Category: Neighborhoods

Ask an Expert (Sven Lavine), Inner Parkside Weather and height restrictions

“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 … Continue reading Ask an Expert (Sven Lavine), Inner Parkside Weather and height restrictions

Now we’re talking!….Bernal again…and again.

On March 13th, we told you about 3335 Folsom, 3 bed, 2 bath, $1,395,000 Single Family residence in Bernal Heights that had just hit the market. It was like bees to a hive at the open houses, lots of showings, offer date was set, interested parties were there, alas………..no offers!!!! Sometimes this happens. Buyers don’t … Continue reading Now we’re talking!….Bernal again…and again.

Developing Hunters Point

“The neglected areas of San Francisco’s southeast shore would be remade into a destination spot with a new football stadium, hundreds of acres of open space and thousands of new homes…” “As it did for the San Francisco Giants’ waterfront ballpark, the city would contribute the land. Lennar (Lennar Corp. of Miami, a Fortune 500 … Continue reading Developing Hunters Point

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

Atherton for Sale…no not the town

“Built in 1881 for Mrs. Dominga de Goni Atherton after the death of her husband, Faxon Dean Atherton, who was in the trading business and after whom the town of Atherton was named. The Atherton Home was one of the first or among the first Queen Anne residences to be built in San Francisco.” And … Continue reading Atherton for Sale…no not the town

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

Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Jane Ivory)

“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 … Continue reading Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Jane Ivory)

Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Todd Wiley)

“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 … Continue reading Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Todd Wiley)

Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Eddie O’Sullivan)

“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 … Continue reading Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Eddie O’Sullivan)

Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Alexander Clark)

“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 … Continue reading Ask an Expert, Inner Parkside Weather (Alexander Clark)

Ask an Expert, Height limits Outer Sunset/Parkside (Sven Lavine)

“hello, I recently bought a house in the outer sunset district (48th and Ortega ) of San Francisco. I am trying to figure out exactly what are the building/remodeling restrictions for my zone. Specifically I am interested in finding out about height restrictions, such as building a third story for an ocean view or adding … Continue reading Ask an Expert, Height limits Outer Sunset/Parkside (Sven Lavine)

Ask an Expert, Height limits in Outer Sunset/Parkside (Alexander Clark)

“hello, I recently bought a house in the outer sunset district (48th and Ortega ) of San Francisco. I am trying to figure out exactly what are the building/remodeling restrictions for my zone. Specifically I am interested in finding out about height restrictions, such as building a third story for an ocean view or adding … Continue reading Ask an Expert, Height limits in Outer Sunset/Parkside (Alexander Clark)