Most street side parking is metered, full and usually limited to 1-2 hours. There are parking garages nearby but they are at least $15 an hour. The Federal Building has a parking garage but it is for employees only and even then space is very limited. My recommendation is park at a BART station and take the BART to 12th Street if you plan on being at the Federal Building longer than an hour.
Jefferson parking garage
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