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Yerba Buena Island’s condos are outselling SF’s other luxury buildings. Here’s why. 1024 685 Madison Silvers

Yerba Buena Island’s condos are outselling SF’s other luxury buildings. Here’s why.

exterior photograph of an apartment building overlooking the sf bay

Sumeetha Jacob had been living in Fremont for 20 years when the pandemic hit and she decided she wanted a change. While droves of people were leaving San Francisco, she thought it was the perfect time to buy a place in the city. She searched for about a year, mostly looking at downtown condo buildings, but never found anything that felt right. Then she learned about The Bristol.

The new housing development on Yerba Buena Island wasn’t yet completed, but even before she embarked on her hard-hat tour, she was hooked. “I parked my car and stepped out and was immediately blown away by the breathtaking views around,” she said. “The water views, the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, the ships and sailboats. I thought, what? There’s a place where you can see all of it?”

The views are just one reason the property is currently outselling other luxury buildings in San Francisco. The Bristol outpaced similarly amenity-heavy buildings in unit sales, especially ones located downtown, by more than two times in the past 16 months. But it’s not just stunning vistas that are luring buyers across the Bay — the building is winning over buyers thanks to reduced interest rates, a separation from downtown and the island’s neighborly feel.

The Bristol is just the beginning of the massive, 8,000-unit Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Development Project, with Yerba Buena Island’s housing units the first completed. The tiny island attached to the manmade Treasure Island and accessible by the Bay Bridge will have more than 250 homes spanning a condo building, single-story residences and townhomes, with access to a private clubhouse, a pool, 72 acres of parks and 5 miles of walking trails.

Condos at The Bristol range from $599,000 for a 612-square-foot studio to nearly $3 million for an approximately 2,200-square-foot three-bedroom. The development began selling units in March 2021 and has sold a total of 46 residences out of 124 — just 37% of what’s available. 

But that’s considered a success amid a tough Bay Area housing market, especially for amenity-laden luxury buildings. Condo sales in September 2023 in San Francisco were down 19% year over year when compared with 2022, according to data from the California Association of Realtors. In February 2023, the SF condo market hit the lowest point it had seen since the 2009 recession, a Compass report shows

Read the full article in the SF Gate.

Real Estate Deals: The Bristol condos offer a new view of San Francisco Bay 1024 685 Madison Silvers

Real Estate Deals: The Bristol condos offer a new view of San Francisco Bay

The Bristol, a 124-unit condominium building atop Yerba Buena Island, opened in June 2022. It provides residents with access to approximately 72 acres of natural habitat along with panoramic views of the San Francisco skyline, iconic bridges, the bay, and East Bay hills.

exterior photograph of an apartment building overlooking the sf bay

Read the full article in SF Biz Journals.

The Residences at Yerba Buena Island Redefines San Francisco Living 1024 512 Madison Silvers

The Residences at Yerba Buena Island Redefines San Francisco Living
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Photo by Hayes Davidson

A new residential community takes shape within San Francisco Bay.

Two decades in the making, The Residences at Yerba Buena Island provides San Francisco with a new landmark neighborhood. This urban oasis is nestled on the remarkably distinct setting of San Francisco Bay’s naturally formed island, and offers a first-of-its-kind living experience with sweeping panoramic views, forward-thinking residences and wellness-oriented amenities. The landmark project is part of the adjacent Treasure Island master plan, encompassing residences, schools, hotels, retail, entertainment venues, a vibrant art scene, an unprecedented 300 acres of open space and parks, and a newly opened ferry terminal.

“After 20 years of thoughtful planning and collaboration with the City of San Francisco and a team of world-class designers and architects, our ambitions have come to fruition with the opening of the Residences at Yerba Buena Island,” said Chris Meany, partner at Wilson Meany, boutique San Francisco-based developer of mixed-use, residential, retail, office and master plan urban infill properties. “We are proud to present an inspired, new neighborhood in San Francisco.”

Collaboratively designed by Hart Howerton, Edmonds + Lee Architects, Meyer Davis Studio and Aidlin Darling Design, The Residences include three distinct projects: The Bristol, a collection of 124 residences within a six story condominium building, The Townhomes, single-family row houses with private entrances and attached garages, and The Flats, private, LEED® certified single-floor luxury residences that emphasize an indoor-outdoor way of life.

