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1219 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA|Nob Hill

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Kenney & Everest Real Estate, Inc.

(415) 929-0717

Amenities for 1219 Taylor St, Nob Hill

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Hardwood Floor

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Modern Appliances

Neighborhood

Close to Public TransportationClose to Restaurants
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HomeHouses in San FranciscoNob Hill 1219 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
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Studio/1BA * $1,750/month annual lease * Eat in Kitchen * Hard wood flooring * Close to Laundromat * Sorry, no pets! * Available: January 10th or sooner *Pictures are from similar unit* OPEN HOUSE:Please call 415-929-0717 Address: 1219 Taylor Street #32 Welcome to the heart of Nob hill with its "village feel" friendly neighborhood restaurants, stores, laundromats, and parks all on the door step! Grace Cathedral is a block and a half away, and Huntington Park is an ideal spot to while away a lunch hour, or attempt the days crossword puzzle! The location really is hard to beat with the financial District, China Town, North Beach, and Polk Street all an easy and manageable walk away. If the Hill is a little much after a civilized lunch or dinner, several MUNI lines and a cable car is at your doorstep. Walk Score is 97, Transit Score is 100. No pets, no smoking. Street parking only. Tenant pays a one-time broker's fee. Everest Mwamba DRE# 01717299 Kenney & Everest Real Estate DRE# 01984640 (415) 929-0717 office Apply at: KenneyandEverest. com Leasing and Real Estate: Our Family Business for Over 100 Years. This unit is a rental unit subject to the San Francisco Rent Ordinance, which limits evictions without just cause, and which states that any waiver by a tenant of their rights under the Rent Ordinance is void as contrary to public policy.


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Zip code94108
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Rent trends in Nob Hill

studio apartments at 1219 Taylor St cost about 16% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in San Francisco.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Nob Hill
San Francisco
A table of studio rental data trends in San Francisco
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,095
January 2024$2,097
February 2024$2,070
March 2024$2,034
April 2024$2,026
May 2024$2,065
June 2024$2,105
July 2024$2,178
August 2024$2,193
September 2024$2,136
October 2024$2,091
November 2024$2,129
December 2024$2,188
January 2025$2,264
February 2025$2,229
March 2025$2,232
April 2025$2,246
May 2025$2,332
June 2025$2,280
July 2025$2,386
August 2025$2,417
September 2025$2,389
October 2025$2,405
November 2025$2,409
December 2025$2,438
A table of studio rental data trends in Nob Hill
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,095
January 2024$2,071
February 2024$2,000
March 2024$2,009
April 2024$1,995
May 2024$2,082
June 2024$2,044
July 2024$2,022
August 2024$1,847
September 2024$1,795
October 2024$1,836
November 2024$1,795
December 2024$1,873
January 2025$1,979
February 2025$1,997
March 2025$2,017
April 2025$2,195
May 2025$2,070
June 2025$2,058
July 2025$2,123
August 2025$2,160
September 2025$2,247
October 2025$2,206
November 2025$2,078
December 2025$2,061

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10 months ago$2,9952 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,600Studio1 bath
1 year ago$3,3952 bed1 bath
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Schools near 1219 Taylor St

Gordon J. Lau Elementary

950 clay st

san francisco, CA, 94108

K-5Public
A-

Commodore Stockton Children Center

1 trenton st

san francisco, CA, 94108

KPublic
B-

Edwin and Anita Lee Newcomer School

657 merchant st

san francisco, CA, 94111

K-5Public
C

San Francisco Public Montessori

2340 jackson st

san francisco, CA, 94115

K-5Public
A-

Bessie Carmichael/FEC

375 seventh st

san francisco, CA, 94103

K-8Public
C+
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Neighborhood

Nob Hill | San Francisco, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Steeped in history
This area is a historical district, full of heritage and cultural landmarks.

