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Craigslist Ad Offers 'Just Opened Up' San Francisco Sinkhole To Rent For $2,800

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS) - San Francisco renters are often forced to dig deep to pay for a spacious apartment, but all of the excavation work has been done for you on the latest Richmond District rental offering on Craigslist.

One clever Craigslist poster is offering to rent you a massive sinkhole that opened up in the street Wednesday after days of rain. The hole, at Sixth Avenue and Lake Street, was 20 feet by 30 feet Wednesday but had grown to 30 feet by 28 feet as of Thursday morning. The pit is 10 feet deep.

"1 bedroom sink hole for rent. Just opened up, act fast. Best deal in San Francisco. On major bus lines, and convenient location to coffee shops, GG Park," reads the post. "Spacious 60sq feet floor plan allows for creative interior arrangements. Sun roof and exciting ambient city soundscapes provide for excellent entertaining."

Craigslist's founder thought the post was funny enough to post on his personal Twitter account.

For some reason Cats are ok, but no dogs. Still, it's not a terrible price for a unit in the lively part of the sleepy Richmond District. Here's a look at your alternatives.

Those interested are urged to "drop by for a showing" but city crews hope they won't get the chance. They're working quickly to fix the road.

 

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