QuickLinks Headline Triptych: And So It Goes In San Francisco
∙ U.S. Consumer Spending Falls for Sixth Straight Month ∙ Macy’s to lay off 1,400 at S.F. headquarters ∙ SocketSite’s Residential Real Estate Outlook For 2009
The Unfinished Façade Of 77 Van Ness (And Its 56 Residential Units)
While the façade isn’t quite finished the scaffolding is down from around 77 Van Ness. Once again, it’s 56 potential condos and 21,000 square feet of commercial/retail for lease, but…
The Scoop On Strata At Mission Bay, Its Environs And Rents
A plugged-in reader reports on Strata at Mission Bay and its environs: I did a hard hat tour of Strata SF this weekend. I think the building itself is ok.…
Soma Grand (1160 Mission): Reductions, Restaurant, And Inventory
Three months ago the three-bedroom/two-bath 1160 Mission #601 was listed for $999,000 or $751 per square for each of the 1,331 square feet. This weekend the Soma Grand condo #601…
Still Not An Official Apple Until It Sells, But A Suggestion (Or Two)
Our original post on 695 Grand View Avenue #101 sparked a good discussion with respect to real estate valuation and the frequently misrepresented misunderstood tax benefits of a mortgage. At…
Warm Thoughts (And Old School Elegance) On A Brisk Monday Morn
While wood burning fireplaces might not be environmentally correct (EC), we do love them. And even more, an old school San Francisco bridge view. ∙ Listing: 1998 Vallejo #7 (3/3)…
Condo Conversion For A Fee? Yes Please (But Not Just Once)
“Building owners can spend years vying for one of 200 condo-conversion slots awarded annually via a lottery. But this year San Francisco is considering letting people skip the line, offering…
SocketSite’s San Francisco Listed Housing Update: 2/02/09
Inventory of Active listed single-family homes, condos, and TICs in San Francisco rose 11.6% over
4356 25th: A Modern Mid-Century Modern AIA Home Tour Home
To those who partook in the 2008 AIA San Francisco Home Tour it’s the “Choy Residence.” Neighbors in Noe Valley will recognize it as 4356 25th Street. And to others…
Game, Set, Match To The San Francisco Tennis Club (645 5th)
“Lena Grotz, a club member who has been active with Save Our San Francisco Tennis Club, said the Western Athletic Club is taking over the facility at 645 5th St.…