NEMA

Heard the leasing agent selling a client that there is yoga on the roof every weekend, this is not true but I wish it were!
Staff is great, come live here!

NEMA is an excellent place to live! One of the best things about the building is the staff. They are welcoming, considerate, and a pleasure to interact with.
Shout outs to Don, Eric, Omar, Jansen, Tino, and Kinley (and others. I’m forgetting some names…) for being exceptionally helpful and welcoming!

I’ve lived in San Francisco since 1976. This city now experiences change in a year at a rate that normally took decades. Traditionally San Francisco, a small city, influenced the world in a way far outweighing its size. From the 1950’s we gave or gave back to America freedom of the press with the Beats and Ginsburg, the 1960’s saw the hippie movement, a word invented by a columnist hereHerb Cain, and the decades before and hence movements started here effecting civil rights, fashion, medicine, medical authority — basically all elements of human existence including fun self expression such as Burning Man, The Big Skate, and Critical Mass. The people in past times drawn to this city generally were explorers or pirates or saints looking for and finding a place of tolerance to settle down and live extraordinary lives, lives which then changed America and the world.
The quick rate of change threatens the fabric of our society here and therefore the potential of our culture and what our culture then will contribute to the world at large. The first dot com boom and bust (1995 — 2000) saw a diaspora of our arts community in exile to other cities due to the newbies not comprehending the specialness of the city. The city today feels the same threat, almost under siege. Where can we see our values in the new vertical communities? Will our unique gifts to the world stop as we rush to build upwards and create more housing but may leave excluded the elements that make our culture special and a source of pride; and more importantly, a source of positive world-​wide social transformation?
NEMA appears big and bold, a slice of art in the sky. I’ve lived here at NEMA just a little bit of time but I can personally tell you that the values of community for all, values important to me, whether that is the fortunate dot-​com kid walking her dogs or the tiny little Chinese grandma in a wheelchair with her grandson neither speaking any English, these people and many others of many persuasions live happily along side each other. This is a true San Francisco experience, many communities blending together. Yes the building complex is dramatic; however, the people who work here way outshine the architecture with their heart. Each one engages in a clear, smart, and helpful way with all the people who live here. NEMA represents a good commingling of the various communities of our city. The management of the towers makes this place feel not cold and with urban isolation but more like a small town with happy neighbors. San Francisco has been famous for its individual small village-​like neighborhoods such as Clement, the Haight, the outer Sunset, and even Hunter’s Point and North Beach. I believe my experience here at NEMA shows me that this fast intense change the city now must undergo can be managed is a way that makes San Francisco still a leader in adapting the new into something positive for all of us. NEMA feels like it shows by example a positive path for the future of the city and its people.

I have been living at NEMA for just about 2 years and have had a great experience so far. The biggest downside is the price and location, but NEMA makes up for it with it’s staff and amenities.
Omar at the front desk has made the biggest impact on me. He works the late shift and is always overly accommodating when I come back from a late night… offering tea, coffee, ordering pizza, and great conversation. OMAR YOU THE MAN! Keep it up. Haven’t had any negative experiences at nema so far… everything is great. Looking forward to another year.

We just moved out of NEMA and had lived there about 2 years.
The staff is really what makes living at NEMA great — they do a great job maintaining the building, and everyone is really friendly and helpful.
A big thank you goes out to Jansen, Don, Tino, and Rowan for always being so helpful! But really, everyone we interact with is great.
Also a big thank you goes out to the guys who work Valet — always super helpful, polite, and friendly.

