CL I MB R E A L E S TAT E
VANTAGE DECEMBER | 2016
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INSIDE
What we have in store for you this December
3 BEST OF THE BAY
22 FEATURED PET
Monthly featured listings
Our extended furry family
12 HOMES, LOFTS, & CONDOS An update of our inventory
Local events this December
10 RENTAL VIEW
25 CLIMB CONGRATULATES
The hottest rentals in the Bay Area
Announcements and accomplishments
16 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT Uptown Oakland
18 CLIMB LOVES A few of our favorite things
24 WHAT’S NEW IN THE BAY AREA?
26 CLIMB MANAGEMENT TEAM The faces that drive Climb
28 MEET YOUR CLIMBERS The Climb Real Estate team
20 FEATURED AGENT Kunal Mehta
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BEST OF THE BAY We bring the best of San Francisco Bay Area homes to you.
COVER PROPERT Y:
444 Mississippi Street
EXCEPTIONAL POTRERO HILL NORTH SLOPE CONDO 444 MISSISSIPPI ST. | 3 BR / 2.5 BA | $2,195,000
Joshua Lawrence
Enjoy stunning views in a unique multi-story home at the crest of Mississippi Street on the coveted North Slope of Potrero Hill. Beautiful architectural detail makes this condo feel like a single-family home. You will be purchasing a 2,129 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom condominium in a two-unit building. With three levels, two-car parking, a pentroom, and a large deck with views in 280 degrees, this home has what you’ve been looking for. The new owner of this bright and beautiful home, built in 2001, will appreciate proximity to the shops and restaurants of both Potrero Hill and Dogpatch. There is easy access to downtown via surface streets and to the South Bay via 280 or Caltrain’s 22nd Street Station. Enter into the great room with a gas fireplace, tall ceilings, crown molding, and a powder room. You’ll appreciate the large kitchen with a breakfast bar; peninsula sink; deep pantry storage; an industrial DCS range with a hood vent; and a Bosch dishwasher. Three levels of Shaker-style cabinetry with interior upgrades maximize ceiling height.
The bedroom level features two generous bedrooms, a linen closet, a full bathroom, and a laundry room with a side-by-side washer and dryer. These large bedrooms feature bay views, high ceilings, and deep closets. The pentroom of the home can be used as the master bedroom or a deluxe dedicated home office. It has a luxurious walk-in closet, a gas fireplace, and a 2-person Jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom. The windows on this top floor also have automated European exterior metal shades to provide excellent light control. The deck has epic views of downtown, the Bay Bridge, and the bay. Modern conveniences include a video entry system, a Nest learning thermostat system, and Nest Protect smoke detectors. The Nest systems and pentroom window coverings can all be remote-controlled with the Tahoma smarthome app on your phone. You will appreciate details like closet upgrades and recessed lighting on multiple dimmers. A large shared garage with lots of storage and a 2-car tandem parking spot make this opportunity hard to pass up.
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COMFORT, VIEWS, AND UNMISTAK ABLE CHARM AT 444 MISSISSIPPI STREET
UPDATED MODERN FLAT IN VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOOD 1070 POST ST. #2 | 3 BR / 2 BA | $949,000
Regan Wilson
1070 Post Street #2 is at the intersection of San Francisco’s most vibrant neighborhoods at the corner of art, commerce, and culture. Designed for urban living, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Tenderloin home provides the ultimate in comfort and convenience. This is a tenancy-in-common home with 1,107 sq. ft. of living space (per architect) with southern lights and windows on two sides. The highlight of the home is a great room which opens to a chef’s kitchen perfect for entertaining. The open-concept kitchen features a quartz stone-surfaced island; custom cabinetry; a stainless steel KitchenAid 36″ refrigerator with French doors and a bottom freezer; a KitchenAid 30″ range; and a Bosch dishwasher. The bathrooms feature Cararra marble (with a
herringbone pattern in the master bathroom), dual-flush toilets, and modern cabinetry with quartz countertops. Designer touches include walnut-stained hardwood floors, bespoke light fixtures, and a laundry room with washer and dryer hookups. Street parking is available, and an assigned storage/bonus space is located on the ground level and included in the sale. The 1070 Post Street TIC building has undergone substantial upgrades and exterior improvements including new plumbing, wiring, electrical systems, HVAC, hallway carpeting, and water heaters. Designed by Urban Building Workshop, 1070 Post Street offers the finest in shopping, dining, arts, culture, fitness, and innovation with the highest standards of design and construction.
