100 Van Ness

They let me out of my lease which was nice, but they were sooooooo mad I wrote a realistic review of the place that they gave me such a bad time, it was horrible. Young kids who don’t know rental laws giving me a bad time. Yikes! Mean little buggers. They themselves don’t live in the Tenderloin, they live in the East Bay, not around homeless people and they can have cars, unlike the situation in this apartment building and then they were making fun of me, that I was the problem because I didn’t like living around all drug addicts and criminals and mentally ill folks, not that they live around that stuff themselves. And, these are 20 something kids, I am 58 and they were making fun of me — elder abuse at best. This place is in the Tenderloin, it’s a horror show outside the building and the surrounding areas. No wonder San Francisco has the lowest sociability rating of any US city, NO WONDER. When everyone is a drug addict or insane or a thug on Market Street getting drunk and peeing on the street, it’s kind of hard to have a community. they literally sit at the bus stops with bottles of booze and get drunk and the only time they get up is to go pee on the streets, oh and make sure to not step in human poop on the streets and try not to get mugged. I must have passed 200 thugs walking from Van Ness and Market to 3^rd and Market. They say they steal people’s cell phones and purses. I’m sure the answer to that hideous mess is to ignore it and blame a 58 year old woman for not liking it. Sick and evil and pathetic all the way around. That one lady who works there, Shannon, she is top of the line employee, I hope she gets a better job making twice as much money. She doesn’t belong in a bad place like that with those losers who also work there.

I gotta testify, come up to the roof lookin’ extra fly, before the day I die, I’mma touch the sky. And it is that ominous at 100 Van Ness rooftop. No quip, you’ll feel like Zeus with a pocket full of lightning bolts, just you and the clouds.
Been here since Feb and i’m very fortunate to call this place home. The leasing team has done a laudable job, high fives and hand shakes.
Location is central and you can call your home Hayes Valley, Mid-​Market, Soma and rightfully so Civic Center — the exquisite center. The clubhouse is your extended living room kitchen space equipped with TV’s concave, rhythmic speakers so you can indulge in today’s latest slaps. Pay homage to the old AAA, and when you’re here, keep it 100.

Shannon was absolutely fantastic. She showed me all the available rooms in my price range and was completely forward about all the positives and negatives of each unit, including possible nearby construction. All of the appliances were much nicer than those at AVA.
I moved into 100 Van Ness just today! Justin was really great. He showed me all the cool stuffs around the apartment, gave a few super helpful tips, and was very helpful coordinating with my movers to get them set up for moving in.
Wowowow 100 Van Ness has so many cool things:
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is available in this building! (500Mbps at $ 60/​month Internet provider, no modem) = No more Comcast nightmares!
— Built-​in
service
— package pickup locker service
— wood inside the cabinets
— gas stove

6 stars to our apartment, our roof, and our wonderful friends at the desk and office!

I would just like to say that some of the front desk staff at 100 Van Ness are first rate — especially Mr. Alberto. It’s so great to know he’s in the lobby. We feel safe and we know we are going to get a friendly greeting from him both coming and going. He’s very well dressed and professional. When we have our friends come over, he’s part of what makes us feel proud to live here.
Cheaper parking please!

Overall, we are happy living here and there have been some minor hiccups with the building’s operations that we were disappointed by. However, the staff is very open to receiving feedback and making changes based on your feedback to fix the root cause.
Pros:
— Convenient location for transportation
— New amenities/​appliances
— Good views and great rooftop
— Great gym in building (24 hours)
— Great lounge and rooftop
— Leasing staff is very responsive, professional, and great to work with; will fix problems you have in a timely manner
Cons:
— Concierge staff is friendly but doesn’t know how the building operates; they are still learning/​figuring out how to run the building
— In unit washer/​dryer is a nice amenity to have (especially in SF) but the dryer is terrible. You have to dry each load for 2 hours to get it dry
— Relatively expensive (the rent here in mid-​2015 isn’t too bad because the building isn’t completed yet.) I expect that after they are at full occupancy, they will bring rent up to $ 6K or $ 7K/​month for a 2 bedroom apartment (which is what it is at the Nema building, a comparable luxury apartment across the street.)
— While convenient, the location is super sketchy and I feel unsafe walking around late at night (so I always Über)

Gorgeous building INSIDE & OUT!
When we first took a tour of it, we loved it instantly. Alfred welcomed us with open arms, telling us the (cool) history behind the building.
Whoever is in charge of the recruitment of the staff is an expert at what they do and should be congratulated:
Every single person working at 100 Van Ness, from the leasing agents to the maintenance team, is patient, helpful and smiley! We’re always being genuinely asked how we are when we see anyone.
The apartments are simply gorgeous, well equipped with the latest appliances, beautiful marble counters, good closet space, nice wood floors and amazing floor to ceiling windows.
The gym, lounge and rooftop make 100 Van Ness even better. And the neighbors are all friendly!
We had a small problem with our dishwasher one evening after office hours. We called and someone was sent to our place in 30 minutes.
This is the place.

