Completed in 1982, Opera Plaza at 601 Van Ness Ave. is home to 450 residences located in the Civic Center neighborhood. Opera Plaza is a planned neighborhood that offers its residents, neighbors and visitors entertainment, dining and an atmosphere unlike few other residential developments in the city. In addition to 450 homes, Opera Plaza houses retail shops, offices, restaurants, and a fine arts cinema house.
Home sizes at Opera Plaza range from about 450 square feet up to about 1,600 square feet. Homes are available in studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts. Building amenities include an outdoor swimming pool with sun deck, club room, fitness center with basketball and racquetball courts, multiple outdoor courtyard areas, 24-hour attended lobby, and security in an elevator complex with secure parking available for an additional monthly fee.
Architect: John Carl Warnecke