We Can See The New Spin Now: “Luxury Death-Defying Floors!”
Yes, it’s in New York. But it’s Friday. A tipster thought you might find it interesting. And it seems like more of a San Francisco story than not (at least…
It’s Not Exactly A Fixer, But Rather A Lot (And A Shell): 1847 Scott
Apparently the foundation is new, but not “completely finished.” And while there are approved plans “included in sale,” we can’t tell if those plans include the top floor penthouse which…
Assessing The Potential Upside Of A Down Market: Property Tax Basis
“If your home is worth less than you paid, chances are you also can get a temporary reduction in your property taxes – without a battery of lawyers or dubious…
Master Bed, Half-Bath And Beyond Bracing (650 2nd Street #601)
From a tire warehouse (Goodrich) in 1923, to a booze warehouse/office (Seagrams), to a printing plant and corporate headquarters (George Lithograph Company), to twenty-four (24) live/work lofts in 1996, 650…
188 King Street #305 Returns To The Market (And Is Quickly Reduced)
Originally offered by the developer in May of 2006 for $925,000 (and purchased for said amount according to tax records), 188 King #305 returned to the market a month ago…
Sutter Heights (1521 Sutter) Update: Preview Showings And Pricing
With completion now expected by the end of this month or early next, “preview showings” of 13 of the 28 “Feng Shuied” condos are underway at Sutter Heights (1521 Sutter…
A Plugged-In Reader’s Update: 55 Laguna Poised For Strong Support
“Sup. Mirkarimi, in response to my email, writes: “he entire plan successfully emerged from the Land Use Committee on Monday. It now goes to the full Board next week where…
From The Emails Of Tipsters: 34 Presidio Terrace Closing Escrow
According to a seriously plugged-in tipster, the sale of 34 Presidio Terrace will close escrow this week (but no word on the contract price). A few additional factoids: Was listed…
JustQuotes: A Shift In Policy Or Simply A Shift In What’s Being Said?
“Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson indicated the Bush administration is willing to consider congressional plans to stem foreclosures by expanding government guarantees for mortgages.” “Paulson’s housing comments are a shift from…
No Condos For You! (But Perhaps An Apartment Or Two): 3148 Geary
A reader wonders about what’s been rising up on the northeast corner of Geary and Spruce (3148 Geary). And we respond: a seven-unit apartment building with ground floor retail. UPDATE:…