Downhill spiral ever since Terrence entered the HOA. This building was historically a hidden gem in the city, but with Terrence it's completely spiraled into uncontrolled incompetence with better service at a Motel 6. Integrity, basic common sense, and organization are all at issue with his management and truly have prevented the building from appreciating in value as much as those surrounding it. The valets he swapped in the building after more than a decade now regularly crash and scratch residents' cars, the staffing is at an all time low (think unable to get your packages at any time vs. the historical norm and a grossly abandoned front desk--again, not an issue the building ever had until Terrence), and the maintenance people will enter units without any phone call, doorbell, or knock using their master keys which has caused numerous security concerns across residents. A subset of owners are considering litigation given the HOA's ignorance and sustaining of Terrence and his team. It's extremely heartbreaking as the bones are good--it's truly the lack of integrity of the Terrence management that's spun this building and it's property values down so low. read more

Lived here for about a year now. Overall, I really enjoy it. I love high-rise living as it feels very safe. My previous home (a standalone house) was broken into when it was empty, it's insanely creepy to know people walk around your safe space and rifled through your stuff. The front desk and valet staff are friendly and on top of things. The amenities are really nice, especially the lounge on tower 2. Other residents are friendly and considerate, and there's lots of cute doggos around to stare at. The office regularly plans fun social events with drinks and food. I'm quite happy here. Some minor dislikes: driving to or from here can be a huge nightmare during peak traffic times, and whenever there's a Giants game, which seems to be pretty darn often. Also, some residents CONSTANTLY and LOUDLY use the shared spaces as their personal work space, talking for hours during Zoom meetings and forcing everyone around to listen to how their clients are being jerks. It's fine if it's a one off thing, but I see the same people doing it over and over, which seems unfair. I wish management makes it clear that those spaces are not their private offices. read more

Have been here for almost 15 years. It's a wonderful building with good amenities and a great staff. A safe and luxurious property.

I will solely only review for the amenities and views. If you're ready to spend some serious money, One Rincon will only provide you with views and amenities. If you want space, not the place. It's a great place to live if you like convenience to SoMa, downtown and Embarcadero. Great views of Bay Bridge, Twin Peaks and the 101/80, depends which side your unit is located. The only nightmare is getting onto 80E, no left from the garage ramp just makes it a total disaster, you're forced to go in the queue with every car coming from Harrison :( Amenities are great, valet parking, gym (new gym in tower 2), also a sky lounge in tower 2, pool, hot tub, BBQ area, meeting rooms, dry cleaning and frequent holiday events for residents. Good place to live if you're okay spending big bucks for views and amenities, not much for space. I think The Infinity and the newer condos (Solaire, Jasper) has much more square footage to offer for the dollar. read more

One Rincon Hill - Apartments Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you (or a friend of yours) lives at One Rincon Hill, grab some of your peeps and check out the new Sky Lounge on the penthouse floor of Tower Two! The highlight of the space is the floor-to-ceiling windows that frame an amazing 180 deg view of San Francisco! The lounge has all the basic amenities including living and dining rooms with a large see-through fireplace, full kitchen, pool table, and HDTV. read more

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I lived here for about a year and I thought the amenities were nice. However, if you're not a deep sleeper, you're going to have trouble sleeping at night because it's right next to the freeway. Truck drivers that drive by this high rise at night can be a bunch of jerks when they honk their horns loudly. As for the unit itself, the views are spectacular starting from about the 30th floor. My one bedroom felt small, but with the higher than normal ceiling, it gave off the elusion that it wasn't too cramped. Another thing was I wish it was more of a community, but people seem to keep to themselves here too. In summary, I had mixed feelings about the place and probably wouldn't buy a unit here because I value my sleep very much. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjhljnrsYjI read more

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24 hr parking, 24 hr gym (with great machines/weights/cardio machines), heated pool open till 11pm + jacuzzi, pet friendly and lightning fast elevators!! The men working at the concierge can sometimes be a bit "stuck up" but there are a handful of friendly ones. Traffic may look daunting from market but there is a lane that goes all the way up the hill that usually traffic free:) read more

