CATEGORY ARCHIVE: Fixtures & Furnishings
April 10, 2012
At Least It's Not Mounted Over A Fireplace
As we wrote in 2006 with respect to the photo above, "While plasma screen televisions still manage to grab people’s attention, sometimes they do so for all the wrong reasons."
And while perhaps not quite as awkward, a reader wonders about what would appear to be a television mounted across from the bar at 42 August Alley, seemingly positioned to perfectly capture the full glare of the opposing window.
Once again, while not everybody picks substance over style, unless you’re running a sports bar, the ideal placement for a television is at eye level with the middle of the set.
UPDATE: Despite what would appear to be an insignia on the frame, we'll have to concur with the "it's not a television camp," at least with respect to 42 August. Our ideal television placement advice above, however, stands.
∙ How Not To Mount A Plasma Screen Television [SocketSite]
∙ Fewer Walls (And No Apples) At 42 August Alley [SocketSite]
∙ Videophiles Might Say Style Over Substance Clear As (481) Day [SocketSite]
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April 6, 2012
3235 Pacific Ave: Purchased With A $20 Down Payment (In 1908)
With a Presidio Heights lot that was purchased with a $20 down payment in 1908, Edwin Stadtmuller and his wife Elisabeth hired architect William Knowles to build the two-bedroom home at 3235 Pacific Avenue which is now on the market for $4,200,000.
The original porch became the breakfast room, the coal scuttle became the garage. And from 2000 to 2006 the house was renovated and remodeled, including new custom cabinetry in the kitchen and the addition of an Amdega conservatory off the back.
While currently only two bedrooms, there’s roughly 3,000 square feet of living space. And of course, there are plans for a two bedroom expansion.
∙ Listing: 3235 Pacific Avenue (2/3.5) - $4,200,000 [3235pacific.com]
∙ Stadtmuller House History [victorianalliance.org]
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March 27, 2012
Where’s Waldo The Couch?
With the two-bedroom 301 Main Street #14D currently rented for $4,800 per month, we don’t know if it’s the $4,950 per month asking rent for a furnished one-bedroom at the Infinity, or the furnishings themselves, that elicited the "OMG" comment from a reader.
∙ To The Infinity And Beyond 2008? [SocketSite]
∙ $4950 / 1br - Fabulous Furished (sic) Pied-A-Terre @ The Infinity [craigslist.org]
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March 14, 2012
Vanity, Pure And Simple
Sporting a big floor plan for a condo and some rather nice finishes, including a copper hood in the kitchen, it’s actually a fixture within 2253 Broderick that simply caught our eye.
∙ Listing: 2253 Broderick (4/3.5) 3,356 sqft - $2,795,000 [sfproperties.com]
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March 6, 2012
An Ethereal Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Designed $3.2M One Bedroom
It’s not (yet) official inventory, but 1170 Sacramento #15A which was redesigned by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy with white Japanese crystallized glass floor tiles, white lacquered wood wall panels and highly polished Japanese steel is on the market for $3,200,000.
While the condo was redesigned as an "ethereal" white space one-bedroom, there is a deeded studio in the building for guests or staff as well (click floor plan to enlarge).
And yes, two car parking (and monthly HOA's of $3,025) to boot.
∙ Listing: 1170 Sacramento #15A (2/2.5) - $3,100,000 [sfproperties.com]
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October 28, 2011
A 1920's Vintage With Legs
It’s a 1,760 square foot Westwood Park Tudor with some rather nice original woodwork at 825 Monterey Boulevard. And while we wouldn't oppose an updating of the vintage baths, and possibly a bit of the kitchen, please don't update the original stove.
Or better yet, do. But give us a call first. We'll come pick it up. No charge.
∙ Listing: 825 Monterey Boulevard (3/2) 1,760 sqft - $795,000 [Redfin]
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October 11, 2011
Mad Men On Manzanita
In the words of a tipster with respect to 53 Manzanita over in Laurel Heights: "This is a time capsule of early 1950s…Mad Men without staging." Built in 1949 and occupied by the same family (and perhaps some of the same furnishings) ever since.
The current tax basis for the 2,739 square foot property? That would be $151,805 with a total tax bill of $1,672 last year. Assuming a sale around asking ($1,595,000), the property will generate roughly ten times the tax revenue for San Francisco next year.
∙ Listing: 53 Manzanita (3/3) 2,739 sqft - $1,595,000 [MLS]
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A Repainted 300 Beale Street #406 Returns
Featuring fixtures and finishes by Boffi, Miele, Porro and Agape and listed for $1,595,000 in late 2008, in 2009 the list price for 300 Beale #406 had dropped to $1,395,000 and then to $1,299,000 before being withdrawn from the market at the end of that year.
