Architect’s Apartment with Bay Views

Atop Russian Hill’s Francisco Park, this impeccably reimagined pied-à-terre offers an elegant and effortless San Francisco retreat, with captivating outlooks across its bucolic neighborhood to Alcatraz and the Bay. The longtime San Francisco home of award-winning architect Andrew Skurman, the residence has been thoughtfully transformed to create a remarkable sense of openness, light, and comfort.

Inspired by Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti, the interiors bring Italian midcentury sophistication to a jewel-box residence equally suited to quiet mornings, intimate dinners, and evenings overlooking the city. Rare north-and-south exposures fill the living room with natural light throughout the day, while walls in Farrow & Ball’s “Borrowed Light” echo the changing colors of sky, clouds, and Bay.

At the heart of the home, a beautifully integrated modern kitchen combines refined materials with abundant concealed storage, preserving the apartment’s clean lines and serene atmosphere. The private balcony provides an inviting place for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine while enjoying Bay views and the timeless charm of Russian Hill.

For those seeking a sophisticated second home in San Francisco, the residence offers a compelling combination: architectural pedigree, exceptional design, manageable scale, and a coveted setting atop one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods. Monthly dues include 24/7 door staff-attended lobby, on-site maintenance and management staff, utilities of electricity, water, heat, satellite TV and refuse disposal, contribution to reserves, parking and storage. 

Located on one of the best flat blocks of Russian Hill amidst climbing cable cars, Mid-Century 1080 Chestnut is steps from the restaurants, wine bars and coffee houses of Polk and Hyde Streets, and a short distance to North Beach, Fort Mason, Ghirardelli/Aquatic Park, and the Marina Green.

• 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath pied-à-terre residence within a quiet Mid-Century cooperative atop Russian Hill’s Francisco Park
• Impeccably reimagined home of architect Andrew Skurman and his wife, Francoise, blending architectural pedigree with elevated city living
• Thoughtful transformation increases scale and sight-lines to the neighborhood, Alcatraz & San Francisco Bay
• Italian mid-century–inspired interiors influenced by Gio Ponti and Piero Fornasetti
• Living room with rare cross-light orientation, receiving both north & south light, with Farrow & Ball light blue paint reflecting the sky and Bay
• Modern showcase kitchen with sophisticated materials, abundant concealed storage & clean-lined design for elegant entertaining
• Private balcony offers a serene vantage point for enjoying Bay views and the timeless charm of Russian Hill
• Building amenities include quiet cooperative living in a premier Russian Hill setting overlooking Francisco Park
• Monthly dues of $2,225 include 24/7 door staff-attended lobby, on-site maintenance & management staff, utilities of electricity, water, heat, satellite TV & refuse disposal, contribution to reserves, parking and storage