One Rincon Hill - Apartments Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've been very happy at One Rincon! I wasn't initially sure if I would like the valet parking but I love it for a number of reasons, first it's very prompt and the valet guys are very helpful. Secondly you don't have strangers next to your car when it's parked unloading all kinds of things or hitting your car with their door. There is never a rush and you have a convenient place to unload items if needed. The front desk staff for the most part are very helpful and polite. It's nice to have someone to receive your packages, deliveries and dry cleaning. The only complaint I have with the building is the gym is on the small side but it's usually not that busy. The building has amazing views, no place else in the area can compare. The social committee plans about one event a month and they're so so. The building is within a five minute walk to several different areas for dining/entertainment options. read more

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As much controversy as this place has built in the past few years, the last thing to say about it no matter what is it's jaw dropping views. Period. You are not paying for square footage. This is San Francisco. It's dense. One of the most dense at that. It's simply location location location and a one of a kind view. Anyone who complains about the size of the apartments themselves needs to move out of the bay area completely. This building is meant for upper class. And if you own a dog what makes you think living here is a good idea anyways? Get a place with a yard. No dog wants to live in a condo. The location is ideal. The views are obviously the biggest selling point. The valet guys are real nice. The front desk could use some new hiring but there's not much to complain about here. If you do then you're just a snobby little bitch who is never happy with anything. The only true reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is that the residents are snobby. Some are cordial but of course most of them are stuck up. They're rich and they live an ideal lifestyle. I don't blame them. They don't know any better. I just don't understand why if you don't have people skills would you live in the tallest residential building west of the mississippi in the city. It's an apartment building. There are going to be a lot of people and you're going to have to at least act friendly. If you're rich, don't like people, and want more space. Move to the suburbs. Hillsborough or Burlingame perhaps. read more

Took the guided tour yesterday just to see what's going on here. I live in a small (1500 sq. ft.) home on Potrero Hill with excellent views and a fabulous garden but wondered why people might want to live in a glass bee hive. First thing I noticed, after how small all the rooms are, is that there are NO windows that open. They have some tiny little venting thing that is supposed to let in fresh air but doesn't do much. If you have a balcony you can open the door but then you have to listen to the ROAR of freeway traffic. Without the balcony you are at the mercy of the building's infrastructure. The units are hideously expensive and the agents don't ever mention HOA dues or property taxes that would make even the cheapest unit unaffordable to all but the highest paid humans. When I walked back into my little bungalow I just about kissed the old oak flooring in gratitude. Give me my mexican tile, my stucco walls, my blooming hydrangea bush! You couldn't pay me enough to live in this creepy high rise. It's a modern prison. read more

If One Rincon Hill was a person, I would like to roundhouse kick it in the face, but then I would feel bad later and apologize. We have a love/hate relationship you see. LOVE: The property itself is beautiful and well kept. The hot tub and the gym rule. I want to high-five all the valet guys. Most of the residents are nice. All of our maintenance issues have been resolved in a timely manner. Also, I never felt any of the earthquakes this past week. Thank you cement box. HATE: The front desk staff. Usually you guys are awesome, friendly and follow protocol, but the last two times my pet-sitters got our key, they never asked for i.d. and had to find the key themselves in a back room somewhere. I'm really glad you just let anyone into my home. Thanks. The office staff is pretty decent. Except when we first moved in and I was given 3 different mailing addresses (all were incorrect). It also took about 2 months to get internet and cable. The office then blamed Comcast, but our shit was never wired. We literally had wires hanging out of our wall. After that, my birthday party was cancelled, without notice in the hospitality room that I reserved 3 months prior. Lastly, what the HELL is up with the fire alarm. It goes off at least once a week. read more

My boyfriend and his brother live here and I'm here all the time. I have to say that I'm not a fan of climbing the hill up to the building, and wish there were some better restaurants close by, but all in all, as soon as I drive into the garage or open the door to the lobby, all those gripes disappear. The valet guys couldn't be nicer and more efficient. They are extremely accomodating and helpful and I always feel safe leaving the car in their hands. The front desk staff is wonderful, and always greets me with a smile. I have to say that I was prompted to write this review after I read Vicky's. I've been visiting this building since April '09 and Henry has always been friendly and always greets me by my name, followed with a "Good Morning/Good Evening/etc". He has never been inappropriate and I have never witnessed him being that way with anyone else in the building. I also think it's goes without saying that Victor at the front desk is fantastic, and although I don't know all the other front desk guys by name, they are always friendly and inviting. I enjoy coming to the building each and every time, and love that each time I go, even before I get upstairs, I will be greeted with friendliness and warmth. Thanks Rincon Staff, YOU ROCK. :) read more