Today, the modern 1,700 square foot Embarcadero Lofts two-bedroom condo is back on the market newly repainted and asking $1,450,000. And as the bath looked in 2009:
∙ Listing: 300 Beale #406 (2/2) - $1,450,000 [300beale.com] [MLS]
∙ You’ve Seen Two, But You Haven’t Seen Them All: 300 Beale #406 [SocketSite]
∙ Three At Three Hundred Beale Priced At One Point Three (Nine Five) [SocketSite]
∙ Loft By Nature, Luxury By Design: Embarcadero Lofts (300 Beale) [SocketSite]
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May 20, 2011
If You Missed It When New Take Two For 1438 Jackson
Purchased as new construction in 2008 for $1,500,000 ($1,222 per square foot per 2008 sales materials), listed for $1,629,000 nine months later but then withdrawn without a sale, 1438 Jackson is back on the market and listed for $1,585,000 ($1,292 per square).
Once again, high-end fixtures and finishes (Bulthaup, Miele, Subzero, Dornbracht, Lefroy Brooks, WET, Bonelli) throughout.
∙ Listing: 1438 Jackson (3/2.5) - $1,629,000 [via ziprealty.com]
∙ 1438 Jackson: If You Missed It When New (And Now That You Know) [SocketSite]
∙ From Rendering To Reality (And The MLS): 1446 Jackson Street [SocketSite]
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March 7, 2011
25 McLea Court #A Returns Sprinkled Flooded With Style
Looking a lot less stylish when purchased for $1,100,000 in July 2005, the two-bedroom McLea Sprinkler Factory condo #A at 25 McLea Court is back on the market in 2011 for the same price but with eighteen foot custom bookshelves, a high definition AV system with an eleven foot retractable screen, and a skylight that’s retractable as well.
Stairs from the mezzanine lead up exclusive-use roof deck overlooking the city. And as the unit looked in 2005:
∙ Listing: 25 McLea Court #A (2/2) 2,100 sqft - $1,100,000 [25mclea.com]
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February 25, 2011
Saitwowitz’s Yerba Buena Lofts (855 Folsom) Showcase Unit Returns
One of twenty-one terrace units at the 200-unit Saitowitz designed Yerba Buena Lofts, one of fifteen with two full baths, 855 Folsom #539 was purchased new for $690,000 in 2002.
Customized with dual 18 foot motorized shades (including blackout), a Norbert Wangen designed Boffi K2 kitchen island (sans the mini-appliances), and sliding glass walls on either side of the lower bedroom, the 1,396 square foot unit with 500 square foot terrace is back on the market and listed for $995,000.
If you’re familiar with The Phaidon Atlas, this is the unit showcased for the development. And as a financial aside, word has it an adjacent unit was just leased for $4,200 a month.
Full Disclosure: The seller of 855 Folsom #539 advertises on SocketSite and provided a tour of the property and background information at our request, but no compensation, for this post.
∙ Listing: 855 Folsom #539 (2/2) 1,396 sqft - $995,000 [yerbabuenaloft.com] [MLS]
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January 13, 2011
Four Days Later And Another Nine Throne Cut For Albion Castle
Just four days after reducing their asking price to $1,599,000, the list price for the Albion Castle at 881 Innes has been reduced to $1,499,000, a cut equal to nine castle thrones.
∙ Albion Castle (881 Innes) Cuts To 151 Thrones [SocketSite]
∙ Care To Get Your Castle On? A Restored Albion Castle Returns [SocketSite]
∙ The Albion Castle’s $10,592 Throne [SocketSite]
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The (Little Less) Plum 469 Clipper Gets Clipped (Price And DOM)
Borrowing from a tipster, 469 Clipper has returned to the MLS yesterday with a newly clipped list price (now asking $1,679,000), some newly painted bays, and an official "one" day on the market according to industry stats for the Noe Valley home.
Following a ground up renovation the rebuilt Victorian had returned to the market last August asking $2,299,000, was reduced a few times, and then withdrawn from the MLS in November last asking $1,849,000.
Now listed at 2,566 square feet, call it $654 per square foot at its current list price for the single-family home with "high ceilings, abundant natural light & high-end finishes."
