The SoMa Development a Ballot Initiative Aims to Block
As we first reported last week, the paperwork for a ballot measure entitled the “Don’t Demolish Recreation in San Francisco Initiative” has been filed with the City. And while the…
Ballot Initiative Aims to Block Redevelopment of SF Tennis Club Site
Entitled the “Don’t Demolish Recreation in San Francisco Initiative,” the paperwork for a ballot measure which would require special approval for any demolition, change in use, or other removal of…
Planning for 32-Story Tower at Hawthorne and Folsom Proceeds
As proposed, the five-story office building at 95 Hawthorne Street, which formerly housed the San Francisco Passport Agency on the northeast corner of Hawthorne and Folsom, will be razed in…
SoMa Winery Drops Mayor’s Name but Expansion Plans hit a Wall
Six years ago, City Vintners San Francisco was granted permission to convert the industrial building at 53 Bluxome Street into a winery and tasting room based on an expected annual…
New Plan for SF Tennis Club Site Scraps All Courts
As we first wrote and ruffled some feathers with respect to the half-block San Francisco Tennis Club at 645 Fifth Street when the Bay Club was sold to York Capital…
The City Isn’t Digging the Plans for an Historic Art Deco Garage
The designs for a six-story hotel to rise behind the historic Art Deco façade of the Central SoMa garage at 224 Townsend Street have been drawn and proposed. But the…
Plans to Expand Former Liquor Warehouse to Serve More Tech
Recently renovated along with the adjoining three-story warehouse building which is currently home to Weebly, Sierra Maestra Properties has quietly drafted plans to add five new floors of office space…
Less Great Expectations for an All Stars Site
Plans for razing the All Stars Donuts shop at 5th and Harrison, along with the adjacent building which Fitmob occupies at 5th and Clara, have been submitted to San Francisco’s…
Praise for a Playful Tower Proposal but Notes as Well
San Francisco’s Planning Department has just finished its preliminary review of the proposed plans for a modern 240-foot tower to rise at corner of Harrison and Fourth, with a 130-foot-tall…
Drake Looks to Be Done
The historic Central SoMa building at 508 4th Street, which is currently home to Drake, is being shopped for sale or lease with the furniture and furnishings available as well.…