Photo Brian Kitts

Photo Brian Kitts

The first-to-open Bristol condominiums are perched on a forested hilltop offering panoramic views of Clipper Cove and the eastern span of the Bay Bridge. Featuring GreenPoint Rated sustainable interior design by Edmonds + Lee Architects, Bristol units are centered around a landscaped open-air inner courtyard, anchored by a Grandiflora Victoria Magnolia tree, providing residents a park-like setting in which to gather with neighbors and friends. Ranging from studios to spacious three-bedroom residences, The Bristol’s gracious floor plans have been thoughtfully designed with floor to ceiling windows to maximize sunlight, Bay views and entertaining spaces.

Upon entry to the ground floor lobby, residents are greeted by large walls of framed glass through which the sun warmly filters. A continuous wall of wood draws the eye to the richly paneled reception desk detailed with a slab of Bardiglio marble, and to the luxurious height of the space, which is leavened with woven pendant lights from Contardi. End tables line the walls, breaking up the space and creating a residential foyer, while a cantilevered custom designed walnut bench offers sophisticated seating. The outdoor terrace intersects the exterior bustle with the calm of the building’s interior; decorative wicker lighting from Bover accompanies the outdoor furniture that invites residents to curl up, rest, or engage in private conversation.

Photo by Steven Magner

Photo by Steven Magner

The Bristol offers studio, one, two and three-bedroom luxury residences and penthouses, ranging in size from approximately 630 to 2,248 square feet, and featuring panoramic views of Clipper Cove, the eastern span of the Bay Bridge, and the surrounding hills. Gracious floor plans include floor to ceiling windows and spaces for entertaining, with select homes offering private balconies. Tranquil living spaces are complemented by natural materials and textures that add inviting warmth. An array of amenity-rich common areas are found throughout the building, including a fitness studio, a dedicated children’s playroom, lounges and a rooftop terrace outfitted with built-in grills, an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating for drinking, dining and socializing and sweeping views.

The Residences community is centered within The Island Club, a private, multi-level gathering place offering a 10,000-square-foot oasis to relax and recharge, and featuring dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows for unobstructed views of the San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge. The Island Club amenities include a lounge, dining room, bar, game room, spa, sauna, massage room, locker rooms, fitness studio, terrace and outdoor lap pool.

Photo is by Hayes Davidson

Photo is by Hayes Davidson

Conveniences within the entire The Residences properties include doorstep package delivery and 24/7 security, as well as access to à la carte services including dry cleaning, car washing, pet care including dog walking, wellness services such as private training, massage and a nutritionist, housekeeping and grocery delivery through Whole Foods/Amazon Fresh, Good Eggs, Farmstead and more. Additionally, residents are invited to indulge in a complimentary beverage cart available daily in the lobby for fresh coffee, tea and espresso, and weekly hosted cocktail events allow for meeting new neighbors and friends.

“The opening of the Residences at Yerba Buena Island marks a rare celebration for San Francisco – the transformative beginning of a new neighborhood,” said San Francisco Mayor London Breed. “The unprecedented project revitalizes the link between San Francisco and the East Bay, providing new possibilities for residents, locals, and visitors to explore our incredible city. I look forward to watching this innovative community blossom and thrive as thousands of new homes come to Yerba Buena and Treasure Island.”

Read the full article on Iconic Life.

YIMBY Tours Newly-Opened Bristol On Yerba Buena Island 576 430 Madison Silvers

YIMBY Tours Newly-Opened Bristol On Yerba Buena Island

The Bristol aerial view with the Bay Bridge and San Francisco in the background, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

The Bristol is now open on Yerba Buena Island. The condominium building is perched on a forested hillside in the center of the bay. It is the first of many projects that will transform Yerba Buena and Treasure island into a new dense neighborhood of San Francisco. The opening is announced by developer Wilson Meany and investment firm Stockbridge Capital Group.

In celebration of the opening of the Bristol, YIMBY was given a personal tour of the six-story project designed by the local architecture firm Hart Howerton. The building offers for sale 124 residences ranging in size from studios to three bedrooms. With each unit, residents are provided with a suite of amenities, services, and close proximity to the island’s 72 acres of parks and five miles of trails.