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LUXURY CONDO WITH PARK AND PARTIAL WATER VIEWS 420 MISSION BAY BLVD. N #304 | 1 BR / 1 BA | $988,888
Jessie Lee
This 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo is over 943 sq. ft. and overlooks Madrone’s lush parkscape. With partial water views from the living room, this home features a very unique open floor plan with a separate dining area. Indulge in Madrone’s resort-like amenities including an open-air sun deck; 75-foot heated lap pool; fun-sized Jacuzzi spa; resort-style steam room and sauna; outdoor grill and terrace lounge; social dining room with a catering kitchen; game room with flat screen TVs and billiards; private movie theater; state-of-the-art fitness studio; landscaped gardens and courtyard; attended lobby; and hotel-style
reception area. The next mega Starbucks is opening downstairs in the building, conveniently allowing you to grab your morning cup of coffee or a muffin. Madrone is located in the heart of Mission Bay, San Francisco’s newest, fastestgrowing master-planned community that is welcoming new residents, retail, businesses, and parks every day. This luxurious Mission Bay building is just a few blocks from AT&T Park with easy access to freeways, the Embarcadero, Whole Foods, a gourmet Safeway, and several of San Francisco’s top restaurants.
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HOMES, LOFTS, & CONDOS See the latest inventory of Victorian flats, modern condominiums, historic loft conversions, single-family homes, and a wide range of other properties all over the San Francisco Bay Area.
1 310 TOWNSEND ST. #403 | $1,149,000 1BR/1BA Dirk Kinley & Eric Li This spacious top floor corner condo sits at the intersection of SOMA, South Beach, and Mission Bay.
2 590 6TH ST. #303 | $1,375,000 2BR + DEN/2BA Todd Montgomery & Marcus Lee This stunning updated top floor loft at Flower Market Lofts in SOMA brings together contemporary updates with classic style.
3 1325 INDIANA ST. #205 | Inquire for Price 1BR/2BA Svetlana Istrati This 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom loft at a renowned David Baker development redefines what can be expected from hip San Francisco loft living.
4 800 TAYLOR BLVD. | $1,650,000 3BR/2.5BA Kristen Stuecher & Michael Soon Ideally located in Millbrae, this Mediterraneanstyle single-family home has been owned by the same family since its original date of construction.
5 451 KANSAS ST. #382 | Inquire for price 2BR/2BA Kendra Wall This coveted 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with parking at the Potrero provides a desirable eastern exposure with abundant morning light. 6 35 DOLORES ST. #404 | $1,195,000 1BR + DEN/1BA Matthew Joseph This modern condo boasts a gas fireplace, skylights, a balcony, custom detailing, and treetop views of the East Bay and beyond.
7 750 VAN NESS AVE. #205 | $798,000 1BR + DEN/1BA Kevin Gueco & Marcell Neri This spacious corner unit features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, hardwood floors, updated appliances, a walk-in closet, a den, and a dual-access balcony.
8 163 LIBERTY ST. | $2,500,000 3BR + DEN/2.5BA Dirk Kinley Enjoy beautiful San Francisco city and water views from this 1885 Edwardian, or go 2 blocks to the trendy Valencia corridor.
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RENTAL VIEW
Climb rents Victorian flats, modern condominiums, historic loft conversions, and a wide range of attractive properties all over the San Francisco Bay Area.
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OPPOSITE PAGE: 852 33rd AVE. | $6,000/mo 3BR/1.5BA Leo Petroni & Michelle Stephens
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1 1688 PINE ST. #E910 | $3,795/mo 1BR/1BA Jessie Lee 2 388 SPEAR ST. #35C | $7,800/mo 3BR/3BA Darcy Robinson 3 50 LANSING ST. #305 | $4,495/mo 2BR/2BA Darcy Robinson 4 188 MINNA ST. #26D | $15,500/mo 2BR/2.5BA Kyle Algeo 5 301 MISSION ST. #50A | $12,950/mo 2BR/3BA Kyle Algeo
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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT This month we are featuring Uptown Oakland. Check out our recommendations on the best the area has to offer.
DAN SILVERT
JOYCE CHIU
Sales Associate
Senior Sales Associate
HOPSCOTCH
LITTLE GIANT ICE CREAM
An upscale, retooled diner, Hopscotch serves up comfort food augmented with Japanese ingredients like kimchi pork belly or soba buscuits and gravy. Swing by for brunch and try out their wasabi bloody mary!
Founded by a group of chefs and ice cream enthusiasts, Little Giant can be found on Telegraph Avenue and sometimes at their mobile Airstream. They offer a unique spin on some classic ice creams, like Mexican rocky road, as well as numerous vegan options.
WILLIAM CRUM
COURTNEY COHAN
Sales Associate
Senior Sales Associate MAKE WESTING
CAFE VAN CLEEF
Uptown’s resident cocktail bar and bocce ball court, Make Westing serves up great drinks in a well-designed but undeniably warm and friendly atmosphere. They also offer snacks like local Dungeness crab dip, roasted bone marrow, and an awesome braised oxtail sandwich.
This beloved local venue and bar has some of the strangest decor you will ever see, with every inch of wall space crowded with art, knicknacks, and plants. They have a well-stocked bar with plenty of options, but they are best known for their greyhound with freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice.
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love your home
SAN FR ANCISCO 415.431.8888 | climbSF.com
CLIMB LOVES
Here are a few of our favorite things that we know you would enjoy.
