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Van Ness / Civic Center

Van Ness / Civic Center mixes cultural landmarks, civic architecture, and central convenience along San Francisco’s grand north–south boulevard. Iconic neighbors include City Hall’s Beaux-Arts dome, the War Memorial & Performing Arts Center, Davies Symphony Hall, the Opera House, the Asian Art Museum, and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium—putting concerts, exhibits, and premieres on your weekly calendar. Daily life is practical and walkable: supermarkets, cafés, gyms, and services line Van Ness Avenue and nearby Hayes Valley/Polk Street corridors, while new and classic buildings offer elevator condos, prewar flats, and amenity-rich high-rises with city and dome views.

Commuting is car-light and straightforward: Civic Center/UN Plaza BART & Muni, multiple bus lines including Van Ness BRT, protected bike lanes, and quick access to US-101 for Peninsula or North Bay trips. Residents value 24/7 conveniences, on-site amenities, and lock-and-leave living with garage or leased parking options in select properties. Weekends might mean a matinee at the Opera, a stroll through UN Plaza or Fulton Plaza events, and dinner in Hayes Valley. For buyers seeking ultra-central access to arts, dining, and transit—without the downtown bustle—Van Ness / Civic Center delivers polished city living with culture at your doorstep and essentials right at hand.

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Tenderloin Community Elementary School 415-749-3567 Public PK-5
San Francisco County Civic Center Secondary School 415-241-3000 Public 6-12
San Francisco City Academy 415-345-0924 Private KG-8
Tenderloin Community Elementary School 415-749-3567 Public PK-5
San Francisco City Academy 415-345-0924 Private KG-8
Mission Montessori 415-805-8315 Private KG-4
Tenderloin Community Elementary School 415-749-3567 Public PK-5
San Francisco County Civic Center Secondary School 415-241-3000 Public 6-12
San Francisco City Academy 415-345-0924 Private KG-8
Millennium School of San Francisco 415-992-8520 Private 6-8
Mission Montessori 415-805-8315 Private KG-4
San Francisco County Civic Center Secondary School 415-241-3000 Public 6-12
San Francisco City Academy 415-345-0924 Private KG-8
Millennium School of San Francisco 415-992-8520 Private 6-8
San Francisco County Civic Center Secondary School 415-241-3000 Public 6-12

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