The Bristol, image by Steven Magner

The Bristol, image by Steven Magner

The Bristol entry aerial view, image by Steven Magner

The Bristol entry aerial view, image by Steven Magner

The Bristol and the townhomes facing east, aerial view by Andrew Campbell Nelson

The Bristol and the townhomes facing east, aerial view by Andrew Campbell Nelson

“After 20 years of thoughtful planning and collaboration with the City of San Francisco and a team of world-class designers and architects, today our ambitions come to fruition with the opening of the Residences at Yerba Buena Island,” said Chris Meany, Partner at Wilson Meany.

The Bristol

The resident experience will be assisted by general manager Kate Drobny and resident services director Amy Vleck. The property promises doorstep package delivery, 24/7 security, and access to dry cleaning, car washing, pet care, and arrangements for wellness services like private training, massages, nutritionists, housekeeping, and grocery delivery.

The project exterior is designed by Hart Howerton, with interiors by Edmonds + Lee Architects. The structure conforms to the irregular parcel shape, with arrow-shaped floorplans hugging the landscaped courtyard anchored by a matured Grandiflora Victoria Magnolia tree. During my visit, the recently re-planted tree even adorned a few flowers.

“We worked closely with Wilson Meany and the design team to create a neighborhood emblematic of the island’s unique setting, where urban San Francisco living is elevated by nature. The Residences at Yerba Buena Island is the collaborative realization of exceptional site design, architecture, amenities, nature, and public space harmoniously coming together,” said Hart Howerton partner Tim Slattery.

The Bristol bedroom interior shot, image by Seth Smoot

The Bristol bedroom interior shot, image by Steven Magner

The Bristol interiors, image by Seth Smoot

The Bristol interiors, image by Steven Magner

The Bristol apartment kitchen interior, image by Seth Smoot

The Bristol apartment kitchen interior, image by Steven Magner

The interiors make use of natural materials and textures throughout, from the lobby and entrance and hallways and into the residences, with wood-clad walls, a slab of Bardiglio marble for the reception desk, wood door frames for each residence, and Carrera marble features in each unit to name a few details.

The Bristol offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, including some penthouses. The condominiums range in size from approximately 630 to 2,250 square feet. The prominent location gives prospective residents a variety of views to choose from, including the recently-opened Clipper Cove beach and the changing Treasure Island, the eastern span of the Bay Bridge, and the surrounding hills.

Each unit includes floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize natural lighting and ambiance for the entertaining spaces. Select homes will even include private balconies. Studios and one-bedrooms will include a spacious gathering space, while the two- and three-bedroom units offer a living room, master suites with walk-in closets, and bathrooms with freestanding soaking tubs and marble vanity countertops.

The Bristol residents welcoming room, image by Steven Magner

The Bristol residents welcoming room, image by Steven Magner

The Bristol fully-furnished lobby, image by Steven Magner

The Bristol fully-furnished lobby, image by Steven Magner

Vivian Lee, AIA, Principle of Edmonds + Lee Architects, said of their work, “we layered natural materials to create a feeling of sophisticated coziness and warmth, while also introducing depth and texture. The sleek interiors, purposefully neutral, invite each owner to bring their own style, work in perfect concert with sweeping views of the Bay’s most iconic sights.”

The first floor of Bristol includes an amenity space with a children’s playroom and a fully equipped gym. The space will function as an amenity space for residents of Bristol and future residents of the townhomes until the opening of the Island Club.

Yerba Buena Island trail with views of the San Francisco skyline, rendering by Hayes Davidson

Yerba Buena Island trail with views of the San Francisco skyline, rendering by Hayes Davidson

Yerba Buena Island dog park, rendering by Hayes Davidson

Yerba Buena Island dog park, rendering by Hayes Davidson

The Island Club will be a multi-level community gathering space designed by Aidlin Darling Design. The 10,000 square feet center will offer panoramic views from the San Francisco skyline to the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge. Inside, amenities will include the lounge, dining room, bar, game room, fitness center, and an outdoor lap pool. For relaxation, there will also be a spa, sauna, and massage room.

Crowning the Bristol will be a furnished rooftop terrace, complete with a built-in grill and outdoor fireplace with views of the new Bay Bridge tower and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Read the full article on YIMBY.

