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The Lines On Linden Have Been Blurred, The Benches Coming Soon

September 9, 2010 in Uncategorized

The cement has dried, the curbs are gone, and the lines between street and sidewalk at the eastern end of Linden have been “blurred.” And according to a plugged-in tipster, benches will soon be in place, perhaps by the…

$2,000 In Tax Credits For 20 Percent In Energy Savings

September 9, 2010 in Uncategorized

“The City this week is launching a new tax credit for residents who are interested in retrofitting their homes to cutback on their energy use. Homeowners can get up to $2,000 in tax credits, depending on their income level, if…

8 Washington Street Project Proposal (And Renderings) Revised

September 9, 2010 in Uncategorized

San Francisco Waterfront Partner’s 8 Washington Street project website has been updated with their revised proposal and renderings in response to the Planning Department’s Northeast Embarcadero Study which has been recommended to the Port for adoption. The revised proposal…

One Percent Down In 2004 (And Perhaps <strike>More</strike> Down More Since)

September 9, 2010 in Uncategorized

In 2004, the Cow Hollow condo at 2382 Union sold for $759,000 and was purchased with a variable rate first mortgage for $599,200 and a fixed rate second mortgage for $149,800. Yes, that adds up to just over 1 percent…

Through A 50th Floor Window Of The 60-Story Building

September 9, 2010 in Uncategorized

To answer a reader’s question from a comment we’ve moved to below, San Francisco’s Millennium Tower is in fact 60 stories with 58 floors of residences. And yes, yesterday Dan Goodwin ascended the building in a publicity stunt (for…

The Pitch To Sail The America’s Cup Into San Francisco’s Bay

September 9, 2010 in Uncategorized

San Francisco’s pitch to bring the next America’s Cup to The Bay includes providing the “free [use of] land and future development rights on the property in exchange for the America’s Cup event authority paying $100 million to $150…

Rumormongering: Has Philip Bronstein Left the Bay Area?

September 9, 2010 in Uncategorized

21022447.1.jpgPhilip and Chrisitine Bronstein have plopped their 4-bed, 3-bath home in Mill Valley on the market with an asking price of $2,395,000. For those not in the know, Philip was the executive vice president and editor of the San Francisco Chronicle. Judging by the boring listing photos, we’re assuming that Sir Bronstein and Co. have staged the house and already moved elsewhere. But where, dear readers? Shoot us an email us at sf@curbed.com if you have any tips!
· Former SF chronicle exec lists $2.395M 4BD in Mill Valley [BlockShopper]
· 153 Ethel [Pacific Union Real Estate]

PriceChopper: Remodeled Nob Hill Condo Can’t Catch a Break

September 9, 2010 in Uncategorized

Was: $1,195,000
Now: $1,095,000
You Save: $100,000

Located directly on the corner of Jones and Clay Streets, this sad and fancy 1-bed, 2-bath, 1,475 square foot apartment atop Nob Hill can’t catch a buyer. After 55 days on the market, it just chopped off $100,000, bringing down the asking price to $1,095,000. It’s the in the same building that houses Le Club! This is your chance to live the Nob Hill lifestyle, social climbers. And would you take a look at that recently remodeled kitchen? Italian Snaidero cabinetry, black granite counters, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, Gaggeneau appliances, private pantry…sheesh! It also has monthly HOA dues of $1,022.53. But it does have “fantastic” south and west views! Might we add that back in April of 2008 we did a PriceSpotter Reveal of smaller unit #702 on a lower level (albeit way better views) in the same building. It was asking $1,585,000. It ended up selling for $1,765,000. We bet the current owners of #1302 are seriously wishing it wasn’t a 2010 housing market right now.
· PriceSpotter Reveal: First! at 1250 Jones Street #702 [Curbed SF]
· 1250 Jones #1302 [Redfin]
· Le Club [restaurant website]

Some Action for the South Bay!: First in 1915 at the Palace…

September 9, 2010 in Uncategorized

First in 1915 at the Palace of Fine Arts, then again in 1939 on Treasure Island. Now Governor Terminator is in China trying to hustle the idea of having the World Expo in Silicon Valley in 2020, which would be the first time it’d be back in the states since 1984. [NBC Bay Area]

NIMBYism at its Finest: Neighbors who live in skyscrapers, can’t…

September 9, 2010 in Uncategorized

Neighbors who live in skyscrapers, can’t you at least try to get along? Last night’s Recreation and Park Department’s community outreach meeting that focused on the proposal of the bocce ball courts on the south end of Justin Herman Plaza on the Embarcadero turned into a shitshow. “At one point, one of the critics began poking a supporter in the shoulder before he was met with a don’t-touch-me-again response.” [City Insider]