And once again, as the then 1,983 square foot property looked in 2009 when purchased for $750,000 (and in 2008 when sold for $1,020,000):
∙ Listing: 469 Clipper (3/3.5) 2,566 sqft - $1,679,000 [MLS]
∙ From Apples-To-Apples To An Orange A Plum: 469 Clipper Returns [SocketSite]
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January 10, 2011
Albion Castle (881 Innes) Cuts To 151 Thrones
While the $10,592 throne is still in place and the listing continues to advertise "seller financing available," the asking price for the Albion Castle (881 Innes Avenue) has been reduced another $200,000 to $1,599,000 (151 thrones).
Once again, the seller is a mortgage banker who purchased the property at auction for $2,090,000 in 2005, remodeled and renovated (enter said throne), and then returned the castle to the market in late 2009 asking $2,950,000.
∙ Listing: 881 Innes Avenue (4/2) - $1,599,000 [MLS]
∙ The Albion Castle’s $10,592 Throne [SocketSite]
∙ Care To Get Your Castle On? A Restored Albion Castle Returns [SocketSite]
∙ Albion Castle Cuts $550,000 (19%), Now About That Karma... [SocketSite]
∙ Calling All Kings...Albion Castle Cuts Another $500,000 (21 percent) [SocketSite]
∙ Another Cut For Albion Castle (881 Innes Avenue) [SocketSite]
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December 6, 2010
The Post-Litigation Oriental Warehouse Listing Parade Continues On
As plugged-in people know, the litigation that has been hanging over the Oriental Warehouse (650 Delancey) has recently been settled paving the way for a plurality of new listings, the latest of which is number 111 listed for $1,095,000.
Purchased for $995,000 in June 2005, the sale won’t be apples-to-apples as the 1,554 square foot two-bedroom loft has since undergone a "stunning remodel" which included "only the very finest of finishes" in the kitchen (Wolf stove and Advantium oven) and baths (slate, Toto toilets, and "low voltage warm floors w/ their own thermostat[s]").
Said kitchen before:
∙ Listing: 650 Delancey Street #111 (2/2) 1,554 sqft - $1.095,000 [MLS]
∙ The Clouds Have Almost Cleared From Over The Oriental Warehouse [SocketSite]
∙ The Oriental Warehouse (650 Delancey) [SocketSite]
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October 29, 2010
1372 Union: Eight Years Later Its Penthouse Finally Pops Up
The plans to add a third story and terrace at 1372 union were first approved in 2002, renewed in 2007 (along with plans to excavate for a garage), and finished up this year.
Atop the building now sits a 3,200 (plus) square foot penthouse with framed bridge views and 800 square feet of outdoor space. Asking $3,295,000 as a TIC.
∙ Listing: 1372 Union Street (4/3.5) 3,200 sqft - $3,295,000 (TIC) [1372union.com] [MLS]
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October 28, 2010
Before And After And Behind The Green Door Of 2140 Bush Street #3
The kitchen of 2140 Bush Street #3 before (above) and the kitchen after (below).
The living room before (above) and the living room after (below).
The price before (March 2007): $920,000. And the asking price after: $1,195,000.
∙ Listing: 2140 Bush Street #3 (2/2) 1,677 sqft - $1,195,000 [2140bushstreet.com] [MLS]
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August 31, 2010
The Ten Thousand Dollar (Plus) Toilet
For those who might have missed the update, a reader correctly identifies the newly pictured Albion Castle "throne" as a ten grand (plus) Herbeau "Dagobert" Wooden Toilet.
∙ The Albion Castle’s $10,592 Throne [SocketSite]
∙ Herbeau "Dagobert" Wooden Toilet Throne [faucetdirect.com]
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August 27, 2010
The Albion Castle’s $10,592 Throne
A few new pictures have been added to the listing for the Albion Castle at 881 Innes, including the rather literal castle’s throne. The property remains listed for $1,799,000.
UPDATE: Want your own? A plugged-in reader finds a source for the Herbeau "Dagobert" Wooden Toilet Throne.
Inspired by Dagobert, the last ruler of the 8th Century French Merovingian dynasty, this toilet will delight even the most jaded Royal. The musical chime "Le Bon Roi Dagobert" begins playing as the lid is raised. A tug on the pull chain activates the flush, accompanied by the ringing of a bell. Includes full set of accessories including candleholder and ashtray.
Priced at $10,592. And no, it's no August fools (but perhaps a jester or two).
∙ Listing: 881 Innes Avenue (4/2) - $1,799,000 [MLS]
∙ Another Cut For Albion Castle (881 Innes Avenue) [SocketSite]
∙ Herbeau "Dagobert" Wooden Toilet Throne [SocketSite]
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July 2, 2010
Pommes Des Pommes (And A La Cornue) At 159 Cervantes
Purchased for $2,050,000 in June 2007 the single-family Marina home at 159 Cervantes is back on the market in 2010 asking $1,895,000 (8 percent less). We’re assuming the "Le Cornufe" highlighted in the listing is actually a La Cornue and not some knockoff.
