October 22, 2009 • 10:54 am
A Schtuffer tipped us off to the new street lights going up along 16th street in Potrero Hill. Several intersections have the lights installed (16th @ De Haro pictured above), but none of them are working, causing a bit of confusion among drivers. Sleepy little Potrero Hill… all grownz up.
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January 14, 2009 • 9:59 am
Our weekly installment, Reduction Roundup, will be available for your viewing pleasure each Wednesday. This little gem will bring you some of our favorite price reductions of the week. If you have questions, know of a good reduction that should be featured or want to know about a specific property, just ask…
Reduction 53
Address: 382 27th Ave
Why: It’s all brand new (was barely livable a couple years ago) and the sellers are “very motivated Bring an offer!!!” (that’s right, three !!!)
Original $: $1,818,000
Current $: $1,698,000
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December 1, 2008 • 9:56 am
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October 2, 2008 • 7:51 am
Some people have it all–love, friends, money, homes, yachts and a wide lot on the corner of 18th and Rhode Island. This lot, (some have told me it’s a double wide) has sat near the top of Potrero Hill, empty for about a zillion years (according to geological records). It is owned by a man that actually sees value in keeping it open, rather than developing it–blasphemy! Some of you may remember this lot as the former home of Walk-In Movies until the event got too popular, loud and messy and had to be discontinued. Though the neighbors and their dogs currently enjoy the grass, community garden and park bench with some of the city’s best views, the lot is not being used to its highest and best value, until now! The San Francisco Permaculture Guild has been cleared to develop a thriving permaculture site to serve as a living classroom for permaculture demonstration and production. The site is envisioned to be a densely planted, terraced design taking advantage of the site features. Trees and other tall plants will be kept within appropriate dimensions for harvesting, usually under 8 feet. Improvement of site ecology and diversity of life is the main focus.
Yields envisioned for the site include:
- food yield to share
- improved ecology
- living classroom
- tranquil space for gathering
- community building
And for those of you that don’t know, permaculture is an approach to designing human settlements, in particular the development of perennial agricultural systems that mimic the structure and interrelationships found in natural ecologies. The core principles are Earthcare, Peoplecare, and Fairshare.
SF Permaculture Guild [website]
18th and Rhode Island Project [SFPG]
Slide Show [SFPG]
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October 1, 2008 • 12:24 pm
By Coach A:
Well, the financial sky may be falling, but there’s still some GREAT property on the market. Here’s a recap of Tuesday’s finest:
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Address: 945 Green St # 9
- Price: $6,700,000
- Schtuff
: Built in 1928, 12 unit, 12 story Co-Op at the top of Russian Hill. Do the math–1 unit per floor with an elevator entrance to your unit. Very elegant doorman building and it’s a Co-Op, so you’ll need to be approved by the board before purchasing and rest assured that’s no easy task. Let’s just assume they let ya buy the place – man are you getting views!!!! Some of the best panoramic views I’ve seen! Views from almost every one of the 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. Very elegant unit and a decent brunch spread too. Listed by: TRI Coldwell Banker, Bill Hughes
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Address: 2151 Green Street
- Price: $8,900,000
- Schtuff: 6800 SQ FT Pacific Heights mansion. Built in 1915 for a mining baron and extensively remodeled. The main home is incredible – tons of views, large stately rooms and is across the street from the Getty family house – very impressive home with great Bay and GG Bridge views. My favorite element is the “apartment” on the lowest level. The master bath with shower and sauna is incredible – the flat screen located so I can watch stocks plummet while bathing — PRICELESS. Listed By: Urban Bay Properties, Adam Gavzer
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Address: 2860 Pierce Street (and 2382 Union St)
- Price: $16,950,000
- Schtuff: 2 properties, 1 parcel, 13,000 SQ FT of living space. Union St. has 4 units. Pierce is a 7000+
SQ FT single family house. Tons of views – tons of “old world charm” – i guess it’s charming – it’s old that’s for sure and 1 very odd large room upstairs. I think its best use is for a beer pong tournament — picture 4 tables, 12 kegs and lots of fans. Built by the Raffetto family in the late 20’s it’s a piece of San Fran history – so says the 20 page statement that leaves no fact unturned. I’m not sure who buys this – not sure what they do with it – but the quiche was sick! (I’d buy both Green St properties with my $16 million before I snagged this project – think bout it – a mansion with an apartment and then 20 blocks east a PHAT party flat – awww yeah) Listed By: Pacific Union/GMAC Real Estate, Mary Toboni
And now my favorite homes of the day…
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September 30, 2008 • 6:35 am
By Coach A:
Put this in the “Reason’s why we hate Realtors” box. 958 Carolina St, a 2500 square foot, 4 bed, 2.5 bath single family house in Potrero Hill came on the market on September 10th for $1,795,000. A steep price in my opinion but in this market, it’s probably best to allow the property ample time on the market before making any wild adjustments in price–OR–you can change the price every time a stiff breeze rolls through the Bay Area.
Property History:
- 09/10: New on the market for $1,795,00
- 09/18: Lowered to $1,760,000 ($35K reduction in 8 days-little quick in my opinion)
- 09/20: Lowered to $1,698,000 (really? 48 hours after a reduction, another reduction?)
- 09/21 6pm: Lowered to $1,600,000 (hmmm – did ya give the $62K reduction a full day?)
- 09/21 8pm: Raised to $1,680,000 (guess the interest @ $1.6m was GREAT for 2 hours)
- 09/22: Lowered to $1,678,000 (ahh yes, the effective $2K reduction!)
- 09/25: Lowered to $1,650,000
- 09/29 12:51pm: Lowered to $1,495,000 (ok – now we’re getting closer to the realistic value of this home – 300K below where we started)
- 09/29 12:53: Raised to $1,650,000 (a 2 minute price reduction – DAMN – I missed my chance)
Seriously – what the FU*K is this agent thinking? If it’s done to get the listing popping up on our database which does occur when the price is lowered and raised, well that’s just pathetic. I can think of a few better marketing ideas–shit, Cooper (3.5 years old) can come up with a better strategy! Here’s an idea–why don’t you price the property appropriately – let’s say $1.4m (and that’s PUSHING it) and leave it the hell alone for 3-4 weeks.
Imagine going out to eat with this agent- “I’d like the garden salad and lasagna, no wait, make that the minestrone soup and the burger,
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September 29, 2008 • 7:13 am
Seet Jeebus! The view from the completely torn down Potrero Hill Library is hecka sweet! Dead on down-town vistas. The Potrero Branch Library is CLOSED for renovation (check out the link for a peek into the new and improved library) according to their website, but just driving by, you would figure that out because there is only one [picture frame] wall currently standing. More picks below…
Renovation highlights include an expanded second floor with City views, a program room with after hours access for community meetings, new elevator and stairs, a variety of seating choices, more computers and wireless access to the internet, a designated Teen Area, and maximum use of natural light including a new central atrium and skylight (how bout those views!?!). The branch is scheduled to re-open in 2009.
SF Public Library Potrero Branch [website]
SF Public Library Renovation [website]
SF Public Library Potrero Branch [Yelp]
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As we mentioned last July, 215 Missouri Street was the scene of a tragic murder-suicide. After the crime scene was cleaned up, the house went on the market with a court confirmation necessary to close the sale.
I want to share this unique opportunity and the last chance to own a home at The Potrero. We realize that buyers have become more cautious with regards to purchasing real estate due to the recent economic developments- so now is their chance to purchase a home under market value- should the market refuse to correct for a while longer. Minimum Bid pricing is significantly lower than our previous list prices.
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