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Capital Properties Introduces Altavie in San Francisco’s Rincon Residential Towers

Capital Properties has debuted Altavie, a new concept in flexible luxury rental living within its 320-unit Rincon Residential Towers. The 85 deluxe studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units offer short and long term rental options with an unparalleled urban experience that combines modern interiors, breathtaking views, 4-star services and an ideal location.

Just one block from the Ferry Building, the Embarcadero, BART and some of the best restaurants and shopping in the city, Altavie in the Rincon Residential Towers is located at 88 Howard Street in San Francisco’s expanding Financial District. Business executives and corporate travelers will enjoy distinctive condominium-style living with hotel-like amenities that include Wi-Fi Internet access, Nintendo Wii units, maid service, 24 hr. security, complete concierge services, on-site parking, and a full-service on-property grocer.
“Altavie is unique in San Francisco for furnished corporate and extended-stay housing,” said General Manager Angie Miller. “No other property in the city offers so many superior services in a boutique hotel-inspired atmosphere.”
Deluxe features include floor-to-ceiling windows, flat screen televisions, Bose iPod Sound Docks and sleek, energy-efficient appliances. Interiors were created by award-winning design company McCartan to capture a modern esthetic and streamlined style. Natural materials such as white oak, stone and zebrawood were used extensively to evoke a fresh and modern mood, and provocative furnishings were custom designed to add intrigue while optimizing space.
“The beautiful interiors are a perfect complement to the building’s spectacular views of San Francisco and the bay,” added Miller. “Our guests appreciate how Altavie has redefined their extended-stay experience with a new level of style, service and convenience.”
About Capital Properties
Founded in 1977 by President Richard Cohen, New York based Capital Properties is a privately-owned real estate investment, development and management company. The firm’s portfolio of ongoing and completed projects includes premier residential and commercial properties in key markets such as Boston, New York and Washington, DC. The company has developed over eight million square feet of commercial space, and 18,000 apartments. Current holdings include four million square feet of commercial space and 6,000 residential units.

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Apartments on San Francisco’s Nob Hill Acquired for Corporate Housing

Today announced the completion of a $3.575 million acquisition for a 15-unit boutique apartment property, located at 900 Powell St., on Nob Hill in San Francisco.

The historic property, first built in 1907 and formerly known as Nob Hill Suites, will be renamed Oakwood San Francisco. It enjoys one of San Francisco’s finest locations, with the Cable Car running directly past the property, and close proximity to the Financial District, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Chinatown and Pac Bell Park.

In 2001, the website plans more than $1 million of renovations at the property, and will offer the apartments for lease as corporate housing, with a one-month minimum stay.

Serving a clientele of relocating corporate executives and other extended-stay travelers, the website’s corporate housing units are completely decorated with designer furniture, linens, dishes, phone, cable TV and home electronics.

The website Worldwide now owns or manages more than 2,500 apartments throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

The website Worldwide is the leading global provider of corporate housing (also known as “serviced apartments”), with locations throughout North America, the Asia-Pacific region and Europe.

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Latest Additions in San Francisco Corporate Housing!

Here are the Latest Additions in San Francisco Corporate Housing in The Corporate Housing Network:

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This list will be updated as and when more SF Corporate Housing by Owner advertised with The Corporate Housing Network. If you are a Corporate Housing Owner willing to update your Property here, please click here to Advertise Corporate Housing.

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San Francisco Lodging Options in California

Mark Twain said, “The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco.” Although the winters here are relatively mild, warmed and kept humid by the abundance of surrounding water, the summers are drier, windier and in some of the microclimates created by the hilly terrain juxtaposed against the sea, can be quite chilly. San Francisco shares this rare “Etesian” type weather pattern only with southwestern coastal Africa, west coast Australia, west coast Chile and the Mediterranean. Perhaps this unusual climate creates the feeling that you are in a special, world-class city, but there is a magical spirit here which, despite the harshness of the environment, as Tony Bennett’s famous song suggests, will haunt you until you return. A lot of the streets here present too arduous a challenge for the uninitiated walker, but the public transportation system of subways and buses thankfully is one of the finest in the world. Everyone has seen clips of passengers and passersby helping the gripman physically reversing the direction of streetcars at turntables on the bottom and tops of hills. There are only three street car lines remaining, kept going largely because of resident sentimentality and tourist demand, but in the days of horse-drawn carriages, before gasoline powered engines, the steam driven cable car was essential in negotiating the hills of this town. Important things to do here that will make lasting memories are: cruising to Alcatraz from Pier 41 on Fisherman’s Wharf, sampling Dim Sum in Chinatown, and visiting the corner of Haight and Ashbury where you can still enjoy the unrehearsed gathering of crowds to hear a special speaker or enjoy an impromptu event in the park where the Jefferson Airplane and Grateful Dead put this town on a different kind of map. Those who long ago came to the Haight area as kids wearing flowers in their hair will be taken aback now at the relative squalor and deterioration of many remembered quarters, but a few hippie-style cafes and shops still dot the area, and maybe, if only for just a second, it will all come back to you.

You can begin browsing for lodging options including Corporate Housing in the San Francisco area by selecting one of the options shown below.

Great Hotel Rates at the Holiday Inn – San Francisco-Fishermans Wharf
Conveniently located hotel near popular San Francisco attractions. Excellent value! Pool and fitness center. For the lowest rate book online or call 1-800-356-3584.

Great Hotel Rates at the Intercontinental – Mark Hopkins San Francisco
Historic hotel on top of Nob Hill near San Francisco attractions offers affordable luxury. For the lowest rate book online or call 1-877-314-2424.

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San Francisco, California’s Major Tourism Attractions

With the diversity of the San Francisco landscape, you can climb a mountain before lunch, spend the afternoon in a first-class museum, and dine on world-famous Fisherman’s Wharf in the evening. The ability to enjoy so many different things within one city makes San Francisco one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Here are our top things you have to see when you visit San Francisco:

The Golden Gate Bridge

This bridge is one of the most recognizable destination landmarks in the world. Towering to the height of a 65-story skyscraper and spanning a remarkable 4,200 feet, this gateway bridge welcomes visitors to San Francisco.

Chinatown

This fascinating neighborhood supports an estimated population of 100,000 people, making San Francisco’s Chinatown the largest of any outside of Asia.

Alcatraz

Every visitor should see Alcatraz Island, located in the San Francisco Bay, and learn the history of this former federal prison, lighthouse, and site of the 1969 to 1972 Native American occupation.

Fisherman’s Wharf

As San Francisco’s most popular tourist attraction (and “tourist trap”), the wharf boasts a lot of activity. It’s a bustling place to spend a couple of hours on a cool boat ride, eating some warm sourdough or crab, or looking at the multitude of sea lions. However, keep your wallet close as the wharf also ranks high in scam artists and tourist rip-offs.

San Francisco Cable Cars

The city’s iconic cable car system is the world’s last one still being operated on a permanent basis. For a fee of about $5 for a one-way trip, you can take a nostalgic ride through some of the city’s most interesting streets. For the most authentic experience, stand on the running board and hold on to one of the outside poles. It’s something you’ll never forget.

Haight-Ashbury

This bohemian district (marked by the intersections of Haight and Ashbury Streets) gained fame as the epicenter for the hippie subculture of the late 1960’s. Today it remains a unique and interesting part of the city populated with independent businesses and restaurants.

Conclusion

Few cities in the world boast the eclectic blend of activities, architectural diversity, and the geographical variations that San Francisco offers. The city has successfully managed to blend their rich, historic past with a contemporary present – making San Francisco one of the nation’s most popular tourist destinations.

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