Wonderful location with excellent aerial views north including a glimpse of Alcatraz. To get these views you do have to walk up one flight of stairs from the alley entrance. You are a few blocks from Washington Square, dozens of Italian restaurants and the cable car lines. If you listen carefully you can hear the seals barking near Pier 39 which is a 15-20 minute downhill walk to the wharf. The interior of this 2BR, 1 bath apartment is decorated with interesting artifacts from around the globe, hundreds of books for the bibliophiles and a circular six-foot-diameter white marble table in the dining room for a family meal. We can't wait to stay here again!