Yerba Buena Island welcomes first residents. We have exclusive photos of the first building. 1024 682 Madison Silvers

Yerba Buena Island welcomes first residents. We have exclusive photos of the first building.

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As construction crews were busy carving the foundations of what someday soon will be 31 townhomes into the side of a hill on Yerba Buena Island on Thursday, a 124-unit condominium building atop the island was already humming with life.

The morning sunlight filtered through the glass-framed walls of the lobby of The Bristol as some of the building’s first residents spilled out of elevators into an open deck lined with garden furniture.

Sitting in a shaded corner that overlooks a courtyard anchored by a magnolia tree, developer Chris Meany described waking up in the six-story building with underground parking and panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay as “awakening to the spiritual experience” of living in San Francisco.

“It is my belief that in San Francisco, as opposed to any other city in the world, you have that experience during the day of having your breath caught,” he said. “And we’re just going to have it happen more often here than it does in the city.”

A dozen households with the dream — and funds — for living a healthy distance from the city center yet close enough to keep an eye on it were in the process of closing on one of The Bristol’s luxury condos last week, according to Meany. Roughly a third of the units have sold since February 2021, when sales began.

Read the full article in the San Francisco Business Times.

With a hilltop park and $5 ferry rides, Yerba Buena Island could soon be a destination 1024 683 Madison Silvers

With a hilltop park and $5 ferry rides, Yerba Buena Island could soon be a destination
aerial of a construction site with a view of san francisco behind it. A large condo building is nestled into the hillside and is currently under construction.

The new Bristol Condominiums on Yerba Buena Island in San Francisco.
Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The Chronicle

People heading west on the Bay Bridge in recent months have seen an unprecedented sight: a multistory condominium building wrapped in scaffolding, just yards away from where the bridge’s eastern span touches down on Yerba Buena Island.

Now the scaffolding is coming down — but that only marks the beginning of a paradigm-shifting remake of a rocky outcrop that until 1931 was named Goat Island. Within a year, a hilltop park could be the Bay Area’s newest scenic destination, above craggy slopes that will begin to be inhabited by people willing and able to spend upward of $4 million on spacious modern homes with drop-dead views.

“You’re going to see the unveiling of an area that people hadn’t explored before,” said Tim Slattery, a partner at the architecture firm Hart Howerton. “It’s a complex jigsaw puzzle, but things are starting to come together.”

Slattery and his firm have been working since 2016 on the architecture and layout of buildings on the slopes of a small island that could only be reached by boats before the completion of the Bay Bridge in 1936. Not long after that it was joined by Treasure Island, a 403-acre plateau summoned from the bay to serve as the home of the Golden Gate International Exposition that opened in 1939.

 

The slogan: “San Francisco as it was meant to be lived.”

For early residents, that life won’t include the more urban scale and retail features envisioned on Treasure Island, where most of the construction still involves putting infrastructure in place. But for Meany, starting on the former Goat Island and working north makes perfect sense.

“One thing Yerba Buena Island does is allow us to create, quickly, a whole environment,” he explained. “The notion of an intimate community.”

Many of the basics already are in place, such as the three new water tanks that will serve both islands and have a 5.3 million cubic gallon capacity. The main roadways are complete. The causeway between the two islands has been rebuilt.

Just west of the Bristol, though not visible from the Bay Bridge, foundations are in for the first 31 ultra-lux townhouses and flats. Above them, the terrain is being shaped for the first half of a 6-acre hilltop park designed by noted Oakland landscape architect Walter Hood. Slightly downhill will be a boulder-studded dog park that Meany boasts will have a three-bridge view.

If current schedules hold, all this should be finished within 12 months. By then, the first new housing on Treasure Island also will have opened — a six-story complex for formerly homeless veterans — and the waterfront park should be under construction.

That project, which includes 775 housing units in the first phase alone, easily could stretch out for a decade or more. The remake of Yerba Buena Island is likely to be completed long before that, discreet though most of it might be.

“We’re trying to create an experience out there,” Slattery said. “It will be the one place in the bay where you can take in the entire region.”

Read the full article at SF Chronicle.

