Experience exclusive modern living at 1601 Larkin Street, a distinguished boutique condominium building in San Francisco's prestigious Nob Hill neighborhood. Located at 1601 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, this contemporary 5-story mid-rise development offers just 27 luxury residences with sophisticated design, high-end finishes, and an intimate alternative to high-rise living.
Built in 2017 on the former site of First St. John's United Methodist Church, 1601 Larkin Street was designed by acclaimed architect Stanley Saitowitz of Natoma Architects with refined contemporary styling. The building's modern facade features glass, metal, and limestone plaster exterior materials that blend 21st-century design with classic architectural elements. The solid concrete construction minimizes sound intrusion while the contemporary design incorporates thoughtful setbacks on the upper floors that step with the sloping topography, creating a harmonious transition with neighboring Victorian and Edwardian architecture.
The building showcases an elegant lobby with rich stone finishes and travertine accents, high-speed elevators, and meticulous attention to quality materials and design details throughout. The architectural concept creates a hybrid between loft and apartment living, offering neutral warehouse-like open spaces combined with efficient service cores and flexible room configurations.
1601 Larkin Street features 27 exclusive condominium units including studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom residences ranging from approximately 850 to 1,334 square feet. Many units offer spectacular Bay and city skyline views. The largest floor plans reach 1,300-1,334 square feet for spacious corner 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom layouts.
Each residence showcases luxury finishes including custom Studio Becker cabinetry, quartz countertops with large islands or peninsulas, wide-plank hardwood floors throughout, floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings (9+ feet), designer bathrooms with Carrara marble vanities and oversized walk-in showers, in-unit washer/dryer, gas fireplaces (select units), generous walk-in closets, and premium Miele and Bosch appliance packages (refrigerator/freezer with icemaker, dishwasher, microwave, oven, and gas cooktop with hood).
1601 Larkin Street provides exclusive boutique building amenities including a 2-level secure underground parking garage with deeded parking spaces (one per residence plus additional community parking), large deeded storage units for each residence, secure bicycle storage with 18 bike parking spaces, elevator with intercom entry system, 24-hour concierge services, building lobby with package service, controlled access security, high-speed internet, and professional property management.
Select residences feature private outdoor patios or balconies, offering rare outdoor living space in this central Nob Hill location.
1601 Larkin Street is ideally situated in Nob Hill, one of San Francisco's most affluent and walkable neighborhoods. The building is steps from the vibrant Polk Street corridor with its acclaimed restaurants, wine bars, cocktail lounges, coffee shops, boutiques, and antique stores. Hyde Street shopping and dining is also nearby. The location offers easy walking access to Trader Joe's (2 blocks), Whole Foods (4 blocks), Lafayette Park (10-minute walk), Huntington Park, Civic Center, North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, and Chinatown.
The California Street cable car line stops just one block away at California & Larkin Street, providing iconic San Francisco transit. The neighborhood boasts a Walk Score of 98 (Walker's Paradise), excellent public transit access via Muni buses and cable cars, and bike-friendly infrastructure. Van Ness Avenue tech shuttle stops provide convenient transportation to Silicon Valley companies. San Francisco International Airport is 25 minutes away, while Oakland International Airport is 32 minutes by car.
Nob Hill is renowned for its historic architecture, luxury high-rise buildings, prestigious hotels (Fairmont, Mark Hopkins), Grace Cathedral, cable cars, and refined urban living. The neighborhood offers world-class dining including House of Prime Rib, Bob's Donuts and Pastries, and countless Polk Street establishments. Cultural attractions include the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Aquarium of the Bay, and Children's Creativity Museum.
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