UPDATE: Apparently by "Le Cornufe" they actually meant a "CornuFé" by La Cornue.
∙ Listing: 159 Cervantes (3/2.5) 2,180 sqft - $1,895,000 [MLS] [Map]
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April 23, 2010
A Princely "Rebirth" (And New Old Façade) For 2432 Pine
Remodeled, refaced, and "reborn" since its purchase for $1,300,000 in August 2007, 2432 Pine was a three bedroom and one and one-half bath home without parking at the time.
Now sporting a new facade with a new garage, a contemporary interior, and another full bath, they’re asking $2,095,000 in 2010. Make sure there’s no exclusions on the lighting.
Yes, we're digging on those Campbell’s "cans" (along with a few of the other fixtures).
UPDATE: Although we're still partial to our original "Mmm, Mmm Good" headline, we've switched to keep today's royalty theme alive (and at least one plugged-in reader entertained).
And wouldn't you know it, "Exclusions from the sale of the real property: hanging light fixtures in the living and dining areas." Yep, we've still got it.
∙ Listing: 2432 Pine Street (3/2.5) - $2,095,000 [sfproperties.com] [MLS]
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April 19, 2010
Up, Out, And Fake Rocks Be Gone At 159 Downey
As the onetime dry rot and insect infected 159 Downey looked when purchased for $895,000 in August 2006 above. As the newly expanded (both horizontally and vertically), exterminated, remodeled and refaced single-family Victorian looks today:
Asking $2,295,000 in 2010. And besides the stomach saving vinyl-and-rock-ectomy out front, it was the La Cornue in the kitchen that caught our eye inside.
∙ Listing: 159 Downey (4/3.5) - $2,295,000 [Zephyr] [MLS]
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January 7, 2010
Murphy Bed 2.0 (Rodgers Architecture Style)
Okay, so in a little bit we're going to feature the full home (so stay tuned).
And to be honest, we’re not big fans of the Murphy bed per se.
But we have to admit, this solution for extra guests made us smile.
And considering the original Murphy Wall Bed Company started in San Francisco...
...it all seemed rather apropos.
UPDATE: Seeing as how a few readers just couldn't wait: 3975 19th Street.
∙ Murphy Bed Company: History [murphybedcompany.com]
∙ The Top Half Comes To Market Two Years Later (3975 19th Street) [SocketSite]
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November 11, 2009
The Early (And Plugged-In) Bird Gets These Chairs (And Couch)
Once again we can’t vouch for the inventory or prices, but we can pass along the sale scoop: local staging company KAGdesigns is holding a warehouse sale this Saturday (11/14) from 11am to 2pm at 1777 Yosemite (cross of 3rd).
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October 26, 2009
One Hawthorne: A Couple Of Renderings To Accompany Our Reality
On the heels of our One Hawthorne reality check last week, a plugged-in tipster notes that a placeholder One Hawthorne marketing site is now live.
Not a lot of new details yet, but at least one nice rendering of the 4,000 square foot rooftop terrace that will be. And perhaps a glimpse of what’s in the works for the kitchens.
∙ One Hawthorne: Close To Being Closed In But Without Its Crown? [SoketSite]
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September 30, 2009
If Only They Would Be Willing To Accept Virtual Mini-Dollars As Well
Speaking of recently staged, we can’t help but notice the first attempted Millennium flip resale has received a "virtual" treatment (click photo above to enlarge).
And while we applaud the "photo virtually staged" watermarks, we’re amazed at how much virtual furniture can fit in that real space: a couch with four armchairs and coffee table, a dinning room table for eight, and even a baby grand!
All in a twenty-five by thirty foot living room and kitchen with island? That’s incredible! Just ignore the original architects’ scaled drawing, perspective and floor plan.
∙ Listing: 301 Mission #40D (3/3) 1,952 sqft - $2,750,000 [ninahatvany.com] [MLS]
∙ The First Attempted Millennium Flip Resale: 301 Mission #40D [SocketSite]
∙ Inside A Recently Staged 2006 Washington Number Four [SocketSite]
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July 3, 2009
The Early (And Plugged-In) Bird Gets The Couch
Okay, so we know we’re not giving you much notice but it’s the scoop and best we can do. Today, July 3rd, one of the hipper staging companies in town (Green Couch) is holding a warehouse sale. 11am to 4pm at 744 Alabama.
