“I enjoy reading your newsletter and your blog. Thanks for all the helpful info. Would you mind helping me better understand Inner Parkside w/respect with the weather? We’re looking at a home on the west side of 16th; does that mean we’re doomed to being shrouded in fog? Also, more importantly, is it virtually impossible to build upward (one story) in this neighborhood? Or will we have to go back, essentially eliminating the home’s small backyard?
Thanks,
Pete”

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As answered by Eddie O’Sullivan, of Hill & Co. Real Estate, www.buysellmySFHome.com

It’s foggy but I have friends who live there and they don’t seem to mind. SF has a 40ft height limit so you will be able to build up but there are restrictions. Your neighbors need to be ok with it first of all and then the city does not want the second story to be visible from the street so they will require a set back. They also limit its size. I have a friend who is doing this type of project right now near parkside and they were only able to build 500sqft. As for building out, if it only has a small yard the city will probably not let you cover anymore of your lot because full or almost full lot coverage is a big no no for them.

Good luck,
Eddie O’