Continuing the green thoughts, we receive some information from our green experts about a green tour, which might save you some green, and ultimately help green this city. However, you might keep the Land Rover LR3 parked in your green garage for this tour. ;-) by Tiffany Elston San Francisco’s first green home tour Build … Continue reading Green Home Tour San Francisco
Category: Architecture
comment du jour: 520 Clipper and being “green”
We get such a kick out of some of the comments that go un-noticed, we thought we’d grab a few from time to time. Today’s “quote du jour” comes from Joe Schmoe on “Go Green” regarding the Lorax Development Clipper House. Important to note before you see the quote, this home had features like “the … Continue reading comment du jour: 520 Clipper and being “green”
Find your way to the Mid-Century…modern (429 Burnett)
Sometimes you just have to show some pictures, and dream. Five bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3 parking spaces, 3600 square feet, listed for $2,790,000 about a month ago, into contract about 10 days ago, and “very nice” (say that like Borat). It is indeed an “Entertainer’s Dream”, so don’t forget we make a great fresh lime … Continue reading Find your way to the Mid-Century…modern (429 Burnett)
Various Updates (Alhambra, Sea Cliff, 22nd, Sacramento, Douglass, 27th, and more)
Our readers have been asking in various places about some properties we featured as of late. Since so many have asked so nicely here you go: 3280 22nd St @ Valencia, the “green” building that all the blogs were all hot about and many claiming wouldn’t sell. Guess what? Last week, in the middle of … Continue reading Various Updates (Alhambra, Sea Cliff, 22nd, Sacramento, Douglass, 27th, and more)
The legwork of hiring the right contractor
by Rik Goodell Given the elusive market conditions (by “elusive” I mean that no one, including me, really seems to be able to decide what to call it) many owners are likely to be remaining owners – rather than sellers – for the time being. Owners that need more space or a better space, may … Continue reading The legwork of hiring the right contractor
Stump the Stammtisch: What is an “Edwardian” House?
“Other than ‘a residence built between 1902 and 1910,’ I have found no consistent definition despite asking several RE professionals and ‘googling’ the question for about an hour. Are there are any style elements that all ‘Edwardians’ have in common?”-TC That’s a good question. I know Janis Stone has been selling homes in San Francisco … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: What is an “Edwardian” House?
Downtown is getting more UPtown… (Transbay Terminal)
Having been out of office chasing bears, inhaling unhealthy doses of dust and smoke (not those kinds), and gazing at the zillions of stars that exist above (it’s foggy most nights in the Richmond), it’s time to get back in the swing of things. What better way to get things going than with a few … Continue reading Downtown is getting more UPtown… (Transbay Terminal)
Sitting on the Deck by the Bay (318 27th St.)
by Greg Angilly A unanimous choice in the office this week – 318 27th St – Sitting in the heart of Noe Valley, this 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 3100 square foot home asking $2,295,000 offers buyers several great decks. The deck off the main living room is a true extension of the living space and … Continue reading Sitting on the Deck by the Bay (318 27th St.)
Adios Coronet!
It took them ages to get there, but they’ve finally destructed the Coronet Theater on Geary St. “This Streamline Moderne cavern is San Francisco’s Church of the Big-Budget Blockbuster. Both “Star Wars: Special Edition” and “Phantom Menace” made their debuts here, with people camping for weeks in the dumpster-strewn parking lot. Despite its massive appeal, … Continue reading Adios Coronet!
One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft, BONUS post
Last Friday I hastily threw some pictures and video up on this blog of my visit to the almost highest point of the tallest residential building west of the Mississippi. I promised the full story and more “unobstructed view” pictures, so here goes…(Some pictures that wouldn’t fit in this screen can be viewed in full … Continue reading One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft, BONUS post
Bamboo, mud, “green” and earthquakes?
from “Eddy” via Core 77. “Could be the new housing trend in SF greenhome building…” “The benefits of mud construction aren’t just confined to the Third World, [Environmental engineer Dominic Dowling] says. “Look at the massive amount of energy required to build modern houses using steel and concrete. There’s the energy required to make those … Continue reading Bamboo, mud, “green” and earthquakes?
A rectangle on end on the Great Highway
Sometimes it doesn’t have to be on the market to catch our eye. We’ve known about this beach house designed in 1950 by Ernest Born for quite some time (we have a surfer in the house), and also known about its pending publicity in Dwell Magazine, and NY Times, but we kept our lips sealed. But now, the cat … Continue reading A rectangle on end on the Great Highway
1330 Chestnut…how much for the remodel?
This will be the only post for today. More tomorrow, and thank GOD for our readers! Boomtime asks: Duggo-…Maybe you can provide further insight on 1330 Chestnut, a 3/2.5 remodelled lower unit condo asking $1.495 mil. It was purchased for $1,025,000 last year as the market slowed. I’m curious if you know what the estimated … Continue reading 1330 Chestnut…how much for the remodel?
One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft. with a picture and VIDEO medley from the 59th & 41st floors.
I had the distinct pleasure of being invited to the “topping off ceremony” at One Rincon Hill this morning. There were quite a few notables in attendance, including Mr. Willie Brown (da mayor), the architects, and a few others, which I’ll note next week when I revise this post. For now, I thought you’d enjoy … Continue reading One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft. with a picture and VIDEO medley from the 59th & 41st floors.
Stump the Stammtisch: Lot in Bernal, now developed…available?
You stumped the Editor, that is for damn sure, but we have pretty good distribution and our Stammtisch is growing, so maybe they, or a reader, can help. Thanks for asking. Hi There – Love your site. I have a question that maybe you might be able to answer. I live in bernal heights and … Continue reading Stump the Stammtisch: Lot in Bernal, now developed…available?
Sittin’ on the Deck by the Bay (282 Carl)
by Greg Angilly After 1 week off, we have yet another incredible city deck to showcase. This week takes us to Cole Valley, specifically 282 Carl St. 282 Carl St is a two unit building located in the heart of Cole Valley / Haight Ashbury. The upper unit has been very nicely remodeled including an … Continue reading Sittin’ on the Deck by the Bay (282 Carl)