Art, culture and food dominate the San Francisco multifamily market
Hey, Tony Bennett, we hear you: It is so incredibly easy to leave your heart in San Francisco, isn’t it? It is such a unique and diverse city full of culture and so much to see and do. Here’s what we love about the city and what that means for the San Francisco multifamily market:
The Food
We have made some serious food memories in this city. From modern Vietnamese cooking at the Embarcadero’s Slanted Door to countless quaint eateries along Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights, you are never hungry in this city.
The Diversity
San Francisco is all about its neighborhoods. In one area, you can shop at high-end stores and drop the equivalent of a nice car payment on a handbag. A few blocks over, you can stop into a gritty dive for some cheap beer and great live music. Residents can really connect with what they love, and find their people, throughout this richly layered metropolis.
The Public Art
Walking through San Francisco is akin to spending a day in an edgy art gallery. The best of the best street artists (aka graffiti artists) make their way here to show off their unique styles along streets and alleys in almost every corner of the city. Color, inspiration and thought-provoking statements await you at every turn.
Some local apartment developers have found a way to incorporate this spirit of environmental art into their communities: Check out Avalon’s “Caruso’s Dream” at AVA 55 Ninth, which features a multimedia sculpture of glass pianos suspended over the walkway.
The Iconic Views
Seriously, does the Golden Gate Bridge ever get old? Or the sight of a cable car cresting the top of the a breathtakingly steep hill? (Are we showing our age if we break into the Rice-A-Roni theme song?). There are so many things here that you can’t find anywhere else, and that is why it is one of the most sought-after cities. People from all over the world clamor to live in this beautiful city by the bay.
Multifamily in San Francisco
The rebranding project we did for the Fillmore Center highlights how to use the surrounding neighborhood’s character and assets to market an apartment complex. In this case, the complex offers 1,100 units and encompasses three city blocks – all within walking distance of Pacific Heights, Japantown and the world-famous Painted Ladies of Alamo Square. This community has location in spades, and the new brand identity reflects that.
Regardless of your property’s location in San Francisco, there is a renter who wants to live there. The key is tapping into the vibe of your neighborhood and connecting with the desires and motivators of your prospective tenants.
If you would like to learn more about how to better position your multifamily brand in San Francisco, contact us. We specialize in helping apartment communities create sought-after, 21st century brands and accompanying marketing materials.
