Apartment Balconies & Outdoor Patios

A modern apartment building features large windows and multiple private balconies with sleek metal railings. The clean lines, neutral siding, and minimalist design create a contemporary urban look under a clear blue sky.

Balconies and breezeway patios at Alchemy bring the neighborhood to your doorstep—lush views, private entries, and a rare indoor-outdoor connection in San Francisco.

Balconies that Frame the Neighborhood

Alchemy's textured building facade plays with depth and form through a range of contemporary balconies that reflect the building’s modern design. Specific balcony types vary from inset, more private orientations to outward-facing designs with sleek glass and metal railings. These balconies extend living spaces outdoors and provide a front-row view of the neighborhood.

Depending on the unit, residents may overlook Alchemy’s internal courtyards, tree-lined pathways, or surrounding Hayes Valley streets. From higher floors, balconies may offer views that stretch toward the Castro, the Lower Haight, or even the eastern city skyline. The location at the edge of Hayes Valley provides a uniquely layered perspective of central San Francisco’s vibrant fabric.

Private Patios & Outdoor Entrances

Select residences at Alchemy offer direct-access outdoor entrances—an uncommon feature in San Francisco apartment living. Some homes include a small private outdoor area framed by railings and minimal landscaping, ideal for morning coffee or added privacy. Others simply provide a street- or lower-level exterior entrance near one of our lovely outdoor courtyards or scenic breezeway that connects the building to the neighborhood and Waller Park.

Located between buildings and partially open to the sky, the breezeway acts as a landscaped pedestrian corridor, lined with trees, planters, and pathways. This gives residents a sense of their own front porch, while maintaining access to the shared flow of the property's outdoor charm.

A Unique Alchemy

At Alchemy, thoughtfully designed apartment residences feature expansive windows, private balconies, a rooftop terrace with sweeping views, outdoor decks with grilling stations, a luxe 24-7 fitness center, creative coworking, and more. Located where Hayes Valley meets Lower Haight, you’ll be steps from
two of San Francisco’s most connected and creative neighborhoods.