Brannan Towers

Very well maintained and excellent facilities, ranging from a large outdoor pool /​jacuzzi, barbecue area, to a very well stocked gym. Views from the units are also very nice, especially units facing the ocean. Lastly, nice sense of community and helpful security /​maintenance. Highly recommend.

The Brannan is one of the foremost luxury residential condominium communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Let me qualify this review by saying that I’ve had the opportunity to manage about ten different condominium associations in the the San Francisco Bay Area over the past fifteen years. I had the good fortune to manage the Brannan Owners Association for a time and confirmed an impression that I had for years about this respected South Beach community.
The amenity list is extensive and of a quality seldom matched in buildings of this caliber.
— Pool/​Spa/​Cabana Area is expansive and meticulously maintained. The pool alone is one of the largest in a San Francisco condominium community. Residents can rent the cabana with full kitchen for private events.
— Fitness Center is nearly the size of a professional club with all the latest equipment and free weights. There is also a quiet room for stretching, yoga and relaxation.
— Garage is secure and spacious and every unit comes with one deeded parking space. Many areas of the garage are covered by security cameras that are monitored ²⁴⁄₇ by the security staff.
— The Lobbies are beautifully serene and staffed by personnel who effectively screen all visitors to the property. No one gets beyond the lobby without permission as the elevators require security clearance.
— A more than capable Concierge is available for many of the residents needs.
— A Reading Room/​Library was added as a amenity maintained by residents for residents to share books, magazines and DVD’s.
If you are looking for a home within a condominium community with all the best wrapped up into a beautiful package, look no more. The assessments are at market for the amenity package and the community has always been invested in maintaining it’s asset at it’s peak. Add to this one of the best locations in South Beach and you’ll be right at home at the Brannan.

I was almost turned off by the reviews when we were looking at this building a year ago so I think it’s about time I gave my 2 cents after living here for a year. Wow, we love it! We’ve been beyond impressed with how well everything is taken care of. They’re very proactive here as opposed to reactive and although sometimes they’re fixing or improving things that seem to be find in my opinion, I can’t complain since I’m not actually a homeowner but just renting.
The amenities and services are awesome and we’ve taken advantage of the swimming pool (always a comfortable temperature) and the hot tub, as well as the cabana. It’s never crowded up there and while I do often swim with others, I always have my own lane. My husband and I have used the gym a few times, but not often. I know they offer yoga classes in there, but I think it’s more low-​key beginner yoga so not exactly what I’m looking for. They do a good job planning building events so you can get to know your neighbors (although I we haven’t really attended those) and they also send out weekly emails with stuff going on in the city, discounts at restaurants, etc. There’s a concierge who will take care of anything for you. I also love that there’s someone in building maintenance that you can call (and pay) to fix minor things, hang paintings, etc. He’s very nice.
Our actual place is great, and even just on the 8^th floor, we have wonderful views over the bay, its’ high enough. We’ve had very few problems with our place and whenever there was an issue, it was quickly fixed.
It’s so nice to live in a building like this where they sign for all your packages, and will even help you bring them upstairs if you have your hands full. I was surprised to read reviews about people not getting their packages — i don’t know if that happened long ago, but I think things have definitely changed. I’ve never had a concern, in fact, I would say security is very tight in the building.
The staff are what really stands out to me. For the most part, I have the same guy greet me every morning when I leave for work and a different one each evening to welcome me home. They’re always very friendly and helpful, have my packages ready, etc.
I would say the only negative about this place is that while it is run very well, there are a lot of rules and they like to reiterate those rules over and over. For the most part, nothing has affected me. It’s little things like if you have a dog and someone is in the elevator, you’re supposed to ask the person if they mind if you come in with your dog. You also can’t have anything on your door, or even a floor mat our in the hallway. This does keep everything looking very nice and uniform, but I could see that being an issue for some. Another downfall is if you’re having people over — it’s a firm 12midnight noise order and instead of coming to speak to you directly, they’ll have the cops at your door at 12:01, luckily at least for us, it was just a warning, but in their rules, they do say they’ll call you first, then if the cops come, they’ll give you a ticket.
Overall it’s a great building, extraordinarily maintained, great staff, abundance of amenities and while pricy, it’s worth it, at least for now. Because it’s quite expensive, it’s mostly professionals and from what I can tell, everyone has a lot of pride in the building so it’s treated very well by everyone.

