CATEGORY ARCHIVE: Fixtures & Furnishings
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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