But Did He Have Special Assessment Insurance? (1101 Green Street)
Don’t get us wrong, we’re still fans of San Francisco’s Bellaire Tower (1101 Green Street). But what happens when residents rally together for years to resist any major increases in…
Apparently They’re Selling Expensive Lemon Trees At 861 Alvarado
Of the five photos in the $1,495,000 listing for 861 Alvarado Street in Noe Valley, one is of the façade (which is rather charming), one is of the brush covered…
Is It Better To Be A Buyer Or A Broker At The Montgomery?
While the sales office at The Montgomery is offering potential buyers who attend their November 17th open house and sales event (from 12 to 3) “a chance to win a…
A Reader Asks, We Answer, You Embellish (3520 20th Street)
A reader asks: “I just drove by what looks like a new condo project on 20th Street, between Mission and San Carlos (right off San Carlos, actually). There were no…
There’s Little That’s High-Speed About The Politics And Planning
While the Pelli Clarke Pelli and Hines team might have won the design competition for San Franciso’s Transbay Terminal and Tower, the question remains, what exactly will they be building?…
You Might Not Have To Sell, But What Happens If Your Neighbor Does?
Having last changed hands on 7/28/2006 for $700,000, 950 Harrison Street #202 was listed last week for $599,000 and is advertising “Great SHORT SALE opportunity.” At the same time, 950…
Where (Or Rather With Whom) Is The Beef?
From a plugged-in reader’s comment and link: “Someone has been having fun with all of the Park Terrace signs in the area; I have to wonder what their beef is…
JustQuotes: The Bigger Picture (Of Which San Francisco Is A Part)
“The meltdown in the housing market and slowing California economy are likely to create a shortfall in the state budget next year of as much as $11 billion, according to…
Now Half Off (And Lender Owned) In Pacific Heights? (2990 Clay #1)
It’s a “lender owned” condominium “in need of renovation” two blocks off of Alta Plaza park in Pacific Heights. And while it appears that 2990 Clay Street #1 last changed…
JustQuotes: And The Impact On The Working Fireplace Premium?
“It would be illegal to use residential fireplaces on nights with poor air quality under a rule being considered by Bay Area air regulators. Over the next three weeks, the…