
642 Alvarado Apartments
642 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
Details
Lease Term Options
- 12
Property Information
- Built in 1963
- 34 units / 4 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Amenity Fee$0
- Administrative Fee$0
- Application Fee$35
- Move-In Fee$0
Cats Allowed
- Monthly Pet Rent$50
- Pet Deposit$250
- Pet Limit2
Dogs Allowed
- Monthly Pet Rent$75
- Pet Deposit$500
- Weight Limit40 lbs
- Pet Limit2
Other Pets Allowed
- Monthly Pet Rent$25
- Pet Limit2
Parking
- Surface Lot--
Property Highlights
- HighSpeed
- Secure Amazon Entry
Community Features
- Recycling
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise93 / 100
Transit Score ®
Good Transit65 / 100
Bike Score ®
Bikeable66 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active70 / 100
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Moving to Castro, San Francisco, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 642 Alvarado Apartments proximity to Market & Noe Center, Diamond Heights Shopping Center, and Mission At Cesar Chavez. Market & Noe Center is 0.9 miles away, and Diamond Heights Shopping Center is within a 20 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 65, 642 Alvarado Apartments has good transit, including 10 transit stops within 5 miles. Transit options include Church St & 22Nd St and 21St Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 642 Alvarado Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Randall Museum, Buena Vista Park, and Conservatory of Flowers.
Airports
Living in Castro provides easy access to San Francisco International, located just 23 minutes from 642 Alvarado Apartments. Another nearby airport is Metro Oakland International, located 22.5 miles away.
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Eureka Learning Center
Grades K-K
Private
Hillside Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Lick (James) Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
Everett Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Philip School
Grades K-8
Private
Children's Day School
Grades PK-8
Private
Ica Cristo Rey
Grades 9-12
Private
Mission High
Grades 9-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
UC San Francisco, Mount Zion
Drive: 8 min (2.4 mi)
UC San Francisco, Parnassus
Drive: 7 min (2.7 mi)
University of San Francisco
Drive: 7 min (2.9 mi)
City College of San Francisco
Drive: 9 min (3.8 mi)
About 642 Alvarado Apartments
642 Alvarado is a Mid-Century Modern marvel situated on a Noe Valley hilltop near the Castro. This building in a family-friendly neighborhood mixes Hollywood-worthy views of Downtown and the East Bay (a scene from The Streets of San Francisco was... shot on the rooftop) and proximity to shopping, entertainment, and other staples.The building's unique design - situated above ground on piers sunk deep into the bedrock - is just one of 642 Alvarado's standout features. Dynamic, clean lines, an emphasis on minimalism, and lush gardens define the common spaces, while residents also enjoy open floor plans, generous windows, on-site laundry, and other contemporary conveniences.642 Alvarado is a Walker's Paradise, close to 24th Street and Castro Street shops, restaurants, bars, cafes, and more. Douglas Playground, Noe Children's Playground, and Noe Valley Courts offer plenty of green space for dog-walking and recreation. 642 Alvarado is bikeable, and nearby public transportation options include Muni and 24th Street BART.This unit is a rental unit subject to the San Francisco Rent Ordinance, which limits evictions without just cause, and which states that any waiver by a tenant of their rights under the Rent Ordinance is void as contrary to public policy.
642 Alvarado is a Mid-Century Modern marvel situated on a Noe Valley hilltop near the Castro. This building in a family-friendly neighborhood mixes Hollywood-worthy views of Downtown and the East Bay (a scene from The Streets of San Francisco was shot on the rooftop) and proximity to shopping, entertainment, and other staples.The building's unique design - situated above ground on piers sunk deep into the bedrock - is just one of 642 Alvarado's standout features. Dynamic, clean lines, an emphasis on minimalism, and lush gardens define the common spaces, while residents also enjoy open floor plans, generous windows, on-site laundry, and other contemporary conveniences.642 Alvarado is a Walker's Paradise, close to 24th Street and Castro Street shops, restaurants, bars, cafes, and more. Douglas Playground, Noe Children's Playground, and Noe Valley Courts offer plenty of green space for dog-walking and recreation. 642 Alvarado is bikeable, and nearby public transportation options include Muni and 24th Street BART.This unit is a rental unit subject to the San Francisco Rent Ordinance, which limits evictions without just cause, and which states that any waiver by a tenant of their rights under the Rent Ordinance is void as contrary to public policy.
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