by Gary Belk | Mar 3, 2014 | |
Potrero Hill & Dogpatch AboutNew CondosResale Properties Partially isolated from other parts of San Francisco by two freeways and the city’s hilly geography, and the best weather in the City, Potrero Hill is a neighborhood with a very defined culture. What began as a working-class neighborhood in the second half of the 19th century has blossomed into an upper-middle-class haven, mostly due to the dot com boom of the 1990s. Whether you work down the peninsula at a high-tech campus, or in a loft-turned-startup space in SOMA, Potrero Hill offers easy access to transportation to and from your office. Warm, friendly, quiet, residential, Potrero Hill offers beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay, and, from the top of the right hill, stunning panoramas of the city skyline. With some of the best transportation options of any neighborhood in the City – the 101 and 280 freeways, its own Caltrain station and the 3rd Street Rail – it is ideal for commuters. Slated for ground breaking in early 2014, Potrero Hill’s historic Pier 70 waterfront and warehouses will be the site of new residential buildings, restaurants, high tech office space, music and event venues, and public parks and walkways. The idea is to build upon the culture established in the Dogpatch are of Potrero Hill. With the 3rd Street rail and many trendy restaurants, galleries and even wineries. This waterfront area is a haven for residents and is destined to be one of the most energetic in the City. Beyond the new construction, the gentrified Potrero Hill neighborhood has already begun to develop its own sights and sounds. The 18th...
by Gary Belk | Jan 2, 2014 | |
Nob Hill and Russian Hill AboutNew CondosResale Properties Russian Hill and Nob Hill: Trendy, Chic and In the Heart of San Francisco World-famous San Francisco landmarks and attractions – like Fisherman’s Wharf, cable cars, China Town and the world’s windiest street – are all located in the northeastern District 8. But although the district attracts thrones of tourists, the neighborhoods are vibrant and full of energy and the residential options are varied for buyers. Comprised of Nob Hill and Russian Hill, North Beach and many of the neighborhoods in San Francisco’s downtown, District 8 is the city’s cultural, commercial and governmental center. The city’s urban core – which includes, Downtown, Van Ness, Civic Center, Financial District and the Tenderloin – is home to many corporate headquarters. For instance, Twitter and Craigslist are here, as are financial services giants Wells Fargo and Charles Schwab. Plus, the district is home to long-time San Francisco cultural institutions, including theater, ballet and music venues. And each neighborhood boasts its own extensive list of eateries, like the venerable Italian joints in North Beach and Chinatown’s dim sum cafes. For people interested in buying homes in the district, there is a full spectrum available. Chic new construction condos continually to pop up downtown; North Beach has newer condos and 1920s and 1930s architecture, and Nob Hill and Russian Hill offer new construction condos, as well as homes in iconic buildings. 5 found. Sort By: Address Neighborhood Availability Blanc, Nob Hill Situated at 1080 Sutter Street, Blanc is Stanley Saitowitz’s latest design, a unique boutique condo residence nestled in Nob Hill, with a limited collection of...
by Gary Belk | Jan 2, 2014 | |
SOMA AboutNew CondosResale Properties You can tell you’ve reached San Francisco’s South Beach and Yerba Buena neighborhoods as soon as you set foot on the southern side of Mission Street. This thriving, if relatively compact, area of San Francisco is markedly more modern than just about every other district in the city. One of two San Francisco neighborhoods with high-rise buildings of any type, South Beach is lined with new, sleek apartment buildings, and fancy-looking restaurant fronts. Benefactors of the dot com boom, the South Beach and Yerba Buena areas of San Francisco have quickly turned into a tech paradise. 4th and 5th streets (depending on whom you ask) to the west, the waterfront at Embarcadero to the east, Mission Street to the north, and King Street to the south make up the rough borders of South Beach and Yerba Buena areas. Offices in this area are diverse, and run the gamut of the technology ecosystem. Here, you’ll find everything from the smallest of tech firms, to Twitter, to IGN Entertainment, and everything in between, like tech PR firms, and websites like CNet (CBS Interactive). The Moscone Center conference halls regularly host large tech trade shows and gatherings, including MacWorld, Cisco Live and Dreamforce. But the growing tech landscape is not the only remarkable feature of this area of San Francisco. AT&T Park, one of the most beautiful ballparks in the country, on 2nd and King, is home to the San Francisco Giants, as well as a number of offseason events such as international soccer competition, and 5k running races for the public. Pete’s Tavern, Pedro’s Cantina, and Momo’s...
by Gary Belk | Jan 2, 2014 | |
Noe and Cole Valleys, The Castro and Haight AboutNew CondosResale Properties 20-Minutes to Everywhere: Neighborhoods in District 5 San Francisco’s District 5 – home to cultural centers like the Haight-Ashbury and Castro neighborhoods – is located smack-dab in the heart of the city. With entertainment, dining and shopping options galore, as well as a mix of family friendly neighborhoods, the district is one of the most desirable in San Francisco. The Haight-Ashbury is might be the district’s most famous neighborhood. It’s well known for its quirky shops along Haight Street and proximity to Golden Gate Park, as well as its storied “Summer of Love” past. Some of the city’s finest Victorian homes are located here. The Castro, the LBGTQ center of San Francisco, is also an established and historic neighborhood. Along Castro Street, residents enjoy access to shopping, entertainment and dining, as well as stately renovated Victorians. But the district is also home to beautiful neighborhoods like Noe Valley and Twin Peaks. SaveBoth offer an urban feel, while maintaining plenty of serenity, and the real estate market is bustling. Noe Valley and Twin Peaks offer a variety of refurbished homes, as well as new construction condos – and young professionals and families are flocking. District 5’s Duboce Triangle micro-neighborhood is well-connected to the Castro, Haight, Mission and Downtown – and it’s a prime location for new condo developments. And Corona Heights and Ashbury Heights offer buyers a plethora of vibrant and beautiful single-family homes and Victorians. This centrally located neighborhood is walkable; well-connected to all of San Francisco via public transportation; and the real estate is an eclectic mix...
by Gary Belk | Jan 2, 2014 | |
Lower Pacific Heights AboutNew CondosResale Properties Lower Pacific Heights Centrally located District 6 is home to diverse group of historic San Francisco neighborhoods. Here you’ll find stately Victorians in Lower Pacific Heights, hints of the Fillmore District’s historic past, and bustling Japantown. Plus, micro-neighborhoods like the Western Addition, Anza Vista and North Panhandle – each with their own unique personality – are here as well. Overall, the district offers a little something for everyone. In the Fillmore District, young people dance the night away to nightly music at Yoshi’s and the historic Fillmore Theater. Foodies love the district’s world-class restaurants, which seem to be on every corner. And eclectic stores and coffee shops line all the district’s major thoroughfares. Plus, the housing stock is a diverse mix of historic Victorian single-family homes and contemporary new construction condos that are just a stone’s throw from San Francisco’s urban core. There’s a lot to love about Lower Pacific Heights and the rest of District 6. And incidentially, more and more buyers are interested in calling its neighborhoods home. None found. Sorry, no properties found - try expanding your search, or view all. None found. Click Here to View All Available...
