March 29, 2019

500 Cole St, Haight Ashbury


500 Cole St c. 1975
Recent broker babble indicates these townhouses have just been landmarked.

As far as I can tell, to date, this property, although historic + beautiful, has not been landmarked. Haight Ashbury has, however, been proposed as a Landmark District and I imagine this house would have historical significance based on that designation.

Marketing materials correctly indicate that the "two-unit dwelling was constructed by Robert Dickie Cranston, a well-known builder in this neighborhood at the turn of the century".

A Move to Landmark The Upper Haight Is Underway (Curbed 2016)

Haight-Ashbury Townhouse Has Mad Curb Appeal, Asks $1.275M (Curbed 2016)

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March 25, 2019

San Francisco Modern Architecture and Landscape Design 1935-1970

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San Francisco
Modern Architecture and Landscape Design 1935-1970
Historic Context Statement

HERE

The mid-1930s witnessed a confluence of events significant to the development of Modern architecture in San Francisco. In January 1935, Architect & Engineer published a photo spread of the first Modern residential building constructed in San Francisco – the Cowell House designed by architects Morrow & Morrow in 1933. Pioneering International Style architect Richard Neutra designed the first of five buildings in San Francisco in 1935. The Golden Gate and Bay Bridges were nearing completion, opening up downtown San Francisco and solidifying its role as the region’s financial, corporate and industrial center. The Federal Housing Administration’s “Modernize Main Street” campaign was in full swing in San Francisco, spurring construction of Streamline Moderne commercial storefronts. By 1937, master builder Henry Doelger had introduced Streamline Moderne styles in his residential tract developments.

By the late 1960s, Modernism had largely peaked in San Francisco, although some sub-styles, such as the Third Bay Tradition, were just emerging. During the 1960s, Modern architects and landscape architects designed iconic skyscrapers, urban landscapes, and master-planned developments such as Diamond Heights. However, a growing backlash to the perceived sterility of Modern design and concerns about the energy inefficiencies of Downtown’s glass-clad buildings dampened public enthusiasm for Modern architecture.

The era’s final dramatic Modern design – the Transamerica Pyramid – marks the end of the exuberance and innovation that characterized San Francisco’s Modern Age.

With approximately 51,000 buildings constructed between 1935 and 1970, more than a third of San Francisco’s total building stock and 97 percent of which were residential, the report is well worth a read even if you’re not an architecture or design buff.

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March 23, 2019

The Angry Birds Movie 2

Cartoon Brew
 The Angry Birds Movie 2’ Teaser Introduces A New Character On A Frozen Island

The Angry Birds Movie 2 is directed by Thurop Van Orman (The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Adventure Time) and co-directed by John Rice (King of the Hill, Rick and Morty). Mary Ellen Bauder Andrews is co-producing, Sean Charmatz (Trolls) is the head of story, Peter Ackerman (FX’s The Americans, Ice Age) is writing the screenplay, Pete Oswald is the production designer, and Linda Lamontagne is the casting director. David Maisel and Catherine Winder are executive producers. The talented team at Sony Pictures Imageworks handles the animation.

Read the rest HERE

💜Can't wait Seanio💜

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March 13, 2019

1960 San Antonio Ave , Berkeley

Spring Mansion c. 1914

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Neighbors Riled About Plans to Develop Spring Mansion (Berkeley Daily Planet 2007)

Berkeley’s biggest, most expensive historic mansion asks $7.5 million (Curbed 2016)

A Berkeley Mansion, Empty for a Decade, Hits the Market at $7.5 Million (Bloomberg 2016)

A Grand Dame Gets a Makeover in the Berkeley Hills (Realtor.com 2016)

Half Million Price Cut On Palatial Berkeley Home (Berkeley Patch 2018)

Spring Mansion (Herman Chan 2019)

John Hopkins Spring Estate (Berkeley Landmarks)

Massive Berkeley Mansion Now Listed at a Loss</b> (Socketsite 2019)


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March 08, 2019

2123 Pierce St, Pacific Heights Repost from 5.20.17

c. 2017
2,600 square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath densely detailed, gut renovated (and apparently ready to be gut renovated again)✷ Stick Eastlake with Queen Anne influence built in 1888. Last sold for $2.995 million in 2012.

Current estimates value the property at about $3.6 million.

c. 2012
BROKER BABBLE: Situated on a peaceful block in a wonderful Pacific Heights location, 2123 Pierce is a charming, lovingly maintained, grand scale home. The main level has 11’+ ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, and a stunning open floor plan that is great for entertaining. There is a living room with wood-burning fireplace and wet bar, a formal dining room, and remodeled gourmet kitchen that leads to a sunny walkout deck. Two bedrooms and remodeled bath complete this level.

The top floor comprises the entire master suite, with generous bedroom and remodeled bath with double vanity sink and walk-in shower. An adjoining room with fireplace could be used as a home office/media room. The home sits on a large, rarely available 32.5’ x 137.5’ lot(per City map). 3 car parking with interior access. Site permit available to be picked up from DBI at Buyers expense to expand the home. Steps from Alta Plaza park and convenient to all the restaurants, shopping and other amenities of the upper Fillmore corridor.

San Francisco Architectural Survey c. 1975 

2012 LISTING PHOTOS
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March 05, 2019

856 Capp St, Inner Mission

Mission Revival Church ca. 1880

856 Capp St Elevations (click to enlarge)

Former Iglesia del Pacto Evangelico church ca. 1880 considered historic DPR Survey Form HERE

Historic earthquake shack 

Historic sign will be retained

If things go as planned the church’s historic façade and blade sign will be preserved, a 4 story newly constructed building would be added behind, with 4 one-bedroom and 5 two-bedroom units. The 222-square-foot earthquake shack behind the church, which has also been deemed historic, will be restored but relocated to the far rear of the property.

2015 Church Conversion Could Spark A Few New Flames (Socketsite)

2017 Residential Complex Coming to Capp Street Church (mission Local)

2019 Contemporary Conversion in the Mission Closer to Reality (Socketsite)

Plans for the seven unit residential complex at 856 Capp St HERE (SCRIBD)

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March 04, 2019

806 Potrero St, Inner Mission


1133 sq ft 2/1 stripped  + stuccoed Stick Victorian fixer c. 1891


806 Potrero Avenue is located on a 24’ x 100’ rectangular lot on the west side of Potrero Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets. Built in 1891, 806 Potrero Avenue is a 1-story over raised basement, wood frame, single-family residence that has been altered from its original style. The rectangular-plan building, clad in smooth stucco, is capped by a flat roof.

The primary facade faces east and features an angled bay window to the south and a recessed narrow bay to the north. Entrances include a partially-glazed paneled wood door that is recessed in a small arched entryway and reached by a straight flight of terrazzo steps. A paneled wood basement door is also located below grade to the north. Fenestration consists of double-hung woodsash windows, one of which features a divided upper sash and transom.

Architectural details include the original site wall, a stuccoed entry hood, and a triangular pediment above the bay window. The facade terminates in a curved cornice and a pent roof parapet clad in asphalt shingles. The building was originally part of a row of 6 mirrored buildings built at the same time. The building appears to be in good condition.

Read the DPR Survey Form HERE (PDF) or click below to enlarge.

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