32 Carson Returns To The Market Having Shed A Little Winter Weight
A listing for 32 Carson has returned to the MLS having shed a little winter weight ($15,000 on top of the previous $50,000 reduction) and a few months on the…
One Rincon Hill: Seismic, Sway, And Second Tower Construction
A plugged-in tipster forwards a slightly enginerdy read (and we mean that in a good way) with respect to the performance-based seismic design (PSD) of Infinity and One Rincon Hill.…
Curb Appeal Charm, Interior Quirk, And A Few Photos For A Grey Day
The curb appeal is rather charming. The interior is rather quirky. And if nothing else, the photos are a distraction on an otherwise rather grey day. UPDATE (2/13): 248 Elsie…
We’re Big Fans Of This Beaux-Arts Beauty (1230 Sacramento)
It’s a Nob Hill Beaux-Arts beauty built in 1915 and which showcases a renovation and restoration led by interior designer Paul Wiseman. The overall quality is spectacular, the Cathedral view…
The Backside, View, And Rather Big “Right Pricing” Up On Miguel
After a little over two months on the market, the list price on 73 Miguel has been lowered $420,000 (12.7%). No word on what’s happening with number 71 next door…
The New Designs For The Old Levis Strauss Factory At 250 Valencia
No, it’s not in the process of being turned into condos (not that we’d necessarily object), but rather it’s soon to be the new campus of the San Francisco Friends…
Speaking Of Modern Design In A City Other Than San Francisco…
First and foremost, this home isn’t in San Francisco, or the Bay Area, or even California. It’s in Austin (as in Texas). So what’s it doing on SocketSite? Here’s the…
Calling Out The Crown Moldings (And More) In A Contemporary Condo
It’s not exactly our style (or in this case, perhaps styles), but we do feel compelled to call out the unique use of Venetian plaster, crown molding and plantation shutters…
JustQuotes: What’s/Who’s To Blame For “Bad” Building Design In SF?
“What is it with San Francisco and bad design? I just finished reading the article on the condos by Lorcan O’Herlihy in the NYTimes that were built in West Hollywood,…
Figure Out How To Fix The Façade And You’ll Probably Fare Quite Well
Compared to 2045 Quesada, it’s really not that bad. But then again, that’s not saying too much (or a design benchmark to which we would aspire). And perhaps that’s part…