Vacancy Rate Continues to Climb in San Francisco
As we outlined two months ago, back in early July: Despite the fact that the weighted average asking rent for an apartment in San Francisco is already down over 10…
Most Sub-Million Dollar Listings in San Francisco in 9 Years
With the number of homes on the market in San Francisco having surpassed recession-era levels and poised to rise, and the percentage of homes on the market which have been…
Benchmark Mortgage Rate Hits a New Low, Inversion Spreads
Having shed 7 basis points over the past week, the average rate for a benchmark 30-year mortgage has dropped to a new all-time low of 2.86 percent, which is 70…
The Proposals for Piers 30-32 and Lot Across the Street
The Port of San Francisco received three qualified responses to its Request for Proposals for redeveloping Piers 30-32 and Seawall Lot 330 across the street (upon which the hotly contested…
Number of Homes for Sale in San Francisco Poised to Jump
Having effectively plateaued over the past couple of weeks at above recession-era levels, the number of homes on the market in San Francisco, net of all new sales and contract…
Darwinian Infill Development on the Boards
Plans to raze the Darwin Café at 212 Ritch Street along with the little 350-square-foot garage on the lot next door (218 Ritch) are in the works. And as drafted…
Plans to Redevelop the Historic Barneys Building
With Barneys New York having declared bankruptcy and shuttered its flagship Union Square store at 77 O’Farrell Street (a.k.a. 48 Stockton) that it had occupied since 2006, plans to redevelop…
Mid-Market Infill Hotel Slated for Approval, Demand Questioned
As we outlined back in July: The refined plans for a 12-story hotel and office building to finally rise upon the long-vacant lot at 1125 Market Street, upon which the…
Muted Plans for Historic Mission District Garage
As noted by a plugged-in reader, Planning Department notices have been hung on the historic Mission District garage at 3140-3150 16th Street and a public hearing is in the works.…
Parking Lot Slated for Extension as Tower Entitlements Expire
Having been approved back in 2016 but yet to break ground, the entitlements for a skinny 495-foot-tall tower to rise at 524 Howard Street, a development which could yield up…