SF: Sexy… and Steep

I am sick of bad news so I decided to post instead something akin to what I might get from reading a romance novel set in Renaissance Europe, in some monarch’s luxuriant court. In other words, mindless, pointless, self-indulgent escape. You know the kind: all glitz, silk brocade, big feasts overflowing on gold plates. Stuff so rich it makes your teeth ache. It’s a fun diversion, so settle back with some bon-bons and a glass of champagne… and enjoy.

Here’s a condo in the Marina, a sweet pad with high gloss floors, a gorgeous kitchen, fireplace, Bay view, and hey, did I mention Marina?

It’s also steep. For $1,100,000, 1450 Green St. #5 is just a 1/1 unit, and a TIC at that. You will need to pass an “interview” with the Kings and Queens already in the court and dish out over $500 a month in HOA fees.

South of Market has lots of pricey swank. Here’s a loft at 767 Bryant, #210. You get the soaring ceiling, all that glass looking out at the city, high end appliances, and a patio. Buy this and get a 2/3 unit, over 2000 square feet for $910,000 plus close to $600 a month in HOA. Steep!

Also living royally are the residents of Rincon Hill, perhaps out most famous new building which seems to rise out of the Bay and, with its towering height (if I may extend the metaphor), rules the SF skyline.

Here’s a 2/2 at 425 1st St., #3703 which lists at $1,375,000. Its neighbor, slightly smaller, also a 2/2 is #1802, which lists for $1,299,000. Also on the market is a 1/1, #1805, listing for $699,999.

All of these units offer views to break one’s heart. Surely our bon-bons and champagne will taste better looking at this?

But folks, the HOA is close to or over $700! Will anyone be able to afford champagne? If not, no worries! In the words of one thoroughly too-many-feasts- to think-straight Queen, “Let them eat cake.”

Portrait of Marie Antoinette: Wikipedia Commons