Living Room View to Terrace
Kitchen from Living Room
Kitchen
Fireplace in New Den

New Interior Stairway
Rear Exterior Elevation
Detail of Roof Terrace
New Patio

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Vallejo Street Renovation
San Francisco, Ca.

This existing, two story, two unit, residential building had a garage and undeveloped ground level space that sloped from the street to a large rear yard.

The new owners chose to occupy the existing lower unit and connect it to the ground level, installing a new interior stairway, creating a wonderful duplex home.

In the main living level of the home, the front parlor was retained and the entry foyer was enlarged by borrowing space from a front bedroom. The remaining bedroom space is more than adequate for a study / guest room. The existing central hallway and rear bedrooms were demolished. This resulted in a larger open space that is now a living and dining area. There is a new exterior roof terrace off the back of the living area.

The existing kitchen was removed, the walls opened and a new kitchen installed, creating a space that is compatible with the new openness of the entertaining areas. A powder room with shower was also constructed on this level.

Construction on the ground level included a new main bedroom suite with a generous bathroom and walk through closet. A new den with a double sided fireplace was also added.

With the new interior stairway, access is available through large doors in the den to the new rear yard patio. Here you find a gas fire pit with a water feature that enhances outdoor entertaining and enjoyment of the rear yard.