Real Estate Reporter

Emily Landes

The home’s buyers have fully embraced the atypical former artist studio, from fire pole to glass catwalk.

“We don’t want this pole here, and we’re very upset,” one neighbor said.

The owner of the civic space Manny’s has racked up an impressive slate of endorsements, including current D8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman.

Designed by Ruth Asawa’s husband, the home is now a marvel of history and colorful modernity.

Joel Arias worked as La Mar Cocina Peruana’s wine director for eight years. Now he’s setting out on his own.