The Summit (San Francisco)

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The Summit
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The Summit (San Francisco) (the United States)
Alternative namesThe Eichler Summit
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential condominiums
Location999 Green Street
San Francisco, California
Coordinates 37°47′54″N122°24′54″W / 37.7984°N 122.4151°W / 37.7984; -122.4151
Opening1965
ManagementCitiScape Property Management Group: http://www.citiscapesf.com
Height
Roof96 m (315 ft)
Technical details
Floor count32
Design and construction
Architect(s) Claude Oakland & Associates
Neill Smith & Associates
Developer Joseph Eichler
References
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The Summit is a highrise condominium tower developed by Joseph Eichler, located near the top of the upscale Russian Hill in San Francisco, California, at 999 Green Street. The tower was designed by Niell Smith and Associates. Above ground, it has 4 floors of parking and 25 floors of residential condominiums. The tower was completed in 1965. This residential tower is featured in Sean Wilsey's book Oh the Glory of It All as well as "Significant Others" and "Sure of You" by Armistead Maupin.

Residents include former Secretary of State George Shultz and his wife, San Francisco's chief of protocol, Charlotte Smith Mailliard Swig Shultz.[ citation needed ] Another famous resident, Chuck Williams of Williams-Sonoma.

View on Russian Hill from the Southeast. The Summit is visible as the highest building, in the center. Russian Hill, San Francisco, CA.JPG
View on Russian Hill from the Southeast. The Summit is visible as the highest building, in the center.

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