CL I MB R E A L E S TAT E
VANTAGE JANUARY | 2016
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INSIDE
What we have in store for you this issue
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 January
10 RENTAL VIEW
25 CLIMB CONGRATULATES
The hottest rentals in San Francisco
Announcements and accomplishments
16 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT Van Ness/Civic Center
18 CLIMB LOVES A few of our favorite things
24 WHAT’S NEW IN SF?
26 CLIMB MANAGEMENT TEAM The faces that drive Climb
28 MEET YOUR CLIMBERS The Climb Real Estate team
20 FEATURED AGENT Felicia Duncan
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BEST OF THE BAY We bring the best of San Francisco Bay Area homes to you.
COVER PROPERT Y:
252 Ninth Street #401
DYNAMIC URBAN LIVING IN THE HEART OF SOMA 252 NINTH STREET #401 | 1 BR / 1 BA | $788,000
Billy Lane
This brand-new 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo at Sapphire features European oak wideplank flooring; large loft-style windows; stainless steel appliances including a gas Bertazzoni range; a designer bathroom with a Toto toilet and ceramic tile; washer/dryer hookups; and additional storage. Current HOA dues are approximately $430.41 per month. Sapphire at 252 9th Street comprises 12 modern new residences in San Francisco’s South of Market, close to Twitter and the Mid-Market tech hub. The development features a rooftop view deck, a dog walking area, a bike room, and easy commute access throughout the Bay Area. With close proximity to Hayes Valley, The Mission, and Civic Center, San Francisco is at your doorstep.
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EXPERIENCE SOMA LIVING AT SAPPHIRE.
GORGEOUS TOP FLOOR FLAT CLOSE TO FILLMORE 2137 PINE STREET | 4 BR / 2.5 BA | $1,585,000
Vi Pavlicevich
Filled with natural lighting, this home has been thoughtfully renovated with new hardwood floors and designer finishes. The living room is lined with expansive windows framing unobstructed views of Twin Peaks in day time and beautiful city lights at nights. The open living room area and formal dining room are perfect for entertaining parties and guests and lead to the spacious gourmet kitchen. Premium kitchen finishes include stainless steel appliances, contemporary cabinets, quartz countertops, a 36″ Viking range and hood, a large pantry, and a breakfast bar. The fourth bedroom adjacent to the kitchen can be used as an office, guest room, or second family room. The master bedroom suite and two other bedrooms are situated down the hallway for the ultimate separation of space. The large master bedroom is finished with closet organizers, large Bay windows that drench the entire bedroom with natural lighting, and a custom designer ensuite bathroom. The master bathroom offers a dual-sink vanity and a shower over a tub.
The sizable second and third bedrooms with ample closet space are carpeted, and the second full bathroom and half bathroom are elegantly updated with high-end Carrara and quartz finishes. A full-sized washer/dryer and an abundance of closet space complete this spacious home. One-car garage parking with an electric vehicle charger are also included for this unit. The location is a “Walker’s Paradise,” and residents at 2137 Pine Street enjoy the best of San Francisco city living right outside their front door. This charming home is in a prime location close to the center of Fillmore Street shopping and dining, minutes from Lafayette Park and Alta Plaza Park. Restaurants, bistros, and shops on Fillmore and Sacramento Streets are conveniently located nearby. There is easy access to public transportation including the 1, 3, 22, 31, and 38 to downtown San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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BOUTIQUE LOFT AT THE FLOWER MART 767 BRYANT ST. #403 | 2 BR + DEN / 2 BA | $1,850,000
Melody Hultgren & Elizabeth Kim
Villa Dei Fiori is a boutique live/work loft building in SOMA designed and constructed by the legacy owners of the San Francisco Flower Mart. What was once an empty lot for parking and flower truck delivery became an artfully designed loft building with amazing views and exceptional space. As the top floor corner-most location, loft #403 is an incredible offering. With over 1,951 sq. ft. of living space over two levels, this awesome 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom property is simply huge. The open living concept is dramatized by walls of windows on two sides with sweeping urban city
and downtown skyline views. A customdesigned sliding glass shoji-style door set separates the lower bedroom from the living space. Up one flight of stairs, you access the upper loft bedroom with a large separate space perfect for an office or den. There are full bathrooms on both levels, and in-unit laundry and 1-car parking complete the home. Perfect for an urban experience, a live/ work location or simply a unique San Francisco home, this loft is not like any you have seen before. Create the perfect custom space with this flexible floor plan for an office or home.