Hate me for loving it! This is an amazing building that will have unbelievable views. More info can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Rincon_Hill read more

I lived it up at One Rincon Hill when I first moved to SF. I rented a furnished condo for a while so that I could properly hunt for a permanent home. One Rincon was insanely expensive but the amenities make it so worth it. I absolutely loved the 24 hour valet service. All you have to do is to text "car" and your car would be ready in less than 10 minutes. The valet guys are so polite and they make the effort to remember your name and your car. The security guys at the front desk were also very friendly. Matthew was particulaly helpful during my apartment hunt and he was entertaining to talk to as well. I also enjoyed using the pool and hot tub. It seemed to be an underutilized area and I was often the only person there.  The main downside with the buildings is the size of the units themselves. My one-bedroom unit felt so tiny and it wasn't even the smallest floor plan. I don't know how two peopple can live in a one-bedroom apartment in the building without it looking cluttered. Another negative is the generally pedestrian un-friendly location. The saving grace for me is that it was close to my work and I was able to drive anywhere else I wanted to go. read more

I live on the upper floors and love the view. Only con of living up there the more this building fills up the more crowded it gets and slows it down the elevator. The gym is tiny and can only accomodate 1-2 people on the universal gym but has a few treadmills and eliptical machines. Wish had my own parking instead of the valet, though the valet guys are awesome. Security is friendly except one dude who can't multi-task and gets snippy with guests etc. People who live here seem to be friendly. Overall I like living here, just think they could have done a better job planning this out. read more

I'm totally a fan of the building, the views, the valet team the door guys, the pool/spa gym and court yard, but not a fan of the sales team. Probably the worst sales force I've ever dealt with. If I was the developer of the property I would FIRE ALL OF YOU! I've never had a pleasant conversation with any of you incompetent idiots. Sorry to say this, but it's true you guys suck and need to think of other work, because residential sales is not working for you and all the other people I've talked to that have dealt with you AGREE! Thank you to all the staff, valet and HOA people that make living in ORH a pleasant place to reside. And as for the sales team? Ha? I think the building would be sold out if there really was one! read more

Have checked out this place for many times lol and seen tons of units. The corner units that face the building are the best options. Lots of other yelpers have commented on the pros and cons of living here. It's a typical modern high rise. Similar to those styles in Asia. Lots of my friends from Asia love this place, including me(initially). Very close to downtown, financial district. You can walk to work. Downside: getting back to the building by car during rush hours is mission impossible (only one way in and out). Would be a good investment as expats would definitely love it here. read more

The staff is great (front desk, valet, maintenance) but the new managers are not interested in good service.

The units are kind of boxy and generic. They are modern, but you will need to bring your own character. I was never impressed much by the amenities here. But it sounds like that may be changing with the addition of tower two (all rentals for the moment) which will be adding a sky lounge for both towers to use, as well as more gym space. They do have a real pool tho. Update: the amenities have been massively improved with the addition of the Harrison. One Rincon Hill units can use the gym at the Harrison and, most importantly, the 49th floor sky lounge called Uncle Harry's. Huge bonus! What this place does have is views. It's a huge tower on a hill. The walk up the hill is actually quite a pain. You can pretty much see the entire city and bay if you get to the upper floors. It is in an excellent location for some amazing views of the Bay Bridge and the city even at the middle floors. Location is just a few blocks worse than the Millennium and the Infinity, to the point where it starts to make a difference for walkability. For example, the Millennium is a 4 min walk from MUNI and BART. The Infinity is a 2 min walk from MUNI and 9 min from BART. One Rincon Hill is an 8 min walk to MUNI and 12 min walk to BART. Parking is going to be accomplished with stackers and valet with the new tower. I heard the waits were already not great with the first tower (all valet) so I'm curious to see how this turns out. Overall, I think the Infinity and Millennium Tower are better places to live. The location seems isolated to me. Previously, I was disappointed with amenities and feel of the building, but with the sharing of amenities in the Harrison, One Rincon Hill is a much better value proposition now. However, prices seem to be similar to the other modern high rises. I can only speculate that this is due to overseas buyers that aren't taking the time to evaluate each property and are wowed based on the views alone. To be fair, if the views are the main concern, you'll have the most options to pick from here. read more

