Soma Grand

AGI Capital with the help of Pacific Marketing is introducing a a 22-story residence containing 246 condominiums and 504 parking spaces. Individual units range from junior one bedrooms to 3 bed/2 bath penthouses. They range in size from 704 to 1,600+ sq. ft. (aprx). What the website claims to emulate the zen of a boutique hotel, from golden limestone and wavy wood to white marble and colored glass. The views are sweeping, it’s no surprise that you can see the entire bay area from your livingroom. For more details…

122 Residences ready in 2008.

The Montgomery

The Montgomery has 107 units that offer not only a luxurious but historic environment as it housed the headquarters of the San Francisco Call newspaper. Features include landscaped private rooftop deck, resident parking, 23 hour controlled access to the building and lobby attendant. As far as the classic touches to the building itself, we’re talking about dramatic 9 to 11 foot ceilings, oversized double hung windows and complete hardwood flooring.

Pricing Details:
# 12 Jr One BR’s 500-600k
# 22 Studios 420-550k
# 17 One BR’s 600-750k
# 21 One+Den’s
# 18 Two BR/Two Baths 975-1175k
# 2 Two BR/Two Baths + Den 1500-1600k
# 4 Two BR/Two Baths + Dens on the penthouse and terrace levels

Millenium Tower

Millennium Partners has developed over 1,600 luxury condominiums, eight five-star hotels, an extended-stay luxury hotel, 1,000,000 square feet of office space, 1,200,000 square feet of retail space, 3,750 parking spaces, four Loews Cineplex theaters and five magnificent health clubs. Their portfolio holds a total of $4 billion.
Millennium Tower complex is at the north end of Transbay Terminal. This $350 million project is developed by Millennium Partners of New York City and designed by Handel Architects creating 163 Homes towering at 60 floors.

Highlights
• Soaring 60 stories high with extraordinary views
• Luxury condominiums with exquisite appointments. Residences range from: 1 to 3 Bedrooms, and Penthouses
• Unique features include: Enclosed pool & spa area, Resident owners’ lounge, Kids’ area with changing rooms, and Fitness facilities
• Notable features also include spectacular views and the luxury of Millennium Partners properties.

Interesting Fact: Millennium Towers will be the 4th largest building in San Francisco.

The Californian

Not much information is available about this new project set to hit the Rincon Hill skyline. Located at Harrison and First Streets, these 450 units are slated for representation by The Mark Company. For more details…

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According to the Fifield Company Website:

Residents will be walking distance from the beautifully refurbished Embarcadero Waterfront and the vast array of cultural, business and shopping attractions of downtown San Francisco. Rinco Hill has merged as a successful model for bustling, mixed-use 24/7, walk-to-work/entertainment/shopping environment. The soaring 41-story tower building will house 393 luxury units, each averaging 1,048 square feet. Expansive glass will enhance most units and provide panoramic views over the Bay and towards downtown. Unobstructed views of the entire San Francisco Bay and surrounding areas will be accessible for residents on the 24th floor.

Interesting Fact:

Has this project been grounded? The Californian may no longer be underway

One Rincon Hill

Pacific Marketing Associates has created a total of 695 units and 14 townhouses starting in the $600’s which will be ready for occupancy in Spring 2008. Assuredly One Rincon Hill won’t fall short as far as architechureal standards as they have consulted with the windy city’s Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz and Associates.

This 60 story condo tower has a 12 foot (4 m) thick massive foundation dipped straight into the serpentine rock characteristic of the area. It also has V-shaped restraining walls that are designed to absorb the next big one.

It is no wonder that 90% is completely sold, people know safety and address when they see it. For more details…

Interesting Facts:

This is the second-tallest tower currently under construction in San Francisco. Wikipedia Also Bloggers such as this one liken the similarity in design to the Ionic breeze.

The Infinity

The Mark Company’s newest endeavor is 300 Spear Street or The Infinity Towers, falling into the pedigree of San Francisco’s new wave of SOMA residential development. It will contain 365 units in phase I and 200+ in phase II. On September 15th at the Dwell on Design conference in San Francisco, the partners announced that Robert Edmonds of San Francisco and three designers from a Cupertino furniture showroom won $5,000 and the project to develop designs for any of 3 floorplans.

Along with the Millennium Tower and One Rincon Hill to the west and south, respectively, they will create a new highrise neighborhood in the South of Market district. Starting at the $600’s with only 40% left to go until it’s filled. Ready for ocupancy in 2008.

Interesting Fact:

During the excavation process a 125 foot ship from 1818 was found under the parking lot.