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)

What’s going down (or up) in Mission Bay


Information provided by: Amanda Jones of Vanguard Properties, and a member of sfnewsletter ™. San Francisco’s new Mission Bay development covers 303 acres of land between the San Francisco Bay and Interstate-280. • 6,000 housing units, • 6 million sq. ft. of office/life science/technology commercial space, • A new UCSF research campus • 500,000 sq. … Continue reading What’s going down (or up) in Mission Bay

Now we’re talking!….Bernal again.


Yes please.  We’ll take two.  3335 Folsom, 3 bed, 2 bath, $1,395,000 in Bernal Heights. [pics and info taken from http://www.talklein.com, a member of sfnewsletter] I, as the editor chose this property as a post because it is just plain sweet. This in NOT a paid advertisement for the listing, nor did Tal ask us to post this.  In … Continue reading Now we’re talking!….Bernal again.

Ask an Expert, Is it worth the money in Inner Parkside?


Because of the length of this question, we are not going to do individual posts for each reply.  We will list the question above and each experts answer below.  Thanks, sfnewsletter “What do you think of a property like this? We checked out the open house on Sunday: MLS Listing #320874 Listing #320874 $898,000 (LP)Price/SqFt:  … Continue reading Ask an Expert, Is it worth the money in Inner Parkside?

Fast Track to Staledom â„¢


Over on the sfnewsletter we have this little list we call our Stalefish ™. (Properties on the market 100+ days.)  Of course there are ways around hitting our list (“Resetting the DOM to sell Stalefish”-sfgate), but generally, we’ll find them. 177 17th Ave. (TIC) is on that list, but if you take a look at a … Continue reading Fast Track to Staledom â„¢

Score another one for Bernal


Bernal just continues to shine…of course pricing low and having a great kitchen, views, yard, and location help.  We present: 26 Samoset, a 3 bed, 1 bath, approx. 950 square feet (according to MLS), asking $699,000, sold for $850,000.  Oops!  Should have cleaned up this room and maybe $875,000 was in the cards.  [pics taken … Continue reading Score another one for Bernal

1277 Arguello (Arguello Penthouse) SOLD!


  In another sign of the times, 1277 Arguello (link will expire after 30 days), closed for $1,750,000 after spending 14 days on the market, asking $1,699,000. The place was phenomenal! Anyone who is considering remodeling an old Edwardian building or condo, and might be stumped as to how to “open” it up, create flow, and generally … Continue reading 1277 Arguello (Arguello Penthouse) SOLD!

Pricing and Scoop for 170 Off Third


Follow up to yesterday’s post. Why not start with the name, in case you were wondering.  170 King St., off the third base line or third street, depending on how you look at it.  http://www.170offthird.com Two entrances, 170 King, and 177 Townsend (sales office)  Database of 4000 “interested” people Fastest selling new development 198 Total … Continue reading Pricing and Scoop for 170 Off Third

170 Off Third Opens Sales Office March 10th, at 11 a.m.


Rolling out the red carpet this weekend is 170 Off Third, yet another new condo development South of Market.  Sales office opens at 11:00 a.m., located at 177 Townsend.  Amenities: -Club room with screening theater and chef-grade kitchen -Outdoor barbeque area -Roof deck with city views -Fitness Center -Sun deck and lap pool -Landscaped courtyard … Continue reading 170 Off Third Opens Sales Office March 10th, at 11 a.m.