No promises, but at the very least perhaps a chopped pillow or two…
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June 18, 2009
The 2201 Baker Street Site Scoop: Full Gallery And Floor Plans Live
While a bit of our thunder is once again stolen by a plugged-in reader with regard to 2201 Baker Street, here’s the real scoop...the "Modern By Design SF" website is live.
It features a fairly full gallery of pictures and floor plans (and that $7,100,000 price tag).
And yes, the grand grand opening was last night. It’s built for entertaining either en masse on the main floor and garden, or more intimately above (in the third floor family room and terrace) or below (where the sweet media room and glass enclosed wine cellar lie).
∙ Listing: 2201 Baker Street (7/9) - $7,100,000 [2201bakerst.com]
∙ An Eco-Friendly "Baker Acres" Prepares Its Return (2201 Baker) [SocketSite]
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April 30, 2009
2009 Decorator Showcase (2830 Pacific) Opens Its Doors And Kimono
San Francisco's 2009 Decorator Showcase at 2830 Pacific simultaneously opened its doors this past weekend and hit the market this week. As a plugged-in reader noted, now listed at an official $12,900,000 and rather uniquely presented in all its design glory online.
If you like what you see, go see it for yourself and report back. It is a fundraiser after all.
At this point we count at least five other recent Decorator Showcase homes on the market in addition to 2830 Pacific including 2500 Divisadero and 2601 Broadway.
UPDATE: According to a plugged-in tipster the property was being shopped at $15.5M about 6 months ago.
∙ Listing: 2830 Pacific (7/6) - $12,900,000 [sfproperties.com] [MLS]
∙ Another Ex-Decorator Showcase Is Officially Listed: 2500 Divisadero [SocketSite]
∙ Decorator Showcase Miss 2000 Officially Hits The Market On Broadway [SocketSite]
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February 23, 2009
Grand Opening Liquidation Sale: Signs Of The Times And SF Freeze?
A plugged-in tipster captures the seemingly oxymoronic "Grand Opening Liquidation Sale" sign adorning Bamboo Colony at the base of Potrero Hill. The tipster’s succinct subject line: “It's gonna be a deeeep freeze” [in San Francisco].
UPDATE: A plugged-in reader sets the record straight:
This is just a marketing gimmick. I live close by and I have gone to that store a few times (they carry some decent stuff) and asked about the sign and if they are closing shops. They aren't. They have been opened for a couple of months and they keep getting more furniture every time I go in. The sign has always been there.
As such we're scratching our "signs of the times" designation, but standing behind our tipster's first thought.
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November 26, 2008
Warm Thoughts Of A Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner (2008 Edition)
We’re making it Thanksgiving time tradition: a recent reduction (listed on 11/06 for $1,175,000, reduced to $1,098,000 on 11/21) and a gorgeous old stove.
Here's to hoping your pantry is plentiful along with your family and friends. Safe travels if you are (traveling). And we'll see you next week.
∙ Listing: 956-958 Sanchez (4/2) - $1,098,000 [Virtual Tour] [MLS]
∙ Conjuring Up Warm Thoughts Of A Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner [SocketSite]
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October 3, 2008
You’ve Seen Two, But You Haven’t Seen Them All: 300 Beale #406
Boffi, Miele, Porro and Agape (the tub above) inside. And yes, Embarcadero Lofts (this time #406). As we said, you’ve seen one (or two), but you haven’t seen them all…
∙ Listing: 300 Beale #406 (2/2) - $1,595,000 [MLS]
∙ Loft By Nature, Luxury By Design: Embarcadero Lofts (300 Beale) [SocketSite]
∙ You’ve Seen One, But You Haven’t Seen Them All: 300 Beale #613 [SocketSite]
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October 1, 2008
945 Green #9: Eye Candy Abounds (Art, Design, Plan And Views)
945 Green Street #9 hit the market two weeks ago, but we’ve been saving the eye candy for an appropriate time.
While there aren’t a ton of photos (and we’ll just ignore the duplicates), we like what we see. And that goes doubly so for the collection of art and views (and floor plan to peruse).
∙ Listing: 945 Green #9 (4/5.5) - $6,700,000 [MLS]
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September 17, 2008
WYSIWYG And Coming Soon: 200 Brannan #506
While “are they marketing the home or the furnishings?” is an oft asked question, in this case the answer is yes. Or rather, soon to be asking $1,600,000 fully furnished (by the owners, not staged), art and all.
