Nobody's Home
This condo tower dominates the horizon on the southwest corner of Lafayette park. It is a massive, modern behemoth. It isn't ugly, and it doesn't fit in with the rest of it's surroundings - but it doesn't offend, either. When I look up at the building - which I do pretty much every time I take Moula to the park, it always strikes me how many of the units appear to be empty. This shot captures the typical ratio - about 4 of the 48 visible units seem to have a light on. So what is the deal with the rest of them? Pad-a-tierres? Summer homes? Abandoned investment opportunities? I've no idea, but it is baffling, and a little sad. I image the views, in this 20-story tower atop Pacific Heights, with the floor-to-ceiling windows, must be gorgeous. But nobody is home to enjoy them.
