As we reported two months ago, the Mid-Market development plan is moving forward. And apparently developers are considering “unusual projects”. Like non-profit headquarters or small condominiums. Uh-huh. For a second there, we thought we were reading the Onion. · Mid-Market eyed for unusual projects · Mid-Market Development “Breaking”... Read More »
Looks like the rumors are true. Sort of. Although a portion of the historic San Francisco Flower Mart is up for sale, the actual Flower Market appears to be safe. For now… Read More »
A group of interns from EDAW have been working on a “vision” for the redevelopment of Pier 70. And it’s excellent work. “Pier 70 will be a diverse working waterfront district that embraces its distinctive arts and industrial character, connects to the local communities, reveals its maritime history and... Read More »
The extreme makeover of the Hunters Point Shipyard is continuing to move forward. The Shipyard, which has been on the EPA’s toxic “Priority List” for nearly 15 years, will undergo an $80 million cleanup, redevelopment, and “renaissance” over the next three years. The cleanup requires the (hopefully) temporary displacement... Read More »
“The Millenium Tower, a 60-story skyscraper at 301 Mission St., will begin construction in early September next to the terminal, as a developer down the street at 535 Mission St. attempts to build a 35-story tower with 287 condos. And the area around the terminal is expected to become... Read More »
Matt over at the SFHomeBlog is keeping us honest this morning. We’ve been remiss in covering the Octavia Boulevard development, but damn it, no longer… The public comment period on the Market & Octavia Neighborhood Plan has been extended to Tuesday August 23, at 5pm. A few other resources... Read More »
· Condos are first step in bold terminal plan [Chronicle]
“Prices will range from the $700,000s for a small one-bedroom on a lower floor to $1.7 million and up for three-bedroom units on the 17th floor and above. Penthouse units will be even pricier, and homeowner dues for all residences will run around $700 per month.”
· Housing plans for Candlestick area [Examiner]
“Signature Properties, whose 433-unit complex would just uphill from three office buildings at Executive Park, is proposing three mid-rise towers and 150 townhouses, with market rate units going for $400,000 to $700,000, with a plan to build 53 affordable homes.”
· New affordable housing complex [Chronicle]
“Located at 145 Taylor St. in the Tenderloin, Curran House is the love child of a rare coupling: aesthetic style and social justice. Designed by architect David Baker for Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation, the 67-unit building has been created for one of the neediest populations in the city: very low income families with children.”
· Bayview may receive 600 more housing units [Examiner]
The group expects to tear down the current 275 units and replace them with up to 600 units. The new complex would have the same number of public housing units but would also include rental units, below-market-rate units and market-rate homes.
Three new condo developments are on our radar screen and we’re looking for some insight to share. Has anyone researched, toured, or bought any of these units? (email tips@socketsite.com) · 69 Clementina · 175 Bluxome · Sierra Heights Read More »
Instead of an outright ban on condo conversions for hotels with over 50 rooms, Supervisor Peskin has agreed to amend his legislative proposal to create an 18-month ban on condo conversions for “tourist” hotels of 100+ rooms. Guess we won’t be moving to the Fairmont anytime soon. “This compromise... Read More »
Home Depot Approved: Hope you brought that popcorn (and a chair).
· SF Commission OK’s Home Depot Plans [KRON4]
· Heated meeting over Home Depot plan [Chronicle]
PMI Risk Report: Okay, this time SocketSite was only a day earlier in reporting.
· Home value declines seen as more likely [Chronicle]
SocketSite Survey: Damn those “Industry Experts”, we want to hear from YOU.
· SocketSite’s Highly Scientific Real Estate Survey [Zoomerang]
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