RandomRumors: Bono Buys Big Atop One Rincon Hill?
Every so often we receive a rumor/tip that leaves us a little stunned. And while most are busted behind the scenes and never make it onto the site, this one…
Loft By Nature, Luxury By Design: Embarcadero Lofts (300 Beale)
Designed by Frederick Meyer, founder of the California College of Arts and Crafts and known for his “innovative use of large glass areas,” 300 Beale was built for the Coffin-Redington…
Pay For 520, But Live Like 800 (With Bonus Points For “Trendyloin”)
We’ve always had a thing for the Art Deco Hamilton building (one of the first hotel/apartment to condo conversion buildings in San Francisco). And we’re particularly fond of the well…
A Beacon One-Bedroom Sells For Over Asking! (And Only 25% Less)
The sale of 260 King Street #957 closed escrow yesterday with a reported contract price of $645,000 ($584 per square foot). Official industry statistics will report yet another over asking…
Inside The “Landmark” Pagoda Theater (And Tussle) In North Beach
Once again, it was a little over a year ago that a plugged-in reader first dished up the scoop (and perhaps stirred the pot) on the history of the boarded…
Mini Meltdown At The Metropolitan? (333 1st Street #N1906)
According to the listing, 333 1st Street #N1906 is now a bank owned studio at the Metropolitan with an asking price of $399,000. And while according to Redfin the 506…
Behind The Great Wrought Iron Wooden Gate At 830 El Camino Del Mar
While 300 Sea Cliff is withdrawn, 830 El Camino Del Mar is listed around the bend. And if you’ve always wondered what’s behind that great wooden gate, here’s a chance…
A Concerning Comp (And Empty Shell) At The Ritz-Carlton Residences
Last week #1805 at San Francisco’s Ritz-Carlton Residences (690 Market) closed escrow with a reported contract price of $1,300,000. Not too shabby considering it’s a one-bedroom. But perhaps a bit…
Name This East Bay House Compound In One Photo/Map Or Less
It’s not our usual fare, and it’s a bit outside our wheelhouse (at least this month), but we do aim to please. Plus it’s Friday, it’s hot (did you notice…
One Expensive One-Bedroom In A Beaux Arts Building We Love
We’ve always loved the William Randolph Hearst-built Beaux-Arts building at 1001 California Street, both in terms of location and style. And as far as we know, the 3,500 square foot…