Renderings Revealed for Big Divisadero Development
Renderings from Solomon Cordwell Buenz via HoodlineBack in June, a preliminary proposal was filed with the Planning Department to demolish the Touchless Car Wash along Divisadero Street and replace it with two new residential buildings holding 152 units. Now, Hoodline has revealed some rather uninspiring initial renderings for the development from architects Solomon Cordwell Buenz, the firm behind buildings like One Rincon Hill. The blocky six-story building would have four retail storefronts on its ground level along Divisadero Street, and many of the apartments would include small, glassy balconies.
What $7,300-$8,000/Month Rents You in San Francisco
Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various San Francisco neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price range: $7,300-$8,000.
↑ You want ornate? This epitome of grandeur clocks in at 3,450 square feet and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It's a Pacific Heightsflat in a building built in 1898, and it looks as though it's been impeccably cared for ever since. There's even a "reception room that was originally imported from Paris." The rent? A cool $8,000/month. There's laundry in the 3-unit building, pets are negotiable, and parking's available if you want to shell out an additional $500/month.
Lower Haight Condo in Ex-Movie Palace Seeks $1.55M, Two Thumbs Up
Here in the Theatre Lofts on Haight Street near Fillmore, a three-bed, three-bath trilevel loft is looking for $1.55 million. Considering that a two-bedroom in the same building listed at $995K recently changed hands for $1.325 million, it may be a tad underpriced. The condo spreads out over 1,864 square feet and the aforementioned three floors; the brokerbabble assures us there's a bathroom on every floor. There's also a small balcony, currently sporting some wicker furniture that looks very out of place for a unit done up in exposed concrete.
Funky Lower Haight TIC with Red Velvet Cupola Wants $2.495M
The Lower Haight TIC that just went up for sale asking $2.495 million is unusual in many ways. It's at the top of an old Victorian built around the turn of the last century and, at 3,808 square feet, is bigger than many single-family homes. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus some very interesting decorating choices. The design of the main floor is open and attractive, but the kitchen is a bit strange, with lilac flowers painted across one section of wall. There's an even odder bathroom on that level with black walls, a chandelier, and a soaking tub situated right in front of a big bay window. What $2,700/Month Rents You in San Francisco
Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various San Francisco neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $2,700.
Ex-Movie Palace in Lower Haight Will Act Like Condo for $995K
The Theatre Lofts in the Lower Haight were adapted into lofts by architect George Hauser back in 2001, and unit 207 is now on the market for the first time since it was sold in the early aughts by the developer. Before going condo, the building was a movie palace built in 1926, and the exterior still looks more commercial than residential. Inside, however, the lofts are filled with a combination of high ceilings, big industrial windows, and sexy exposed concrete that is more common in SoMa than the Lower Haight. The loft for sale was originally a one-bedroom but has 1,311 square feet of space and has been comfortably acting as a two-bedroom for its current owners.Curbed Cup Elite Eight: (8) Lower Haight vs. (16) Inner Sunset
Half the field has already been eliminated in the Curbed Cup, our annual award to the San Francisco neighborhood of the year. This week we'll have two matchups apiece on Monday and Tuesday—with the polls left open for 24 hours—and by Wednesday only four contenders will be left vying for the prestigious fake trophy. Let the eliminations continue!
Lower Haight photo via Hoodline/Inner Sunset photo via Alejandro De La Cruz
Around this time of year, the Lower Haight is a force to be reckoned with. The neighborhood consistently places in the Curbed Cup final four—and it took the trophy in both 2011 and 2012—thanks to its winning combination of cheap late-night eats, dependable dives, and boutique shopping. Home to both the world's most expensive sundaeand the punk bar where the Google Glass attack went down, the Lower Haight is contradiction dipped in a delectable coating of Wing Wings sauce.
Lower Haight photo via Hoodline/Inner Sunset photo via Alejandro De La CruzAround this time of year, the Lower Haight is a force to be reckoned with. The neighborhood consistently places in the Curbed Cup final four—and it took the trophy in both 2011 and 2012—thanks to its winning combination of cheap late-night eats, dependable dives, and boutique shopping. Home to both the world's most expensive sundaeand the punk bar where the Google Glass attack went down, the Lower Haight is contradiction dipped in a delectable coating of Wing Wings sauce.
Curbed Cup First Round Results! The Inner Sunset Dominates
Voting for the Curbed Cup is on hold for today while we review the results from this week's contests. In a big upset, the No. 16 seed, Inner Sunset, toppled No. 1 seed NoPa, capturing 66 percent of the vote and garnering the most votes of any neighborhood in round 1. Reigning 2013 champ Portola—which no one actually nominated this year but which earned its place as No. 15 seed as a formality—narrowly eked out a victory over Mid-Market. And both the Bayview and the Excelsior handily beat Noe and Hayes valleys, and will face each other in round 2 as formidable opponents, since residents showered them both with love via the Curbed inbox. Someone even sent us poetry.