My husband and I (early 30s) lived at NEMA for a year — here are the pros and cons of our experience:
PROS
— Staff: They are beyond wonderful. They’ve taken a few lessons from the very best in the business, based on their practices. From package service to problem resolution — they are top notch.
— Gym: Fantastic equipment (treadmills are $ 10k+ models and are extremely high end). Group classes are legit and the instructors are great.
— Amenities: the 24^th and 3^rd Floor terraces were fantastic.
— Clientele: I have to say this was a con when we first moved in — at times it felt like a frat house. But rest assured, NEMA consistently raises their prices, so one by one the peasants were replaced by Bentley driving 30 somethings.
— Resident events: They do a great job of hosting events every once in a while for residents: Super Bowl watch parties, Happy Hours on the 3^rd floor terrace, Day hikes, etc.
CONS
— No AC: While you won’t need it most times, it can get pretty uncomfortable in the warm months, especially on the higher floors. We were on 7 and there were definitely some sleepless nights.
— Subpar internal lighting: The light fixtures are quite useless. We had to replace every single one just to be able to see when the sun wasn’t shining into our unit.
— Not soundproofed from above: The units must share the floor and ceiling (which is concrete) because you could hear shoes, items being dropped, etc. very easily.
— You have no choice but to valet your car: While this might be a luxury to some, it was a hassle for us. Our Audi experienced numerous bumps and bruises while in their hands — which, to their credit, they promptly fixed.
— The damn window clings on Market. It’s as if they’re calling all the pretentious douchebags to come live there.
Yes, it’s in gritty SOMA but that’s the beauty of it. You will see some weird shit living here. Even actual human shit on the sidewalks. But fear not, it’s power washed daily. You’re a quick walk from some really great restaurants and bars (Cadence, Alta CA, Zuni Café, Moya, Mr. Tipple’s, Absinthe, to name a few). Living at NEMA was a great decision all around, but it is high-​rise living… it’s not the quintessential SF bay window apartment feel that some may want. But if you’re looking for ease, centrality, and a little hoity toityness, NEMA is for you.

I still like living here and the fitness staff and classes are terrific (which is why this is 4 and not 3 stars) but the pool is freezing cold and unusable. This is San Francisco, not Miami. The pool must be heated! I reduced the stars because of this unpleasant amenity.
Also, the fire pit is always broken.

It’s one of the newer buildings and San Francisco. The outside is a beautiful black modern look as your approach the inside the lobby without disappointment the staff is exceptionally nice friendly greeted with a smile always asking if there’s anything else I can do for you.
Even the dog treat is delicious I know because unfortunately there was some treats left on the counter and me being myself grab one of them ate them. If you’re ever around NEMA stop by and check it out.

Stayed here at my friends while I was visiting. Amazing views from the rooftops and the accommodations are awesome! If I lived in NorCal I’d definitely get a place here

I’ve lived here since the building opened in late 2013 (2+ years).
Pros
Staff. The building employs a huge staff of professional and friendly people. Much better than past apartment buildings I’ve lived in. Shout outs to Jansen, Don, Justin and Evan for going above and beyond and making the building feel like home.
Gym. The gym is big, clean, full of quality equipment, open 24/​7, and offers several classes (included with rent). There’s also an outdoor pool for swimming laps.
Continuous improvement. The building is well maintained, and management is regularly introducing improvements (e.g. in-​unit package delivery during the day, new gym equipment).
The neighborhood has been steadily developing since I moved in.
Units have decent soundproofing.
Cons
Expensive. After my first yearlong lease ended, rent increased ~10%. Same thing a year later. Of course, it’s been a crazy housing market in SF in general. That said, the rates offered for renewals seem to be below the rates shown to new residents.
Combo «European» washer/​dryers in studios can only handle tiny loads and dry clothes at super hot temp.
The sidewalks surrounding the building usually smell like dog pee given all the pets and drought. The staff frequently washes the sidewalks, but it’s still noticeable.

I’ve been living at Nema for over two years and could not speak more highly of this place. All the amenities and perks are thoughtful and highly appreciated; from the helpful concierge and porter desks to the massage services and well-​equipped gym.
Recently, Jansen, the Customer Service Manager truly went above and beyond to help me out with a sticky situation. He exceeded every single expectation I had and I felt he truly cared about me as resident.
Bottom line: Nema is great not solely because of the fantastic amenities but primarily because of the wonderful people who work to make it our home.

