Here’s an imponderable riddle for housing watchers to consider: How much would you pay for nothing at all? This is not an exercise in Zen enlightenment, but rather a potentially real question for anyone browsing the listing for 1180 Florida Street, as this single-family property in the Mission near the corner of 24th Street was … Continue reading Total Teardown In Mission Asks $428K
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“Queen of the Fillmore’s” Scott Street Mansion asks $7.85 Million
Just a stone’s throw away from Alamo Square’s Painted Ladies (not that it’s advisable to throw stones around such prized assets…), an enormous early 20th century house with a profoundly classy Edwardian exterior at 711 Scott Street just listed, asking an equally high-class $7.85 million. The ad promises six beds, eight baths, and nearly 7,000 … Continue reading “Queen of the Fillmore’s” Scott Street Mansion asks $7.85 Million
What To Do With Harvey Milk Plaza
The Castro is one of San Francisco’s most popular, historically significant, and aesthetically pleasing neighborhoods–hence its multiplicity of multi-million dollar homes. But not everybody loves what’s supposed to be the neighborhood’s grand centerpiece: Harvey Milk Plaza, the much put-upon thoroughfare at the foot of Castro Street that pays tribute to the late San Francisco politician … Continue reading What To Do With Harvey Milk Plaza
YIMBY-Backed Bill Pushes For More Housing Near Transit–Again
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: YIMBY groups are backing a proposed new California law by SF-based State Senator Scott Wiener that would create dense housing near major transit lines in California cities–if only they can plow through NIMBYish opposition on the way to the governor’s desk. We have indeed been down this … Continue reading YIMBY-Backed Bill Pushes For More Housing Near Transit–Again
San Francisco Built Like Mad Last Decade–But It Wasn’t Enough
The question of the decade has been whether or not San Francisco is building enough housing, but before we answer that we have to confront a potentially more elusive conundrum: Just how much is enough? The SF-based rental platform ApartmentList touched on this topic earlier this month with a report on housing growth coast to … Continue reading San Francisco Built Like Mad Last Decade–But It Wasn’t Enough
7 Hidden Gems in Golden Gate Park
For San Francisco residents, Golden Gate park is that place you’ve religiously taken out-of-towners and spent countless afternoons strolling around with your SO or kids. But there is probably more than one secret spot you’ve never stumbled across in one of your trips around the 1,017 acre public space. Below, we’ve pulled together a collection of the top overlooked … Continue reading 7 Hidden Gems in Golden Gate Park
Behind the Scenes: Sift Dessert Bar
If you’re looking for a sweet treat visit Sift Dessert Bar located at 2411 California Street. Employee Gabbi McDaniel has the inside scoop! Q: What does a typical day look like? A: The opening shift lead starts at 8 AM and is in charge of the back of house (BOH). This person frosts and decorates all the cupcakes … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Sift Dessert Bar
5 Reasons To Love A Run Past Marina Green
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE: Who wouldn’t want to run with a view of one of the most iconic landmarks in the city? If you’re feeling extra adventurous run across the bridge and see the city from a new perspective! DOGS: If you’re like me, you stop to pet every dog you see! See a stray tennis … Continue reading 5 Reasons To Love A Run Past Marina Green
10 Reasons to Visit Super Bowl City
[Editor’s Note: As part of my commitment to San Francisco and the greater good of all residents in this wonderful city, I have teamed up with some USF Journalism students to allow them to get their feet wet with writing/blogging/marketing on a larger scale. This is the first post of hopefully many, and I thank … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Visit Super Bowl City