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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 1230 OAKWOOD LN. | $6,595,000 5BR/5.5BA Lorine Haynes & Joshua Lawrence This modernist estate provides the perfect blend of California indoor/outdoor living to create the ultimate Napa Valley lifestyle estate.
2 1901 DIAMOND ST. | $3,150,000 4BR/3.5BA Michelle Balog
5 1 HAWTHORNE ST. #6H | $1,500,000 2BR+DEN/2BA Kevin Gueco Located in the heart of the Inner Mission, this corner loft could go from from residential home to a unique live/work environment.
6 5051 ROYAL PALM DR. | $799,000 3BR/2BA Felicia Duncan
Located at the top of Noe Valley, this architectdesigned view home captures the essence of mid-century modern living 3 2817 24TH ST. | $3,150,000 3-UNIT MIXED-USE Dirk Kinley
This charming single-story home located in 28 Palms is the picture of residential excellence, located on a corner lot in Fremont.
7 2998 BARRETT ST. | $675,000 3BR+DEN/2BA Felicia Duncan
This 3-unit building has 2 vacant remodeled residential units and a solid commercial tenant and rents on the first floor.
4 255 LA CASA VIA | $1,999,980 5BR/6.5BA Justin Fichelson
This charming two-story Oakland home on a corner lot offers all the modern conveniences of an updated home with the original charm intact.
8 1201 PINE ST. #333 | $475,000 1BR/1.5BA Kenny Truong
This custom-built 5 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom gated estate has a beautiful main house and large guesthouse.
This spacious 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom live/ work loft features an open layout floor plan and upgraded flooring in Oakland.
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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: 3009 BAKER ST. #1 | $16,000/mo 3BR/3BA Svetlana Istrati
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1 2733 FOLSOM ST. | $9,500/mo 3BR/2.5BA Darcy Robinson 2 225 GRAND VIEW AVE. | $8,500/mo 3BR/2BA Matt Woebcke 3 318 MAIN ST. #8H | $7,760/mo 2BR/2BA Darcy Robinson 4 1177 CALIFORNIA ST. #1414 | $6,500/mo 2BR/2.5BA Kyle Algeo 5 640 DAVIS ST. #35 | $6,200/mo 2BR/2.5BA Kyle Algeo
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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT This month we are featuring Van Ness/Civic Center Check out our recommendations on the best the area has to offer.
LEO PETRONI
GABRIEL ROJAS
Sales Associate
Senior Sales Associate
LITTLE GRIDDLE
ASIAN ART MUSEUM
Little Griddle has a delicious breakfast and lunch right in the middle of the city. I love the Thanksgiving Burger with Munster cheese and cranberry sauce.
The Asian Art Museum is terrific, and if you remember to go on the first Sunday of the month, admission is free!
WILLIAM CRUM
MICHELLE BALOG
Sales Associate
Senior Sales Director SAN FRANCISCO BALLET
BRENDA’S FRENCH SOUL FOOD
From the magic of the uniquely San Francisco Nutcracker production to the fabulous original repetory seasons, seeing the the world-renowned San Francisco Ballet Company is always a spectacular date.
The rest of Brenda’s menu is awesome, but it is all about the beignets at this famed San Francisco weekend brunch spot, plain, chocolate, apple, and crawfish.
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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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THE VIKING ROOM AT CAFE DU NORDE on Market
Street between Duboce Triange and the Castro is one of the best revamped venues in San Francisco. The former music venue still features live music acts in the cocktail lounge area, but now also includes a polished restaurant with a delicious menu. Items like the caesar salad, bacon brolied oysters, and chicken under a brick are highlights, and the wine and cocktails are excellent as well.
TOMALES BAY STATE PARK is a serene costal
THE MIAMI BEACH EDITION is a stylish and
energetic spot to fly south for the winter, featuring beachfront ocean views and easy access to the sun, fun, food, art, and fashion of Miami. The interiors are grand and airy, with touches of 1950s Havana and youthful contemporary vibes.
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daytrip spot located a short drive north from San Francisco. The beaches, coves, and tidal marshes are filled with a variety of marineside plants and wildlife. Along the way or on the way back, stop at Hog Island Oyster Co. where you can have your own oyster shucking picnic or have them prepared along with some wine or beer at Nick’s Cove along the roadside.