Here’s a look at transformation of new SF neighborhood on Treasure Island, Yerba Buena Island 1024 512 Madison Silvers

Here’s a look at transformation of new SF neighborhood on Treasure Island, Yerba Buena Island

Eventually, there will be 8,000 new homes with more than 2,000 designated for affordable housing

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — San Francisco Mayor London Breed and city officials toured Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island on Wednesday where a transformational new neighborhood is taking shape on the site of the former naval base.

Mayor Breed and city officials traveled across the Bay by ferry on what will be a new regular service between the San Francisco Ferry Building and Treasure Island come January.

The two decades in the making project on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island has seen massive strides recently in housing, transportation and infrastructure development.

“It’s amazing to see what this place is going to become for people and how this place is really going to begin to come alive again,” said Mayor Breed.

The Treasure Island Ferry Terminal was just completed this summer.

Other infrastructure improvements include new roads and pathways, water and power facilities, and public parks.

Parts of Treasure Island are raised three feet for sea level protection. Geotechnical work has strengthened its foundation and ensured its seismic resiliency.
Eventually, there will be 8,000 new homes with more than 2,000 designated for affordable housing.

The first new homes to be built on Treasure Island are a 105-unit, 100-percent affordable housing complex for formerly and currently homeless veterans.

“This is a former military base and so to have the first project honor those who have served means a lot,” said Sherry Williams, One Treasure Island Executive Director.

“We’re so pleased that that shows the city’s commitment to making this a place for everyone,” said Chris Meany, Treasure Island Community Development.

At build-out, Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island will boast stores, restaurants, offices, and 300 acres of new parks.The approximately $6 billion dollar project is expected to create 2,000 union construction jobs and 3,000 permanent jobs.

Read the story at ABC 7.

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Yerba Buena Island Breaks Ground on The Townhomes and The Flats

aerial views of yerba buena island located in san francisco bay. the image features an island connected to by a tall bridge in the middle of the ocean with a city view behind it and mix-use residential building stepped into the island's mountainous terrain

San Francisco’s Extraordinary New Island Community Begins Construction on 31 Timeless, Single-Family Rowhouse Residences and Private, Single Floor Residences 

SAN FRANCISCO (September 2021) – Boutique San Francisco developer, Wilson Meany, and real estate investment firm, Stockbridge Capital Group, are pleased to announce the start of construction on The Townhomes and The Flats at Yerba Buena Island. Yerba Buena Island is a naturally formed island, which is a part of the City of San Francisco, nestled in a remarkably distinct setting beside the Bay Bridge. Representing a collection of 31 expansive private residences ranging from ~2,100 – 4,200 square feet, The Townhomes and The Flats are designed to blend in with the island’s topography, providing sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline and surrounding Bay Area, and unprecedented indoor-outdoor living.  The groundbreaking marks a significant milestone for the landmark development, and arrives as construction on The Bristol, a six-story condominium building comprising 124 modern residences, nears completion with move-ins starting in early 2022.

“We are proud to break ground on The Townhomes and The Flats at Yerba Buena Island and start bringing to life these very spacious homes, which are set within a natural oasis with spectacular views in every direction and world-class design by award-winning Hart Howerton and Meyer Davis,” said Chris Meany, Partner at Wilson Meany. “These unique residences invite homeowners to reconsider not only where they live but how they live by providing endless opportunities to be inspired by the outdoors as well as the vibrancy of one of the world’s most spectacular cities.  Already, we’ve seen interest and sales from a variety of buyers including those wanting to move back to San Francisco and others seeking a new way to enjoy the City.”

The Townhomes, single-family rowhouse residences with private entrances; and The Flats, private single-floor residences within boutique luxury buildings with dramatic views; embody the best of island living. Each element of the residences showcases distinct high design, tied together by an overarching architectural vision by award-winning firm, Hart Howerton.

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The Townhomes

The Townhomes at Yerba Buena Island are single-family rowhouse residences with private entrances and attached garages, designed to follow the natural contours of the island’s hillsides. Select Townhomes feature elevators, and each one boasts large bay windows and generous terraces that capture panoramic island, Bay and City views. With interiors by Meyer Davis, these spacious, three- and four-level residences were envisioned for indoor-outdoor gatherings and entertaining. The first release of Townhomes are priced starting from the mid $3 millions.

