Michael Chidambaram

With three decades of multifaceted real estate experience Michael Chidambaram brings a rare depth of industry knowledge and an entrepreneurial spirit to every transaction. His distinguished career, spanning from international retail site procurement in Asia for Star TV to leadership roles at premier Bay Area firms, makes him an invaluable asset to landlords, tenants, and investors alike. Michael possesses comprehensive expertise across the full spectrum of commercial real estate, consistently guiding complex deals to successful conclusions. Michael has a deep understanding of the unique challenges facing Bay Area retail, food-use and entertainment businesses. From city planning & zoning to neighborhood restrictions, conditional use permits, ABC licensing and entertainment permitting and the infrastructure requirements to ensure successful site selection and launch. Michael has also brokered numerous investment and owner-user sales, including mixed-use sites, commercial condos, and large industrial facilities. His perspective on commercial leasing helps buyers unlock the full potential of investment properties and brings sellers maximum value. His client roster includes national chains like Equinox Fitness, Bon Appetit Food Service, and Vinfast Automotive, as well as startup concepts and renowned restaurants such as Farmhouse Thai Kitchen, Rise Woodfire Pizza, Rooh Modern Indian, 2x Michelin-starred Californios, and the brand new Bay Area sensation, Hyphy Burger. Whether representing a global brand or a local visionary, Michael provides the strategic guidance and market mastery essential to thriving in the competitive Bay Area landscape.

• Specialties
  Investment Sales Broker, Landlord Rep (Full Service), Tenant Rep (Full Service)
• Languages
  English, Spanish
• Markets
  San Francisco, East Bay/Oakland, South Bay/San Jose
• Property Types
  Hospitality, Industrial, Office, Retail, SportsAndEntertainment, Specialty, Multifamily
• Websites
  LINKEDIN PROFILEInstagramContact Website
• Company Website
  Visit Site
• Education
  Santa Clara University
• Organizations
  International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)