Pandemic Fells the Stud in Western SoMa
Founded on Folsom Street back in 1966 and then relocated to the northeast corner of 9th and Harrison in the late 80s, San Francisco’s iconic Stud bar will be relinquishing…
Cloud over Claremont Hotel Project Could Soon Be Cleared Up
Confusion over whether or not the landmark Claremont Hotel & Spa’s historic status extends to its formerly landscaped grounds, a determination which has been clouding the preparation of the required…
Recognizing and Preserving San Francisco’s Diverse History
Recognizing that San Francisco “has historically given short shrift to communities of color,” the City’s Planning Department has just finished drafting a 300-page report “to assist City staff and commissioners,…
Remodel Of Recently Restored $23.5M Mansion Underway
Built for the Spreckels family in 1905 and remodeled by renowned architect Albert Farr in 1929, the 12,000-square-foot Pacific Heights mansion at 2520 Pacific Avenue was purchased from the son…
It Could Be Curtains For Julius’ Castle, Quite Literally
Having operated as a restaurant since 1922, but shuttered in 2007 amid allegations of landlord fraud and un-permitted renovations, San Francisco’s landmark Julius’ Castle at 302 Greenwich Street hit the…
Modern Addition To Historic Polk Street Building Proposed To Rise
The northwest corner of Polk and Cedar could be in for a rather modern addition if a proposed building designed by Natoma Architects is approved to rise eight stories behind…
Legislation To Block Pinterest’s Move And Design Center Conversion
Supervisor Cohen has formally introduced legislation which could effectively block the conversion of the San Francisco Design Center at 2 Henry Adams Street from showrooms into tech space for at…
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Hibernia Bank Renovation Is Rolling, Will It Be Rocking As Well?
The permits to renovate and restore the iconic Hibernia Bank building at 1 Jones Street have been issued and the scaffolding is finally starting to rise. And a new Mid-Market…
Nations Oldest Black Bookstore Locked Out In San Francisco
Having fallen behind on the rent, the locks have been changed at Marcus Books in San Francisco, the nation’s oldest continuously operating and independent Black-owned and Black-themed bookstore, and the…
The Projected Impact Of Two 13-Story Towers On Pine
The Environmental Impact Report for the development of 262 condos, two floors of commercial space, and parking for 245 cars on Pine Street between Van Ness and Franklin is slated…