Experience prestigious living at Bellaire Tower, San Francisco's iconic Art Deco landmark in the heart of Russian Hill. Designed by renowned architect H.C. Baumann in 1930, this 20-story high-rise stands as a masterpiece from San Francisco's golden age and is widely recognized as "The Jewel of Russian Hill."
H.C. Baumann, one of San Francisco's most prolific architects, designed over 400 buildings in the city, and Bellaire Tower represents one of his finest achievements. Built as one of the first post-1906 earthquake residential high-rises constructed to new seismic codes, this Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco building features an ornate facade and lavish Spanish-style lobby with exquisite period details throughout. The tower's structural steel columns and beams, combined with reinforced concrete floor slabs and exterior walls, allowed it to withstand the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, demonstrating exceptional seismic resilience.
Bellaire Tower contains just 64 exclusive condominium units ranging from 690 to 1,850 square feet, offering studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom floor plans. The building features 80,000 square feet of living space with 640 windows providing abundant natural light. Many residences showcase spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, Bay Bridge, Coit Tower, Nob Hill, and city skyline through large bay windows. Units feature lovely oak hardwood floors, spacious rooms, ample closet space, and elegant architectural details including archways and moldings reflecting the building's Art Deco heritage.
Bellaire Tower provides exceptional full-service amenities including 24-hour lobby attendant and doorman service, valet parking in secured parking garage, rooftop deck with panoramic city views spanning from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge, secured entry with gated security, shared laundry facilities, concierge services, package service, climate-controlled storage rooms, and professional property management. The building's HOA fees cover common area maintenance, heat, water, trash service, building management, security, and maintenance of the structure and grounds, ensuring worry-free luxury Russian Hill living.
Located at 1101 Green Street at the top of Leavenworth Street, Bellaire Tower places you steps from famous Lombard Street (the crookedest street in the world), Russian Hill Park, and the vibrant Polk Street Corridor. The neighborhood offers exceptional dining, shopping, and entertainment options along Hyde Street, Polk Street, and nearby North Beach. The Powell-Hyde Cable Car line stops at Hyde and Green within a five-minute walk, providing iconic San Francisco transit access. Additional Muni bus lines including Union-Stockton stop less than five minutes away at Union Street and Leavenworth Street.
Russian Hill offers a Walk Score of 98, making it one of San Francisco's most walkable neighborhoods. The area is well-served by San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni) with numerous bus and cable car stops, providing excellent public transit connectivity throughout the city.
Russian Hill is a dynamic San Francisco neighborhood famous for Lombard Street, offering spectacular bay views and serving as a popular tourist destination while maintaining residential charm. The neighborhood combines historic architecture with modern conveniences, featuring tree-lined streets, Victorian homes, and luxury high-rise buildings.
Transportation options include the Powell-Hyde Cable Car (within 5-minute walk), Union-Stockton bus line (under 5 minutes away), Pacific Avenue & Jones Street bus stops (5-minute walk), and multiple Muni bus routes. San Francisco International Airport is approximately 25 minutes away by car, while Oakland International Airport is about 35 minutes by car.
The area offers exceptional walkability with easy access to world-class shopping, acclaimed restaurants, cafes, parks, and entertainment venues. Nearby attractions include North Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, Hyde Street shopping and dining, and the vibrant Polk Street Corridor.
Bellaire Tower has been home to notable residents including former San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who owned a penthouse unit in the building. The tower has also been featured in popular culture, referenced in Armistead Maupin's "Tales of the City" series and famously known as the "Superman Building" among locals.
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