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 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)

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?

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

1 (One) South Park: a Walkthrough and Sales Update


We recently had the pleasure of checking out 1 (One) South Park with some clients, and are sad to say the pickins are slim (for us anyway). If you don’t know what One South Park is, fear not, we’ve gotcha covered. One South Park is a new warehouse conversion with 35 new homes, including 9 … Continue reading 1 (One) South Park: a Walkthrough and Sales Update

Mic Check, Testing, 1234 (Howard), and 5 left


We had the pleasure of getting in to see these homes quite a while ago, realized that the West Elm shag rug used for staging is hardly the best thing for a home with two small children, let alone a heavily trafficked listing (think shedding worse than any furry pet), and marveled at the creative … Continue reading Mic Check, Testing, 1234 (Howard), and 5 left

Update: Transbay Terminal


We’ll get a nice photo for you when we have time, but for now, we wanted to point you to RinconHillSF.org for the dirt on the Transbay Terminal. Some quotes: Construction set to begin in November 2008 Open for business in August 2009 for Phase 1, close the existing Transbay Terminal (note that Golden Gate … Continue reading Update: Transbay Terminal

Ask Us: Terraces at Millennium Tower?


Where readers ask, and we try to answer: Other than the penthouses, do any of the condos in the Millennium Tower have outdoor spaces, i.e. terraces/balcony? Thanks.-BD Yes, there are six homes with terraces on the third floor.The six available homes with terraces range in price from approx. $895,000 to approx. $2.7M. The other Penthouse … Continue reading Ask Us: Terraces at Millennium Tower?

Millennium Rising…and Selling Rather Quickly


There have been a lot of unconfirmed rumors flying around regarding Millennium Tower, so we thought we’d visit the sales office, call a few reliable sources, get some confirmations, start another rumor, and give you the scoop on the latest with Millennium Tower. First, to ease your doubts about our market ever seeing $2000/square foot, … Continue reading Millennium Rising…and Selling Rather Quickly

“The Ultimate Rock Star Pad” hits the market (542-44 Natoma)


Why settle for just one of the penthouse units (starting at $1,350,000), when you can have the recording studio and commercial condo as well (price upon request)? The San Francisco Soundworks building hits the market, and you know you’ve always dreamed of having “the ultimate rock star pad”, so here’s your chance. Oh, to add … Continue reading “The Ultimate Rock Star Pad” hits the market (542-44 Natoma)

Feeling BLŪ (631 Folsom): Step inside!


Until now, we had not seen inside the new world unfolding down at BLŪ, yet another San Francisco upscale condo development. Thankfully, we have friends in high places (we’re waiting on that balloon story we alluded to). We can all pay homage to zūm llc for their wonderful renderings. Enjoy your First Look ™ inside … Continue reading Feeling BLŪ (631 Folsom): Step inside!