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Apartment mania: Sleek live-work lofts in East Bay vs. SF

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:36:51 +0000

Apartment hunting in San Francisco is not for the faint of heart. The latest news on spiraling rents and brutal competition for rentals in San Francisco — as well as Oakland and San Jose — is covered here.

Many folks find that they can get more for their money by trekking across the Bay.

Here’s a look at two state-of-the-art lofts in converted industrial buildings — one East Bay (Emeryville), one West Bay (San Francisco) that underscore the price differentials. Both are from the same dynamic duo team — architect David Baker and developer Rick Holliday. Admittedly they aren’t direct comparisons, as the San Francisco penthouse is bigger and in a more chi-chi location, but they give an idea of the price differences.

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First up, here is a “gorgeous light-filled” one-bedroom, one-bathroom in an historic Emeryville warehouse. At $2,450 a month for 1,300 square feet, it was snapped up within a week, said leasing agent Jeanne Zimmerman of McGuire Real Estate/Urban Bay Properties in San Francisco. “It would be about $3,800 if it were in San Francisco,” she said, pointing to the Hueblein Building as an equivalent SF comp.

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Next, take a look at this penthouse unit in San Francisco’s landmark ClockTower building with one bedroom plus an office space and two bathrooms. It also found a tenant quickly. At 1,925 feet it went for $6,500.

Believe it or not, in the early 1990s when Holliday converted the 1907 ClockTower building, originally the home of a lithography company that printed California fruit-crate labels, to 127 open-floor-plan live/work units, people “thought I was out of my mind,” he said. The South of Market/South Beach area seemed like a wasteland at the time. “Then the building sold out,” he said. “It blew everyone away; it was written up in Esquire magazine.”

The condos that sold for $250,000 “back in the day” now hover around $1 million with some of the better ones going for $2 million, Holliday said.

A side note on live-work lofts. Zimmerman said they have an unusual competitive situation where potential residents have to vie with corporate renters.

“I see a lot of small businesses and startups competing with residential customers for them,” she said. “The companies are looking to lease them for office space, and use the bed upstairs in the loft area for executives who travel or employees who work late.”

Carolyn Said is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. For insights and news on Bay Area real estate, follow her on Twitter: @csaid

Article source: http://blog.sfgate.com/ontheblock/2013/05/01/apartment-mania-sleek-live-work-lofts-in-east-bay-vs-sf/

Zephyr Real Estate Announces New Headquarters Location

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:40:19 +0000

San Francisco, CA – January 10, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Zephyr Real Estate is pleased to announce its new headquarters location at 850 Seventh Street in San Francisco. This new South of Market office reflects Zephyr’s reputation as a modern, tech-oriented, forward-thinking company. The expanded office space affords ample room for the growing Zephyr team in an environment representative of the company’s commitment to creativity, diversity and results-oriented customer care.

Located on the SOMA/Potrero border near the design district, nearby neighbors include Adobe, Zynga, California College of the Arts, and the San Francisco Design Center. SOMA is also home to residential developments by some very notable architects, including 888 Seventh Street by David Baker, 1234 Howard by Stanley Saitowitz and the conversion of Jackson Brewery by Siegel and Strain. The eclectic neighborhood enjoys some of the best weather in the city, where commercial mingles alongside industrial and residential.

“We are delighted with our new location where there is abundant space to encourage and inspire our staff,” commented Randall Kostick, Chief Operating Officer for Zephyr. “The views of the City skyline and Bay Bridge alone are constant reminders of all that is amazing about San Francisco.”

For over 30 years, Zephyr has been a highly respected presence in the San Francisco Bay Area by clients as well as the entire real estate community. Zephyr is also dedicated to building community and supports a wide variety of charitable causes including delivering meals each week to homebound people through Project Open Hand, helping the elderly with home repairs, walking or riding to raise money for health-related organizations, donating directly from commissions to support local public schools, holiday toy and food drives, and donating over $1 Million to various organizations in recent years.

About Zephyr Real Estate

Founded in 1978, Zephyr Real Estate is San Francisco’s largest independent real estate firm with $1 billion in gross annual sales and a current roster of more than 200 full-time agents. In 2010, Zephyr launched its new website, which has earned three web design awards, including the prestigious WebAward for Outstanding Website from the Web Marketing Association. Zephyr Real Estate is a member of the international relocation network, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World; the luxury real estate network, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate; and the local luxury marketing association, the Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco. Zephyr has six strategically located offices in San Francisco, a business center in Marin County, and serves a large customer base throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit www.zephyrsf.com.