I fell in love with NEMA walking past it everyday to work. In the 10 years I’ve lived in San Francisco, every apartment was unique and the Victorian design beautiful. However, the downside was the houses never get renovated, doing laundry was a nightmare; your roommates would hog the bathroom for too long, and you’re paying ridiculous amounts for a tiny room.
I lived at Nema and loved everything about it. Kevin is Amazing! He is always there to answer any questions you have. He made the leasing process very smooth and quick. The concierges are the nicest ever and always super helpful. Especially Tino and Don. My other favorites don’t work there anymore. I really got to bond with many people that lived and worked at Nema.
The amenities are great, especially the rooftop, valet parking, yoga classes, and lounges. You will run into the cutest dogs ever in the building. The leasing office always had really cool events, especially a casino party that turned the whole building into Casino Royale. I constantly loved inviting people over to bbq, swim in the pool, and view the city skyline on the rooftop. The studio I lived in had an amazing view. I never used the heater living there, but I did use the wash and dryer a lot. My electricity was only $ 17 a month. Every time something needed repair in the studio, I would send an email and it would get repaired the same day.
My favorite thing about Nema was how modern it was, especially having key cards instead of keys to the apartments. The sound proof walls were the best. I never got a noise complaint. Also never heard any noise from the neighbors. The location made it really easy to get anywhere and no excuse for anyone saying you live too far. When I moved there, nothing around was open just yet. With the move of The Market, Fitness SF, Alta, and many other businesses it made it much better! Living in Nema was like living in a hotel. I highly recommend it, especially the north tower.

I’m going on my third year living at NEMA and I can honestly say, I’ve never lived anywhere better. Yes, NEMA Is a luxury building and comes with all the amazing bells and whistles (state of the art gym, pool etc), but it’s the attention to detail and customer service that truly make this place special.
Don, one of the concierges, is also always on top of his game. He is always super cheerful and friendly. He goes the extra mile to make sure I feel welcomed every time I come home.
Jason, the General Manager of the building is always accessible if I need something and is always ensuring that residents feel at home and taken care of.
And in particular, Jansen, who leads up the Customer Service team, is truly top notch and one-​of-​a-​kind. On several occasions he has truly gone out of his way to help me and I couldn’t be more thankful. The level of customer service he has showed me is better than I have experienced at top luxury hotels.
Thank you NEMA, for giving me the best living experience !! :)

I had a very positive experience as a temporary resident at NEMA. The staff is more than polite and attentive to all their residents, and they truly do go above and beyond. After about only a few days of getting acclimated to the environment, the NEMA staff took initiative to create a personal relationship with me. The valet service is also employed with a great staff. Even with the abundance of cars, they do a good job of handling all their customers. Raymond is the man! Whenever I was running late for school in the morning he would go out of his way to ensure that I made it off to school on time.
The amenities at the NEMA building are top quality, you definitely get what you pay for. I am a member of Equinox gym currently, however NEMA gym is by far my favorite gym in SF. They have 4 squat racks, including an Olympic lifting rack. They have plenty of cardio equipment and a good assortment of weights, not to mention they offer cycling classes in their cycling room (with new Peloton bicycles).
NEMA is located on the corner of Market and 10^th street, right across from The Market, grocery store which has semi-​overpriced groceries and great food stalls to dine from (Azalina’s serves an amazing Malaysian chicken). There are also several high and low-​end restaurants within a close vicinity. Little John’s chocolates across the street is worth a visit for their honeycomb and toffee!