Curbed Cup 1st Round: (8) Lower Haight vs. (9) Eureka Valley
The Curbed Cup, our annual award for the San Francisco neighborhood of the year, is kicking off with 16 areas vying for the prestigious (fake) trophy. This week we'll have two matchups per day, and all the results and the full tournament bracket will be reviewed on Friday. Voting for each pairing ends 24 hours after it begins. Let the eliminations commence!
Lower Haight photo via Hoodline/Eureka Valley photo via Wikipedia
Around this time of year, the Lower Haight is a force to be reckoned with. The neighborhood consistently places in the Curbed Cup final four—and it took the trophy in both 2011 and 2012—thanks to its winning combination of cheap late-night eats, dependable dives, and boutique shopping. Home to both the world's most expensive sundaeand the punk bar where the Google Glass attack went down, the Lower Haight is contradiction dipped in a delectable coating of Wing Wings sauce.
Lower Haight photo via Hoodline/Eureka Valley photo via WikipediaAround this time of year, the Lower Haight is a force to be reckoned with. The neighborhood consistently places in the Curbed Cup final four—and it took the trophy in both 2011 and 2012—thanks to its winning combination of cheap late-night eats, dependable dives, and boutique shopping. Home to both the world's most expensive sundaeand the punk bar where the Google Glass attack went down, the Lower Haight is contradiction dipped in a delectable coating of Wing Wings sauce.
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What $6,000/Month Rents You in San Francisco
Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various San Francisco neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $6,000.
↑ Think six grand a month is going to rent you your very own home, complete with a backyard and a garage? Not in South Beach, which is one of San Francisco's most expensive neighborhoods to live and rentin. That said, this 1,461-square-foot brick-and-timber conversion loftat David Baker's 355 Bryant Street is absolutely gorgeous, and it has cool features like a private roof deck. There's parking, but no mention of laundry or a pets policy. It'll run you $5,995/month. 
What $2,300/Month Rents You in San Francisco
Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, where we scour San Francisco's rental listings to see what your monthly budget will get you across the city. This week, we're investigating apartments listed for $2,300/month. You tell us which lease you'd sign.
↑ In the Mission, $2,300/month gets you an adorable studio on Albion Street. Lots of charm is packed into the place, including a window seat in the bedroom area and a great albeit tiny kitchen with a big window that floods the space with natural light. There's also two closets, one of which is a large walk-in. No pets and there's no parking.
Last Week's Biggest S.F. Sales: Fancy Condos and Centenarians
Listed for: $1,799,000Received: $1,725,000
Size: 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,772-square-foot condo
Location: 30 Prescott Ct., Jackson Square
The skinny: This is a fully remodeled 2-level unit with a private rooftop. It last sold in July of 2013 for $1.799M, so we're currently speculating as to why it's appeared back on the market so quickly. It was listed in October of 2013 and went into contract in late November.
Curbed Cup Elite Eight: (10) Portola vs. (2) Lower Haight
[Lower Haight photo via Curbed SF/Portola photo via Octoferret]
Described by one of its residents as "a largely unheard of neighborhood," Portola was the most nominated neighborhood by Curbed readers. Emails poured in, and another neighbor dubbed it as "The Best Neighborhood You've Never Heard Of." In addition to the big reopening of the Palega Playground, the neighborhood's also home Burrows Pilot Park and the yearly Portola Garden Tour. Portola's also one of the only places in San Francisco where you can still get a decent home for less than a trillion dollars. Curbed Cup 1st Round: (2) Lower Haight vs. (15) Presidio
[Lower Haight photo via Curbed SF/Presidio photo via Mr_Andre]History shows us that the Lower Haight has does extremely well in Curbed Cups of yore. Not only did it fetch the title last year, it also won Neighborhood of the Year in 2011. Will 2013 be another victory? The neighborhood's constantly evolving while still paying homage to its roots. There's an effort to make improve the Wiggle, and residents and fans showed up in August to watch a very famous statue get bulldozed. Homes are also selling for hundreds of thousands dollars over asking.What's the Story With that Vacant Market in Lower Haight?
From the Curbed inbox:
I have heard that the abandoned building(s) on the north side of the 400 block of Haight street, which, at one time was a Chinese owned grocery and meat market and has been closed and vacant for years is slated to be torn down. Do you know what is planned in its place?
Our reader is correct, there is a project brewing for that site. The former Lee's Meat and Popular Market has been closed since 2007, and there have been lots of complaints from the neighborhood over broken windows and gnarly filth. But fear not, local residents - a new housing project for that site is in the initial states of development.
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