S.F.'s Tallest Buildings
S.F. is in the midst of a construction boom. There is some newer mixed-use and residential product, but most of the city's offices were built more than 25 years ago. Here's a look at the 5 Tallest buildings in the city.
Height: 853 feet
Address: 600 Montgomery St
Completed: 1972
Owner: Transamerica Corp
Builder: Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Co
Architects: William Pereira and Harry Som
Claim to fame: It’s held the title of tallest building in S.F. since 1972, but that’ll change in 2016 when Salesforce Tower delivers, topping off at 1,070 feet. The 48-story tower was built for Transamerica, though it's no longer the firm's HQ.
Star tenant: Transamerica
Height: 779 feet
Completed: 1969
Owners: Vornado, The Trump Organization
Builder: Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Co
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Former name: Bank of America Center
Claim to fame: Its top floor, once home to a high-end Italian restaurant, is prepping to welcome gaming company Supercell—at one of the highest rents in the city. Its annual Christmas three lighting draws celebs each year (Carly Rae Jepson to former Mayor Willie Brown to Joe Montana). The building was the global HQ of Bank of America until its 1998 merger with NationsBank.
Star tenant: Bank of America
Height: 695 feet
Completed: 1986
Owner: Metropolis Investment Holdings Inc.
Builder: Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Co
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Claim to fame: The 48-story tower, planned to be 98 feet taller and as condos, houses the Mandarin Oriental and sits in the middle of the block with historic buildings on each of the four corners.
Star tenant: Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Height: 645 feet
Address: 301 Mission St
Completed: 2009
Owner: Millenium Partners
Builder: Webcor Builders
Architect: Handel Architects
Claim to fame: Many local celebs call this 58-story condo skyscraper home, including Joe Montana and several Giants stars (TBD if any are trading up, post raise). Its title of tallest mixed-use residential building west of the Mississippi River will be taken away in 2017 with the debut of 181 Fremont.
Height: 641 feet
Address: 425 1st St
Completed: 2008
Owner: Principal Green Property Fund
Builder: Bovis Lend Lease
Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz
Controversy: The building site at the foot of the Bay Bridge formerly contained a clock tower, and as the South Tower neared completion, complaints arose concerning view encroachment, high pricing and architectural style. It's the tallest all-residential building in the city.