If they were to offer an option to open a tent on the rooftop — I would’ve taken it in a heartbeat. Sadly, I settled for an apartment there :)

Blown away. My wife and I recently moved into Avalon Hayes Valley and decided it was way too small for what we wanted. Thankfully Avalon offers a 30-​day move out clause that we decided to take advantage of after seeing 100 Van Ness.
The location of the building is great. It’s on the edge of multiple neighborhoods so you’re just a stone’s throw away from pretty much anything (and awesome Hayes Valley — which was a must for us).
From the moment we walked into the (very pretty) lobby, we were greeted by the concierge, Alfred. What a nice guy. We didn’t have an appointment for the leasing office and they weren’t open yet so he told us to go on up to the rooftop in the mean time to check it out. He buzzed us into the elevator and then we shot up to the top of the building to behold the absolutely, ridiculously glorious view of the city. Almost got dizzy from seeing it, it really is great. There are grills up top and grass and whatever the hell else you could want (except TVs! Those would be great). There’s even WiFi up top so you can relax and get some work done on a lounge chair while you take in the sights. The rooftop also never closes so you can go out there at any time of night. The reasoning for this is because there are no residences directly below it.
After that we headed to the leasing office and met with the one, the only, Karl Wagner. The guy’s a rock star. The entire staff is awesome and this guy at the helm makes a massive difference. I’ve never experienced such friendly staff — from concierge to maintenance to leasing, at an apartment complex, ever. The process was super smooth, we were shown the amenities, the unit, and at that point were clamoring to fill out the application. One of the best parts of this building is that it is wired for Webpass internet (fastest in the city). Can’t wait to enjoy that.
We returned back after signing our lease (don’t move in until a couple of days from now) for a big party they had on the rooftop and in their common areas. Party was great, there were local businesses giving away all kinds of free stuff (Blue Bottle Coffee and others).
All in all, never had an experience like this at an apartment before. Can’t wait to move in; great floorplans, finishes, amenities… and the team at 100 Van Ness.
If you’re planning to sign a lease here, contact me here on Unilocal and then refer me (last name is Smith) on your application so that we can share (split ⁵⁰⁄₅₀) the referral fee! Happy to get some great neighbors in the building.

I am currently living here and I like it. It is surprisingly quiet.
There is a lot of construction to the building right now, but it hasn’t been an issue.
I will be here a total of 90 days for my corporate housing (relocating). It is close to everything and it is the perfect location for anyone moving to the city.
The rooftop is great and I love the windows in my apartment.

It’s quiet and peaceful, unlike Nema unfortunately. The amenities are pretty awesome except for the gym, but I’m sure they will add a real bench press and more equipment soon. Living at Nema I couldn’t sleep… parties, music cracks on my ceiling… I guess I’m just glad I’m able to sleep and the people that work here are genuinely nice, kind hearted people. The neighbors are QUIET AND NICE TOO!

(I wish I could give more starts.)
If you’re looking for a place to live, then look no further. This building is definitely the epitome of modern, hip living in a city like SF. The rents are a bit steep, but you pay for what you get and you definitely get a lot here (doorman, roof deck on the 30^th floor with 360 degree scenic views of SF, amazing modern kitchens and great craftsmanship).
Also, you cannot beat the staff. It’s like they wrote the book on customer service. I have had dealings with some horrible rental companies so I appreciate a great one when I see it. From the moment I came to inspect, everyone in the rental office has been kind, courteous and accommodating. I can’t believe I live in a skyscraper and I they make me feel like family. Move in today! You won’t be disappointed.

I can’t say enough good things about this place. From the moment we walked in the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful in finding us an apartment that fit us best. They are always willing to answer any questions you may have. We moved in a few days ago into a 1bd and everything looks fantastic Everything is top-​notch quality and even better than expected. It’s amazing to actually live in a modern building in SF after so many years in old Victorian houses.
Bummer that this building is not under rent-​control and hopefully things don’t go up too much a year from now (you never know in this city!)
The gym and lounge haven’t opened up yet but the roof-​deck is out of this world amazing. Looking forward to spending lots of time up there on warm days.
The only other downside to this experience was that we were originally going to move-​in mid February and our unit got pushed to earl April cause of all the construction going on in the building. Luckily we were given plenty of notice so there was no issue leaving the old place.
Do yourself a favor and check it out! Karl and Jessica are so awesome and you’ll have a blast with them finding your new home.

We’ve only lived here for three days but from the beginning of the move in process (end of January) to now (early March), my bf and I have had nothing short of an amazing experience and here’s why:
Karl, Jessica, and Justin are not only experienced professionals, but also super personable and attentive people. They have always promptly replied to our emails and were completely transparent in their responses. We never felt like we were being duped or given false information, which is a lot more than I can say for other properties. In addition, when they see you, they always say hi in a genuine and not at all annoying way.
Scott the engineer was especially helpful both during the walkthrough and after our move in. When we did the walkthrough (a couple of days early thanks to Karl), he caught that the thermostat wasn’t working and that the door lock was put in upside down. By the time we moved in, everything was fixed and he came up to help us program the thermostat and to remove boxes.
All of the door people have been very nice and accommodating to us and our guests. A big shout out to Shannon who helped us without even the bat of an eye when my Dad threw boxes down the recycling shoot, even though there was a clearly labeled sign telling him not to do so (that he missed because he’s blind as a bat).
All that said, we’re very happy with the new place and really looking forward to the opening of the lounge, gym, and rooftop, which I believe should all be opening within the next 30 days. Based on all that we have experienced so far, we would highly recommend at the very least, checking this place out because you’ll for sure want to be one of our friendly neighbors.