Category: New Developments

Life at the St. Regis is pretty damn good *

You know that when I talk “life”, I talk real estate, because real estate is my life, and therefore life (real estate and living) at the St. Regis is pretty damn good. However, there are a few exceptions…the “B” units and one “F” are getting a bit stale! I was fortunate enough to sell Unit … Continue reading Life at the St. Regis is pretty damn good *

Views from the 5*th Floor of One Rincon Hill

We took you to this very floor a long, long time ago before it had walls (right after an earthquake mind you), and we took you there again just recently. This time, we’re bringing you a taste of what life will be like on top and from a North East corner unit…at night…and guess what? … Continue reading Views from the 5*th Floor of One Rincon Hill

a little sale in a BIG development (Symphony Towers)

Lest you think we focus exclusively on the high end of the spectrum, we thought you’d like to know about the low end (in price, not quality…size doesn’t matter either, right?) An itsy bitsy studio at the Symphony Towers recently closed escrow for a reported price of $349,000 (asking $399,000).

A failed flip at One Rincon Hill, and what we know about high rise “resales”

Truth be told, I recently had a client in contract to “take over” a unit above the 50th floor at One Rincon Hill from a “seller” that had purchased their unit via the sales office on the very first night said sales office opened. Yes, that means it was an attempted “flip”, a “cancellation”, a … Continue reading A failed flip at One Rincon Hill, and what we know about high rise “resales”

I SPY…

something red… Can you find it? In case you missed it, some of these views are available. –A failed flip at One Rincon Hill and what we know about high rise “resales” [theFrontSteps]

Millennium Tower: A “First Look” inside

If you’ve kept up with this site, you should be getting a grasp of what’s happening with Millennium Tower. Sales have been brisk, construction is moving along, the views are incredible, and now the inside: Anyone fancy a bath (insert British accent here). Very nice finishes. Views from a corner 1 bedroom unit. Of course … Continue reading Millennium Tower: A “First Look” inside

Millennium Tower, Topping off again (we’re talking mid-rise)

Again, we posted this on the new .org and we’re ironing out the kinks. There are soooo many more ways to get involved than this typical top down (we post, you comment) structure of the blog here. There is a forum, each member can have their own blog, you can upload photos, files, video, and … Continue reading Millennium Tower, Topping off again (we’re talking mid-rise)

17th & Clayton: What we said on theFrontSteps.org

We gave you a look at the bones and early details of 17th & Clayton a long time ago on theFrontSteps.com, and we’re happy to say, they’re now ready for you to visit (literally, and virtually): Early reports are positive, and open houses were very busy (~150 people through first open house). Trophy property? We … Continue reading 17th & Clayton: What we said on theFrontSteps.org

Millennium Tower: Dem some views, eh?

Since we’re on the subject of Millennium Tower, and their apparent record price per square foot, we thought we’d share some more good stuff. We know, we know… you’ve seen the daytime views from the top of Millennium Tower in the papers, on other blogs, and everywhere else in between, but we all know the … Continue reading Millennium Tower: Dem some views, eh?

Is Millennium Tower setting records?

Right when we’re about to fill you all in as to some records the Millennium might be setting (we’re talking price per square foot of an empty shell sold), the Chronicle goes and scoops us (at least we know they’re working). Not to fear, if you’ve been reading theFrontSteps for a while you would have … Continue reading Is Millennium Tower setting records?

Comment du Jour: “‘The Greenwich’ was a ZOO” (1501 Greenwich)

Our reader, who sounds very similar to a few other readers we have ;-) was apparently at the opening of The Greenwich, a new development on the cusp of Russian Hill and Cow Hollow, and had this to say: Was at the Grand Opening of “The Greenwich” and it was a ZOO. Maybe 500 people … Continue reading Comment du Jour: “‘The Greenwich’ was a ZOO” (1501 Greenwich)

165 new units coming soon to One Hawthorne (645 Howard)

From sfnewsletter. Jackson Pacific Ventures has secured financing for One Hawthorne, a 24-story, 165-unit luxury condominium project located at 645 Howard (think Thirsty Bear, W Hotel, MOMA, Yerba Buena, that area), and ground breaking is expected for this month. [image source: Jackson Pacific Ventures] Project completion is expected for spring 2010, and will include 165 … Continue reading 165 new units coming soon to One Hawthorne (645 Howard)

SOMA New Developments on one (well two) cool maps and a lesson on foreign buyers

Today we take (with permission of course) from Malcolm Kaufman’s recent Pulse of the Market (Pulse 57 View from Abroad), and bring you some great maps on the recent and upcoming SOMA Developments as well as a lesson on foreign buyers and their buying potential: — Malcolm also brings us some great insight on the … Continue reading SOMA New Developments on one (well two) cool maps and a lesson on foreign buyers

Ask Us: “Massive construction at 766 Harrison”

Where readers ask and we try to answer: I work on Harrison between 3rd and 4th. For the past year+, there’s been massive construction at 766 Harrison. What’s the building going to be? And will it have an affect on the homeless/mentally ill/substance abusers who camp outside of the substance abuse/mental clinic next door? As … Continue reading Ask Us: “Massive construction at 766 Harrison”

Developers still betting on SF

As much as the media likes to scare the life out of us thinking the world has ended and real estate will never again be a good investment, you need only look to the big boys to settle your nerves. As J.K. Dineen reports today in the San Francisco Business Times (the best source for … Continue reading Developers still betting on SF