Getting around San Francisco near 1219 Taylor St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1219 Taylor St, San Francisco

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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Other units at this address

1219 Taylor St San Francisco, CA

Occupied

22

Studio

– Baths

$1,795

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 2568
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday (12/9) from 3:10PM- 3:30PM Top Floor Large Studio at Heart of Nob Hill! (1219 Taylor #22) - 3rd, Top Floor Nob Hill Studio * $1,795 / annual lease * Available: December 1st **LOCATION 1219 Taylor #22 **OPEN HOUSE: Sunday (12/9) from 3:10PM-3:30PM Old style San Francisco apartment with a modern touch at the heart of Nob Hill. Classic Edwardian building is a block-and-a-half from Grace Cathedral and Huntington Park. Chinatown and the Financial District within easy walking distance, as well as several MUNI lines and a cable car at your doorstep, make the location hard to beat. Grocery stores, laundromats and excellent restaurants throughout the area. High ceilings with original detail, hardwood floors, large windows with new, energy-efficient double-pane installations will keep the noise out, the heat in, and provide lots of light. Remodeled kitchen includes gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and granite counters. Lots of cabinet space. Windows have curtains or blinds. Top floor location assures a bright environment. Landlord pays for water, steam heat and garbage. No pets, no smoking. Street parking only. Neighborhood is safe and quiet. Note: photos are of a similar apartment on the second floor. Tenant pays a one-time broker's fee. Everest Mwamba Kenney & Everest Real Estate BRE# 01984640 (415) 929-0717 Office (415) 377-2177 Mobile Apply at everestmwamba . com

Occupied

32

Studio

1 Bath

$1,795

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 3207
- Top/3rd Floor Studio * $1795/month annual lease * Available: April 1 Old style San Francisco apartment with a modern touch at the heart of Nob Hill. Classic Edwardian building is a block-and-a-half from Grace Cathedral and Huntington Park. Chinatown and the Financial District within easy walking distance, as well as several MUNI lines and a cable car at your doorstep, make the location hard to beat. Grocery stores, laundromats and excellent restaurants throughout the area. High ceilings with original detail, hardwood floors, large windows with new, energy-efficient double-pane installations will keep the noise out, the heat in, and provide lots of light. Remodeled kitchen includes gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and granite counters. Lots of cabinet space. Bath has sink with granite counter and shower over tub. Top floor location assures a bright environment. Landlord pays for water, steam heat and garbage. No pets, no smoking. Street parking only. Neighborhood is safe and quiet Tenant pays a one-time broker's fee. Everest Mwamba Kenney & Everest Real Estate BRE# 01984640 (415) 929-0717 office (415) 377-2177 cell Apply at everestmwamba . com

Occupied

33

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,795

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 694
Bright 2BR/1BA in classic San Francisco building at the heart of Nob Hill, H/W Floors, D/W (1219 Taylor #33) - * $2,795/month annual lease * Near Grace Cathedral and Huntington Park * Hardwood Floors * Dishwasher * Available: Now * Sorry, no pets! OPEN HOUSE: Please call (415) 929-0717 ADDRESS: 1219 Taylor #33 Classic 2BR/1BA in an old style San Francisco building at the heart of Nob Hill. Classic Edwardian building is a block-and-a-half from Grace Cathedral and Huntington Park. Several MUNI lines and a cable car at your doorstep as well as a brisk walk to Chinatown and the Financial District make the location hard to beat. Grocery stores, laundromats and excellent restaurants throughout the area. High ceilings with original detail, hardwood floors, large windows with energy-efficient double-pane installations will keep the noise out, the heat in, and provide lots of light. Kitchen includes gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and granite counter tops. Lots of cabinet and drawer space. Windows have curtains or blinds. Apartment gets great afternoon sun. No pets, no smoking. Street parking only. Tenant pays a one-time broker's fee. Everest Mwamba DRE# 01717299 Kenney & Everest Real Estate DRE# 01984640 (415) 929-0717 office Apply at KenneyandEverest . com Leasing and Real Estate: Our Family Business for Over 100 Years. This unit is a rental unit subject to the San Francisco Rent Ordinance, which limits evictions without just cause, and which states that any waiver by a tenant of their rights under the Rent Ordinance is void as contrary to public policy.

