Experience contemporary urban living at The Austin, a luxury 12-story high-rise condominium in San Francisco's vibrant Polk Gulch neighborhood. Located at 1545 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, where Nob Hill meets Lower Pacific Heights and Van Ness/Civic Center, The Austin offers 103 modern residences with sophisticated architecture, resort-style amenities, and exceptional walkability.
Designed by world-renowned architecture firm Arquitectonica with executive architecture by BDE Architecture and interiors by Edmonds + Lee Architects, The Austin was completed in 2017 and stands 166 feet tall with 12 stories. The building features a sleek glass and concrete facade with a grid-like pattern of windows and balconies, creating a clean, modern aesthetic that complements San Francisco's urban landscape. Landscape architecture by PGAdesign incorporates lush planters, flowering trees, and thoughtful outdoor spaces that connect residents to the surrounding neighborhood.
The Austin is a GreenPoint Rated building, demonstrating commitment to sustainable, energy-efficient design and construction practices.
The Austin offers studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom condominiums ranging from 423 to 1,401 square feet. A typical residence is approximately 854 square feet. Select units feature private terraces and balconies with panoramic city views.
Luxury finishes throughout include floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic east-facing city views, European chef's kitchens with top-of-the-line Miele and Bosch stainless steel appliances, wide-plank white oak hardwood floors, spa-like bathrooms with designer tile and Hansgrohe fixtures, oversized walk-in showers, 9.5 to 11-foot ceiling heights, central air conditioning and heating, walk-in closets with custom organizers, in-unit washer/dryer, and custom remote-control window treatments.
The Austin provides exceptional amenities including an expansive landscaped rooftop terrace with panoramic city views, BBQ grills, fire pits, and custom built-in seating areas; elegant attended lobby lounge with double-sided fireplace; outdoor garden courtyard lounge with raised planters and grove of trees; 24-hour concierge/doorman service; co-working space; secured bicycle storage (112 bike parking spaces); pet washing station/pet spa; two-level underground parking garage with mechanical stackers (80+ spaces); ground-floor retail including café; and community-based nonprofit art gallery space on Austin Alley.
The Austin is located in Polk Gulch (also known as Lower Polk), a vibrant and walkable neighborhood at the intersection of Nob Hill, Lower Pacific Heights, and Van Ness/Civic Center. The location offers a Walk Score of 100 (Walker's Paradise) with excellent access to Polk Street dining and nightlife, Whole Foods Market, tech shuttle stops, Van Ness Avenue retail corridor, and downtown San Francisco.
The neighborhood features Lafayette Park with dog park and tennis courts, Jefferson Square Park, and numerous restaurants, cafes, bars, and entertainment venues within walking distance.
The Austin benefits from exceptional transit connectivity including Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit, California Street Cable Car, multiple MUNI bus lines (stops within 5 minutes on Van Ness Avenue, Polk Street, and Pine Street), and easy freeway access via Van Ness Avenue to I-80. San Francisco International Airport is 25 minutes away, while Oakland International Airport is 30 minutes by car. The neighborhood is very bikeable with bike lanes and infrastructure throughout.
Monthly HOA fees range from approximately $1,090 to $1,333 and include doorperson service, elevator maintenance, insurance on structure, exterior maintenance, grounds maintenance, property management, sewer, trash, and water.
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