The Circle Of Life: From One To Five And Back Again (615 Buena Vista)
615 Buena Vista Avenue was born a single-family home in 1906; was chopped up into a five unit building (and sold as such for $3,500,000 in 2006); and is now…
Barely In The Shadow Of A Baron/Magnate’s Manse: 1407 Golden Gate
Designed by William Armitage, 1407 Golden Gate was constructed in 1892 along with three adjacent buildings (including The Chateau Tivoli) for a lumber baron/shipping magnate. This TIC unit features high…
Holy Hotness, History, And Home: Engine Company No. 44 Returns
Built by the McSheehy Brothers in 1909, 3816 22nd Street served as home to San Francisco’s Engine Company No. 44 and their horses for fifty years. In 1959 the firehouse…
Additional Details To Go With The Glassy Design: 680/690 Folsom
Additional details on the redevelopment and redesign of 680/690 Folsom we showcased in February: Two floors are being added to the 12-story structure and the floorplates will be expanded as…
Market-Octavia Plan And Requisite Rezoning Approved By The Board
While the General amendments for the Market-Octavia Neighborhood Plan were approved in October, the pivotal rezoning has finally caught up. The zoning allows developers to construct buildings that pack more…
We’re Not Sold On The Pool (But We Do Love The Walls Of Doors)
It’s not on the MLS, but it is online. And it is looking a bit more LA (or perhaps Peninsula) than SF. But we’re not complaining. And we do love…
Nationally Recognized (Just Not A Landmark): 2355 Washington
One source pegs its beginnings to around 1870, while another about 1882. Regardless, both agree that 2355 Washington (aka the Dallam-Merritt or Augustus Starr house) is indeed on the National…
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…
Details, Details, Details On An 1880’s San Francisco Stick Victorian
True to heart (and design), the website for 545 Sanchez shows off small rooms but beautifully restored Victorian style and details. And it’s open this Sunday (4/6) for interested parties…
From Play House For Youngsters, To Contemporary Oasis With Fire
A plugged-in “Tipster” correctly identified the listing to be based on a single view shot from the balcony, and now it’s officially here. From before to after, 2848 Union Street…