One bedroom, one and one-half baths, two parking spaces (tandem). One thousand one hundred and twenty-five square feet on the penthouse floor of 200 Brannan. And bonus points (but not necessarily any discount) for naming any of the pieces (furniture or art).
∙ Listing: 200 Brannan #506 (1/1.5) 1,125 square feet - $1,600,000 [MLS]
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May 13, 2008
Window Coverings: Can You Beat The Heat And Help A Reader Out?
"My son is in escrow on unit 957 at the Beacon...and we are looking for good window coverings to block out the heat. He is installing ceiling fans. Who has ideas?"
∙ Comment: Quite Literally At The Beacon [SocketSite]
∙ Bank Owned (With Big Windows) At The Beacon: 260 King #957 [SocketSite]
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February 4, 2008
Infinity Update: Closings, Move-Ins And Even Kitchen Cabinetry
We’re still working on an “official” update with regard to Infinity closings and move-ins, but a plugged-in reader and uberexcited contract holder swings by the building and reports:
Update on closing dates...We just went by the building...the lobby is pretty much up and running, just needs furniture. There are now doormen at the front desk. We spoke with one of them briefly and he said the first move in will be this coming Monday [2/4]. I was a bit uncertain of this as I thought they were still waiting for the final "white paper" from the CA Dept of Real Estate.
We're now scheduled for a walk through mid February with an end of Feb. close...can hardly wait.
Also, if you've not been to the Studio Becker showroom (8th and Townsend), I'd encourage you to do so. They can help you with adding additional storage in the kitchen (e.g. adding to the island, converting the upper [cabinetry] to fully functional storage versus closed/fixed fronts, etc.) The team there is outstanding.
∙ Walkthroughs At Infinity: A Chance To Share Your Impressions [SocketSite]
∙ Infinity Update: Construction, Tower Two, And Possibly Even Sales [SocketSite]
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December 27, 2007
Now Would That Be A Pre Or Post Prison Martha Stewart Design?
We know, we know, not everyone is in the market for an eleven million dollar Belvedere "compound." So how about a more modest $5,600,000 waterfront Belvedere home "personally designed by Martha Stewart, a friend of the current owner in the style of a 'Luxury loft'" with a "gourmet kitchen personally designed by chef Michael Chiarello?"
And as if those two aren't names enough: "For the full price, seller will consider including the furniture including Dakota Jackson and Holly Hunt designer items from Randolph and Hein and Kneedler Faucher, custom built Honduras mahogany dining table and Parisi Chaise Lounge with Design Tex swayed fabric."
Oh, and the "beautiful mahogany used to build the dresser and bed in the master bedroom was originally earmarked to make Gibson guitar[s]."
∙ Listing: 57 West Shore Road, Belvedere (4/3.5) - $5,600,000 [Olivia Hsu Decker]
∙ Sitting On A Deck (Or A Dock) By The Bay: 210 Beach Road [SocketSite]
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December 17, 2007
Change Of Heart, Cash Crunch, Or A Condo Sitter Gone Crazy?
If you happen to be out of town and recognize this kitchen as your own, you might want to touch base with your condo sitter (or perhaps the police) posthaste. For it’s a plugged-in tipster that finds the following on Craigslist:
I have a modern kitchen by Pedini for sale. With the appliance I paid apx $55,000 for it….Its current installed in my condo. It was never used….You have to take out and install it your self. Includes all the appliances….Im located in off Vanness. Send me your offers. Please no under bidders I need it. sold asap.
We’re still working on making sense of it all (let us know if you figure it out). And perhaps there’s a much simpler explanation to be had (and let us know if you get it).
∙ Modern Kicthen [sic] By Pedini [Craigslist]
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November 28, 2007
And Sometimes It’s Simply The Sinks (65 Caselli Avenue)
It’s hard to tell if the quick price reduction ($295,001 or 12.9% after twenty days on the market) has more to do with marketing or the “motivated seller!” Regardless, it’s actually the bathroom sinks that first caught our attention. Now if only we could figure out where to keep our toothbrushes and toothpaste (without messing up the aesthetic).
∙ Listing: 65 Caselli Avenue (3/4) - $1,999,999 [MLS]
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November 21, 2007
Conjuring Up Warm Thoughts Of A Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner
It wasn’t the quick $130,000 price reduction (after less than a week on the market), or even the Los Gatos broker’s pre-reduction note (“fixup cost $250,000.00 Possible resale value would be $1,700,000.00”) which caught our attention.
No, it was simply the vintage Wedgewood stove which conjured up warm thoughts of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. And of which we can't stop thinking (and counting down).
