From Our Word On The Street To Officially On The Market: 2820 Scott
It’s been almost two months since we let our readers know that while not officially on the market 2820 Scott Street (a.k.a. the 2008 Decorator Showcase House) could be yours…
Trophy Home Watch On Vallejo: Next Door Neighbors Edition
Another trophy home on Vallejo is on the market (but not the MLS). “Built in 1928 for the Gilmore steel family and designed by John H. Powers,” 2950 Vallejo has…
Save Some Cash. And While You’re At It, Please Save The Stove.
The listing for 2737 Clay prominently notes: “approved plans and permits for a major remodel” (and not so prominently, recently reduced $200,000). And while we have no doubt those plans…
Here Comes The Sun: San Francisco’s Solar Subsidy Program Adopted
It was six months in the making and now it’s an ordinance. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors have passed the Solar Energy Incentive Program which provides incentives ranging from…
Our First And Second Thoughts For The Recently Reduced 76 Caselli
Our first thoughts upon noticing the $100,000 (3.8%) reduction for 76 Caselli: Tips From Brokers on How to Renovate Apartment. (Ironically, “Sellers are licensed real estate agents.”) Our second thoughts?…
Another Soup To Nuts (But No Apples) Contemporary Noe Renovation
It’s yet another soup to nuts contemporary renovation in Noe Valley (“from the foundation to the roof and everything in between”). And while there isn’t an apple to be had,…
Mid-Century Modern That’s Been Remodeled: 2209 9th Avenue
It’s a mid-century modern home by Henry Hill that’s been remodeled. And according to the listing, the design “maintains architect’s vision.” We’ll let the plugged-in Hill (or at least mid-century)…
Built In 1904 (But “Reconstructed” A Century Later): 2542 Fillmore
While built in 1904, 2542 Fillmore was completely “reconstructed” in 2008. It shows (or in the case of the new “smart home” technology, it’s hidden). And if you’re itching to…
Damn All Those Untalented Architects To Hell! Oh, Wait A Minute…
As a plugged-in reader wrote four months ago: “The planning code is a nightmare to navigate. The so called “design guidelines” are tools used arbitrarily by any of the planners…
A Contemporary Remodel Backing Up To Bernal Heights Park
It’s not the largest space (floor plan), but it’s not a bad use of what there is (or was); we do like the setting (up the hill from Cortland Avenue…