A plugged-in tipster reports that the Nob Hill Neighbors’ appeal to block the development of 1601 Larkin Street was denied by a vote of 4-0 last night, clearing the way for the demolition the dilapidated First St. John’s United Methodist Church at the corner of Larkin and Clay and the construction of a five-floor building with 27 dwelling units on the site.
YIMBY!
Yeah!
Good
That is great news , in the long run its a win win for the area , we get the removal of a neglected building , and some quality housing in the area that might prod others to do some minor renovations to their facades
Awesome news and great time to reflect on the hysteria involved with this building in particular. From the days of peskin attempting to landmark the property to the extreme hyperbole put force by the nob hill neighbors (isn’t it basically just one person?)… 14 plus years! A textbook case of SF nimbyism
Anyone want to guess how much cash “Nob Hill Neighbors” invested in opposing and delaying this project?
$20? “And a lot of sweat equity!”
“Yeah!”, “Good”, “Great news”, “Awesome news”? For more mediocre architecture in SF? Yeah, great news!
Finally. Hey “Nob Hill Neighbors”, if you miss the crack heads, late night shenanigans and constant smell of feces, you can always take a stroll through the Loin.
Sad to see the little craftsman church go, but glad that there will be desperately-needed housing on this corner.
I love the smell of NIMBY smackdown in the morning. Smells like…. Victory.