The Flats

The Flats at Yerba Buena Island offer private, LEED® certified single-floor luxury residences that showcase the best of indoor-outdoor living. Interiors open to expansive private terraces across the ~2,500-4,000-square-foot, three-to-four-bedroom floor plans, all with sweeping views of the Bay. Featuring interiors by Meyer Davis, living spaces showcase grand windows and elegantly modern finishes. The boutique buildings each hold seven, single-story residences, each of which are serviced by a private elevator that opens directly into the home. The first release of Flats are priced starting from $3.7 million.

aerial views of yerba buena island located in san francisco bay. the image features an island connected to by a tall bridge in the middle of the ocean with a city view behind it and mix-use residential building stepped into the island's mountainous terrain

Island Living

Over two decades in the making, Yerba Buena Island brings forth a new standard of city living, merging nature, wellness, and community into daily life. Homeowners have unlimited access to 72 acres of parks and open green spaces and five miles of trails that connect the residences, private amenities, parks and beachfront. The rugged terrain and unique topography of the naturally formed Yerba Buena Island create an unparalleled setting for daily wellbeing. Outdoor amenities include Hilltop Park, designed by MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Walter Hood and situated at the highest point of the island with 360-degree views of the Bay, Clipper Cove – a protected area featuring the island’s sandy beachfront with calm waters for paddle-boarding and kayaking – and a scenic dog park with off-leash play areas in the center of the island.

The Island Club, a private, multi-level community gathering place designed by San Francisco-based firm, Aidlin Darling Design, offers a ~10,000-square-foot oasis to relax and recharge, boasting a weight and cardio room, yoga studio and stretching room, massage room, outdoor pool and hot tub, spa-inspired locker rooms, steam and sauna spaces, a private dining room, a lounge and library, a game room, an outdoor fireplace, and captivating views.

“San Francisco has never seen residential offerings like The Townhomes and The Flats at Yerba Buena Island, which present the distinctive opportunity to own single-family homes on an island,” said Mike Leipart, Managing Partner of The Agency Development Group, who oversees the marketing and sales of Yerba Buena Island.  “As construction is now underway, we can’t wait for residents to soon be able to move into these remarkable private homes.”

Early buyers at The Bristol, The Townhomes and The Flats are extended membership into the Yerba Buena Island Coastal Society. A one-of-a-kind club for pioneering homeowners, the Coastal Society affords this limited group of residents exclusive benefits such as invitations to private events, curated gifts, and more – all designed to further enhance life on the island.

Read the full article at The Registry.

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Yerba Buena Island

aerial views of yerba buena island located in san francisco bay. the image features an island connected to by a tall bridge in the middle of the ocean with a city view behind it and mix-use residential building stepped into the island's mountainous terrain

San Francisco’s extraordinary new island community within minutes of downtown

Experience San Francisco’s extraordinary new island community. Yerba Buena Island is a naturally formed island, which is a part of the City of San Francisco, nestled in a remarkably distinct setting beside the Bay Bridge.

Two decades in the making, this landmark development brings forth a new standard for Bay Area living, merging nature, wellness, and community into daily life.

Yerba Buena Island preserves and enriches the stunning natural landscape of the island through thoughtful land planning and purposeful, sustainable design.

Helmed by boutique local developer Wilson Meany and real estate investment firm Stockbridge Capital Group, Yerba Buena Island comprises 266 luxury residences, a private clubhouse, 72 acres of parks and open green spaces, five miles of trails, and a sandy, calm-water beach.

“This unique urban oasis provides endless opportunities to be inspired by the outdoors as well as the vibrancy of one of the world’s most spectacular cities. Residents will enjoy the island with the option to take a convenient, quick 10-minute ferry ride to downtown San Francisco whenever they please,” explains Chris Meany, Partner at Wilson Meany.

Sales at Yerba Buena Island have begun, and construction is underway at The Bristol, a six-story condominium building slated for completion in early 2022; The Townhomes, single-family row houses with private entrances; and The Flats, private single-floor residences within boutique luxury buildings with dramatic views.

Island homes are surrounded by nature and showcase stunning views in every direction and distinct high design, tied together by an overarching architectural vision by award-winning San Francisco-based firm Hart Howerton.

