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Zip Code: 94107
One of the
classic neighborhoods of San Francisco. Compact, hidden, great views of
downtown. Small, measuring about 12 blocks by 12 blocks. www.mccormacks.com
Many nice
homes, a mix of Victorians and single homes, carefully and lovingly restored.
In its past, Potrero Hill has housed several immigrant groups and is now favored
by artists and professionals.
Generally
located between Interstate 280 and Highway 101. Chavez Street (formerly Army)
defines the south border, 15th Street to the north. Hilly, which accounts for much
of the neighborhood's allure.
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The
freeways, rail tracks and the terrain combine to wall off Potrero Hill, to
create physical and psychological boundaries that shield the neighborhood from
the hustle of the city.
From its heights, Potrero has a view of
downtown spread east to west, tall, imposing, and bright. The afternoon sun
seems to light up the high-rise offices.
Some homes
have views of the Bay and San Francisco to the south. Some look down on the
Mission District. Homes on east side are shoehorned onto lots and served by
winding streets. www.mccormacks.com
Sheltered
by the hills from the fog. Warmer than other neighborhoods.
Library.
Small stores. Three parks. Recreation center.
Easy
access to freeways but many people take streetcars to work. The Third Street
light-rail began service in 2007. Third Street, which runs north-south, is located just east of Potrero Hill.
Caltrain
has station at 22nd Street near Interstate 280. Limited service to
downtown (Giants Stadium) and south all the way to Gilroy with stops at SFO and
San Mateo and Silicon Valley cities. Check out noise from trains.
Mission
Bay, the new bio tech-medical complex and Giants stadium are located 15 blocks
northeast of Potrero Hill. Homes, offices, a medical complex are also included
in the Mission Bay development. All this has made this section a hot housing
market. www.mccormacks.com
Much of
the land directly east of Potrero Hill, now industrial-office-warehouse, may be
converted into housing.
Residents
are a vocal group and fight to preserve quality of neighborhood.
To
attract more students and for other reasons, Starr King Elementary, located in
Potrero Hill, in 2006 started an immersion class in Mandarin and English.
Potrero
Hill in 2006 and 2007 had several shootings. Take care.
Neighborhood to east of Potrero Hill sometimes included in PH. Others call it
Dogpatch. www.mccormacks.com
Power
plant under construction near the Bay. To be fired up during periods of peak
demand.
