Experience prestigious full-service living at 1080 Chestnut Street, one of Russian Hill's most coveted addresses. This boutique 19-story luxury high-rise co-operative building offers sprawling residences with iconic San Francisco Bay views, 24-hour doorman service, and an exceptional location on one of the neighborhood's most desirable flat blocks.
Built in 1961 (some sources cite 1962-1963), 1080 Chestnut Street is a distinguished luxury co-op building containing 58 exclusive units ranging from 960 to 2,800 square feet. Located at the heart of Russian Hill above the five-acre Francisco Park, the building stands 19 stories tall at 243 feet, offering commanding views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco skyline.
The building features mid-century modern architecture with updated interiors designed to maximize natural light through oversized windows and open floor plans. Many residences include private balconies, walk-in closets, fireplaces, and custom built-ins, with some units featuring wraparound terraces and multiple outdoor spaces.
1080 Chestnut Street provides exceptional full-service amenities including 24-hour doorman and door staff-attended lobby, live-in residential co-op manager, on-site maintenance and management staff, secured parking garage with assigned spaces, individual storage units, keyed elevator access for penthouses, and pet-friendly policies welcoming cats and dogs.
Monthly HOA fees include comprehensive services: electricity, water, heat, satellite TV, refuse disposal, maintenance of common areas, contribution to building reserves, and property management. The co-operative structure offers residents financial advantages including potentially lower closing costs and shared building expenses.
Units at 1080 Chestnut range from studio apartments to expansive 4-bedroom penthouses. Floor plans include 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom layouts with 1 to 6 bathrooms. A typical residence is approximately 1,574 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Many homes feature gourmet kitchens with professional-grade appliances, marble countertops, spa-style bathrooms with Carrara marble, hardwood floors, skylights, and multiple fireplaces.
The building's penthouse sold for $14,000,000 in 2021, setting a record for the highest-priced apartment sale on Russian Hill according to San Francisco MLS data. This 5,445-square-foot residence features 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, soaring ceilings, 360-degree panoramic views, six outdoor terraces totaling 915 square feet, and an impressive 19-foot glass oculus skylight.
Located at 1080 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, the building sits on one of Russian Hill's most prestigious flat blocks. The address offers exceptional walkability with a Walk Score of 98, placing residents steps from Polk Street and Hyde Street corridors featuring acclaimed restaurants, wine bars, coffee houses, boutique shopping, and neighborhood amenities.
Nearby attractions include famous Lombard Street (the "crookedest street in the world"), Francisco Park, Russian Hill Park, Ghirardelli Square, Fort Mason, Aquatic Park, the Marina District, Crissy Field, Fisherman's Wharf, and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. The Hyde Street Cable Car stop is located just one block away at Hyde and Chestnut.
Russian Hill is renowned as one of San Francisco's most cinematic and desirable neighborhoods, offering a perfect blend of pictorial views, convenient location, and hip urban lifestyle. The area provides excellent public transportation access via Muni bus lines and the historic Hyde Street Cable Car. San Francisco International Airport is 26 minutes away (15.8 miles), while Oakland International Airport is 33 minutes by car (20.5 miles).
The neighborhood is served by San Francisco Unified School District and is close to several universities including Academy of Art University, Golden Gate University, and UC San Francisco Mount Zion.
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