For Sale: Gavin Newsom's Bellaire Tower PenthouseSan Francisco

For Sale: Gavin Newsom's Bellaire Tower Penthouse
San Francisco

For $3,000,000 you can have the Russian Hill penthouse that belongs to San Francisco's major, Gavin Newsom. He purchased the 1,693 square foot condo in 2006 from Peter Getty for $2,350,000. Since then it has been completely remodeled and transformed from a two-bedroom to a one-bedroom luxurious penthouse. Located on Green Street in San Francisco, it offers incredible views of the city and the Bay Area. An ultimate bachelor's pad, but is it worth it at this price tag? Check out more photos after the jump...

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The interior feels very polished and classy, but the color scheme is a bit too monochromatic. If you love brown and neutrals this might be your style. We can appreciate the architectural details, arched windows, dark wood floors, and the amazing views. As Lily from 7x7 notes in her story, the condo was stripped and completely remodeled by Michael Agins Interior Design. With declining real estate market, the price has already been reduced from $3,200,000 to $2,995,000. At this price and with $1415/a month HOA dues, is it worth it? What do you think?

For details and more photos, check out the property listing and SocketSite.

Photos: SocketSite

Comments (12)

$1793 a square foot plus over $10/square foot annual HOA dues - and not even any private outdoor space or jacuzzi tub?

Perhaps it's worth it in Tokyo or New York, but not here in San Francisco.

posted by bepsf on April 29th 2009 at 6:59pm
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I will never understand the psychology of some people. First, Mr. Gavin bought at the height of the market. Second, he decreased the number of bedrooms, which in traditional real estate wisdom, is a no-no. Moreover, since everything was stripped to the studs, one assumes/hopes that what was taken away was not the original deco details.

So I am left wondering why some realtors/sellers expect me to pay for their decoration? I know that improvements generally increase value, but a coat of paint and fresh moldings are not improvements.

posted by enmnm on April 29th 2009 at 7:02pm
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would someone source that rug in the living room?

posted by Lady J on April 29th 2009 at 7:41pm
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oh man Gavin, way to have West Elm decorate your 3 million dollar pad. I agree, too trendy, too chocolate brown.

posted by syes on April 29th 2009 at 9:34pm
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Too too of the moment... the moment being Fall of 2008.

posted by sherri dee on April 29th 2009 at 10:24pm
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No to mention that whomever buys it likely won't be buying the furnishings....just the brown and taupe paint.

posted by enmnm on April 29th 2009 at 11:07pm
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Hideous.

Money and taste do not go hand-in-hand.

(hate fake historical detailing)

posted by mschatelaine on April 30th 2009 at 1:47am
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So cruel!
@ Lady j: It is a Morrocan rug pattern. I believe that one is from West Elm but is no longer on their site.

posted by kiljoywashere on April 30th 2009 at 9:56am
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I just recently discovered he's straight. weird. And how much do they pay mayors these days?

posted by jen_g on April 30th 2009 at 1:17pm
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My thinking is the same as jen_g - I wish I could carry the title "civil servant" and have this much money to buy a place in SF.

Better yet, he's probably selling this place for a bigger, more $$, more BROWN place! :P

posted by shalgal on April 30th 2009 at 1:29pm
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Well....the view is nice. Overall , this feels more like an expensive executive rental than a home.

posted by baileyb on April 30th 2009 at 8:33pm
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Beddybee, you said it perfectly!

posted by Rampart on May 1st 2009 at 9:21pm
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