Apple's "Podfather" Jon Rubinstein is making waves in the San Francisco real estate scene. He recently put his extensively renovated full-floor co-op on the market. The luxurious unit, situated in the iconic Beaux-Arts building at 2006 Washington St., has an asking price of $25.5 million. Renowned for his pivotal work in developing the iMac and iPod for Apple, along with executive roles at Palm and Bridgewater Associates, Rubinstein acquired the 5,520-square-foot space with his wife Karen Richardson back in 2013, as reported by The Sacramento Bee.
The property is a testament to their commitment to the revival of historical architecture melded with the pinnacle of modern convenience. After a three-year renovation, the couple's home boasts unparalleled amenities, including a gourmet chef's kitchen with Italian ArcLinea design and top-of-the-line appliances, stated the San Francisco Business Times. Housing over 3,000 bottles, the home's wine room is secured with thermal insulation and a keypad. Located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, known for its affluence and exclusivity, the unit offers impressive city and bay views, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
The decision to sell follows the couple’s move to the East Coast, allowing the next fortunate owners to bask in the "same joy" that Rubinstein and Richardson experienced within the confines of the historic yet modernized walls. Buying the unit in 2010 for $7 million, they meticulously restored the apartment's original 1920s grandeur, coupling it with contemporary materials and technology. The living legacy of famed architect Conrad A. Meussdorffer’s design stands as one of San Francisco's most esteemed addresses, resting on the enticing promise of rare market availability, as Neal Ward Properties proclaimed on Instagram.
Competing within the same building for high-end buyers is the penthouse, unit #10, now priced down to $24 million from its original $35 million listing in March 2024, as per the San Francisco Business Times. Shared with a select few, these residences at 2006 Washington St. offer a lifestyle seldom available on the market.
