assist with house management or cleaning duties can earn a discount. Ask about it during your tour.
What's the deposit and cancellation policy?
The security deposit is the same as one month of rent. You pay it at move-in, and we return it at move-out minus any damages. The cancellation policy depends on the length of your stay, and we go through it on your application call.
Rooms & amenities
Life inside the houses
Where are the houses located?
Foundry operates four houses in San Francisco: The Foundry Fulton at the edge of Golden Gate Park, The Foundry McAlister two blocks from Alamo Square, The Foundry Guerrero in the Mission near Dolores Park, and The Foundry Dolores where Guerrero meets Market.
Is parking available?
Most Foundry houses do not include dedicated parking, though some have garage availability for an additional fee. Street parking is available in all neighborhoods. We recommend confirming with the specific house during your tour.
What's the internet speed?
All houses run high-speed business-grade fiber (typically 500 Mbps+) with mesh Wi-Fi covering every room and common space.
Are the rooms furnished?
Yes. Every room comes fully furnished with a bed, mattress, bedding, desk, chair, and storage. Kitchenware and household essentials are included in the shared spaces.
Can I work from home / take video calls?
Yes. Every room has a desk and chair, business-grade Wi-Fi, and most houses have additional quiet work zones and call booths in common areas.
Community & events
Who lives here, what happens weekly
Do I need to be a startup founder to live here?
Foundry's community is built around early-stage founders, but residents include solo founders, co-founders, technical builders, designers, and operators at startup-stage companies. The common thread is ambition and active building, not a specific title.
What kind of events happen at Foundry?
Weekly community dinners, a bi-weekly mastermind session (peer accountability and goal-setting), bi-weekly investor dinners with investors and Silicon Valley operators, weekend hikes around the Bay Area, and a quarterly Foundry Demo Day that every resident living in that batch can present at. Residents also get a free pitch ticket to a monthly pitch night.
Can I host my own meetups or events at the house?
Yes. Residents regularly host small dinners, demo nights, and co-working sessions for their networks. Larger events get coordinated with house management so the shared spaces still work for everybody else.
How is Foundry different from a typical hacker house or coliving brand?
Foundry is focused specifically on early-stage startup founders in San Francisco, not digital nomads or remote workers generically. The mastermind, investor dinners, the quarterly Demo Day, and the resident community are designed around the rhythm of building a company, not just sharing a roof.
Next step
Still have a question?
The fastest way to get an answer is a 20-minute online tour. We'll walk you through the house and answer everything live.
