Enjoy the best of San Francisco living just steps from vibrant Polk Street. Quietly positioned above the street on the top floor, this bright two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence offers a peaceful retreat with wonderful light, airy living spaces, and exceptional access to neighborhood cafs, markets, parks, and dining. A dramatic living room has a wood-burning fireplace and a double-height ceiling, creating wonderful volume, and natural light from north and west-facing windows, with a peek at the bay beyond. The space flows seamlessly into the open kitchen, featuring a breakfast bar for informal dining, stainless steel appliances including a range and dishwasher, and stone countertops. Adjacent to the kitchen is an inviting dining area with sliding doors that open to a balcony, creating an easy indoor/outdoor connection. Around the corner is a convenient in-unit laundry closet. Off the gracious entry hallway are two lovely bedrooms, each with a walk in closet and both facing east for beautiful morning light and treetop outlooks with views of Nob Hill. The primary suite includes a private balcony and an ensuite bathroom with built in vanity and shower over tub. The second bathroom, also with an updated vanity and shower over tub, is accessible from the hallway. This boutique elevator building offers secure garage parking for one car and dedicated storage. Ideally located in stylish Polk Gulch, the home places the best of the neighborhood just outside your door, including Bi Rite, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, nearby parks, transportation, workout classes, coffee shops, wine bars, and some of the city's best dining. NEW! SELLERS TO PAY THE FIRST YEAR OF HOA DUES TO SUCCESSFUL BUYER!