8 Octavia – Octavia Gateway, Market Octavia Corridor

Perched on the popular intersection of Market and Octavia streets, the new Octavia Gateway apartments are set to become an iconic centerpiece for Hayes Valley. Best known for its patisseries, trendy wine lounges and hip eateries, Hayes Valley is also a central location, bordering the Van Ness performing-arts district and the equally entertaining Castro and Mission locales. It’s truly the best of all worlds in this charming neighborhood - haute couture boutiques rub up against SF institutions like the legendary Hayes Street Grill, giving the neighborhood a vibrant sense of community.

Designed by the esteemed Stanley Saitowitz, the building’s slim exterior pays homage to the neighborhood’s traditional architectural style, while still embodying touches of the architect’s award-winning modern, fluid style.

The condominium boasts a community of 47 sophisticated condominium residences with multi-level retail, parking and a lush, naturally lit courtyard garden. Units on higher floors also enjoy dynamic views of the surrounding cityscape from the comfort of their own homes.

Units range in size from junior 1- bedroom to 3-bedroom layouts as well as three 3-bedroom penthouses and one 2-bedroom townhome. Numerous floor plans are available. Smaller, more efficient units are designed to maximize living space by containing the kitchen, bath and washer/dryer within a single efficient module while ‘flex space’ plans allow for fluid living spaces, with sliding movable wall panels.

8 Octavia units are unique is many ways, from aesthetically pleasing wood flooring, European cabinetry and floor-to-ceiling windows to innovations like smartphone activated keyless entry, solar heat and efficient appliances.

Designed to meet the standard of modern utility, each unit boasts exterior louvers, allowing residents to modulate sunlight, increase energy efficiency and maintain privacy.

Pre-sales should begin early 2014.