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Conservatory's Purchase Not Music To All Ears

SAN FRANCISCO-Brian Boitano's ice skating production company and two other arts tenants likely will be forced in search of new, likely more expensive, quarters.

By David Scholz | Updated on August 01, 2000

Hoping to attract more students in its bid to remain afloat, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music is buying a 91,000-square-foot building at 50-70 Oak St. for $8.9 million.

The move puts the nonprofit closer to public transportation and in the heart of the city’s performing arts scene. It also puts other, smaller nonprofits out on the street, looking for new digs.

The Conservatory has told current tenants – Brian Boitano’s ice skating production company and other arts tenants – they will have until the end of the year to leave. Wherever they end up, they’ll likely be paying higher rent.

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