Moved in a little over a year ago with a couple of concerns (traffic around the area, inefficiencies of valet parking) but have been pleasantly surprised with my experience so far. Highlights: - Actually love the valet - it's so convenient! they're also installing a new valet system soon which will allow residents to call their cars using a fancy app - 24 hour gym - Heated pool + jacuzzi (well maintained) - Pet friendly - Spacious hospitality room and outdoor bbq area (which i am ashamed to say we have not used yet) - Friendly front-desk concierge guys who all know your name - Beautiful property + well kept Downsides: - Sometimes the area outside our apartment smells like trash (maybe bc it's close to the trash chute?) - Pricey read more

This is the last review of ORH you will ever see from me. Why? Because I'M MOVING OUT, BEEZIES. That's right. WINNING. After two years of living here, I've decided that it's time for me to pack up and leave because I've never been able to feel "at home" in my apartment. So, this review is for anyone who is potentially interested in living here. The pros: + Great views. + Most of the front desk guys are really nice. + Most of the valet guys rock. + If you work downtown and don't really drive, you can walk to work. The cons: - Building management is the worst. When residents "break" any rules, we get a snippy email from the manager. When building employees (i.e. front desk staff) break rules or are rude, nothing happens to them, because the manager plays favorites. Common knowledge amonst most residents, so no one has been able to get rid of a certain front desk security guy. - Furthermore, building management does not keep anything confidential. If you complain, they make it known to the employee that you're complaining about them, and they'll in return try to make your life a living hell when you're there. - If you drive, it'll take you forever to drive 3 blocks to get home between the hours of 4 and 7, and whenever there's a Giants' home game. - Valet area is small and really only allows for 3 cars to arrive at the same time, so there's often a line onto the driveway to wait for them to get your car. Inefficient - I think there should be two options for parking: self-park and valet. - Building materials are deceptively expensive-looking. I can't count the times things have broken or fallen apart in my place. - One service elevator that's usually not for use during the daytimes. You have 240587 people living in here, and ONE service elevator? Give me a break. - Coming out of the driveway is Right Turn Only, so I've seen tons of people get pulled over for flipping an illegal U back onto Harrison. - Disgustingly high HOA fees that keep increasing because "some residents don't pay on time." What the hell?? Plus, only one pool and hot tub, a small 20x20 gym and two BBQ grills for all the residents is definitely not enough space. - A lot of the residents are really snooty. I've heard people complain when the front desk or valet guys don't address them first. Seriously? Just because they work there doesn't mean they have to treat you like royalty. Plus, only about 17% of all the people in the building actually will smile and make eye contact when you step in the elevator. Way to be neighborly. - Really lame building parties that are at inconvenient times and attract the same crowd. Y-a-w-n. - The location is slightly too out of the way. 5 long blocks from the BARt/Muni station, no bus lines really run around here, and it's a sketch neighborhood at night. It would be perfect if it was a few blocks closer to Market St. and the Embarcadero. - RIGHT next to the freeway. It's to the point where you won't be able to open your windows because it's SO dusty and dirty from the traffic. Plus, if you're on the lower floors (anything under 40, basically), a balcony will be useless because it's always windy and very, very loud. - Nothing is open on the weekends. Good luck finding anything to eat within a 3-block radius. Overall, if you think that living in a high-rise "luxury" building will make you feel like a rockstar, then go ahead and move in. But I'm definitely not the type who wants to run into everyone in the building when I'm in sweats letting my dog out in the morning. Later, ORH foolios! I'm taking my hard-earned money and depositing it where I can actually get a bang for my buck in a nicer location. Sure, this will mean having to take the bus to work, but at least I'll be in a safer, more lively neighborhood. It really comes down to what you value in a home. read more

