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Hayes Valley doesn't top the list of famous San Francisco neighborhoods. Many people outside the city may not know it exists. And that's just the way most lucky residents of this urban jewel like it.
From the standpoint of getting around, Hayes Valley is a remarkably convenient enclave. It's walking distance from BART and the Market Street buses. It offers easy on-and-off access to the 101. And as most bike commuters know, it's at the exact mid-point of "The Wiggle," San Francisco's famously snake-like, hill-minimizing bicycle route.
To the north of Hayes Valley is the Fillmore Jazz District, Japantown and Pacific Heights. To the south is the Mission. The Painted Ladies of Alamo Square are a few blocks west. Two blocks east are the Symphony, the Opera and City Hall.
Not long ago, the Central Freeway dominated the visual and audible landscapes of Hayes Valley. Traffic, pollution and noise detracted from the quaintness of the indie shops, restaurants and Edwardian architecture. In 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake brought much of that highway down, traumatizing the community, but also giving it a chance to reinvent itself. Highway traffic has since been redirected, and Hayes Valley has nurtured itself into a tight-knit, community-focused neighborhood with a unique identity.
Hayes Valley has always been a bastion of independent restaurants. Before going global, Blue Bottle coffee started here in a garage on Linden Street. Momi Toby's Revolution Cafe has supported generations of bohemians, writers, artists and locals who gather on the patio to sip espresso and chat. Whether passing "the boot" at Suppenküche or sampling exotic cocktails at Absinthe, the rich and diverse independent culinary tradition of the neighborhood is plain to see.
As the neighborhood has defined its modern identity, its independent commercial vibe has gotten stronger. There are remarkably few chain stores and restaurants here. And the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association recently adopted an ordinance disallowing what they refer to as "formula retail."
The "shop-local" philosophy supports a Hayes Street corridor lined for blocks with indie boutiques, artisan confectioners, coffee shops, small designer stores and hidden neighborhood gathering spots. In the center of it all is Patricia's Green, a grassy promenade surrounded by local faves like Smitten Ice Cream, Biergarten and Stacks pancake house. Outdoor art installations are everywhere, and the vibrant, buzzing sense of a walkable, friendly atmosphere abounds.
Condo Buildings in Hayes Valley
Residents have much to love about the neighborhood. Condos in Hayes Valley range in style from historic to ultra-modern. Since the neighborhood doesn't lend itself to high-rise construction, scarcity helps secure investment potential as well.
Several of San Francisco's most striking new condo developments also call Hayes Valley home. Newer Hayes Valley condos like 400 Grove and Linea at 8 Buchanan take local architectural traditions into account while also offering buyers modern, stylish amenities. The strikingly modernist, beveled facade of Fulton 555 echoes the lines of its historic neighbors. Units at this new Hayes Valley condo building are light-filled and spacious, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and gleaming hardwoods, much like their historic counterparts. But they also feature state-of-the-art Bosch appliances and modern amenities like a dog park, bicycle workstations and a residents' lounge.
As its charms become apparent, maybe Hayes Valley won't remain a secret for long. But with so much to offer, it'll always be a jewel.
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Last Updated: 2024-11-20