Experience modern urban living at Daniel Burnham Court, an iconic blue glass high-rise condominium building located in the heart of San Francisco's Civic Center neighborhood. Situated at 1 Daniel Burnham Court, San Francisco, CA 94109, this full-service luxury building offers 245 residences with resort-style amenities, panoramic city views, and unbeatable access to San Francisco's cultural attractions, performing arts district, and vibrant dining scene.
Built in 1987-1989, Daniel Burnham Court is a striking 13-16 story high-rise tower featuring a distinctive curved corner facade with extensive glass windows and an iconic blue glass entrance lobby. The building sits on a private road off Polk Street, bordered by Van Ness Avenue, Post Street, Franklin Street, and Daniel Burnham Court in the Cathedral Hill and Van Ness/Civic Center neighborhoods.
The building contains 245 condominium units ranging from 560 to 2,400 square feet, offering studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom floor plans. A typical residence is approximately 893 square feet with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. The architectural design emphasizes natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows, oversized glass doors, and private balconies that frame sweeping San Francisco skyline views.
Studio units range from 560-595 square feet with modern kitchens, large windows, and abundant natural light, priced between $500,000-$575,000. One-bedroom units range from 586-937 square feet with spacious living areas, updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances, private balconies, and city views, priced between $575,000-$725,000.
Daniel Burnham Court provides exceptional full-service amenities including a rooftop heated outdoor swimming pool with panoramic city views, spa/hot tub in an enclosed glass sunroom (allowing year-round use), dry sauna, fully-equipped fitness center and health club, rooftop garden with stunning Golden Gate Bridge and city skyline views, BBQ area and outdoor entertaining spaces, dramatic glass-front formal lobby with 24/7 staffed doorman and security, two high-speed elevators serving all floors, secure underground parking garage with deeded parking spaces and additional storage, community laundry facilities, package delivery and receiving services, on-site HOA office and building management, and recreational center.
Monthly HOA fees range from $800-$1,400 and include comprehensive services: common areas maintenance, 24/7 door person and security, elevator maintenance, earthquake insurance on structure, high-speed fiber internet (1GB per unit), water, garbage, sewer, exterior and grounds maintenance, professional building management, pool and spa maintenance, roof maintenance, and AT&T internet service. The building also houses convenient commercial tenants including medical offices, dental services, optical services, salon, real estate offices, FedEx, and Verizon, providing exceptional on-site convenience.
Located at 1 Daniel Burnham Court in San Francisco's Van Ness/Civic Center and Cathedral Hill neighborhoods, the building offers a Walk Score of 98-100 (walker's paradise) with world-class public transportation access. The location places residents at the cultural and civic heart of San Francisco.
Nearby cultural attractions include Civic Center Plaza and San Francisco City Hall (walking distance), War Memorial Opera House and San Francisco Opera, Davies Symphony Hall and San Francisco Symphony, Orpheum Theatre and Theater District, San Francisco Ballet, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco Public Library main branch, Herbst Theatre, Brooks Hall, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, and Grace Cathedral on Nob Hill.
The neighborhood offers exceptional dining and entertainment including vibrant Polk Street (one block away) with diverse eateries, bars, cafes, and nightlife, Hayes Valley's acclaimed restaurants and boutiques, Japantown and Fillmore District (minutes walk), Yoshi's Jazz Club, Great American Music Hall, California Street Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, independent cinemas and multiplexes, hidden boutiques and one-of-a-kind treasures, and trendy chef-driven restaurants. Chinatown, Russian Hill, and North Beach are all nearby.
Daniel Burnham Court offers exceptional transit access with Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit serving multiple lines, Muni Metro at Van Ness and California stations (California Street Cable Car access), numerous Muni bus lines including routes along Van Ness Avenue, Post Street, and Polk Street, BART Civic Center Station (approximately 1 mile), and easy highway access for commuting. The neighborhood has a Transit Score indicating "rider's paradise" status with world-class transportation.
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