Renowned for designing complete environments, Hart Howerton envisioned Yerba Buena Island as a compositional arrangement that creates a sense of place and shares a common language of modernism. Buildings are thoughtfully placed and feature architecture that maximizes panoramic views of the Bay Area and interweave with nature.

The design utilizes a refined material palette of stone, plaster, metal, and painted brick, while light exterior tones borrow from the white shades of the City. Residences are further characterized by purposeful asymmetry to allow varying identities and views, and façades that pay homage to the historic neighborhoods of San Francisco, complete with a modern take on bay windows.

“In designing Yerba Buena Island, we worked closely with Wilson Meany and the design team to create a 21st Century neighborhood that is integrated with the island’s unique natural setting, offers rarely seen views of the City and the Bay, respects San Francisco’s timeless architecture, and promotes a healthy lifestyle,” said Tim Slattery, Partner at Hart Howerton.

Yerba Buena Island’s diverse collection of modern yet timeless residences are designed to blend in with the topography of the island.

The Bristol, by example, features 124 modern residences with sweeping views of the Bay Bridge and surrounding hillsides. Shaped like an amphitheater, The Bristol is centered around an open-air courtyard and community gathering space. Featuring design by Edmonds + Lee Architects, the indoor-outdoor lobby creates an inviting ambiance with a lofty ceiling, fireplace, two-story marble mantle and oversized Spanish lanterns that add warmth and movement. Materials such as limestone, concrete, silver travertine and wood were selected for their warm tones and contrasting textures, complementing the natural landscape. Common areas include a fitness studio and dedicated children’s room with a game area and lounges.

The Flats are LEED certified single-story residences featuring interior design by the award-winning Meyer Davis. With fewer than ten homes in each boutique building, The Flats’ architecture is expressed horizontally. Expansive floor plans accentuate natural light and views of the island, while elevator access to the front door offers privacy. Reflecting authentic island living, residences embrace the outdoors with nearly every interior room boasting a private terrace with striking views to reinforce a meaningful connection to nature.

The Townhomes are tiered based on the natural geography of the island to allow for clear sightlines. Inspired by coastal Mediterranean villages, residences embrace vertical living yet feel like single-family homes, offering multi-story floor plans with private entrances, elevators, and garages, with many offering private rooftops for relaxing, entertaining and taking in 360-degree views. Featuring interior design by Meyer Davis, The Townhomes feature sculptural staircases, multiple terraces, and bay windows with panoramas of the island, skyline, and hillside.

The Island Club, a private, multi-level community gathering place designed by San Francisco-based firm Aidlin Darling Design, offers a 10,000-square-foot oasis to relax and recharge, boasting a weight and cardio room, yoga studio and stretching room, massage room, outdoor pool and hot tub, spa-inspired locker rooms, steam and sauna spaces, a private dining room, a lounge and library, a game room, an outdoor fireplace, and captivating views.

Meany continues, “Yerba Buena Island features an inspired island mindset, intentional design by a team of world-class talent, and a sensibility of community and culture that fosters an enhanced lifestyle. Above all else, Yerba Buena Island represents a return to the core features that make San Francisco one of the world’s most remarkable and beloved cities.”

Early buyers at The Bristol, The Townhomes and The Flats are extended membership into the Yerba Buena Island Coastal Society. A one-of-a-kind club for pioneering homeowners, the Coastal Society affords this limited group of residents exclusive benefits such as invitations to private events, curated gifts, and more — all designed to further enhance life on the island.

Read the article at SF Gate.

Yerba Buena Island featured on Podcast “On Site with Shaun Osher” 528 528 Madison Silvers

Yerba Buena Island featured on Podcast “On Site with Shaun Osher”

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We’re pleased to share the podcast “On Site with Shaun Osher,” featuring Chris Meany and Yerba Buena Island. The podcast features conversations with the world’s leading architects, developers, and designers, all of whom play an instrumental role in U.S. real estate industry. The podcast averages 9,000 downloads per week and is listed in the Top 200 business podcasts on Spotify. Tune in to Season 2 Episode 7 with Chris Meany, managing partner of Wilson Meany, where he strives to develop real places that offer the kind of life we all aspire to, where we get to engage with one another in an authentic community.

Listen to the episode here.

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