Wow, can't believe it's already my 2nd anniversary being in this building. The building is really a great building by itself. I was the first to move in Feb 8, 2008. It was fun and exciting in the beginning but I agree with all the pet owners in this building, you are not welcome here (at least, they make u feel that way, though they'll never say it). They've told me many times that they will re-work some of the non-functional landscaping once it's signed off by all parties and turned over to HOA, they will then integrate a doggy area. It never happened, I got tired of bitching. They just shut us up by giving us a parking stall filled with gravel all the way down the hill (which took over a year to build). Their excuse was that they don't have enough residents with pets (30+ pets at the time) and that their hands were tied. But if you advertise the building as pet friendly, even having a potential pet living in this building, you should have facilities to support that sales pitch. Sending pet owners down to surrounding buildings so they can piss over at "someone else's" place was their approach for the first year. Everywhere you look in One Rincon Hill are no pet signs. They've even tried to pull the "pet owners need to take the backdoor" approach. Needless to say, the first year was tough. What makes it worse is that every time I meet another pet owner at Infinity, they all say the same thing, which is that the building is truly pet friendly, and pets are allowed in all areas of the building with the exception of the pool of course. I am just glad I still have my house in SSF as my vacation home for the weekend. Oh yeah and where is our business center? HOA took it as their office and that room is locked. The Met down the street have a business center with copier and fax and a few computers in there for residents to use 24/7, I miss living there! Oh and there is the annoying pool hours! Why can't we use the pool 24/7 if we wanted to? arrg! Other than that, valet and front desk people are always friendly and you are never alone, 24/7. There, I said something nice in this review. read more

So far One Rincon has met our expectations. After looking at pretty much all high-rise residentials in SOMA, we concluded this is it. The interior of Infinity looks so cheesy, the cabinet materials, the paint, the narrow hallways are under par. The Ritz, Four Seasons, St Regis are all very classic, the views may not be as nice but the locations are closer to shopping and restaurants particularly if people are willing to pay over $2k/month for HOA. The new One Hawthorn has the advantage of location and relatively low HOA (HOA doesn't include parking $300 extra?). Metropolitan gives people the feeling of a bustling apartments, if that is what people are looking for, it won't be a bad choice for the value. Building Quality: 5-star by comparison The building has been 2+years. The overall quality (elevator, hallway, lobby etc.) all seem to be solid and well-maintained. When we mvoed in, the moving caused some tiny minor paint scratches on the hallway walls. Several days later it disappeared. We believe it was taken care of by the building maintenance. The janitors are doing their jobs to keep the building tidy, as far as we can tell. We found a few minor issues during walkthrough and later on after living there for a couple of weeks. It was not painful to get appropriate attention and get those fixed. Parking: 5-star by comparison The parking staff are all courteous and willing to help. They have two types of carts, including the big one like those in hotels, to help residents move bulky stuff. The phone system (you can call ahead to arrange your car) is very helpful. We can not remember a time we had an issue with parking. HOA: 4~5 star very good at keeping residents informed of what is going on. There are organized activities even though we never attended. They solicit input for gym expansion and reacted quickly to fix amenity breakdown. I saw people complaint about the rules over pets and delivery. Come on, for a large building like ORH, people need some disciplines to live in one system. What else should I expect? Views: 5-star Obvious Traffic: People have to detour in order to get on freeway. But I don't think it will be much longer than other buildings I mentioned above. The Whole Food, Transbay Terminal, Embarcadero, even ferry building are within walking distance. Concierge and Front Desk They are doing their jobs. Distributing bulk mails, handling deliveries, no complaints. Sales office/Title company: 1-star by comparison The only bad experience we had was with sales office and title company. Not to get into any specific details, we were quite disappointed with the level of service and the responsiveness, in general, the quality of people. They are a huge mismatch to the property. Fortunately we don't have to deal with them any more. Overall, we have been happy with our experience there. We like the value, the quality, the views, the service, the luxury feeling etc. The traffic, the noise, the HOA rules didn't bother us. The bottom line is we get what we looked for. read more

