A one-bedroom apartment listing in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood has ignited a firestorm online, with many decrying the $5,495 monthly rent for what critics described as a unit with a dated kitchen, worn carpeting, and a small patio.
The rental, located at 2321 Scott Street, was promoted by real estate agent Thomas Baboin as an "SF Icon" in "Prime Pac Heights." However, the price point, coupled with the apartment's perceived condition, drew sharp criticism in the listing's comment section.
"$5,500 for something that hasn’t been updated since ‘Guess who’s coming to Dinner?’ With a prison cell patio?!" one commenter wrote, referencing the 1967 film. Another expressed dismay over the lack of in-unit laundry, stating, "Almost $6k and no in-unit laundry? These landlords are literal demons."
The apartment's carpeting also became a focal point for negative remarks. Comments included descriptions such as "Diabolical with that carpet" and "CARPETED DUNEGON FROM THE EARLY 90s AND NO WINDOWS FOR NEARLY 6 GRAND?!!!? WHACKKK."
Concerns were also raised about the affordability and value of the rental. "1 bedroom and 5k… read that again," one user posted. Another noted the similarity in cost to a mortgage for a $1 million house.
One Pacific Heights resident claimed their own one-bedroom apartment in the same neighborhood costs less than $4,000, offers 700 square feet, and includes Bay views, contrasting it with the controversial listing. "This is a terrible price and I feel bad for anyone forced to be paying this," the resident stated.
The intense online reaction comes as San Francisco continues to confront significant housing costs. A recent analysis by Zumper indicated that the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city had surpassed $4,000, a trend attributed to limited housing supply and the influence of the technology sector.
