Crown Jewel of City's Skyline

Wanna hang out with the spirit of Joe Eichler in his former penthouse pad atop San Francisco's swank 'Eichler Summit'?

Well, then load up the checkbook, and you may need reinforcements—especially if you want to take over both of the Summit penthouses now up for sale.

Located at 999 Green Street, the two penthouses sit 330 feet above ground level at the top of the Eichler-built glass-walled tower, affording spectacular views across San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate and S.F. Bay Bridges, Mt. Tamalpais, and Sutro Tower.

Spotlighted in the listing as 'the Crown Jewel of San Francisco's Skyline,' the 32-story Summit high-rise is a full-service residential tower located on a private Russian Hill cul-de-sac, and houses the penthouses above 24 floors of residential condominium and seven floors of parking. Summit living includes a 24-hour doorman, shared common areas, deeded parking, and extra storage.

Listed by Max Armour and Karen Mendelsohn Gould of Compass Realty, the two-story condos are available individually or together.

Unit #3201, the north-facing penthouse, is priced at $17 million. With mid-century elegance beyond compare, the 5,380-square-foot home features a formal entry, cathedral ceilings, skylight, wood-burning fireplace, wrap-around deck/balcony; with three bedrooms, five baths, a sunroom, a full kitchen, formal dining room, laundry room, and butler's pantry. A grand, curving staircase leads to the upper level. Floors are marble, stone, and carpet with central/radiant heating. Attached garage parking.