We know better than to publish any more statistics that we haven’t compiled ourselves (much less “average” sale prices). But why should we let that stop us? From Herth Real Estate’s recent newsletter: Double digit swings (in either direction) are more likely a factor of mix rather than the... Read More »

Our recent post on the proposed Renzo Piano towers at First and Mission further fueled the discussion of nearby neighborhood development in general, and sparked some interesting comments with regard to high rise living in specific. Or as one reader commented, it’s not simply a “mine will be taller…mine... Read More »

“Opponents of a move to place 1,400 acres in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point area under the city Redevelopment Agency have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to revive a push for a referendum on the issue.” (Suit filed to revive vote on Bayview redevelopment plans) Read More »

From a “plugged in” tipster: In the comments to the Radiance project, someone mentioned that it will be the only project there for a while. That’s actually not true. There’s a 9-story building by Urban Housing Group under construction right now… We assume this to be 555 Mission Rock... Read More »

A tipster notes that BOSA Development is converting Catellus’ Mission Bay offices in the Glassworks building (across from AT&T Park) into a sales office for their Mission Bay developments. First up, Radiance at Mission Bay a 417 unit development in Mission Bay between Terry Francois and Third Street (near... Read More »

Three relatively big housing related items were on the agenda for yesterday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. 1. A two year extension on the condominium conversion lottery. If passed, the ordinance (pdf) would extend the 200-unit annual limit through 2008 and – if we’re reading it correctly – end the... Read More »

Last week we featured Garrett’s rundown of the most expensive Single Family Homes in Noe Valley, Potrero Hill, and Glen Park. This week, the least expensive (and a Bernal Heights bonus): Glen Park: 99 Surrey St – $499,000, 12 DOM, described as “rustic” Bernal Heights: 1510 York Street –... Read More »

According to a tipster, we can reduce SocketSite’s “Cii” pipeline by 130 new homes (or not, see UPDATE below): “1355-1375 Sutter (@ Franklin) had won approval for residential condo conversion- they were going to add 6 floors to the building and convert it. wnership got entitlements thru the redevelopment... Read More »

Our VIP coverage of Heritage on Fillmore sparked an email from an Alamo Square resident concerned with the general development of the neighborhood (“ disappointed by the lack of vision and activity in this stretch ”. The “plugged in” reader provides “5 Suggestions To Turn Around Fillmore”: Read More »

Realtor Garrett provides a quick “peek” into the most expensive Single Family Homes currently listed in Noe Valley, Potrero Hill, and Glen Park. And here’s what he sees: Noe Valley: 554 Valley Street – $2.879m, 24 DOM, unsuccessfully listed twice before Potrero Hill: 733 De haro Street – $1.975m,... Read More »