Vantage | August 2014 by Climb Real Estate

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VANTAGE August | 2014

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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 August

10 RENTAL VIEW

25 CLIMB CONGRATULATES

The hottest rentals in San Francisco

Announcements and accomplishments

16 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT South Beach

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 Joshua Lawrence

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BEST OF THE BAY We bring the best of San Francisco homes to you.

COVER PROPERT Y:

Harbor Lofts

TOP FLOOR BRICK & TIMBER 400 SPEAR ST. #212 | 2BR/2BA | $899,000

Michelle Balog

400 Spear #212 is an original loft conversion in the heart of San Francisco’s trendy South Beach neighborhood. 400 Spear is a modern loft residence featuring original wood beams, a wall of exposed brick, west-facing loft windows, and a pitched ceiling with an exposed wood truss. This top floor bi-level loft comes complete with 2 bedrooms (1 enclosed) and 2 full bathrooms. The chef’s kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a new refrigerator, stove, and Bosch dishwasher. The large island overlooks the combination living/dining room. Designer upgrades include Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, new carpet and paint, a ceiling fan, upgraded light fixtures, an in-unit washer/ dryer and built-in closet systems. The first bedroom is enclosed with a door and features a large closet with built-ins and provides a privacy that is typically missing in loft spaces. The master mezzanine suite has a closet, skylight, and en-suite master bathroom. Located on the corner of Harrison and Spear at 400 Spear Street in South Beach, The Harbor Lofts is a loft conversion complex in one of San Francisco’s oldest warehouse buildings. Originally known as the Hathaway

Warehouse, this building was constructed in the 1850s and converted into 46 live/work lofts in 1996. Harbor Lofts has been well received by both the public and consumers and was awarded the Gold Nugget Award of Merit for Adaptive Reuse in 1997. The Harbor Lofts are ingeniously configured around a two-story courtyard lined with mature palm trees. One of the best amenities is a common deck area with a barbecue. One-car leased parking completes the convenience of this home. The Harbor Lofts community is conveniently located near some of San Francisco’s largest employers, tech companies and the financial district. South Beach is home to AT&T Park and some of the city’s best bars, clubs, and restaurants including the award-winning Ferry Building. Enjoy easy access to BART, Muni, freeways, the Bay Bridge, and the Embarcadero. Current monthly HOA dues are $376.07 per month. Current parking fee is $130 per month. The property is also known as 101 Harrison Street #212.

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TOP FLOOR BRICK & TIMBER LOFT IN THE HEART OF SOUTH BEACH.

LOFT LIVING AT ITS BEST 400 SPEAR ST. #118 | 1BR/1.5BA | $799,000

Dirk Kinley

An open floor plan, original brick and timber, and tasteful kitchen and bath upgrades await the modern city dweller. This 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home offers red brick, large wood beams, concrete-finished walls, soaring ceilings, an open kitchen with a movable island, and custom finishes. Repurposed wood doors on the main level and master bathroom are juxtaposed with modern design. In-unit laundry on the master suite level offers the ultimate in convenience. Current HOA dues are $366.71 per month, and one-car parking is leased at $129 per month.

MBH Architects remodeled the historic 1857 Hathaway Warehouse building into 46 live/ work lofts in 1996. Homes in the Harbor Lofts are arranged around a two-story green courtyard. This loft community is in an ideal South Beach location, one block from the Embarcadero and walking distance to the ferry plaza and AT&T Park. Live in close proximity to the Financial District, the Ferry Building farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market, Yerba Buena Gardens, the Metreon, Moscone Center, SF MOMA, the Embarcadero waterfront, and public transit including Muni, BART, and Caltrain.

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LUXURY LIVING AT THE TOWERS 88 KING ST. #424 | 2BR/2BA | $1,150,000

Sherry Juneja

Welcome to luxury living at The Towers in the heart of South Beach. This fabulous two bedroom, two bathroom home has a private balcony and great location just steps from AT&T Park. The bedrooms are separated by a gracious living/dining area for privacy. Enjoy a master walk-in closet, a spacious kitchen with ample counter space, a brand-new in-home washer/ dryer, and parking. Located directly across the street from AT&T Park, The Towers is a premier building with luxurious resort-style amenities including a heated outdoor pool and spa and a sun deck with a barbecue, fireplace, and heat lamps. There is also a private fitness center, business center, conference room, and owners’

entertainment room complete with a full kitchen. 88 King Street is located in one of San Francisco’s liveliest neighborhoods: South Beach. Its unique location affords convenience and opportunity all within a short distance from your front door. Enjoy the flourishing tempo of city life with hotels, restaurants, shopping, parks, the Embarcadero waterfront, and AT&T Ball Park. The Towers offer an excellent commuter location close to the Financial District, Muni, and Caltrain, with easy access to the Bay Bridge and freeways. It’s a “Rider’s Paradise,” with a Transit Score of 100, Bike Score of 90, and Walk Score of 82.

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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.

1 170 OFF THIRD | $1,149,000 2BR/2BA Kristen Stuecher

5 BAYCREST | $675,000 1BR/1BA Michelle Ye

A triple mint location and intelligent design combine to create the ultimate in urban dwelling.

2 SOUTH END LOFTS | $1,049,000 2BR/1.5BA Gabriel Rojas

This condo is an excellent investment opportunity; own a spacious yet affordable condo in highly desirable South Beach.

