Residing in a historic city like San Francisco means the places you've lived in are likely full of quirks. We've spent the past year looking into these unique features of Bay Area homes and digging into the why behind the weird.
What's really going on with that odd pantry in the wall
"Also known as a pie safe, this pantry/cabinet is built into an exterior wall of a home, usually in the kitchen, with venting built into that wall to let the cool, foggy air keep your produce cold. Fine mesh usually covers the vent from the inside to prevent flies or any other pesky pests from getting through, and the shelves are made of small wood slats or wire so air can circulate through the shelving.
Maybe you've had this experience. You're apartment hunting in San Francisco and you yank open the door to what you assume must be a hall closet. Instead, there's a lonely pink toilet — the only thing in the narrow space. Welcome to the split bathroom.The story behind the mysterious crests on building facades
"San Francisco has no shortage of grand homes. From elaborate Victorians to sprawling hilltop mansions, these ornate houses often have one defining feature at their center — a plaster shield or crest adorning the facade. Some buildings even have multiple. Once you start noticing them, you can’t unsee them — you suddenly realize everyone from your neighbor to the dilapidated apartment building down the block has at least a small one hidden in an upper corner.
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