Envelope A+D’s “Proxy” For Octavia Boulevard Lots K+L
Envelope A+D’s designs for a temporary “proxy” on Octavia Boulevard lots K+L: A placeholder for a more permanent building, proxy is a temporary two-block construct that imagines a vibrant focal…
A Major League Closing: 2100 Pacific #9
While it’s not 2006 Washington, 2100 Pacific does play in the same league. And the sale of the 5,190 square foot full-floor 2100 Pacific #9 closed escrow today with a…
Going Up: St. Regis Penthouse Construction Nearly Complete
As we wrote about the St. Regis penthouse in July: According to a plugged-in source…construction should be finished in a couple of months and the renderings will give way to…
The Upside To Only One Tower Where There Should Be Two: Parking
From the recently expired (without a sale) listing for One Rincon Hill (425 1st Street) #1408: “Have a 2nd car? Extra parking is available!” ∙ It’s “Official,” One Rincon Hill’s…
“Party Of Five” House (2311 Broadway) Coming Soon
From a plugged-in tipster with respect to 2311 Broadway: Seems the “Party of Five” house is about to make it’s debut on the MLS. Great house, great address, apparently GREAT…
Sixth Street “Shooers” Hit The Corridor This Month
“Two full-time city employees will begin patrolling and its alleys this month. They will have two-way radios to report crimes, provide advice and clear paths for pedestrians, under a program…
North To South (And Apples To Apples) From Atop 2041 Sacramento
An overlook of Lafayette Park to the north from the living room is a rather nice feature. The south facing private roof deck overlooking Cathedral Hill is as well. Purchased…
The Trap Door, Secret Passageways, And Dungeon Of 2550 Webster
The lines that couldn’t help but catch our attention from the sworn affidavit of Samuel Howard Sloan with respect to the Bourn Mansion at 2550 Webster: “I am well aware…
New York In Nob Hill Returns After Three Years: 1022 Powell Street #3
As we wrote about 1022 Powell Street (behind the vines) in April of 2006: As you know, it’s not often that we agree with listing hyperbole. And although we’ve only…
A Fairly Big Fair Market Drop (42 Percent) For 61 Fair Avenue
As we wrote in February: A Bernal Heights single-family (with in-law in the basement) sales comp in May of 2006 at $980,000, 61 Fair Avenue was bought back by the…