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  • 1556 Howard St San Francisco CA

    San Francisco, CA 94103

    Apartment building
    3 beds
    In-unit dryer

    What’s available

    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    3 bd, 2.5 ba
    $4,938
    1,300 sqft

    1 unit available Sep 1

    18 Photos

    What's special

    Tons of natural lightSolid hardwood floorsExtra storage closetGarbage disposalLarge open layoutSouth facing buildingStainless steel appliances
    3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, large, open layout, very spacious and beautiful full floor flat available for rent in SOMA (South of Market) blocks to Uber, Square, Zynga, Costco, Trader Joe's, etc. Seconds to minutes walk to and from one of the most bustling, vibrant, and densely concentrated collection of the hippest and chic restaurants, bistros, bars, night clubs, art galleries, wine merchants, boutiques, lounges, night spots, specialty and large grocers, and host of other commercial businesses, in all of San Francisco, some of which are shown in the pictures. FLAT DETAILS: Full three separate bedrooms. First bedroom is very large and has a private full bathroom (with shower, tub, toilet, sink, etc.) and a large walk in closet. Second bedroom is large and has closets and a full bathroom as well (with shower, tub, toilet, sink, etc.) This second bathroom is directly accessed from this second bedroom, and this bathroom has a second door for access to this bathroom from the hallway as well. Third bedroom is average to large sized. There is also an additional and completely separate half bathroom as well further down the hallway. Tenants to determine breakdown of rent between rooms. As indicated above, there are two full bathrooms, each with shower, tub, sink, toilet, etc., PLUS a completely separate and additional one-half bath with toilet and sink accessed from the hallway (for guests, etc.). Separate spacious and modern open concept living room and kitchen. Unwind in this spacious living room, be part of the fun while cooking meals, entertain friends and guests in an expansive setting, etc. The kitchen features: built in, recessed and hidden Sub-Zero refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, garbage disposal, etc. Solid hardwood floors throughout entire flat, including all bedrooms, closets, hallway, living room, etc., except bathrooms which are tiled. In flat/unit washer and gas dryer for exclusive use by only the one flat. Tons of natural light throughout entire flat, South facing building. New double pane windows everywhere. Large windows throughout flat. Extra storage closet for skis, luggage, etc. In unit central heat. Direct access to concrete paved backyard, which is common area for the building and can be used for things like barbecuing, etc. Secure package receiving area with digital gate accessible by Amazon, United Parcel Service (UPS), United States Postal Service (USPS), etc., to drop off your packages. Incredibly maintained flat. Great tenants in building, all professionals, e.g., Apple, Uber, etc. There is an optional attached, in building covered parking garage for a car and possibly a couple of motorcycles for a separate amount of $265. Garage door opened and closed with a remote. Note, the covered parking garage is a single parking space, so a second vehicle with no additional cost may be able to be parked on the street in front of the garage door (non-metered, others not allowed to park in front of garage door, subject to signs and applicable laws ). There is also a large public and pay garage parking complex starting around block away from the flat/building with some hundreds of parking spaces. In addition, starting about block away from the flat/building in various and multiple directions, there is regular street parking that is non-metered designed for residents so you don't have to worry about having to constantly feed meters. Lastly, the area is filled with businesses, so street parking spaces change hands and open up quite frequently. LOCATION DETAILS: Blocks to tech and other companies and conveniences, such as Uber, Square, Zynga, Costco, Trader Joe's, Dolby Laboratories, Adobe Systems, etc. The flat is also located seconds to minutes walk to and from one of the most bustling, vibrant, and densely concentrated collection of the hippest and chic restaurants, bistros, bars, night clubs, art galleries, wine merchants, boutiques, lounges, night spots, specialty and large grocers, and host of other commercial businesses, in all of San Francisco, some of which are shown in the pictures. In the immediate area are some of the trendiest restaurants like Sushi Ondo, Bar Agricole, Perennial and Zuni Cafe to more traditional fairs like Zaoh, Don Ramon's and 1601 Bar & Kitchen. Starting approximately 1 blocks away, dozens of bars, night clubs, music venues, and lounges of every type, from traditional to eclectic, line the streets, such as Wish, Butter, Tank18, Bergerac, Calle-11sf Nightclub, Halcyon SF, Slims, Willows, Forgery Bar, Holy Cow, Audio Nightclub, SRO/Oddjob, DNA Lounge, Driftwood, Azucar Lounge, Verso, Zeitgeist, etc. A highly commercial area too -- within walking distance, are hundreds of conveniences such as Trader Joe's, Foods Co., Rainbow Grocery, Costco, The Market, Best Buys, Bed Bath & Beyond, OfficeMax, etc. Technically, one doesn't need a car living in this area. This corridor continues to be one of the hippest and fastest, continuously developing commercial areas in San Francisco, offering a high level, in-demand lifestyle in one of the busiest, hip and urban environments in San Francisco. City living at its best. Nearby and surrounding areas include Union Square and Financial District to the Northeast, Civic Center/Hayes Valley/Opera District to the North, Embarcadero to the East, Oracle Ball Park to the South, and the Mission District to the West. The building/flat is also just blocks to the on and off ramps of all of the San Francisco Freeways, including U.S. 101, U.S. 280 and U.S. 80, which go southbound to Silicon Valley/San Jose/Peninsula/etc., northbound to Golden Gate Bridge/Marin/etc., and eastbound to Berkeley/Hayward/Walnut Creek/Oakland/etc., providing quick and easy access to all parts of the Bay Area (a great deal of traffic and drive time is cut to various parts of the Bay Area, such as the South Bay and East Bay). Area served by numerous modes of public transportation. CONTACT INFO: Flexible showing times. You can see the apartment in person, or through zoom or a similar app where I am live at the property. One month security deposit. First month rent due on date of move in. Typically one year term. If you need a shorter term we can work something out. Available September 1, 2025 or thereafter, flexible move in dates before and after. Typically one year

    Facts, features & policies

    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer
    • Freezer
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer
    Flooring
    • Hardwood

    Neighborhood: South of Market

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    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    98 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    100 / 100
    Rider's Paradise
    99 / 100
    Biker's Paradise

    Nearby schools in San Francisco

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    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in San Francisco, CA is $3,572.

    Average rent

    $3,572

    Month-over-month

    +$77

    Year-over-year

    +$222

    Available rentals

    1,710

    San Francisco, CA Rental Market Data

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 1556 Howard St?

    1556 Howard St has a walk score of 98, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of 1556 Howard St?

    1556 Howard St has a transit score of 100, it's a rider's paradise.

    What schools are assigned to 1556 Howard St?

    The schools assigned to 1556 Howard St include Daniel Webster Elementary School, O'connell (John) High School, and S.F. International High School.

    Does 1556 Howard St have in-unit laundry?

    Yes, 1556 Howard St has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units.

    What neighborhood is 1556 Howard St in?

    1556 Howard St is in the South of Market neighborhood in San Francisco, CA.