Occupied

33

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,850

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 1911
Top Floor, Sunny! Heat included! Excellent True Nob Hill location! (1219 Taylor #33) - Top, 3rd Floor 2BR/1BA * $2,850/month annual lease * Water and steam heat included! * Sorry, no pets. * Available: Now SHOWINGS: Please Call 415-929-0717or text (415)929-0616 ADDRESS: 1219 Taylor #33 (Mask required) Top floor, Quiet, Rear 2BR/1BA in Great San Francisco building at the heart of Nob Hill. Classic Edwardian building is a block-and-a-half from Grace Cathedral and Huntington Park. Several MUNI lines and a cable car at your doorstep as well as a brisk walk to Chinatown and the Financial District make the location hard to beat. Grocery stores, laundromats and excellent restaurants throughout the area. High ceilings with original detail, hardwood floors, large windows with energy-efficient double-pane installations will keep the noise out, the heat in, and provide lots of light. Kitchen includes gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and granite counter tops. Lots of cabinet and drawer space. Windows have curtains or blinds. Apartment gets great afternoon sun. Landlord pays for water, steam heat and garbage. No pets, no smoking. Street parking only. Neighborhood is safe and quiet. Tenant pays a one-time broker's fee. Everest Mwamba DRE# 01717299 Kenney & Everest Real Estate DRE# 01984640 (415) 929-0717 office (415) 929-0616 cell (415) 377-2177 Apply at: KenneyandEverest. com Leasing and Real Estate: Our Family Business for Over 100 Years “This unit is a rental unit subject to the San Francisco Rent Ordinance, which limits evictions without just cause, and which states that any waiver by a tenant of their rights under the Rent Ordinance is void as contrary to public policy.” ? No Pets Allowed

Occupied

31

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,995

Listed by Top, third floor 2BR/1BA on Nob Hill classic San Francisco apartment (1219 Taylor Street #31)
Days on market: 346
Top/3rd Floor 2BR/1BA * $2,995/month annual lease * Available: Feb 10th or sooner OPEN HOUSE:Please call 415-929-0717 Address: 1219 Taylor Street #31 Top, third floor 2BR/1BA on Nob Hill. Old style San Francisco apartment with a modern touch at the heart of Nob Hill. Classic Edwardian building is a block-and-a-half from Grace Cathedral and Huntington Park. Several MUNI lines and a cable car at your doorstep and an easy walk to Chinatown and the Financial District make the location hard to beat. Grocery stores, laundromats and excellent restaurants close by. High ceilings with original detail, hardwood floors; large windows with energy-efficient double-pane installations to keep the noise out, the heat in, and provide lots of light. Remodeled kitchen includes gas stove, dishwasher, microwave, granite counters and lots of cabinet space. Windows have curtains or blinds. The two front rooms face east and get wonderful morning light. Inner bedroom gets mid-day and afternoon light. West-facing kitchen gets afternoon light. Street parking only. No pets, no smoking. Tenant pays a one-time broker's fee. Everest Mwamba DRE# 01717299 Kenney & Everest Real Estate DRE# 01984640 (415) 929-0717 office Apply at KenneyandEverest . com Leasing and Real Estate: Our Family Business for Over 100 Years. This unit is a rental unit subject to the San Francisco Rent Ordinance, which limits evictions without just cause, and which states that any waiver by a tenant of their rights under the Rent Ordinance is void as contrary to public policy.

Occupied

10

2 Beds

1 Bath

$2,995

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 1138
OPEN HOUSE:(THURSDAY 11/10) 6:45-7:15PM. Amazing 2BR/1BA on Nob Hill, High ceiling, H/W Floors (1219 Taylor #10) - 1st Floor 2BR/1BA Apartment * $2,995/month annual lease * Bay windows * Modern kitchen * Available: Now * Hardwood flooring * Superb location OPEN HOUSE:(THURSDAY 11/10) 6:45-7:15PM Address:1219 Taylor #10 Beautifully light "textbook" Edwardian apartment with high ceilings, period character and charm. Welcome to the heart of Nob hill with its "village feel" friendly neighborhood restaurants, stores, laundromats, and parks all on the door step! Grace Cathedral is a block and a half away, and Huntington Park is an ideal spot to while away a lunch hour, or attempt the days crossword puzzle! The location really is hard to beat with the financial District, China Town, North Beach, and Polk Street all an easy and manageable walk away. If the Hill is a little much after a civilized lunch or dinner, several MUNI lines and a cable car is at your doorstep. Walk Score is 97, Transit Score is 100. Landlord pays for water, heat (steam) and garbage. No pets, no smoking. Street parking only. Tenant pays a one-time broker's fee. Everest Mwamba DRE# 01717299 Kenney & Everest Real Estate DRE# 01984640 (415) 929-0717 office Apply at: KenneyandEverest. com Leasing and Real Estate: Our Family Business for Over 100 Years. This unit is a rental unit subject to the San Francisco Rent Ordinance, which limits evictions without just cause, and which states that any waiver by a tenant of their rights under the Rent Ordinance is void as contrary to public policy.

