A “Sleek” 445 Upper Terrace #3: Renovated, Relisted And Repriced
It’s not huge (875 square feet), but it is thoughtfully renovated (as well as presented). Asking $879,000 in July, 445 Upper Terrace #3 was recently relisted (now an “official” 3…
We Actually Wish More “Remodeled” Homes Came This Way…
While “permit status if any is unknown” typically means none (which could be a problem) and “in the process of being remodeled…no kitchen or bathrooms except for framework” can make…
Big Swinging…Doors (And Here Comes The Competition)
It’s a 1905 Edwardian that’s been redesigned by architect Jonathan Feldman and interior designer Joseph Oroza (the seller). Big glass doors with some big city views. And you’ve got to…
Exploring The Cost Of Renovating San Francisco’s Decrepit Piers
“In 2006, the port and the Exploratorium executed a three-year exclusive negotiating agreement in which the museum would spend nearly $100 million to repair and retrofit the decrepit piers 15-17…
Connecting The “Calling All Contractors” Dots (Starting In District 10)
From the listing for 190 Newton in District 10 (Crocker Amazon): Seller has stopped work and is selling the property AS-IS. Warning – this property is not currently habitable. Permits…
The Bare Bones Of 2960 Vallejo (An Original Joseph Esherick Design)
Speaking of Mid-Century modern and down to the studs renovations, the Joseph Esherick designed 2960 Vallejo is now down to its bare bones. According to a tipster, those bones (and…
Calling All Contractors Or Other Plugged-In People: Cost To Renovate?
A plugged-in reader went to the head of the site fifteen months ago for a must read comment concerning the actual cost of building a home in San Francisco. Our…
JustQuotes: A Proposed Retrofit Carrot For Soft-Story Building Owners
“ Newsom said he would introduce legislation at the Board of Supervisors meeting aimed at expediting the review of retrofit permits sought by owners of soft-story buildings and waive the…
Spanish/Mediterranean Flair From Traditional To Modern: 3271 Baker
While the stucco, tiles, wrought iron railings, doorways, beamed ceilings and wooden trim of both the overhauled façade and second floor of 3271 Baker Street are all true to the…
Newish Construction In Noe: Three TICs At 1278-1282 Church Street
We’re not completely sold on the “height of modern luxury” remodel of 1278-1282 Church Street, although we very much like the light and lots of the wood. And say what…