Apple ‘Podfather’ puts ‘best of best’ lux San Francisco home on market at $25.5M. See it
Jon Rubinstein, who played an instrumental role in the development of the iMac and iPod in the early days of Apple, has put his ultra-luxury San Francisco home built in the 1920s on the market after an extensive renovation.
The spectacular residence, listed for $25.5 million, occupies an entire floor inside the 10-story co-op building at 2006 Washington St., “epitomizing refined elegance and understated sophistication,” according to the property listing.
Rubinstein, who later took on CEO duties at smartphone maker Palm and the hedge-fund Bridgewater Associates, and his wife Karen Richardson, a former software company executive, moved into the roughly 5,520-square-foot unit in 2013, and took on a big renovation. The price of the couple’s three-year remodel wasn’t disclosed.
“We were fully committed to carefully returning this home to the beautiful design that the architect, Conrad A. Meussdorffer, created for the building 100 years ago, but we wanted to do that while incorporating state of the art, contemporary materials, amenities, security and the latest technology,” Rubinstein, nicknamed the “Podfather,” said in a statement emailed to the Sacramento Bee.
“We will miss this lovely apartment, but hope that the next owners will experience the same joy that we found in the expansive light, the stunning views and the wonderful environment for entertaining our family and friends.”
The couple decided to sell after relocating to the East Coast, he added.
Highlights of the four-bedroom, five-bathroom San Francisco home include:
▪ Breathtaking views of the city, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island.
▪ Italian ArcLinea kitchen designed for a gourmet chef
▪ Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, dual ovens and dishwashers, stainless steel countertop and direct access to the staff elevator for easy catering.
▪ Walnut-clad library and media room
▪ Thermally isolated and keypad secured wine room with storage for more than 3,000 bottles.
The exquisite Beaux-Arts created by Meussdorffer and built in 1924 stands tall on the street with lush landscaping, a circular driveway, refined porte-cochère and a shimmering fountain. The property is located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood.
The listing presents a rare opportunity for a new buyer, Compass listing agent Neal Ward said.
“From the day it was built to today, 2006 Washington represents the best of the best in ultra luxury,” he said in a statement. “It is one of the most exclusive addresses in San Francisco and even all of Northern California. The property offers the ultimate in privacy, security, and views expanding across to the Golden Gate Bridge. With just 12 units—most being full-floor co-ops—these residences are rarely on the market.”
This story was originally published January 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM.
