fREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Academe at 198’s Bay Area apartments are located in the heart of San Francisco and offer housing for employees from institutions across the Bay Area, graduate students, including law students, post-doctoral scholars, medical residents, and clinical fellows. Residents may select furnished apartments that range from efficiencies to two-bedroom units.

It is a high-quality apartment community designed with the Bay Area students and young professionals in mind. Located in the heart of San Francisco, a community for employees from institutions across the Bay Area, graduate students- including law students, post-doctoral scholars, medial residents, and clinical fellows. 

Academe at 198 features a variety of furnished apartments plus a full set of community features such as a 24-hour fitness center, 7th floor commons, Spro Coffee Lab, a dog run, and more. 

With Academe at 198 being in the heart of San Francisco there are a multitude of options from food, entertainment, and night life to select from. While located in the Civic Center, near us is City Hall, Asian Art Museum, Orpheum Theatre, War Memorial Opera House, Jefferson Square Park, and Union Square. 

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Yes, all apartments at Academe at 198 include a furniture package. 

  • Bed frame & Mattress
  • Underbed Storage Drawer
  • Desk + Office Chair
  • Wardrobe
  • Nightstand
  • Kitchen Table and Two Chairs*
  • Sofa**

 

Studio, One Bedroom, & Two Bedroom Only*

One Bedroom & Two Bedroom Only**

To see a sample of the furniture and other finishes, please visit our model apartments.

Each resident at Academe at 198 pays a flat rate that includes:

  • A full set of furniture and kitchen appliances 
  • High-speed Wi-Fi internet
  • Utilities-water, sewer, electricity, and trash
  • Access to amenity spaces such as 7th floor commons, indoor courtyard, fitness center, study rooms, dog run, and UC Law SF Campus.

Academe at 198 is a smoke-free community in all indoor and adjacent areas. Guests are welcome, subject to the consent of apartment-mates and security considerations. Academe at 198 is a pet-friendly community, accepting one pet per apartment. Pet rent is an additional $40/month. 

Academe at 198 is dedicated to maintaining a safe and supportive community.

Our commitment to safety includes: 

  • 24/7 Security: Our community is monitored around the clock by professional security personnel and advanced surveillance systems.
  • Safe Access Control: Secure entry points and restricted access areas are managed to ensure that only authorized individuals enter our building.
  • Community Support and Engagement: We collaborate with a local organization, Urban Alchemy, to enhance community safety and well-being. This partnership allows us to address issues and foster a supportive environment.

Academe at 198 provides an on-site laundry room with over 60 washers and dryers. The laundry amenity is 24/7, machines are provisioned with optional app tracking to notify residents when finish. 

The mail room and package room are accessible 24/7. Packages are delivered to electronic lockers with a system that alerts the resident via text when a package is received.

The standard term at Academe at 198 is 12-month license, with payments made in 12 installments. Click here to see a sample license agreement. Limited academic flexibility options are available for qualifying residents to accommodate institutionally approved study abroad, externships, and graduation.

You can apply online through the website. The application process takes less than 5 minutes, and the application fee and administrative fee are waived.

After signing the license agreement each resident is required to pay the initial housing fee, which is equivalent to a full month’s rent. The payment will be credited to the resident’s account. 

The applicant has three business days to review and sign the licensing agreement and pay the initial housing fee, equivalent to a full month’s rent. This payment will be credited to your account. Rent will be prorated based on the resident’s move-in date.

Monthly parking is available for residents at the UC Law SF Parking Garage. Please visit the Parking Garage website for information on parking rates and how to get monthly parking. 

BART, MUNI, and the UCSF shuttle stops are conveniently located near the building, providing easy transportation to all campuses and popular city destinations.  Academe at 198 has complimentary, secure bike storage located within the building. 

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