UPDATE: And yes, since publishing this morning (and after two weeks on the market) the broker's statements about "fixup cost" and "possible resale value" have been removed from the online property description.
∙ Listing: 1671 Bush Street (4/2) - $995,000 [MLS] [Alain Pinel]
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October 24, 2007
One Of Four Little Donald MacDonald Urban Townhouses On Hermann
398 Hermann is one of four little (800 square feet each) urban townhouses designed by architect Donald MacDonald in 1983 with two full bedrooms (and one bath) down, and a single great room (combined living/dining/kitchen) up.
It offers a one car parking pad (downside: it’s uncovered; upside: it doesn’t eat into the living space like at 390 Hermann). And it’s cater-corner to Duboce Park (which we happen to think is a good thing).
We’ll note that 396 Hermann (the yellow one) sold for $749,000 in March, while 390 Hermann (the brown one) was last on the market for $699,000 in September (and sold for $650,000). And no, we haven't had any experience with Liebherr refrigerators. Readers?
∙ Listing: 398 Hermann (2/1) - $699,000 [MLS]
∙ Donald MacDonald Architects [donaldmacdonaldarchitects.com]
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September 14, 2007
The SocketSite Scoop On 67-69 Belcher (As Promised)
Born a furniture warehouse, 67-69 Belcher was destined to be demolished and redeveloped (into condos) in the early 1980’s. Instead, artist Spaulding Taylor and partner acquired the Duboce Triangle property converting half into a one of kind residence designed by architect Ira Kurlander and Johnathan Straley (67 Belcher), and the other half into 10,000+ square feet of gallery space and art studios (69 Belcher).
The residence consists of over 4,000 square feet of interior living space; an additional 1,400 square feet of outdoor courtyards, gardens and terraces; and a 2,900 square foot private art studio (which can be accessed through a hidden door in the walk-though master closet). Ceiling height reaches to 22 feet in the main room and a wall of windows and glass doors floods the space with natural light. And while technically a two bedroom, for all intents and purposes it’s one dramatic master loft with a guest suite (including full bathroom, fireplace, and garden) and office (with Moorish courtyard) to the side.
The modern concrete, steel and wood kitchen (with two ranges, ovens, dishwashers and sinks) stands the test of time (although we’d expect a buyer to replace the "retro" appliances post haste). And the Taylor designed table on wheels (which we’ll assume is part of the offering) can be split in two and each half independently raised or lowered.
And of course, there’s that master bathroom which features a pair of nickel silver basins set in slab of green glass and supported by stainless steel piping; a skylight, and two open showers in a room that doesn’t matter what gets wet (“walls are coated with a pristine white waterproof epoxy and the floors with Deco-Rez, an epoxy and sand mix”).
And while very few will be able to afford it (asking $6,900,000), as least you get to know what's behind those ivy covered walls. And perhaps you'll find some inspiration for a project of your own.
∙ Listing: 67-69 Belcher (2/3 + Gallery/Studios) - $6,900,000 [67Belcherst.com] [MLS]
∙ Coming Soon: Another One Of A Kind Property In San Francisco [SocketSite]
∙ Belcher Studios Gallery [69 Belcher]
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July 26, 2007
You Had Us At Heated Granite Floors (And We're Not Granite People)
The little (and not so little) things that caught our eye at 801 Teresita: heated granite floors, a Duravit sink, Axor fixtures and skylight in the bathroom; Scavolini, Sub-Zero, DCS and (two more) skylights in the kitchen; a landscaped backyard (which the master bedroom overlooks); and a corner lot. And yes, even that nice new garage door.
UPDATE (9/7): Closed escrow on 8/29/07 for $950,000 (6.1% over asking).
∙ Listing: 801 Teresita Boulevard (2/1) - $895,000 [MLS]
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July 24, 2007
Nevermind The Condos, I Really Want That Table On Townsend
From a comment on yesterday’s piece concerning 310 Townsend: “On a side note, does anyone know where I can find the dining table pictured?” The readers nailed it when it came to the barstools, but can they do it again with something slightly larger like a table? We have faith.
∙ The House Is Great (But I Really Want Those Barstools) [SocketSite]
∙ 310 Townsend: Additional Evidence Of Price Reductions [SocketSite]
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May 11, 2007
No Real Story (We Just Liked The Stove)
∙ Listing: 993 Tennessee Street #5 (3/3.5) - $1,029,000 [Virtual Tour] [MLS]
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April 23, 2007
The House Is Great (But I Really Want Those Barstools)
One plugged-in reader pursues the listing for 267-271 Filbert and likes what he sees in the property (quite literally). Leave it up to the SocketSite community to not only answer his question (“Where did you get the bar stools in the picture of the kitchen?”) but to provide a value alternative as well. We’re as proud as new parents.
