Monthly Archives: November 2021

State gives S.F. 30 days to explain why it blocked 800 housing units in recent months

“(Housing and Community Development) is concerned that the (city’s) actions are indicative of review processes that may be constraining the provision of housing in San Francisco,” said West in the letter. “It is well known that California is experiencing a … Continue reading

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Amazon leases 336K sf industrial building in Oakland, plans to open it this month

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and 5800 Coliseum Way in Oakland (Getty, Prologis) Amazon took more than 300,000 square feet of industrial space in Oakland that it plans to open to workers this month. It’s the single largest industrial lease signed … Continue reading

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Iconic Pacific Heights building sells for highest price per square foot in San Francisco

It was built in the 1920s by Conrad Alfred Meussdorffer, who also designed the St. Regis apartments in Lafayette Park (the Beaux Arts beauty of which catapulted Meussdorffer’s career among the city’s elite), as well as 2006 Washington Street. This half … Continue reading

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The share of vacant homes in the Bay Area has decreased. Is that a good thing?

The vacancy rate for the Bay Area’s nine counties was 5.5 units per 100 in 2020, down from 6.4 in 2010. That compares to a national vacancy rate of 9.7 units per 100 in 2020, which declined from 11.4 in … Continue reading

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‘Dog whistle’: East Bay residents upset over language in SF’s ‘Nob Hill Gazette’ real estate ad – KGO

PIEDMONT, Calif. (KGO) — A magazine ad for real estate in Piedmont has members of the community hurt and wanting answers. The ad draws attention to the community’s demographics, comparing it to neighboring cities. RELATED: Data exposes racial inequities in … Continue reading

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