San Francisco's iconic pink mansion undergoing major renovation after years of complaints

An iconic pink mansion on the coast of San Francisco is about to get a major face-lift after years of complaints as the new owner plans to rip the staircase out of the mountain and change the color.

An attorney named Ed Dudensing purchased the Sea Cliff Avenue home for $6.5 million in February — a steep discount compared to its 2016 listing of $19.7 million.

After years of complaints, a 2014 FBI attack and a mysterious fire in 2022, the new owner is ready to make major renovations, he told SF Gate.

One of the first major changes will be the removal of the labyrinthine staircase — which has been described by some as a hazard — that leads down the mountainside to the water in the coming weeks, he told the outlet.

“Some of the fire damage reached the pillars,” Dudensing told SF Gate. 'But we hope to remodel the interior, keeping the same Spanish feel and style.'

Another big change to the 1925 six-bedroom house: It will no longer be pink when Dudensing is finished!

The 7,000-square-foot home will soon be painted white and match the neutral tones of its neighbors, which include people like former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and entrepreneur George Soros, according to SF Gate.

Dudensing hopes his new neighbors will appreciate the renovation after the house received a decade of complaints.

The house, located in the city's Sea Cliff neighborhood, was first put up for sale for nearly $20 million in 2016, but has failed to find a buyer until now.

“We hope to make a good contribution to the neighborhood,” he told the channel.

The home's last notorious owner is former real estate mogul and art scammer Luke Brugnara, a prominent figure in San Francisco's commercial real estate scene in the 1990s.

The house, located in the city's Sea Cliff neighborhood, was first put up for sale for nearly $20 million in 2016, but failed to find a buyer.

Brugnara faced setbacks, including being denied a Las Vegas gaming license due to financial irregularities and allegations of making death threats.

In 2010, he was arrested for tax evasion on capital gains from his properties.

Built in 1925, the property includes seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, a wine cellar, a top-floor family room, two fireplaces, and a path that leads to a secluded cove where dolphins are often seen gliding in the waves.

The previous owners purchased the house in 1990 and lived on the property until recently.

In 2021, an insider's look at the six-bedroom, 7,000-plus-square-foot home was revealed, revealing its enigmatic corners, hidden cellars, tiled terraces, and doors that seemingly led nowhere.

After his release in 2014, Brugnara received the controversial art delivery and faced legal problems that led to his other conviction.

Brugnara is said to have hidden his hordes of stolen artwork worth $11 million in his home in 2014, before being jailed for seven years for art fraud in 2015.

Bankruptcy court documents obtained by SF Gate shed light on a mysterious 2022 fire at the home and building code violations related to the distinctive pink staircase leading to the ocean and a private cove.

In 2021, the outlet revealed an insider's look at the six-bedroom, 7,000-plus-square-foot home, revealing its enigmatic corners, hidden wine cellars, tiled terraces, and doors that seemingly lead nowhere.

The home's location alone should help the sale, with unobstructed views of the famous Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, Baker Beach, and the Pacific Ocean.

Despite being situated somewhat precariously on the edge of the rocks, the house is believed to be securely attached to the cliff.

The garage, where the FBI confiscated four crates of art in 2014 – with the elusive fifth crate still missing – was also explored.

Among the works of art seized were pieces by Pablo Picasso and 16 paintings by Willem de Kooning, along with the statue of Degas, valued at around 3 million dollars.

Built in 1925, the property includes seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, a wine cellar, a top-floor family room, two fireplaces, and a path that leads to a secluded cove where dolphins are often seen gliding in the waves.

Despite being situated somewhat precariously on the edge of the rocks, the house is believed to be securely attached to the cliff. The previous owners purchased the house in 1990 and lived on the property until recently.

The home's location alone should help the sale, with unobstructed views of the famous Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, Baker Beach, and the Pacific Ocean.

Sea Cliff is a quiet, peaceful neighborhood with an emphasis on the outdoors and stunning views of the surrounding bay.