After 300 Percent Rent Increase, West Marin’s 46-Year-Old Station House Cafe Closes for Good | Eater SF

"Opened in 1974, the cafe quickly became a local favorite known for its local oysters, live music, and comfortable atmosphere. Like many restaurants, it moved to a takeout menu when the pandemic hit and successfully applied for a paycheck protection program (PPP) loan that allowed them "to bring back much of our workforce," the owners said via Facebook. Despite the loan and a still-bustling business, the restaurant will close on May 31 after its landlord proposed raising the rent more than 300% under the current lease — from $8,372 per month to $28,000 per month — with no option to renew after one year; the landlord also offered an alternative four-year lease at $21,000 per month with new, restrictive conditions. The owners say even without the pandemic such an increase would have been untenable, and while they are open to finding another location, given the current state of the industry that may be beyond their means." - Eve Batey