If you've ever wanted to live in an SF building that was recognizable by name then this is where you should be. Most have heard of it and all have seen it. But whether you love the architecture or despise it, the building is iconic. What I like best about living here is the valet service. It's one of the reasons why we didn't buy at Infinity or Blu. Nothing beats pulling up and walking about 20ft to the elevator. My wife and I have never experienced any issues at the front desk, the attendants are always courteous and professional. In regards to the sales office experience. Everything was great. Matt (who now works at Climb Real Estate) was working with my agent and showing us around. Then one day I came back to look at more units and since Matt was busy, Diane helped me. Right from the get go, her tone was condescending. She wouldn't show me all the units because she said some were out of my stated price range. But what her dumba-- didn't know was that I was pre-approved for $150,000 above what I stated I wanted to spend. It's called up selling, but I guess she thought I couldn't afford it as it was. Then when I kinda liked something, Diane wanted me to hold it for a week with a deposit. I told her my wife was out of town for 2 more weeks and it would be up to her. Diane, who I sense doesn't believe my wife is really out of town, then says, "Oh this will be sold by the end of the week." I didn't believe her for a second. After following sales with this building for the past several months, I knew enough not to be worried. What a horrible salesperson, right? My agent who was with me during this tour has this shocked look on his face like, who is this F-ing lady? I left furious, but my wife calmed me down and we went back 2 weeks later to see that unit with the understanding that Diane would not be within eye site. Oh and that unit was still there 2 weeks later and my wife didn't like it and we ended up getting a different unit. As a matter of fact that unit was still there 6 months later. Matt saved the sale that Diane almost blew. I'm giving this place 5 stars, because you gotta give your home a 5. And if it's not a 5 then you should inform the right people in charge to do whatever it is you need them to do to bring it up to a 5. read more

I think the building sells itself. Views are nice. Been in there several times to see the units and EVERY time, the sales staff treated us like 2nd class citizens. It's amazing because each and every staff member, starting from the receptionist, had that same stick stuck up their a$$. We were pre qualified with their preferred lender and still got the snooty treatment. I agree with the one of the previous reviews...this sales staff has got to go! The sales staff just about lost the deal. To the developers, you really need to evaluate the service of your sales force. read more

We just moved in and couldn't be happier. The management company is responsive, the guys the front desk are great, the units are immaculate and the views are killer. Literally could not be happier read more

Excellent management and staff which can only be appreciated if you've owned in a building that has poor management. This building has great amenities and amazing views and is incredibly engineered in bedrock. It also has extremely fast elevators. I can get to this 46th floor faster than I can get to my unit on the third floor in Santana Row. It is one of the safest buildings in San Francisco. A true gem! read more

This is a great place to buy and live. Has amazing views, outstanding service and perfect location. I am so happy they built this place.

Beverly is a godsend. Over the years that we have lived at ORH I have asked her to help me with a series of challenging requests and she was always a welcome voice of reason and extremely helpful. Her weekly memos really helped us get to know the area better which was great. The front desk always made it feel like we where home and cared for which is a hard thing to achieve in a building this size. The valet kept our car scratch free and was not only quick but extremely helpful and friendly. Couldn't recommend a better place to live in SF! read more

I've lived here two years. View is great but the details are not executed in line with the 1BR $1.1m price. Water pressure is low. Elevators are often arbitrarily turned off at busy times. Valet system is hit-and-miss (I'd rather park my own car but that isn't allowed). Outside windows are supposed to be washed 2x per year but are only washed 1x. Building heat breaks down on the coldest days of the year. Inside doors won't close - the repair people just say the building is 'settling' so repairs aren't covered! There are lots of building rules but they aren't really enforced - the building manager just sends a list of gripes about infractions in a snooty weekly news e-mail. So if you follow the rules you get to see your neighbors ignore them then YOU get scolded along with everyone else like a 2nd grade classroom in the weekly e-mail. I see a few 5-star ratings here but I'll bet they're from owners trying to sell. read more

There are some nice things about this place. Some of the views are very pretty and the place still has that shiny new building feel. The coolest thing is the fireplace outside near the pools where its great to hangout on weekends But... run away because the negatives are too big. If you run into a problem, the management office is too dimwitted to really help you other than smile and pretend they care but never call you back and they will make you pull your hair out in frustration. Also the noise coming off the freeway is so much louder than you'd think and goes on constantly day and night in the rooms. Probaby to keep the soot from bridge traffic out, there is essentially no ventilation. I wind up literally gasping for air. Valet parking has put a couple of little dings in my car and you can see them zipping around the corners like a racecourse. Wants to be top-end luxury residence but falls way short on too many details. Have heard much nicer things about the Millennium and hope that might be the "real deal" although I'm not sure myself. As for this place, once the new building smell wears off and the toxic fumes from the bridge take their toll, this place is going to be pretty seedy. Wish my friend hadn't vastly overpaid to buy here but I also wish I wasn't stuck living here anymore. read more

FIVE STAR VIEWS, simply the best in the city. You want views? This is the place.

