610 Rhode Island From The Inside (Literally And Figuratively)
So here’s the inside scoop on 610 Rhode Island. Designed by Daniel Solomon, the home was built in 1989 for Kronos Quartet cellist Joan Jeanrenaud (one of the bedrooms was…
Less “Uber Cool” Cash For An “Uber Cool” House (745 Detroit)
Our original mention generated a bit more debate and controversy than we expected, and we’re really not trying to stir the pot, but we do have to note that the…
The Hanging Gardens Of San Francisco: 2550 Lyon
As far as we know, there aren’t many rooftops like it in San Francisco. And if for no other reason, that makes 2550 Lyon worth a mention (and perhaps a…
We Write About Where Dashiell Wrote: 1155 Leavenworth #2
We’ve been keeping an eye on the 21 units at 1155 Leavenworth ever since a plugged-in reader dropped us a note last month musing about a “Nob Hill-ish” TIC priced…
This Old Church Became This New House On This Old House (Got It?)
And should the listing for 220 Danvers spark some divine design inspiration, keep in mind that 3726 Cesar Chavez remains on the market as well (286 days and counting). UPDATE…
A SocketSite Reader Reports: 130 Santa Ana Avenue
A plugged-in SocketSite reader reports: “Just stopped in at 130 Santa Ana…Very cool house, and like a mini-time capsule (and not in a bad way). According to the statement it…
Little Background, Lot’s Of Interest (At Least From Us): 2420 Larkin
2420 Larkin just hit the market (“SPECTACULAR RUSSIAN HILL RE-BUILD”). No photos and little background, but we’re still intrigued. Anybody care to share the inside scoop? UPDATE (8/5): Closed escrow…
Then Again, It Worked Just Fine For The Three Little Pigs
We’re completely bought in to the “fairy tale,” “magical,” and “charming” descriptors. Then again, there’s that “Unreinforced Masonry” one as well. UPDATE (8/5): Closed escrow on 7/17/07 with a contract…
We’re Calling Dibs On The Deck Chairs (73 Lobos)
It’s not particularly large (800 square feet), but 73 Lobos looks quite livable, well kept (with some great woodwork), and an unwarranted one bedroom in-law down. Plus, we’re loving the…
A Modern Worldly Renovation In Bernal Heights (442 Anderson)
We’re digging the clean, modern and open renovation of 442 Anderson in Bernal Heights. In fact, we’re enamored enough with just the Finnish wood burning stove and Brazilian Ipe deck…