High Floor Terrace Views Atop Nob Hill

This elegant pre-war apartment atop Nob Hill’s 1201 California blends classic sophistication with modern enhancements and panoramic views. The elegant living room with fireplace serves as the home’s centerpiece and opens to a radiant sunroom offering iconic San Francisco views. Just beyond the sunroom—one of only three in the building—a prized private terrace offers dramatic views of Grace Cathedral and the city skyline. A second bedroom or den off the living room enjoys full Golden Gate Bridge views and sliding glass doors for privacy.

Adjoining the living room, a formal dining room with integrated cabinetry leads to a beautifully appointed kitchen, outfitted with stainless steel countertops, tiled walls, and a premium Miele and Sub-Zero appliance suite. The primary suite—boasting more views of the Golden Gate Bridge—includes a walk-in closet with custom storage and a refreshed bath clad in striking mirrored onyx walls. 

Additional highlights include recessed lighting, richly toned oak floors, a second full bath, and a whole-home sound system—all enhancing the comfort and refinement of this gracious home.

Adjacent to Huntington Park and Grace Cathedral, 1201 California residents enjoy 24/7 door staff, expansive landscaped garden terrace, roof deck, storage, available parking and more.

A landmark of Art Deco architecture atop Nob Hill, 1201 California—also known as the Cathedral Cooperative Apartments—offers timeless elegance, sweeping views, and full-service amenities in one of San Francisco’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Designed by architect Charles P. Weeks and built in 1927, the building is renowned for its stately portico, coffered-ceiling lobby adorned with historic murals, and impeccably maintained pre-war craftsmanship.

This professionally managed co-op features 24-hour doorman and concierge services, an expansive rooftop deck with 360-degree views, a landscaped garden terrace with multiple seating areas, optional valet parking with EV charging, additional storage, laundry and mail rooms, and on-site management. Just outside the lobby doors, residents enjoy easy access to San Francisco’s cultural, culinary, and commercial destinations including Union Square, North Beach, and the Financial District—making 1201 California a rare blend of old-world sophistication and modern urban living.