It was built in the 1920s by Conrad Alfred Meussdorffer, who also designed the St. Regis apartments in Lafayette Park (the Beaux Arts beauty of which catapulted Meussdorffer’s career among the city’s elite), as well as 2006 Washington Street.
This half bath with its striking wallpaper is one of three and a half baths in the penthouse.
A co-op is a distinct type of property. Unlike with a condo, in which the owner owns both the unit and a common share of the property, in a co-op the owner doesn’t technically own the property at all. These sales can be complex, as prospective buyers must meet the approval of a co-op board, and buyers should expect sizable HOA fees. Financing can be tricky, too: Some lenders don’t offer co-op loans when there are rules limiting how or to whom you can sell your shares.
Most every room is situated to take advantage of the views.
But none of that mattered for this apartment, which sold for its record-breaking asking price.
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The kitchen is ready for a chef, equipped with high-end fixtures and appliances and a custom quilted backsplash.
There are four total bedrooms; this one features built-ins and gorgeous views.
Off the primary bathroom, a romantic deck awaits.
Article source: https://www.sfgate.com/realestate/article/record-sale-at-Pacific-Heights-co-op-16618574.php