A slice of San Francisco's real estate history, a penthouse once under the ownership of the Levi Strauss lineage, is now listed for $18.5 million. Located in the affluent neighborhood of Pacific Heights, this property underwent a complete overhaul at the hands of its new owner, tech entrepreneur Sreekanth Ravi, who acquired the residence for $6 million in 2021. Ravi's intent wasn't originally to sell the penthouse, but circumstances have led to a change of heart, as Mansion Global reported.
The penthouse overhaul turned into a hefty project costing well above the projected $4 million with issues such as one million pounds of debris waiting behind walls and a problem with uneven concrete flooring, which led to a detailed, expensive renovation process completed last December, "The upside of all the work is I got exactly what I wanted," Ravi explained, per Mansion Global. The building itself dates back to 1926, but Ravi took the opportunity of the top-floor location to push its ceilings to a height of 11 feet, and the property now features exquisite design elements like herringbone oak floors and walnut paneling that serve as a backdrop for a sophisticated art collection.
The 5,198-square-foot property boasts three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and one partial bathroom and opens up to striking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the ocean to the west. "You can see the East Bay to the east, and the view to the south just goes on forever," Ravi told Mansion Global. Amenities include a primary suite with a window seat and dressing room, heated marble floors in the bathroom, a kitchen with a breakfast nook, a home office, and a gym.
Sotheby’s International Realty lists additional luxe details such as a wine room with an aged brass dining bar and a sizable island in the kitchen that's decked out with high-end appliances and views of the iconic bridge; the office accompanies city views and a wood-paneled primary suite possesses a fireplace alongside the indulgent spa-like bath with dual water closets, the penthouse has been remodeled to serve as a sanctuary that’s also a showpiece featuring programmable lighting, an architectural statement of refined design with radiant floors, doorman service, parking, and storage all finished with finesse by Sean Bailey Architects and FORMA Construction.
