Experience unparalleled luxury at 2100 Pacific Avenue, one of San Francisco's most prestigious and exclusive pre-war cooperative buildings in the heart of Pacific Heights. Built in 1926 and designed by renowned architect Samuel Lightner Hyman, this boutique 18-unit residence stands as an architectural masterpiece featuring Romanesque elegance, pitched terracotta roof, vaulted arched gallery entrance, and refined exterior frieze detailing with Palladian windows.
Perched on the north slope of Pacific Heights just two blocks from Lafayette Park, 2100 Pacific Avenue represents Pacific Heights' golden age of architectural excellence. This fully detached historic building combines old-world charm with modern luxury, featuring tall ceilings, crown moldings, beautiful hardwood floors, and elegant gas-burning fireplaces throughout its grand residences.
The building's most famous residence, the Haas Penthouse, was owned by former Levi Strauss & Company CEO Walter Haas Sr. and his wife Elise from 1949 through the late 1980s. The penthouse was designed by legendary interior designer Frances Elkins and once housed significant works from the SFMOMA permanent collection, including Henri Matisse's "Femme au Chapeau."
This exclusive cooperative building contains only 18 spacious residences ranging from 2,225 to 5,198 square feet. Many units occupy half-floor or full-floor layouts with flexible, house-like spaces. Residences feature 2 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 4 bathrooms, and spectacular north-facing views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Russian Hill, and downtown skyline.
2100 Pacific Avenue offers exceptional full-service living with 24-hour doorman service, elevator access, interior parking garage with valet parking, extra storage rooms, service elevators in select units, and professional property management. The secure, gated cooperative building provides residents with privacy, convenience, and white-glove service.
Located on the signature 2100 block of Pacific Avenue—one of Pacific Heights' most coveted addresses—residents enjoy a Walk Score of 96 ("Walker's Paradise"). The building sits just blocks from popular Fillmore Street and Union Street shopping corridors, featuring acclaimed restaurants, boutique shops, cafes, and galleries. Lafayette Park with tennis courts and playgrounds is two blocks away, and the Presidio, Marina District, and downtown San Francisco are easily accessible.
Pacific Heights offers world-class urban living with tree-lined streets, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and stunning bay views. The neighborhood provides excellent public transit access via Muni bus lines, with downtown San Francisco, Financial District, and North Beach just minutes away. San Francisco International Airport is 25 minutes away, and Oakland International Airport is 35 minutes by car.
The area features top-rated private schools, Alta Plaza Park, Lafayette Park, the Lyon Street Steps, and easy access to the Marina District, Presidio, and Golden Gate Bridge. Pacific Heights is consistently ranked among San Francisco's most desirable neighborhoods for luxury real estate.
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