Occupied

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,195

Listed by Everest Mwamba
Days on market: 4694
Old style San Francisco apartment with a modern touch at the heart of Nob Hill. Classic Edwardian Mission Revival building is a block-and-a-half from Grace Cathedral and Huntington Park. Grocery stores, laundry mats and excellent restaurants close by. Several MUNI lines and a cable car at your doorstep and an easy walk to Chinatown and the Financial District make the location hard to beat. Apartment gets good afternoon sun. Remodeled kitchen has gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and granite countertops. Lots of cabinet space. Windows have curtains or blinds. High ceilings with original detail, hardwood floors, large windows with energy-efficient double-pane installations will keep the noise out, the heat in, and provide lots of light. The second bedroom works equally well as a living room, and the room connected to the solarium.(Solarium is not to be used as a bedroom). Apartment also has exclusive access to the small tiled back yard, appropriate for barbecue and house plants. This ground floor apartment is one-of-a-kind with its beautiful solarium. Don't miss this striking, unusual living arrangement. Landlord pays for water, heat and garbage. No pets and no smoking allowed. Street parking only. Building is well maintained. One-time broker's fee paid by lessee. Please call with any inquiries.

Occupied

301

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,295

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 3494
2nd Floor-Nob Hill Apt-Classic Edwardian - 2nd Floor Nob Hill 2BR/1BA * $3295/month annual lease * Available: May 5th Old style San Francisco apartment with a modern touch at the heart of Nob Hill. Classic Edwardian building is a block-and-a-half from Grace Cathedral and Huntington Park. Several MUNI lines and a cable car at your doorstep put Chinatown and the Financial District within easy walking distance. Grocery stores, laundromats and excellent restaurants throughout the area. Walkscore is 97. High ceilings with original detail, hardwood floors, large windows with new, energy-efficient double-pane installations keep the noise out, the heat in, and provide lots of light. Remodeled kitchen includes gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and granite counters. Lots of cabinet space. Windows have curtains or blinds. Apartment gets great afternoon sun and faces the rear of the building. Landlord pays for water, steam heat and garbage. No pets, no smoking. Street parking only. Neighborhood is safe and quiet. Everest Mwamba BRE #01717299 Kenney & Everest Real Estate (415) 929-0717 office (415) 377-2177 cell

Occupied

12

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,295

Listed by 1219 Taylor Street #12
Days on market: 493

Occupied

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,300

Listed by Everest Mwamba
Days on market: 4698
Ground Floor 2BR/1BA "Garden" Apartment * $3,300/month annual lease * Solarium * Exclusive use tiled back area * Available: Now! Open House: TBA Old style San Francisco apartment with a modern touch at the heart of Nob Hill. Classic Edwardian Mission Revival building is a block-and-a-half from Grace Cathedral and Huntington Park. Grocery stores, laundry mats and excellent restaurants close by. Several MUNI lines and a cable car at your doorstep and an easy walk to Chinatown and the Financial District make the location hard to beat. Apartment gets good afternoon sun. Remodeled kitchen has gas stove, dishwasher, microwave and granite countertops. Lots of cabinet space. Windows have curtains or blinds. High ceilings with original detail, hardwood floors, large windows with energy-efficient double-pane installations will keep the noise out, the heat in, and provide lots of light. The second bedroom works equally well as a living room, and the room connected to the solarium.(Solarium is not to be used as a bedroom). Apartment also has exclusive access to the small tiled back yard, appropriate for barbecue and house plants. This ground floor apartment is one-of-a-kind with its beautiful solarium. Don't miss this striking, unusual living arrangement. Landlord pays for water, heat and garbage. No pets and no smoking allowed. Street parking only. Building is well maintained. One-time broker's fee paid by lessee. Please call with any inquiries.

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