As Curbed noted, a “remarkably preserved Eichler” hit the market last week. How well preserved? We’re talking one-owner and original condition. Think Philippine mahogany walls, original kitchen and bathrooms with Zolotone cabinets/drawers, and Lightolier lighting. And no “peeling linoleum” (or travel trailer in the backyard). ∙ God’s Little Eichler... Read More »

BusinessWeek gives San Francisco real estate a “thumbs up” in terms of “Value for the Long Run.” And while we agree, the jury is still out with regard to the near term. From BusinessWeek: Housing has gone from a sure thing to a complete muddle. Median prices fell nationwide... Read More »

As if right on cue, the day after we publish an overview of the Transbay Redevelopment, the Transbay Joint Powers Authority ratifies an international design competition for the Transbay Terminal and an adjacent skyscraper. Not just any skyscraper, but a “1,000-foot high-rise that would include a hotel, as well... Read More »

There are a number of things we find attractive about 161 Elsie (listed at $1,349,000), but we have to admit that being billed as an “Affordible Noe Alternative” really isn’t one of them. ∙ Listing: 161 Elsie Street (3/2.5) – $1,349,000 Read More »

We can’t help but notice a mini-boom of extensively renovated (or newly constructed) Bernal Heights homes hitting the market over the past couple of months. The latest example: 115 Wool Street (advertising “all new electrical, plumbing, windows, skylights” along with a “gourmet” kitchen, concrete counters, and an underground... Read More »

Work continues on the conversion of 74 New Montgomery (a “historic high-rise office building” built in 1914 and listed on San Francisco’s historical register) into 107 condominium residences (“The Montgomery“). The development is being led by New Urban Properties with architectural design by Huntsman Architectural Group. Sales and occupancy... Read More »

Inventory of Active listed single family homes, condos, and TICs declined in San Francisco last week (down 2.9% since 10/16/06). The decrease marks the first such decline since Labor Day, and appears to be the result of both an uptick in new contracts (and withdrawn listings) combined with fewer... Read More »

It’s listed at only 450 square feet, but we’re getting the feeling that 1001 Pine Street #608 just might be a textbook example of how a well designed small space can not only feel, but act, much larger. And while we’re only working from pictures at this point, we’re... Read More »

While the sales office for market rate condominiums at 888 Seventh Street is not scheduled to open its doors until spring 2007, applications for the Below Market Rate (BMR) units are due by November 17, 2006. ∙ 888 Seventh Street (f.k.a. 601 King) ∙ 888 Seventh Street: BMR... Read More »

A tipster forwards a response from the Transbay Joint Powers Authority in response to an inquiry concerning the “disgusting bus ramps” that currently seem to define the Transbay area. The new Transbay Transit Center, when completed, will include one elevated ramp coming in on the west side of the... Read More »