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BOOT AND SHOE SERVICE always seems to be packed with people, which is a testament to the quality of their consistently delicious thin-crust pizzas. Most ingredients are seasonal, and they are complemented nicely by a surprisingly substantial cocktail menu.
HOTEL ZELOS is right in the thick of San Francisco’s bustling shopping district, and offers a calm, stylized respite from the crowds outside. The decor is subdued but hip, and the in-house bar, Dirty Habit, is one of the best in the neighborhood. The hotel even boasts rooftop firepits with a fantastic view of downtown.
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MONTREAL has an incredible range of activities to offer visitors, from its eclectic food to the gorgeous homes in Plateau Mont-Royal. You can catch a nice view of the city from the top of Mont-Royal, or go restaurant hopping in the Mile End district, but our favorite activity is paying a visit to the breathtaking Basilique Notre-Dame in Old Montreal.
WATCH
READ COVET
HILLBILLY ELEGY is a fascinating look at what the writer calls “Appalachian values” and the poverty and struggle that characterize rust belt America. Vance uses his upbringing to analyze the underlying value systems and issues that dominate the white working-class, questioning the roots of misfortune and poverty.
WESTWORLD is based on a novel by Michael Crichton, and it depicts a futuristic “amusement park” populated by androids which wealthy humans visit for their amusement. Westworld deals with the complex morality around artificial intelligence and the role of technology in our lives, playing out these conflicts in the Western backdrop of Westworld and the sterile confines of the park’s operations center.
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LOMO’INSTANT is a highly malleable instant camera allowing users to take highquality instant photos that are printed out Polaroidstyle. With multiple lens attachments, the ability to shoot double exposures, and even colored gels, this camera packs plenty into a small, lightweight package.
FEATURED AGENT
Get to know Sales Associate Kunal Mehta
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MY NAME Kunal. I AM A great networker, a basketball fan (go Warriors!), a loyal friend, and a real estate enthusiast. PROUDEST MOMENT The day I was accepted to business school at Dartmouth. BIGGEST CHALLENGE Accepting the things I cannot control. ALARM CLOCK Set for the same time every day (which really is a bummer on the weekends when I forget to turn it off). PERFECT DAY Walking around San Francisco, hanging out with my wife, and watching the Warriors or Jeopardy. FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD Dogpatch, SOMA, Potrero Hill, MIssion, Pac Heights... how can I possibly pick one? SUPER HERO POWER Finding the best deal on an ideal home for clients. INSPIRATION Work hard, play harder, repeat. CLIMB IS The people who will find you a home.
Kunal Mehta
Sales Associate 626.806.4013 kunal@climbSF.com CalBRE02001799
FEATURED PET Meet Top Producer Melody Hultgren’s dog Chiquita
MY NAME
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PERFECT DAY
PROUDEST MOMENT
FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD
BIGGEST CHALLENGE
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Chiquita. Excited!
Looking great after a bath. Chilling out.
Sunrise.
A long walk and lots of treats. SOMA.
My favorite place to visit.
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WHAT’S NEW IN THE BAY AREA? Here are some of the exciting events in the city this December.
12/1 | THURSDAY
12/24 | SATURDAY
Noe Valley Wine Walk
Hannukah Begins
12/10-29 | ONGOING
12/25 | SUNDAY
San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker
Christmas
12/10 | SATURDAY
12/31 | SATURDAY
Parol Lantern Festival
New Year’s Eve
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CLIMB CONGRATULATES We want to congratulate the Climb team on what has proven to be a remarkable year for our brokerage. Between the acquisition by NRT, the Tech Crawl, two awesome holiday parties, and the addition of 30+ new agents, there is plenty to be excited about! Onward and upward, Climbers!
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CLIMB REAL ESTATE
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THE CLIMB MANAGEMENT TEAM Meet the faces that help drive Climb towards success.
CHRIS LIM
MARK CHOEY
415.577.3770 chris@climbSF.com
415.630.0204 mark@climbSF.com
TIFFANY COMBS
EUGENE PAK
415.710.0820 tiffany@climbSF.com
415.254.5853 eugene@climbSF.com
CEO, Founder
CTO, Co-Founder
Managing Broker, Co-Founder
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Sales Manager
NEW FACE OF CLIMB Climb welcomes Hakeem Love, who joins the team as a Sales Associate. Hakeem has lived in the Bay Area for ten years, and has a deep familiarity with the San Francisco and East Bay real estate markets. He is passionate about art and cooking and is a self-described grill master.
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CLIMB REAL ESTATE GROUP BAY AREA LOCATIONS
POTRERO HILL 251 Rhode Island Street, Suite 105 San Francisco, CA 94103 NOE VALLEY 3961 24th Street San Francisco, CA 94114 MISSION BAY 325 Berry Street, Suite 119 San Francisco, CA 94158 FINANCIAL DISTRICT 600 California Street, Suite 13-003 San Francisco, CA 94108 JACK LONDON SQUARE 201 4th Street, Suite 102 Oakland, CA 94607
CLIMB REAL ESTATE GROUP t 415.431.8888 e info@climbSF.com w climbSF.com