QuickLinks: Don’t Get Bamboozled
∙ Bamboo leads green revolution “Prices for bamboo flooring range from about $1.99 to $8 per square foot… you get what you pay for. Bamboo can be as soft as…
Two Interesting SFGov Offerings
Two great catches from the SFHomeBlog (and two interesting offerings from SFGov): 1. With topics including Condo Conversion, Hi-Rises and the Changing San Francisco Skyline, and Tenants-Landlords’ Responsibilities & Realities,…
Fun With Building Permits (And Complaints)
Our thanks to “jimmy” for pointing out San Francisco’s Online Permit and Complaint Tracking system. Pulling permits can help you figure out what’s really going on with that “renovation” down…
Curb Appeal: The Sunny Steps Of 2813 Buchanan
On this sunny San Francisco day we pay homage to the recently unveiled mosaic steps (full view) of 2813 Buchanan. These steps definitely set the tone for the rest of…
Tip Of The Day II
Since our first Tip Of The Day seemed to work quite well, we’re offering up our second handy hint: If you’re actively trying to hide obscure the address of a…
Kiss That Deposit Goodbye
At first glance, it’s just another move. Upon closer inspection, however, it’s poignant commentary on the springtime rush to renovate and the heightened demand for construction dumpsters (and perhaps lack…
An Exhibitionist At Heart (And Rightfully So)
Big windows, ocean views, an open floor plan, Wolf stove, Sub-Zero fridge, radiant heat, and decks…yep, we’re definitely digging the “to the studs remodel” of 2127 29th Ave (but not…
Now That’s How To Flip Renovate!
Purchase a Presidio Heights Beaux Arts mansion (3701 Washington) in need of renovation for $8 million; spend a “couple of million” updating the plumbing, roof, and parking; entice 25 top-tier…
You Almost Had Us At Hello
The four units in 519 Natoma boast “wide-plank Oak 3/4in. hardwood floors. Miele appliances, Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf range, Duravit bathroom fixtures, European cabinetry, cut glass mosaic tile bathroom w/ Terrazzo…
Can’t Sell? Then Stucco!
Matt Jalbert of le blog exuberance captures the infamous 300 Sea Cliff Avenue undergoing a “modern” face lift. In Matt’s own words, “I guess no millionaires appreciate that old-school hollow…