A Glimpse Inside “The Glint” And The Story Behind “The Mansion”
While not quite in the same league as the “Party of Eight” house up on Billionaires Row, a plugged-in reader recognizes “The Glint” (Peter Thiel’s “hero accelerator in a mansion”)…
A Perch From Which To Watch Boulders (Or Condos) Roll
Featuring big Coit Tower views and both indoor and outdoor perches from which to watch boulders (or condos) roll down Telegraph Hill, the 1,784 square foot condo #2202 at 611…
Converting 888 Brannan To Attract Tech Tenants (And Rents)
In 2010, the Planning Commission approved the conversion of 138,580 of the 423,133 square feet between the interconnected buildings at 850 Brannan and 870 Brannan, collectively known as the 888…
An Attempt To Settle For With San Francisco’s Planning Commission?
As we first reported yesterday, San Francisco’s Planning Commission is slated to meet behind closed doors with legal counsel to discuss the pending litigation and consideration of settlement proposals with…
Behind Closed Doors: 1601 Larkin Settlement Discussions This Week
In a special closed door session this week, San Francisco’s Planning Commission will conference with legal counsel “to discuss pending litigation and consideration of settlement proposals” in Pacific Polk Properties,…
While Well “Over Asking,” 250 King Street #430 Still Comes Up Short
As we reported this past August: Having been “extensively upgraded” with hand milled woodwork, built-ins and flooring since purchased for $841,500 six years ago, the corner Beacon two-bedroom known as…
A Remodeled St. Paul’s Primary School Condo Returns
Purchased for $1,200,000 in July 2005, last year a new half-bath was added within the 1,910 square foot envelope of 300 Valley Street #6. Back on the market and listed…
Don’t Stop Conceiving (And Architect’s Quote)
In the words of the architect, David Baker, with respect to the Bi-Rite rendered in the designs for Mission Bay Block 7 West: Unfortunately the Bi-Rite logo was only an…
Demanding Validation And Disputing One’s Own 2008 Era Debt
In September 2009, a notice of default was filed on the $671,995 first mortgage employed to purchase 425 First Street #1307 for $830,000 in February 2008. At the time of…
A Re-Skinning Crane Has Risen At 680 Folsom Street
As a number of tipsters have noted, over the weekend a construction crane sprouted at 680/690 Folsom Street as the $87 million building overhaul we first showcased back in 2008…