OK, those of you not in the Bay Area, we hear your snickers (please don't depress us by telling us what this much money would buy you). Here's what $1,350,000 could buy you in San Francisco: A penthouse condo in SOMA, in the Soundworks Residences, sitting "atop a state-of-the-art sound studio that has serviced the likes of Alanis Morrisett [sic], Radiohead, New Order, and The Cocteau Twins." Rock on, dude.
No one in Manhattan is snickering.
view sadia's profile
Doesn't seem like such a bad deal to me either.
view dmstudio's profile
We're not really snickering in DC either. Maybe a tiny grunt or something.
view sophiamonster's profile
They look fancy, but they're still a 1-bedroom loft, probably ~1000 square feet. I'm sure the same in Manhattan would be twice as much....
view brenjay's profile
There is 1000 SF in that living room and kitchen alone. Add all the additional levels and I'd guess this place is far larger than 1000 SF. How do you know if it is 1 bedroom?
view dmstudio's profile
If you buy a residence here do you get some free monthly studio time?
view spinsLPs's profile
It looks to be really good size, with quality finishes and fixtures... a heated patio off the kitchen? And are the two bottom pictures of the views? I don't know how much better you could do in Minneapolis, either. Beautiful home.
view annessa's profile
yeah, I'm not laughing either. Great views!
view Christine (the one in DC)'s profile
That amount of money in Manhattan gets you a 1 bedroom, no views and neighbors below that play their music loudly.
I'm not snickering-I'm crying.
view right angle's profile
Hrmm, that looks like a plausible deal in Chicago too... not like I can afford it, but one can dream, no? =)
view mrsemerald's profile
This place would cost twice as much in Miami, Chicago, etc. and 3 times as much in NYC.
view orangejuce's profile
Me? I'm guessing - I went to the SF MLS and looked it up, and the description cites only a master bedroom and a "mezzanine". Also, I'm in the housing market here in SF - $1.35M doesn't buy you much more than 1 br and maybe 1000sf in a fancy new view loft in SOMA. And I can't imagine these are priced significantly below market. So. I don't know - just a series of educated guesses, and a little legwork to get a good description from a listing site.
view brenjay's profile
The interior finishes and plumbing fixtures would suggest that the developer didn't skimp on aesthetics and longevity. Plus, that view! I think this is a MAJOR steal, especially considering the price tags of the surrounding "luxury condos."
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