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United States Postal Service

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1198 S Van Ness Ave

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43/100
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Verified August 12, 2026

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United States Postal Service — San Francisco, California
United States Postal Service · 1198 S Van Ness Ave

What AI says about United.1

We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.

ChatGPT

Not named

Asked best post office in San Francisco

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. United States Postal Service was not mentioned.

Checked August 12, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked best post office in San Francisco

Gemini answered with other businesses. United States Postal Service was not mentioned.

Checked August 12, 2026

Named by 0 of 2 assistants as of August 12, 2026.

Reputation

What they’re known for.2

Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.

The United States Postal Service in San Francisco is best known for its efficient package tracking and zip code lookup services, making it a reliable choice for mailing needs. Customers also appreciate the ease of scheduling passport appointments.

USPS Tracking Made Easy
Track Your Package Seamlessly
Find Your Zip Code Fast
Appointment Scheduling for Passports
Locate Mailboxes Near You

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Customers report a mixed experience at this USPS location, with some praising helpful staff like Jose and Ireri for their assistance with mailing and PO Box applications. However, many express frustration over rude interactions and long wait times, particularly during busy hours. The overall atmosphere seems to fluctuate between helpfulness and dissatisfaction.

Consistently praised

Jose's tip for saving on international postage
Ireri's assistance with PO Box application
Self-serve kiosk convenience

Recurring complaints

Rude and condescending staff interactions
Long wait times and slow service
Inconsistent opening hours

The bottom line: This USPS location is marked by a mix of helpful staff and frequent complaints about customer service and efficiency.

United States Postal Service — San Francisco, California
United States Postal Service · 1198 S Van Ness Ave

The score, explained

Why 43.4

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak.

Scanned August 12, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
70
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
39
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
58
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
73
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
43
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
37

What’s holding this entry back: ai visibility and content freshness & schema — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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United States Postal Service — San Francisco, California
United States Postal Service · 1198 S Van Ness Ave

The facts

Address1198 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Hours
Today (Wed) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

Typically busiest — Monday

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Questions

About United States Postal Service.

What are the operating hours of the United States Postal Service in San Francisco?

The business operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and is closed on Sundays.

Does the United States Postal Service in San Francisco accept reservations?

The business does not accept reservations.

What is the address of the United States Postal Service in San Francisco?

The business is located at 1198 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA.

Is parking available at the United States Postal Service location in San Francisco?

Parking can be tough at this location, and it has been suggested that a limited time parking spot would be beneficial for customers.

What special features does the United States Postal Service in San Francisco offer?

The business features a self-serve kiosk, which many customers find convenient for their mailing needs.

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