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“Turnberry Associates…has leased the defunct 25,000-square-foot Sound Factory nightclub at 525 Harrison St., directly next door to the One Rincon Hill sales center at 511 Harrison St. The space will…
“Many qualified and experience developers took a pass on because of the perception that the Giants have it tied up — And the Giants are encouraging this perception in order…
“A year ago, four empty lots along were awarded to architects and developers who won a civic competition. Neighborhood leaders helped draw up the rules. They praised the winning designs.…
“A half-dozen housing projects are under construction or recently finished, including 130-unit Symphony Towers at 724 Van Ness Ave., a 54-unit 818 Van Ness Ave., a 50-unit project at 77…
“Supervisor Bevan Dufty has authored a June ballot measure that would give developers who agree to build below-market-rate family-size units the ability to build more units per project site than…
“I lived a couple of blocks south of anonfedup’s mom and instead of poop, I would find used condoms all over the sidewalk….The car break-ins off Union have gotten out…
“The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts last month have failed to lower borrowing costs for many companies and households, increasing the chance of further reductions from the central bank. Companies are…
“At-risk borrowers with all types of mortgages, not just high-cost subprime loans, could be eligible for help under a new plan involving six big home lenders. The plan, called Project…
“On a somewhat related note, why do no new buildings in SF include window coverings? If you think is odd looking now, wait till people move in and there’s a…
“While a dozen amenity-packed deluxe condo projects have vied for attention over the past three years, financing for new construction has dried up in recent months. Instead of the 10…