Category: Bay Area Cities

David Caraccio March 27, 2024 at 4:10 PM Literally sitting atop history, a spectacular San Francisco penthouse — the crown of the Cathedral Apartments — has hit the market for $3.75 million with views throughout of the city’s most popular landmarks, from the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge to Coit Tower and Salesforce Tower. The elegant two-bedroom, three-bathroom residence in the Nob Hill neighborhood spans spans 2,257 square feet. Built in 1927, the Cathedral Apartments at 1201 California St. was designed by renowned architect Charles P. Weeks, whose work…

Why You Won’t Want To Miss This CRE Deal-Making Conference: What You’ll Learn From This Multifamily & Residential Event: What is the current supply and demand for multifamily in Alameda County and Contra Costa County?  Where is affordable housing being built, and how can it be dispersed throughout Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, Alameda, San Leandro and surrounding cities?  Are we seeing an increase in conversion projects compared to ground-up construction in the East Bay?  How are developers addressing economic volatility, such as inflation and increased cost of living?  How are multifamily…

I have a modest proposal: It’s time to split San Francisco in two. It may seem like a radical solution, but without a conscious civic uncoupling, we’ll be stuck in the current dilemma for the rest of our lives (or at least until the AI kids bring on the End Times).  I came to this conclusion this week after the Board of Supervisors overrode Mayor London Breed’s veto of a bill that would downzone parts of the city in and around North Beach. On the one side are elected officials…