Think Escher (Not Eichler)
A tipster forwards this picture from inside the kitchen/stairway at 379 Hill Street and asks a perfectly reasonable question, “What were they thinking?” And although the MLS listing touts ‘Retro…
Passat Not Included
le blog exuberance notes that 696 De Haro, one of the fantastic four condos that served as the backdrop for a nationwide Volkswagen campaign, hit the market this week (it’s…
The Oriental Warehouse (650 Delancey)
The Oriental Warehouse was originally built by The Pacific Mail Steamship Company in 1867 to act as a distribution point for imported coffee, tea, rice, and silk. 129 years later,…
Not A Bad Return
As a four unit apartment building, 2918-2924 Pine Street sold earlier this year after being listed at $1.3M (reduced from $1.6M). After a relatively quick (and at the very least,…
Now We’re Cooking
While we might not share the same taste in décor (or wallpaper), the listing for 1216 Haight Street caught our eye. Believe it or not, it’s not because of the…
Loft Style Living In Pacific Heights
If you have a hankering for loft style living, but want a Pacific Heights address, you might consider taking a look at 2140 Bush. It’s an old-school style loft building…
Bonuses At The Beacon
So while it’s not fifty percent, forty-three percent of the current re-sale listings for 260 King Street (The Beacon) have seen at least one price reduction. Unit #369 is advertising…
Going Once, Going Twice…
Somehow we missed it when the price on 1200 Indiana was reduced another $200,000 (so many reductions, so little time…), and now it just might be too late. As Greg…
The Cost Coming Down?
Perhaps some homeowners (or agents…) in zip code 94114 (Noe Valley/Castro) let that 2005 Forbes ranking go to their heads. Or perhaps fewer properties are being “reasonably priced” in 2006.…
Damn Flakey Buyers
The listing for 1012 Alabama caught our attention. Not because it’s an “Enchanting” “Bohemian Bungalow,” but because it’s back on the market and apparently some “Flakey Buyers” are to blame.…