The “Painted Ladies” are Victorian and Edwardian houses—most famously a row of seven in San Francisco—repainted in three or more colours to highlight their ornate architectural details.
 
Painted Ladies is actually In American architectural term describing any Victorian or Edwardian house that has been colourfully repainted (typically since the 1960s) in three or more hues so that trim, gables, bays and other details stand out.
 
Contrary to the myth that all Victorians started out chalk‑white, they were always meant to be colourful; the 1960s “colorist” revival simply made the palette bolder and more visible
 
interesting facts...
The house at 720 Steiner once belonged to The Color Purple author Alice Walker; some neighbours reportedly complained about the volume of her music.