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THE REVENANT pits 1800s
MID-CENTURY MODERN COMPLETE is a thorough 544-page breakdown of all the things that shaped the iconic design styles of the mid-Twentieth Century. The books three sections explore the period’s top renowned designers, homes and interiors, as well as a through dictionary of the movement.
frontiersman Hugh Glass, played by Leonardo DiCaprio against an intense giant bear attack and surviving the harsh elements on his quest for vengance against those who left him for dead.
THE MWT FRENCH STONEWARE CHICKEN ROASTER FROM DWELL
is an kitchen innovation with traditional stoneware design that enables any level of home cook to vertically roast a succulent whole chicken or duck. Julia Child would be proud.
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FEATURED AGENT Get to know Climb Senior Sales Associate Felicia Duncan
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MY NAME Felicia Duncan I AM Oakland real estate. PROUDEST MOMENT Completing a half marathon. BIGGEST CHALLENGE Not seeing one house a day that I don’t want to buy for myself. ALARM CLOCK Cell phone at 4:55 a. m. PERFECT DAY When all the items on the list have been scratched off. FIRST JOB Cashier at a movie theater. FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD: Jack London, South Hills, and Adams Point are among my favorites. INSPIRATION Daija Nicole, my daughter. CLIMB IS The new black.
FELICIA DUNCAN
Senior Sales Associate 510.508.1779 felicia@climbSF.com CalBRE 01740760
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Buying real estate is more than just a lifestyle decision – it’s an indisputably important financial decision that impacts every other part of your life. Because of the lasting implications, Opes Advisors developed a new approach to mortgages. We’ll work with you to structure a mortgage that fits with both your lifestyle ambitions and your financial goals. Call us today!
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Opes Advisors Jackson Square 435 Pacific Avenue, Suite 350 San Francisco, CA 94133 www.opesadvisors.com
Opes Advisors is a premier financial advisory services firm that enables clients to make effective financial decisions through direct offers of residential mortgages, wealth management and real estate investment advice. Opes Advisors is licensed by the CA Dept. of Real Estate license 01458652 and NMLS 235584. Ryan Ogata DRE 01399180 | NMLS 299251. Equal Opportunity Lender. Opes Advisors is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ©2011 Opes Advisors, Inc. All rights reserved.
FEATURED PET Meet Senior Sales Associate Ana Rubke’s dog Bailey.
MY NAME
ALARM CLOCK
I AM
PERFECT DAY
PROUDEST MOMENT
FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD
BIGGEST CHALLENGE
CLIMB IS
Bailey.
Big and loveable. Running on the beach. Licking peanut butter.
The thought of food. Any sunny day at the park. Mission Bay.
Awesome, dude.
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WHAT’S NEW IN SF? Here are some of the exciting events in the city this January.
1/8 | FRIDAY
1/20-31 | SFRESTAURANTWEEK.COM
2016 SFAR Installation Gala at SFDC
SF Restaurant Week
1/10 | SUNDAY
1/21-24 | THURSDAY - SUNDAY
The Hot Chocolate 15/5K Run in GG Park
Internet Cat Video Fest at Yerba Buena Center
1/16 - 7/10 | CHECK MUSEUM HOURS
1/30 | SUNDAY
Printed Stories exhibition at the De Young
Superbowl City opens in Justin Herman Plaza
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CLIMB CONGRATULATES
Congrats to the entire Climb Real Estate Team on an unforgettable year of growth and success in 2015 and looking forward to 2016!
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THE CLIMB MANAGEMENT TEAM Meet the faces that help drive Climb towards success.
MARK CHOEY
CHRIS LIM
CTO, Co-Founder
CEO, Founder
415.577.3770 chris@climbSF.com
415.630.0204 mark@climbSF.com
EUGENE PAK TIFFANY COMBS
Sales Manager
415.710.0820 tiffany@climbSF.com
415.254.5853 eugene@climbSF.com
Managing Broker, Co-Founder
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J U S T I N F I C H E L S O N , L U X U R Y D I V I S I O N | 4 1 5 . 2 6 4 . 6 8 2 9 | justin@climbSF.com | CalBRE 01885389
CLIMB REAL ESTATE
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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 MID-MARKET 25 Taylor Street San Francisco, CA 94102 JACK LONDON SQUARE 201 4th Street, Suite 102 Oakland, CA 94607
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