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]
Category: South Beach
Battle Royale: North Beach or South Beach, if you had to choose
It’s been a while since our last Battle Royale (SF v. NYC), but that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten to keep it local. We’ve seen a few of you chime in on whether you’d choose Hayes or Haight, a few more of you duked it out over Pacific Heights or Marina, and let’s not forget the … Continue reading Battle Royale: North Beach or South Beach, if you had to choose
One Rincon Hill: Time Capsule and Construction Update
We get a few inquiries as to what exactly went inside the so called “time capsule” that will be placed on top of One Rincon Hill. Well, according to One Rincon Hill’s Fall Newsletter, in which theFrontSteps actually has a couple photo credits: [The time capsule] will be installed in an electrical room on the … Continue reading One Rincon Hill: Time Capsule and Construction Update
One Rincon Hill Video Replay
Since Tower Two is a go at One Rincon Hill, we thought you’d like to see some raw video of the construction elevator ride down the outside of Tower One, during consctruction…in case you missed it. –One Rincon Hill Topping off at 600 Ft, with a picture and VIDEO medley [theFrontSteps]
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!
One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft, BONUS post
Last Friday I hastily threw some pictures and video up on this blog of my visit to the almost highest point of the tallest residential building west of the Mississippi. I promised the full story and more “unobstructed view” pictures, so here goes…(Some pictures that wouldn’t fit in this screen can be viewed in full … Continue reading One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft, BONUS post
One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft. with a picture and VIDEO medley from the 59th & 41st floors.
I had the distinct pleasure of being invited to the “topping off ceremony” at One Rincon Hill this morning. There were quite a few notables in attendance, including Mr. Willie Brown (da mayor), the architects, and a few others, which I’ll note next week when I revise this post. For now, I thought you’d enjoy … Continue reading One Rincon Hill: Topping off at 631ft. with a picture and VIDEO medley from the 59th & 41st floors.
“Foreclosure at the Met”
Thanks to Dave, we all now know about a foreclosure at the Met: –a foreclosure at the Met [craigslist]
Second tower at One Rincon Hill going up…soon.
J.K. Dineen of the San Francisco Business Times (highly recommend getting a subscription if you haven’t already) reported in their latest issue, “Developer Michael Kriozere plans to begin construction on the second tower of One Rincon Hill by the end of the year…” (photo credit: sfcondo.org, this is a view from The Infinity to One … Continue reading Second tower at One Rincon Hill going up…soon.
Learning Something about BMRs for Infinity and 888 Seventh
Recently, we reported about the brisk selling of the BMR (Below Market Rate) units at 888 Seventh Street, and how they were snatched up in a matter of seconds. Thanks to a reader’s inquiry in the comments of that post, we dug a little deeper and learned that of those 170 BMR units, only 27 … Continue reading Learning Something about BMRs for Infinity and 888 Seventh
The Infinity vs. One Rincon Hill 29th Floor Smackdown
A reader kindly pointed out the following: -One Rincon Hill- 3 bedroom, 3 bath on 29th and 30th floors with just under 2000 square feet. It is 200 feet up the hill with un-obstructed views for $2,190,000. -The Infinity- 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2-story home on 28th and 29th floor with approximately 1,679 square feet. It … Continue reading The Infinity vs. One Rincon Hill 29th Floor Smackdown
170 Off Third, Sales Update
We’ve been told that 170 Off Third has placed over 99 of their 198 homes into contract (50%) since they began accepting deposits in early March. (Sales office opened March 10th.) That’s pretty impressive, to say the least. –Pricing and Scoop for 170 Off Third [sfn BLOG] –Art Selling Condos at 170 Off Third [sfn … Continue reading 170 Off Third, Sales Update
Tower of Power
According to the most recent One Rincon Hill newsletter as of April 9, construction on Phase I (tower 1) “zoomed past the 45th floor”, and is expected to top out in July. Initial move-ins are scheduled for late 2007. We had a nice sit-down with some folks at One Rincon Hill about a week ago, … Continue reading Tower of Power
1 Part Dwell, 1 Part The Infinity, 2 Parts YOU!
So you think you’ve got what it takes to design a la modern. Here’s your chance: “Dwell™ invites [their] readers to submit design proposals for one of three varied floor plans for homes in The Infinity. A panel of industry experts, including Dwell owner and founder Lara Hedberg Deam, will review designs. Winning designers … Continue reading 1 Part Dwell, 1 Part The Infinity, 2 Parts YOU!
Art selling condos at 170 Off Third
170 Off Third announces the completion of South Beach’s newest public/private art installation. The 170 Off Third sales team will be hosting a special reception on Tuesday April 24th between 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm. You are welcome to attend. They are showcasing Alexei Kazantsev’s vision for the 120-foot “Gods of Baseball” sculpture that stretches … Continue reading Art selling condos at 170 Off Third
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