Incredible views. The value is in the views, the price per square footage is great throughout Soma compared to any place with a view. If you want more square feet for your dollar then Mission Bay/Third Street. Glassworks. Huge space. read more

I love living here. The views from my residence are amazing. You can't beat the 24-hour concierge and full-service valet parking along with the great restaurants that are within 5 minutes walking distance! read more

they need to get rid of all the people at the front desk. When I first moved in the guy refused to answer my question about the elevator. He asked for my apartment number first but I wasn't able to answer quickly (I knew the floor but forgot the exact # on the door). I was so excited I couldn't even remember my own apartment #.. anyways.. he refused to answer my question and kept looking at his monitor. I wasn't even existing. I was standing there in the lobby trying to talk to this dude but he wasn't paying attention.. seriously??? who are you? I'm a freaking resident and you act like I'm not supposed to be here. I kinda yelled at him trying to explain who is the customer and who is the employee in this building. He was so rude and will be rude for the rest of my stay.. Same kind of stuff with some other folks at the front door... It looks like you have to earn their respect. This is ridiculous I'm angry every time I walk through the lobby. What if you spend more than a million to buy a condo here? Well.. go spend your money somewhere else. read more

I wish there was less than one star for yelp. Don't live here if you have a pet, care about your health or enjoy common courtesy from the staff. They claim to be dog friendly but you have to walk to a completely different block off the property of the building to let your dogs use the bathroom. If you don't, staff and other tenants will take your photo and they will attempt to fine you after a warning. People actually carry their pets to keep them from peeing on their precious grass or plants to avoid confrontation. The staff is lazy and stuck up. They act inconvenienced when you ask for your packages or dry cleaning and will make you wait while they finish personal calls. They tried for months to implement hours of service for which elevator you can take your dogs in. Before 5 one elevator. After 5 another. No deliveries or catering companies are allowed to come in Sundays. RULES RULES RULES. If you have more than a certain number of guests, you have to give a list to the front desk or they may be denied entrance. The worst part is noise !!! It made living there unbearable. There is constant construction either on the part of the building or the city with the freeway. This left a constant level of harmful dust and dirt in our condo requiring cleaning daily. For months they would have building construction starting at 8 am. Then city construction would begin from 11 pm to 4 am. Noise at all hours. We developed swore throats at times from the particles. If you are looking for the most money for the worst service, this is your best bet. Luckily we rented and had the option to leave but many friends in the building are kicking themselves for their purchase. read more

We have rented here for one year & recently & excitedly renewed our lease for a second year! This place rocks! We fell in love with it, even though it was the first condo we viewed when we moved to the city. Infinity seemed too sterile, the hallways of the Millinium look like barracks & was way overpriced. We were torn between this place & One Hawthorne (great interiors & location too) but scored a sweet 1 bedroom corner unit at ORH. The building is gorgeous. We love modern architecture, all the glass & decor. The pool area, grill area & firepit area fantastic & great for hosting parties or just having friends over to chill. The people who live here have been super nice to us, but then again we are professional 30 somethings without kids, chatty, people-mongers, so we run into the same folks at the grill or at the HOA sponsored happy hours & parties & chat them up. The desk staff is great & knew us by name within a few months, even as renters. We have had prompt service whenever we needed it, for any plumbing or jammed doorknob type issues. The valet parking is a sweet perk & although you pay for parking, its still cheaper than most lots in the city. As far as location? We love it. We thought we would be disappointed that the weekends were so quiet in our hood, but it ended up being a blessing. We battle the busy streets all week long, watch those loooong traffic lines M-F and shake our heads ( we walk or Muni to work) and the noise in the city? Well it gets on my nerves at times, so when this area is quiet on the weekends? We LOVE it. Its easy access to Muni or Bart, 10 min walk to great restaurants & the Ferry building & the stadium. 20 min walk to Union Square or any festivals being had there. We couldn't ask for more. read more