∙ If Only We Weren’t Garage People [SocketSite]
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April 6, 2007
Readers Put SocketSite’s Real Estate Forums To Work
One reader gets recommendations for where to buy furniture for small spaces, another solicits thoughts about moving to the Inner Sunset , and another is still looking for insight into whether a building will survive the Bay Bridge reconstruction. And as was certain to happen, yet another discovers the polling function (above).
∙ Where to buy furniture for small spaces [SocketSite Forums]
∙ Moving to the Inner Sunset (from SOMA/Potrero) - thoughts? [SocketSite Forums]
∙ Building demo at bay bridge western approach? [SocketSite Forums]
∙ The Infinity VS The OneRincon [SocketSite Forums]
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March 7, 2007
Yes, You Can Ask: $1,095,000
Speaking of designer transformations, the interior of 238 24th Avenue was transformed by Jay Jeffers for the owner of Spa Radiance. And while it’s not really our color palate, or even style, we do love the windows and open layout. And yes, you can ask: $1,095,000.
∙ Listing: 238 24th Avenue (2/2) - $1,095,000 [MLS]
∙ Jeffers Design Group: Hollywood Glam [jeffersdesigngroup.com]
∙ Your Chance To Get Inside 2901 Broadway [SocketSite]
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November 13, 2006
How Not To Mount A Plasma Screen Television
While plasma screen televisions still manage to grab people’s attention, sometimes they do so for all the wrong reasons…
∙ Listing: 3459 26th (3/2) - $1,000,000 [3459twentysixth.com]
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October 9, 2006
V Is For Valet (And Ventless)
We have to admit, this one caught us by surprise, but valets and ventless dryers dominated the discussion surrounding our latest update on One Rincon Hill (with nary a mention of the 43+ unsold units). We only mention it in case you’re interested in either “V” (but not necessarily One Rincon Hill).
∙ One Rincon Hill’s Fall Newsletter And Update [SocketSite]
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October 3, 2006
It’s All About The Kitchen
We’re not really sure who was doing the voting, or if we would agree, but according to the listing for 1774 Beach, its “cooks kitchen [was] voted one of the best kitchens in the U.S. for 2005.” And while that might be a bit of a stretch, we have to admit it looks rather nice.
And of course it just begs the question: what other current listings represent “the best kitchens” in San Francisco?
∙ 1774 Beach (2/2) - $1,345,000 [Coldwell Banker via Pacific Union]
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September 18, 2006
A Possibility In Potrero?
While le blog exuberance applauds the exterior, we’re quite impressed with what’s inside 2130b 24th Street (at least based on the pictures). The South facing lower level condo is three bedrooms and two baths over 1,500 square feet; has a kitchen outfitted with “Bosch Appliances & Scavolini Cabinets” and bathrooms finished with “Carrera Marble, Italian Porcelain Tile & Fossilized Limestone Baths;” and is priced under a million ($979,000).
We’ll reserve our final judgment until we’ve had a chance to do a walk-through (and check out the block), but so far we do like what we see. (And can't help but wonder about 2130a...)
UPDATE (9/19): Two thumbs up. It’s actually a great block, and the quality of finish and design was even better than expected. On the flip side, it's not quite as “light filled” as we had hoped (but then again we’ve got ridiculously high standards), and although quaint, do keep in mind that cobblestone streets tend to generate more street noise. And of course, the inside scoop: the upstairs unit (2130a) will most likely hit the market in a couple of months (~1,800 sqft and views).
∙ woody modernism looking good [le blog exuberance]
∙ Listing: 2130b 24th Street (3/2) - $979,000 [BJ Droubi] [Statement]
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June 14, 2006
Design Within Reach Warehouse Sale (6/16 – 6/18)
Looking to fill that new Rincon/Transbay condo? A fan of the modern aesthetic? You might want to check out the Design Within Reach Warehouse Sale this weekend in Union City (2801 Faber Street).
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June 6, 2006
Forget The Sheets, We Want The Hinges
Williams-Sonoma Home is now open in the Stanford Shopping Center and peddling 990 thread-count sheets, $800 per setting silverware, and custom upholstered furniture in 45 days. And yet somehow we found ourselves fixating more on the fixtures and finish of the store (love the hardware on the front door) than the actual wares inside. But hey, that’s just us.
∙ Williams-Sonoma Home [wshome.com]
∙ At home with Williams-Sonoma [fortwayne.com]
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