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Detailed Plans for Burned-Out North Beach Site Revealed

December 10, 2019

As we first reported last week, big plans to demolish the façade of the burned-out Verdi Building at 659 Union Street, between Columbus and Powell in the heart of North…

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Big Plans for Burned-Out North Beach Building (Site)

December 6, 2019

Having been gutted by a fire in March of last year, over a million dollars has been spent to keep the historic brick façade at 659 Union Street, between Columbus…

SB on What’s the Story Morning Glory?
Not really sure of your point. It’s mostly hills in this neighborhood, especially coming back, and not an easy walkable…
Fishchum on What’s the Story Morning Glory?
SB, that doesn't change the fact that it's a 20 minute walk to West Portal.
sf on What’s the Story Morning Glory?
Speaking of forest hill, west portal: Miss Old Krakow 😢
tfourier on What’s the Story Morning Glory?
Weird comment. The type of people who decide to live in Forrest Hills really has not changed since it was…
SB on What’s the Story Morning Glory?
Hi, I used to live not far from there. It’s not an easy walk to anywhere. And the weather is…
SB on What’s the Story Morning Glory?
A true Oasis. Definitely, maybe.
sf on What’s the Story Morning Glory?
I actually like the seclusion and misty (foggy) charm of Forest Hill/ St. Francis Wood. It's so unique to any…
Fishchum on What’s the Story Morning Glory?
It's a 20 minute walk to West Portal. It's a much different vibe than Cole or Noe Valley.
Mission Urbanist on What’s the Story Morning Glory?
Squarely within the fog belt (miserable weather). No retail within walking distance. Attenuated back yard. I'd buy in Cole or…
sockettome on What’s the Story Morning Glory?
"But does garage capacity really matter on a street like this with plentiful street parking"? If you have a 1969…