A Clean Compliment To The Edwardian Character Of 1205 Cole
It’s bound to feel a bit too cold (or perhaps even industrial) to some, but we quite like the how the clean kitchen and baths compliment the Edwardian character of…
Through And Through And Throughout On A Sunny Saturday Morning
While it appears as though 2311 Scott Street #1 last changed hands for $1,090,000 in 2005, it has been completely overhauled since (so no apples, but soon to be contributing…
A New Floor Plan And Major Remodel Turns An Apple Into An Orange
The floor plan before: The floor plan after: And a peek inside: Purchased for $770,000 in 2005, 1080 Chestnut #7D is back on the market with a post-remodel price tag…
Not Overheard Everyday (Again): Five Months After Closing, It’s Back
Six months ago it was on the market for $1,695,000 and caught our attention for two reasons: 1. the design of the central staircase/fireplace, and 2. it had changed hands…
Before And After And Back On The Market (To Buy Or Rent On Hyde)
It’s like one of those puzzles you might have enjoyed as a kid; can you spot at least five simple (and cost effective) things that have changed between the following…
Another Contractor Comments On The Cost Of Construction In SF
“Planning can be a great friend if you know how to ask but they are crippled by the mentioned heavy conformance to CEQA and a series of mandated delays (i.e.…
The Six Million Dollar Man Single-Family Renovation Sells For Eleven
It’s a chance to note that 2740 Green Street has closed escrow with a reported contract price of $11,000,000 (which works out to $1,250 per square foot). And perhaps more…
JustQuotes: Putting On The Ritz-Carlton Residences On The Spot
“As long as you don’t look up, the restoration of San Francisco’s de Young Building is the architectural feel-good story of the year. Eleven stories of ruddy sandstone and brick…
San Francisco Idea House Update: Open Into January And A Reduction
As a plugged-in reader noted last week, Sunset’s San Francisco Idea House webpage has been updated to read: The San Francisco Idea House will be open from 11/30/2007 through 1/27/2008…
Two Noe Valley Renovations A Block (And A Half Million Dollars) Apart
It’s another reader’s comment (with which we very much agree): I have been an architect and developer myself for over 25 years and it has been interesting, to say the…