I love living at NEMA and am kind of wondering if I’ll ever be happy in another building. It’s not 100% perfect, but damned close. Some observations:
My favorite things:
–all the outdoor spaces, fire pits, etc. great for having friends over because your SF apartment is so tiny
–the view from our south tower apartment, just gorgeous overlooking the bay and high enough up that it’s unobstructed
–the concierges
–I don’t have to be home to accept packages or groceries, they’ll even bring it up to your apartment (but not until the next day if it’s after 2 pm I believe)
Cool things:
–the bathtub is bigger than normal (not quite a garden tub, but deep)
–it’s pretty
–concrete floors
–it’s quiet! I never hear my neighbors going about their business
–it’s secure
–we rented from another state, totally online (why is this so hard, San Francisco?!)
–a really well-​appointed gym
Could be better:
–the fridge is tiny
–it’d be great to have an ice machine in the building because of the aforementioned tiny fridge (edit: DONE!)
–some promised amenities haven’t arrived yet (Apple TVs on the backyard terrace, for example) or don’t work (Apple TV in the solarium hasn’t had its software updates maybe ever and only plays sound)
–the TVs on the terrace are connected– if you change the channel on one, it changes it on the other as well. Very inconvenient.
–offers and discounts on the resident app are expired /​need to be updated
–there’s probably some legal reason for this, but I don’t like the ONE thing I still need a physical key for– the mailbox. Why can’t we use our door cards?
–it does get hot sometimes (no a/​c) and it can be difficult to get a cross-​breeze (cracking your door helps). We had to buy a fan.
Things I hate:
–the all-​in-​one washer /​dryer! Horrible
–that the public spaces close at 10 pm, hello I am not a child
–that residents take their dogs to toilet in the Jessie alleyway instead of the designated dog run (and mostly don’t pick up after them). The alley smells so bad because of this.
–one of our favorite amenities, the rooftop egg chairs, broke and haven’t been replaced. Those chairs, weird as it sounds, were a main reason we opted for NEMA. I hope they (or some other swing /​rocker) comes back soon! (Edit: DONE!)
So all-​in-​all, NEMA is the best apartment I’ve lived in. But there’s always room for improvement, especially paying as much as we do.
Oh, and a note: living in a newer building in a burgeoning area of town, there’s going to be construction noise. You’re in the middle of a big city, get some earplugs if you can’t handle it. I personally enjoy city noises. That said, when my windows are closed, I can hear very little of what goes on outside.

I really enjoyed my time living in NEMA and after touring a few buildings I felt like it offered the best range of services and amenities. For instance, the doorman will offer you an umbrella if it’s raining and you don’t have one on you — really nice touch! The building is new and (perhaps more importantly) well-​maintained. That being said, you most definitely pay for it. I lived in a studio and sometimes can’t believe how much $$ went to rent…
A couple things:
1) As nice as the amenities are, my advice is to seriously consider how much use you’ll get out of them. The reason I ended up moving wasn’t because NEMA was underwhelming by any means — it’s just that I didn’t end up utilizing the gorgeous pool, roof deck, etc. as much as I had originally intended.
2) The Mid-​Market location is definitely «up and coming,» though being close to the light rail and walking distance to Hayes Valley is awesome.
3) There isn’t a hot tub. Not a big deal, I was just a little surprised considering they have just about everything else!

The quality of service in the building is good,
The building is kept well
And you get what you pay for,
The rent is higher per square feet but you get quality of service
LEED certified building (you don’t get poised living here!) If you eat Organic and none GMO you would not live in a none LEED home
I had few problem in time I have been living here and most of them were resolved fast including a leaking washer they gave me a new one in approximately a week.
Building has a security which comes helpful with all these crazy homeless people in San Francisco!
And one time the valley parking lost my car key and the mail room could not find my package
I was super angry but happily «Lina», from the office calm me down and made me sure she will help me to resolve all the issues her professional and quality of customer service calm me down and prevented me to escalate this (we found my package and they made a new car key for me in less than a week)

Concierge team and truly one of the best I’ve ever experienced
Don is so friendly professional and helpful
He goes above and beyond the call of duty

My cousin let me stay here one weekend when I was visiting SF. All the staff that I encountered were extremely nice and friendly. Everyone greeted me even if I had just seen like 5min ago. Everything here is secured and high tech. You will need a card to access the building, go inside the elevators and inside the rooms.
Their highest floor has a deck that gives you an amazing view of the city. There is also TV, couches and soda on the rooftops and other areas to hangout and chill. I also noticed they have free coffee all the time and pastries super early in the morning. They also have a pretty sweet gym that I am jealous of. Parking is a hassle on the street but they do offer valet parking for visitors which is like $ 30 or so per day. I was extremely lucky and got to park on the street during my stay here.
Again, this is only my experience from visiting one weekend. I do not live here so I do not know any leasing or renewal procedures.

Played a prime part in making my summer the way it was. It had everything — Beautiful location (San Francisco, duh), scenic views (Waking up on the 21^st floor to the rolling SF Fog), a well equipped kitchen, comfy beds… it even had a mini-​fridge for wine! ⁸⁄₁₀ would live here forever.
The reason for the missing star? The apartment only had heating. No cooling. I mean, when you’re paying $ 6900/​month, that’s the least you could expect. And contrary to popular opinion, SF does get hot sometimes. It made for some sweaty evenings.