324 Larkin

324 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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324 Larkin
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50 feet from stardom! Influencers, divas, and other aspiring power players should make this central location their headquarters. San Francisco Symphony, Opera, Ballet and myriad museums and music venues surround-sound this historic building. Full-frontal City Hall views take top billing. Artfully remodeled to showcase mint condition hardwood floors, design-conscious kitchens and efficient appliances - this home is a hit encore performance.Building History324 Larkin commands a special place in San Francisco's rich, storied history as a center for the LGBTQ community, which was enshrined in June 2019 when manager Veritas Investments rechristened the building as the Rainbow Flag Apartments at the behest of The Q Foundation.In 1992, Bill Jones - the first single (and gay) man in California to adopt a child, in 1969, and an LGBTQ civil rights activist - purchased 324 Larkin from its previous managers. At the time, the area around City Hall was undergoing considerable change. Already a fixture in the news as the seat of San Francisco government, the neighborhood was receiving extra attention from media and tourists for construction at the Asian Art Museum and new main branch of the San Francisco Public Library.Cognizant of heightened public awareness (and the resulting photo opportunities) and eager to represent the LGBTQ community, Jones decided to fly a large rainbow flag over the building. Jones soon installed brass letters over the front door proclaiming 324 Larkin as the \"Rainbow Flag Apartments,\" and an icon was born.A chance meeting while searching for housing for his AIDS-afflicted partner connected Brian Basinger and Bill Jones. Soon after, Basinger had a dream where a booming voice told him \"to organize housing for people with AIDS\" - in a stroke of luck, he received a phone call the same day from 324 Larkin's building manager offering two units to tenants suffering from AIDS. A lightbulb went off; Basinger quickly founded the AIDS Housing Alliance (now called the Q Foundation), with Bill Jones joining as its first board member. The Q Foundation has since evolved into the largest housing provider to the LGBTQ community in the country; through its work, 324 Larkin became a vital source of safe housing for disabled people with HIV/AIDS. But somewhere along the way, a subsequent manager removed the rainbow flag and sign - the building had lost a part of its identity.In 2019, in conjunction with Pride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a rainbow flag was once again raised above the building. A bronze plaque permanently commemorates 324 Larkin as the Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag Apartments, reaffirming the historic building's status as a haven for the LGBTQ community and reclaiming its rightful place in San Francisco history.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.

Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Elevator
  • Views

About 324 Larkin

50 feet from stardom! Influencers, divas, and other aspiring power players should make this central location their headquarters. San Francisco Symphony, Opera, Ballet and myriad museums and music venues surround-sound this historic building. Full-frontal City Hall views take top billing. Artfully remodeled to showcase mint condition hardwood floors, design-conscious kitchens and efficient appliances - this home is a hit encore performance.Building History324 Larkin commands a special place in San Francisco's rich, storied history as a center for the LGBTQ community, which was enshrined in June 2019 when manager Veritas Investments rechristened the building as the Rainbow Flag Apartments at the behest of The Q Foundation.In 1992, Bill Jones - the first single (and gay) man in California to adopt a child, in 1969, and an LGBTQ civil rights activist - purchased 324 Larkin from its previous managers. At the time, the area around City Hall was undergoing considerable change. Already a fixture in the news as the seat of San Francisco government, the neighborhood was receiving extra attention from media and tourists for construction at the Asian Art Museum and new main branch of the San Francisco Public Library.Cognizant of heightened public awareness (and the resulting photo opportunities) and eager to represent the LGBTQ community, Jones decided to fly a large rainbow flag over the building. Jones soon installed brass letters over the front door proclaiming 324 Larkin as the \"Rainbow Flag Apartments,\" and an icon was born.A chance meeting while searching for housing for his AIDS-afflicted partner connected Brian Basinger and Bill Jones. Soon after, Basinger had a dream where a booming voice told him \"to organize housing for people with AIDS\" - in a stroke of luck, he received a phone call the same day from 324 Larkin's building manager offering two units to tenants suffering from AIDS. A lightbulb went off; Basinger quickly founded the AIDS Housing Alliance (now called the Q Foundation), with Bill Jones joining as its first board member. The Q Foundation has since evolved into the largest housing provider to the LGBTQ community in the country; through its work, 324 Larkin became a vital source of safe housing for disabled people with HIV/AIDS. But somewhere along the way, a subsequent manager removed the rainbow flag and sign - the building had lost a part of its identity.In 2019, in conjunction with Pride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a rainbow flag was once again raised above the building. A bronze plaque permanently commemorates 324 Larkin as the Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag Apartments, reaffirming the historic building's status as a haven for the LGBTQ community and reclaiming its rightful place in San Francisco history.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.

324 Larkin is an apartment community located in San Francisco County and the 94102 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Francisco Unified School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Secure Amazon Entry

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Recycling

Public Transportation

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Recycling
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Vintage Building

Apartment Features

Refrigerator

Window Coverings

Range

Cable Ready

  • Cable Ready
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Views
  • Window Coverings
Location
324 Larkin St, San Francisco,
CA 94102
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Neighborhood

Situated in the heart of San Francisco, Civic Center is home to many of the city’s beloved cultural institutions and official government buildings. San Francisco City Hall, War Memorial Opera House, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Asian Art Museum, Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, and the Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library are all located in the neighborhood.

Aside from its official appearance, Civic Center also offers residential flavor in the form of diverse eateries, cozy cafes, retail shops, community events, farmers markets, and high-rise apartments. Several educational institutions are located in Civic Center, including UC Hastings College of the Law, the Art Institute of California San Francisco, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Convenience to multiple MUNI and BART lines makes getting around from Civic Center a breeze.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Civic Center San Francisco, CA
Studio $1,922 $2,531
1 Bedroom $2,936 $3,327
2 Bedrooms $4,333 $4,563
3 Bedrooms $5,833 $5,735
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
324 Larkin is within 16 minutes or 0.8 mile from Academy of Art University. It is also near Golden Gate Univ., San Fran. and California College of the Arts.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
575 Students
Nearby
Grades K-5
296 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
282 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
496 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
3,447 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
120 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
104 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
387 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
1,329 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in San Francisco include Metro Civic Center Station/Downtn, located 0.3 mile from 324 Larkin. 324 Larkin is near San Francisco International, located 13.6 miles or 23 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 20.2 miles or 32 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 12 min 5.9 mi
Drive: 17 min 9.7 mi
Drive: 17 min 10.2 mi
Drive: 21 min 11.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Francisco International
Drive: 23 min 13.6 mi
Metro Oakland International
Drive: 32 min 20.2 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Soundscore
58 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 324 Larkin.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
324 Larkin has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Children's Creativity Museum
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Buena Vista Park
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
Aquarium of The Bay
Drive: 8 min 2.5 mi
Randall Museum
Drive: 8 min 2.7 mi
324 Larkin has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Children's Creativity Museum, Buena Vista Park, and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
324 Larkin has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 16 min 5.5 mi
Drive: 15 min 6.3 mi
324 Larkin is 5.5 miles from East Fort Miley, and is convenient to other military bases, including Treasure Island Naval Station.

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