Experience unparalleled luxury living at 181 Fremont Street, San Francisco's tallest mixed-use residential tower and most architecturally distinguished address. Located at 181 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 in the heart of SoMa (South of Market), this iconic 802-foot, 54-story skyscraper represents the pinnacle of West Coast luxury condominium living.
Completed in 2017 and designed by acclaimed San Francisco architecture firm Heller Manus Architects in collaboration with Arup structural engineers, 181 Fremont stands as an engineering and architectural masterpiece. The building features a distinctive aluminum exoskeleton with a reverse chevron structure and floor-to-ceiling glass curtain walls that create an angular, geometric facade inspired by sailing vessels.
181 Fremont has earned more awards for engineering innovation than any other U.S. building, including the prestigious REDi Gold Rating for seismic resilience (designed to withstand a 475-year seismic event or 7.5-8.0 magnitude earthquake on the San Andreas Fault with minimal disruption). The tower is San Francisco's first pre-certified LEED Platinum mixed-use building, featuring sustainable technologies including a greywater recycling system and energy-efficient design throughout.
Starting at 500 feet above San Francisco, 181 Fremont offers just 55 exclusive luxury residences plus 12 accessory suites occupying the top 17 floors of the building. Each all-corner residence features unique floor plans designed by world-renowned San Francisco interior designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Design Associates (ODADA), with Hornberger + Worstell serving as the residential interiors architect.
Residences range from junior 1-bedroom units to expansive 3-bedroom penthouses, spanning 780 to 7,000 square feet (typical residence approximately 1,979 square feet). The Grand Penthouse occupies the entire top floor at over 700 feet above the city. Each residence features no more than four units per floor, ensuring exceptional privacy and panoramic views.
Every residence showcases the world's finest materials and finishes hand-selected by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy, including French oak floors throughout, Brazilian Macaubas quartzite kitchen countertops, Valcucine Italian cabinetry, full-height Arabescato Corchia marble bathroom walls, heated marble bathroom floors, New Guinean vertical grain Paldao wood doors, custom brass door handles hand-forged by Parisian artisan Daniel Podva, floor-to-ceiling windows with electrically controlled Lutron solar shades, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, Liebherr wine refrigerators, Dornbracht, Geberit, Duravit, and Toto fixtures, and in-unit washer/dryer.
The entire 52nd floor, located 500 feet above San Francisco, is dedicated to the exclusive Residents' Club featuring a 360-degree wraparound observation terrace with panoramic city, bay, and bridge views, The Conservatory lounge and Bay Terrace, state-of-the-art fitness center with dedicated yoga room, two distinctive resident lounges, library and conference room, private dining room with catering kitchen, piano bar, and concierge services. The double-height glass-enclosed lobby features 25-foot ceilings and a spectacular textured gold-leaf dome designed by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy.
181 Fremont features an unprecedented art program with over 120 pieces curated by Gagosian Gallery and Jessica Silverman Gallery, including works by contemporary American artist Tara Donovan, Irish sculptor Eva Rothschild, and Pakistani-born artist Shahzia Sikander. The building also houses Gallery 181, the world's highest art exhibition space.
181 Fremont is the only residential building in San Francisco with direct skybridge access from the 7th floor to Salesforce Park, a stunning 5.4-acre elevated public park featuring botanical gardens, walking trails, playgrounds, and daily free events. The building connects directly to the Salesforce Transit Center, providing residents access to 11 transportation lines including BART, Muni, Caltrain, and regional bus services.
Located in SoMa's East Cut neighborhood between Mission Street and Howard Street, 181 Fremont places residents steps from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), Ferry Building Marketplace, Embarcadero waterfront, Yerba Buena Gardens, Oracle Park (SF Giants), Financial District offices, world-class restaurants, luxury shopping at Westfield San Francisco Centre, and the Bay Bridge. The location offers exceptional walkability with easy access to San Francisco's top employers and cultural destinations.
Walk Score of 99 (Walker's Paradise), direct skybridge to Salesforce Transit Center with access to BART, Muni, Caltrain, AC Transit, and regional bus lines. San Francisco International Airport is 22 minutes away, Oakland International Airport is 28 minutes by car.
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