The antique green facade and rooftop garden of 15-17 Macondray Lane seem lifted from the pages of Arimstead Maupin’s “Tales of the City.” Perfectly preserved, this property is over a century old and captures the timeless romance of San Francisco. It’s the perfect house for an artist; in fact, it always has been home and inspiration to creative (not to mention famous) people. Now, after more than 40 years in the hands of one artistic family, this historic duplex is on the market, asking $1.9 million.
The 1,376-square-foot building is nestled on Russian Hill, with views that sweep over North Beach, Telegraph Hill and San Francisco Bay. A true duplex, the property offers two homes: 15 Macondray, on the lower floor, is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom that opens to the backyard; on the upper level, 17 Macondray features two bedrooms, one bathroom and a deck, as well as access to the rooftop garden. Tucked near the back of the building is a studio space that has most recently served as a darkroom.
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