A decade ago, while still a student at Stanford University, Andy Fang co-founded DoorDash. Not only has the app revolutionized the food delivery market, but it’s also brought in tons of dough for the company’s creators. Though the tech entrepreneur was removed from the Forbes billionaires list earlier this year, largely due to falling stock prices, he can still shop whatever his heart desires at this elegant San Francisco mansion.
Ownership records show that Fang bought the site for $19.5 million about two years ago, although the transaction was never reported. Originally built in 1920 but extensively renovated in 2006 by architect William B. Remick in collaboration with interior design firm The Wiseman Group, the Second Empire-style building has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms spread over just over 8,700 square feet over five Levels distribute living space with bleached walnut floors throughout as well as breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz beyond.
Nestled in the affluent neighborhood of Pacific Heights, on a gated lot spanning less than a quarter acre, the sprawl is filled with glittering amenities like a gym with sauna and steam room, movie theater with Dolby surround sound, wet bar fitted. outfitted wine room and billiards room lit by a curved bronze accent wall. There is also a steel floor garage with a motorized turntable that can accommodate up to seven vehicles.
On the main level, an expansive entrance hall, swathed in carved limestone and featuring a sweeping staircase with bronze railings, stands out, along with a sitting room with fireplace and doors leading onto an expansive patio, a formal dining room with fireplace, and a maple-paneled library rests under a vaulted ceiling made of Venetian plaster. A gourmet kitchen features a central island, quality stainless steel appliances, dumbwaiter, breakfast nook and butler’s pantry leading to a patio with built-in grill.
Other highlights include a lavish master retreat adorned with a fireplace, sitting area, two walk-in closets, and a spa-inspired bathroom with dual vanities, another fireplace, soaking tub, and shower. Adding to the luxurious appeal of the home is a windowed office space and a top floor “pent room” featuring a two-way fireplace, wet bar and more of those stunning views. The whole thing is rounded off by the garden area.
