Some Insight Into Adding Value (And Effect On Neighborhood Median)
From a plugged-in reader: From time to time, people have debated about the value of properties that are in total disrepair. 3373 22nd St. provides some insight. It was sold…
Thinking Within The Box Envelope: Plans To Add Another Bathroom
It’s a Mill Building (720 York) brick and timber loft with 15-foot ceilings; a 1,749 square foot floor plan; and plan by the current architect-owner to add a second bathroom…
A “Modern” Looking Kitchen (On A Not So “Modern” Budget)
Once again, it’s sure to look too industrial or unfinished to some. And it’s not necessarily what we’d expect at this price point (or perhaps even with the rest of…
Apparently The Market Couldn’t See Past The Paint (Or Could It?)
The original (and still active) listing photos for 402 Sanchez: Above The new price: $1,234,050 (previously $1,299,000, originally $1,350,000) The new notes: “Interior has been repainted with neutral colors” and…
Building Permit Fees To Increase, But Process To Be Streamlined
Assuming the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approves the latest proposal from the Building Inspection Commission, building permit fees in San Francisco will increase (but hardly “soar”) within the next…
Don’t Confuse The Market’s “Appreciation” With Ours: 2140 Bush #5
While we featured 2140 Bush Street #5 two years ago when it was listed for $1,195,000, the fact that it’s back on the market today for $1,695,000 doesn’t actually speak…
We Know, We Know…Earthquakes (But We Do Love Our Books)
If you’ve ever wondered what became of that little grocery at the corner of 18th and Danvers, here’s your chance to peek inside. And we know (especially on a day…
Holy Hotness, History, And Home: Engine Company No. 44 Returns
Built by the McSheehy Brothers in 1909, 3816 22nd Street served as home to San Francisco’s Engine Company No. 44 and their horses for fifty years. In 1959 the firehouse…
The New New 1342 Shrader (And Guest Studio/Office Out Back)
This isn’t exactly the same 1342 Shrader that sold for $1,900,000 in 2003. Think major remodel, reclaimed space, and a new guest studio/office in the garage out back. And wouldn’t…
From Play House For Youngsters, To Contemporary Oasis With Fire
A plugged-in “Tipster” correctly identified the listing to be based on a single view shot from the balcony, and now it’s officially here. From before to after, 2848 Union Street…