PROS: great building physically
CONS: racism and grumpy old people
The building itself is great. The design and facilities are like living at the W hotel. Same designer, so no surprise.
The security staff are great, they remember everyone’s name and keep watch on everything.
What sucks are a few of the residents that are grumpy old people. Most of the old people aren’t grumpy, just a few bad seeds that ruin everything for everyone. Imagine this: an open-​air heated pool and hot tub on a perfect summer day… yet you are not allowed to throw a real party there or even have music playing during the day (yes, regular business hours when there is street noise)…all because of a few grumpy old people… and a few young ones too. From what I understand they actually spend hours in meetings discussing new rules and complaining about random stuff. Every few weeks they come up with new rules.
These old people are racists as well. In the gym, I have heard them refer to black people using the N word that rappers use… they were neither black nor rappers.
When they had complaints about me they talked to everyone about ‘that asian guy’ without ever asking for my input on their new rules… obviously the rules targeted me.
It doesn’t just hurt the community of the building, their whiny attitude is actually costing the HOA because sometimes they have to look into legal issues (changes to their bylaws and stupid exploration of liability issues). Soon they are going to be dealing with some discrimination suits.
Update: Let me give you some sense of how much paperworks and crap you have to deal with here. There is a 5 page contract to use their free wifi in the gym. Yeah, if getting free wifi takes 5 pages, guess how much everything else takes. Guess how much paper work is involved in moving in, in booking the grill, in giving away a side table on craigslist for free. Yeah, you need paperwork and insurance to move a small side table in the elevator.

One of the finest «lifestyle» residential buildings in The City, The Brannan has it all – security, pool, spa, gym, and great views from many units.
With so many condo buildings – The Rincon, The Infinity, The Metropolitan, The St. Regis, The Four Seasons, etc. – going up as of late, wanna be South Beach residents seem to have copious choices. In reality, smart seekers of the sunniest, coolest place to live in The City will quickly narrow it down to The Brannan.
Comprised of three towers constructed from 1999 – 2001 before the osts of raw materials skyrocketed (thank you, China), The Brannan is well-​built. Double-​double layers of dry wall (that is, two layers of drywall a space and then two more layers of drywall) separate units. Foot-​thick concrete floors separate units on different levels. All this means that one does not hear one’s neighbors, a hard-​to-​find trait in the noisy city.
And, The Brannan is cool. With an Ian Schrager mystique, entering the lobby is like entering a W Hotel – cool, urban, sophisticated, chic. The premises are kept sparkling clean by a dedicated maintenance and engineering staff who fix little issues before they become big problems.
While other «lifestyle» buildings boast a business center or movie room, The Brannan has one of the largest residential outdoor pools in The Bay Area, a fantastic gym, great spa, 24-​hour security, and a monthly fee that will not break the bank. One can feel safe at The Brannan – fob entry, security personnel at every door, locked garage gates, and video surveillance through all the public areas make this one of the safest condo developments in The City.
And, The Brannan has all the factors that make a particular piece of real estate a hit – location, location, location. One and a half blocks from ATT Park, two blocks from CalTrain, and walking distance to the FiDi, Union Square and all that those areas have to offer, The Brannan is perfect for those averse to commuting (or even to those averse to getting into their car). Restaurants, bars, sports facilities, The Embarcadero, and the Ferry Building farmers’ market are all within easy walking distance.
Net, net, if you are looking for a great, well located, well built residence in South Beach, The Brannan is where you want to be.

1 moreeeeeeeeeeeeeee… oOweEeE!!!
Me + BRANNAN TOWERS = SUPER HAPPY … =)
I loveeeeeeeeeee, loveeeeeeeeeee this place … If only I could squeeze in an extra few $$, I’d move here in a heartbeat, and even though the Marina is where I reside, and where I feel the most connected to at the moment, I shall be here, REAL SOON… someday… one day… or mebe if i blink just a lil bit harder … or mebe if i rub the magic lamp, perhaps the genie could just grant my one and only wish for the time being …
i might as well, especially since im always chilling here EVERY SINGLE DARN WEEKEND WHICH HAS LEFT ME EXTREMELY SPOILED. =)
With an amazing, gorgeous view of the Bay Bridge (I love the GG too, but when a bridge sits right in front of you and lights up on a peaceful evening, you will rather choose the Bay over the GG), who knows what kind of mysterious wonders you get into.
Comprised with (seriously!) an Olympic Size OUTDOOR Pool, so pretty in the evening! (peek foto, but don’t laff since I’m acting like a goof in the pix, but luckily it’s FAR FAR AWAY…), gym, and heated spa, even yet, you can have your own BBQ next to the pool since they have this cabana area… pretty much, you’re all set to go…
OH, and you’re literally a few steps away from the AT&T Field…
3000 sq ft fitness center which HARDLY gets packed, washer and dryer in the closet…
I love how S-​E-​C-​U-​R-​E-​D this place is… Like seriously, the top of the tops… even the doorman who sits in front of the elevators is a trip and a half! the underground subterranean parking, the gate opens as your car gets near, and then, there’s another gate that is accessed and then you’re in the basement of your palace. you can’t have it any more secured than that!
Truly remarkable!
Interior design by Christian Liaigre, google it.
What SERIOSULY MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR? Check it out!
I tried to take as many pix I could. but this will have to do. SHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT, i might as well be a real estate broker/​agent if i’m totally making this place out in the open. :)
PS. really, i apologize, i kno the pictures are nasty quality, forgive me.