I rent in this building, and so this review is from a renter's perspective. I've lived here now for two months and so far I like it. Unlike some reviewers below, I actually like the design of the building, but that's a personal opinion and I know others will disagree. A main advantage to this building is that it's basically a turn-key solution for renters. Aside from electricity, TV and Internet, all amenities are provided. Pool? Check. Gym? Check. Parking? Check (although you do have to pay for it). Modern kitchen? Check. Washer-dryer? Check. A/C (rare in SF)? Check. One main disadvantage is that although it's in a relatively safe part of SoMa, there's still not much directly around it. Once Folsom St. and the new Transbay terminal are finished in like five years I'm sure that will be a different story, but for now, it's near a bunch of high-rise buildings and a lot of construction. You can walk to major Muni lines, and to SoMa, the Embarcadero, and the Financial District, but other than that, it's pretty dead around here right now. Rent: It's pricey, but a 1 bedroom at One Rincon is similar in price to 1 bedroom lofts in other parts of SoMa. Here, you basically sacrifice space for amenities. When I was looking, a 900 sq. ft. loft in SoMa was going for about $2800-$2900. None of these lofts had W/D in-unit, A/C, a gym, a pool, and some only had DSL for Internet. I live in a 605 sq. ft exec 1 bedroom at One Rincon for about the same price and have all of the above amenities (with Webpass Internet). So in terms of rent, it's basically just what you want in your living space... nothing wrong with either option, it just a question of priorities. Communal Amenities: The pool is small/medium-sized, but there's rarely anyone out there and it's heated (necessary in SF). There's also a hot tub. Communal, well-maintained, gas and charcol grills are near the pool area. The gym is small, but functional... treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, bikes and a couple of universal gyms. There's a rumor that they will build a second, bigger gym once the second tower goes up. A party room and conference room can be used by anyone and can be reserved for private functions. Dry cleaning can be delivered to the building through three services (you can pick which one you want to sign up for). Parking is valet (which I'm not a fan of), but since I don't own a car, it doesn't really bother me. Zipcar and City Carshare have two cars each in the parking garage. In-unit amenities: One Rincon gives you your choice of Comcast (don't know whay anyone would choose Comcast, if given a choice), DirecTV or AT&T U-Verse for TV options. I am told that's it's one of the only buildings in the area that has U-Verse, so if that's your cup of tea, it may be worth considering as you make your rental decision. For Internet, you have a choice of Comcast, U-Verse, or Webpass. Each unit is fully wired for fiber. The bamboo floors are nice, but they can scratch. A/C is in-unit (extremely rare for this city) and even with it on, my electric bill is still only $60 per month. With it off, it runs about $30 per month. Kitchens are modern with all of the usual fixtures (stainless, Sub-Z, granite, etc.). The only two minor complaints that I would have, and I'm nit-picking here, are that the washer-dryer and the dishwasher are made by Bosch, which means that they are very efficient and very green, but are not the most powerful things in the world. My dishes often come out wet, and my clothes usually need two (or more) cycles to dry. Still, the dryer is in-unit... so what do I care? I'm not wasting quarters or anything! Still, this might bother some people. In addition, the electrical outlets seem to be made out of somewhat flimsy plastic, but so far, I've had no problems. People, rules, and other things: The desk staff here is great. Guests need to sign in, but you can put them on a list if they come often. The management office has been very nice to me so far, especially as I was coordinating deliveries for furniture. Anything heavy (furniture, moving, etc) has to go through the loading dock, which you have to reserve in advance. This can by tricky, but the management office will usually work with you as long as you give them some notice. As long as it's a delivery, they can usually fit you in on 24 hrs notice... only for moving in/out do you really have to reserve far in advance. Since One Rincon is a homeowners association, there are plenty of rules. Essentially, just be considerate to those around you, and you'll be fine. Although the doors aren't thick and you can hear people in the hallway, the walls are very thick, and I've rarely had a problem with noise. Are the people here a bit snooty? Perhaps. But it is a luxury building. If you want a communal feel, don't live in a luxury high-rise... live in a neighborhood! Same thing applies for people with dogs, and I love dogs! read more

noise issues, plumbing issues, unresponsive management, avoid the lower levels at all cost - not worth it.

The building, the views, the HOA, valet and front desk staff are FANTASTIC.,....except for some idoitic and selfish pet owners who think it acceptable for their dogs to piss and crap around the building as if its their RIGHT. I love animals but how stupid to have animals caged into such small city homes and then expect everyone else to love the fact that they use our common front yard to relieve themselves. C'mon people, have a some thought for the kids and others that also want to enjoy the common grounds without seeing YOUR dog do its business. Take your pets to the pet area where we don't all have to see them ruin our garden :-) read more