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)

What happened? Redfin got it (1826 Filbert)


Make no mistake, we love busting the chops of other companies out there, but that doesn’t mean we’re wrong or right, and they’re bad or good. It just means we like putting things out there that we, and hopefully you, might find interesting. So far, we’ve been pretty successful. So a reader asks: Just curious … Continue reading What happened? Redfin got it (1826 Filbert)

Just “Wondering”


A reader kindly asks about 2746 Gough #1 in Cow Hollow, and 120 Cherry in Presidio Heights, so I thought we’d give the answers. 120 Cherry is a home that hadn’t been on the market…ever, since it was built in 1923. (According to the “remarks”.) It is in Presidio Heights, is a trophy home, and … Continue reading Just “Wondering”

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?

This sounds interesting…2415-17 Lombard


“Property (2415-17 Lombard) qualifies for immediate condo conversion w/ NO occupancy requirements!” It gets better, “Property has a deeded easement over 3 neighboring lots directly West on Lombard. Seller also earns add’l income ($500/monthly) for duration of ad campaign when Sign Co puts new ads on billboard directly next door.” Here’s a few more numbers: … Continue reading This sounds interesting…2415-17 Lombard

Stats & Numbers


Thanks to “Boom”, who commented on one of our posts, and provided us with this link to the latest Bay Area Home Sale Activity for April 2007, which we copied below to show you just how San Francisco stacked up to the same month last year. [source: Data Quick] Our problem with relying on zip … Continue reading Stats & Numbers

Ask an Expert (Eddie O’Sullivan), better to have SFR or 2 units in Cow Hollow


“Hi there: I own a two-unit, two-story building on a lot that is 45 feet deep in Cow Hollow, in an area bounded by Union, Pierce, Chestnut and Buchanan Streets. I am trying to decide whether or not to try to merge the units legally into a single dwelling unit. It is clear that the … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Eddie O’Sullivan), better to have SFR or 2 units in Cow Hollow

Ask an Expert (Caroline Kahn Werboff), better to have SFR or 2 Units in Cow Hollow


Hi there: I own a two-unit, two-story building on a lot that is 45 feet deep in Cow Hollow, in an area bounded by Union, Pierce, Chestnut and Buchanan Streets. I am trying to decide whether or not to try to merge the units legally into a single dwelling unit. It is clear that the … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Caroline Kahn Werboff), better to have SFR or 2 Units in Cow Hollow

Ask an Expert (Shanendoah Forbes), better to have SFR or 2 Units in Cow Hollow


“Hi there: I own a two-unit, two-story building on a lot that is 45 feet deep in Cow Hollow, in an area bounded by Union, Pierce, Chestnut and Buchanan Streets. I am trying to decide whether or not to try to merge the units legally into a single dwelling unit. It is clear that the … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Shanendoah Forbes), better to have SFR or 2 Units in Cow Hollow

Ask an Expert (Alexander Clark), better to have SFR or 2 Units in Cow Hollow


“Hi there: I own a two-unit, two-story building on a lot that is 45 feet deep in Cow Hollow, in an area bounded by Union, Pierce, Chestnut and Buchanan Streets. I am trying to decide whether or not to try to merge the units legally into a single dwelling unit. It is clear that the … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Alexander Clark), better to have SFR or 2 Units in Cow Hollow