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Zephyr Real Estate Announces New Headquarters Location

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:33:42 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Jan 10, 2013 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) –
Zephyr Real Estate is pleased to announce its new headquarters
location at 850 Seventh Street in San Francisco. This new South of
Market office reflects Zephyr’s reputation as a modern,
tech-oriented, forward-thinking company. The expanded office space
affords ample room for the growing Zephyr team in an environment
representative of the company’s commitment to creativity, diversity
and results-oriented customer care.

Located on the SOMA/Potrero border near the design district, nearby
neighbors include Adobe, Zynga, California College of the Arts, and
the San Francisco Design Center. SOMA is also home to residential
developments by some very notable architects, including 888 Seventh
Street by David Baker, 1234 Howard by Stanley Saitowitz and the
conversion of Jackson Brewery by Siegel and Strain. The eclectic
neighborhood enjoys some of the best weather in the city, where
commercial mingles alongside industrial and residential.

“We are delighted with our new location where there is abundant space
to encourage and inspire our staff,” commented Randall Kostick, Chief
Operating Officer for Zephyr. “The views of the City skyline and Bay
Bridge alone are constant reminders of all that is amazing about San
Francisco.”

For over 30 years, Zephyr has been a highly respected presence in the
San Francisco Bay Area by clients as well as the entire real estate
community. Zephyr is also dedicated to building community and
supports a wide variety of charitable causes including delivering
meals each week to homebound people through Project Open Hand,
helping the elderly with home repairs, walking or riding to raise
money for health-related organizations, donating directly from
commissions to support local public schools, holiday toy and food
drives, and donating over $1 Million to various organizations in
recent years.

About Zephyr Real Estate
Founded in 1978, Zephyr Real Estate is San
Francisco’s largest independent real estate firm with $1 billion in
gross annual sales and a current roster of more than 200 full-time
agents. In 2010, Zephyr launched its new website, which has earned
three web design awards, including the prestigious WebAward for
Outstanding Website from the Web Marketing Association. Zephyr Real
Estate is a member of the international relocation network, Leading
Real Estate Companies of the World; the luxury real estate network,
Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate; and the local luxury marketing
association, the Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco. Zephyr
has six strategically located offices in San Francisco, a business
center in Marin County, and serves a large customer base throughout
the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information, visit

www.zephyrsf.com .


        Contact:
        Melody Foster
        Zephyr Real Estate
        San Francisco, CA
        415.729.3555
        Email Contact

SOURCE: Zephyr Real Estate


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Article source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/zephyr-real-estate-announces-new-headquarters-location-2013-01-10

What you can rent in San Francisco for $3400 What you can rent in Potrero Hill …

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:20:04 +0000

The Chronicle and BlockShopper San Francisco scour the Bay Area to find what range of properties renters can get for their money. This week What You Can Rent looks at homes in the $3,800 range.

San Francisco

20 Beideman St.

Beds: 2 Baths: 1.5 Square footage: 1,000 Price: $3,400/month

This furnished two-bedroom condo is a top-floor unit with a townhouse-style floor plan. It has high ceilings, large windows and skylights. The office includes a pull-out sofa. Other features include a gas fireplace, window seat, front porch and radiant heat. The property also includes a deck off the kitchen and a private one-car garage. The building is within walking distance to shops, restaurants and nightlife in Fillmore, Japantown and NoPa.

Leasing agent: Jeanne Zimmerman, McGuire Real Estate, (415) 901-2779,

jzimmermann@mcguire.com

Potrero Hill, S.F.

1651 18th St.

Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Square footage: 1,088 Price: $4,365/month

This two-bedroom, two-bath, two-level unit is in an award-winning David Baker building on the north slope of Potrero Hill. It has a shared deck and 10-foot windows that offer views of the city skyline. The master bath features Carrara marble countertops, along with glass and tile that surround a jetted tub. There are Caesarstone countertops and a natural stone backsplash in the kitchen, as well as stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry. A terrace overlooks the community grounds.

Leasing agent: Tatiana Chavez, Vanguard Properties, (415) 321-7092, tatiana@vanguardsf.com

Article source: http://www.sfgate.com/realestate/article/What-you-can-rent-in-San-Francisco-for-3-400-3832286.php

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