6 101 27TH AVE | $3,750,000 3BR+/4.5BA M. Lee & T. Montgomery

Unique design features such as recessed lighting and steel stairs and railings provide an exceptional industrial canvas.

3 MILLWHEEL SOUTH | $1,175,000 3BA/2.5BA Matthew Woebcke

This four-story 3 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom renovated single-family home offers unobstructed panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay.

7 ONE RINCON HILL | $3,499,000 3BR/3BA Matt Finley

This modern condo has it all, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, high-end finishes, and 2-car parking.

4 ARTERRA | $1,050,000 2BR/2BA Vi Pavlicevich

One Rincon Hill soars to 60 stories and offers unparalleled vistas of the entire city of San Francisco.

8 2011 3RD ST | $789,000 1BR+Den/2BA Danielle Lazier

This condo on the 15th floor features stunning panoramic northwest views of the city skyline and Twin Peaks.

This is a spacious loft offering 1 bedroom plus den and 2 full bathrooms as well as 2 private outdoor decks.

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RENTAL VIEW

Climb rents Victorian flats, modern condominiums, historic loft conversions and a wide range of other properties all over the San Francisco Bay Area.

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OPPOSITE PAGE: 1735 BEACH | $7,475/mo 2BR+Den/2.5BA Darcy Robinson

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT This month we are featuring South Beach. Check out our recommendations on the best the area has to offer.

DIRK KINLEY

GERTRUDE VILLANUEVA

Managing Director

Senior Sales Associate

HI-DIVE

PROSPECT

Hi-Dive is a great place for a brew and bar food after a busy day of showing my South Beach listings. Plus it’s on the waterfront, and you can’t beat the view!

Located only a block from Embarcadero, but away from the tourist crowd, it’s one of the best restaurants in the area. The servers are knowledgable about the menu and have great recommendations. Their seafood is cooked to perfection and very tasty and ingredients are fresh and paired well. Their mixologistconcocted cocktails are excellent too.

GABRIEL ROJAS

MELODY HULTGREN

Senior Sales Associate

25 LUSK

SMALL

Hidden away on a small alley street is a venue that I’m really enjoying called 25 Lusk. Named after its address, this gorgeous brick and timber venue that opened in 2011 has an upscale feel and sexiness not often found in San Francisco. But don’t think that limits the kind of people who come here—you will find all sorts of folks in this place!

I love the cute little bodega SMALL on Second and Bryant. In the morning they have fresh breakfast options, and lunchtime offers salads, sushi, and made-to-order sandos. You can also duck in here before a Giants game for a glass of wine. SMALL is big in my book!

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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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ESCAPE

SLEEP

MONSIEUR BENJAMIN is

ETT HEM STOCKHOLM is a

inspired by the great Parisian bistro culture and traditions of French cooking.

place where guests are treated as friends of the family, a place that allows guests to become part of it and feel at home.

THE LINE HOTEL is a ho-

tel collaboration by the Sydell Group with Roy Choi, The Houston Brothers, Sean Knibb, and Poketo.

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WATCH

READ

COVET

THE COMEBACK is a televi-

sion series produced by HBO that stars actress Lisa Kudrow as a sitcom actress in modernday LA.

GONE GIRL is a unputdown-

CONTINENTAL GT3-R is

able masterpiece about a marriage gone terribly, terribly wrongh.

probably the most uncompromising and focused road car Bentley has ever produced.

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FEATURED AGENT Getting to know Climb’s Broker Associate Joshua Lawrence.

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MY NAME

Joshua Lawrence.

I AM

Genuine.

PROUDEST MOMENT

When I moved to San Francisco.

BIGGEST CHALLENGE

Finding the right property for the right client. It takes time and infinite patience.

ALARM CLOCK 7 am.

PERFECT DAY

Walking the dogs at Baker Beach, tours and (successful) negotiations for clients, catching a live show, a late dinner, and a night out in the city.

FIRST JOB

Candy store kid/Del Taco drink boy.

SUPERHERO POWER

I can fly (down a mountain on a snowboard).

FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD:

Any neighborhood along the 22-Fillmore.

INSPIRATION

Nature: the sun, the sea, the land, and the sky. JOSHUA LAWRENCE

Broker Associate 415.971.0454 joshua@climbsf.com

Mortgages aren’t a commodity – they’re a complex financial decision. Opes Advisors treats them that way.

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!

Ryan Ogata Branch Owner and Mortgage Advisor rogata@opesadvisors.com 415.869.6132

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 Melody Hultgrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fur-baby, Chiquita.

MY NAME

PERFECT DAY

Chiquita.

Sleep in, nap in the sun, and then join my mom on broker tour!

I AM

Six pounds of sassy Chi-Pin.

FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD:

SOMA! I love the warm weather and cool lofts.

PROUDEST MOMENT

Being adopted from SFACC by my mommy, Melody.

CLIMB IS

A place where I go to get treats!

BIGGEST CHALLENGE

Following the sun for a perfect nap time spot.

ALARM CLOCK The kibble bag.

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WHAT’S NEW IN SF? Here are some of the exciting events in the city this August.

8/2 TO 8/3 | SATURDAY TO SUNDAY

8/16 | SATURDAY

Nihonmachi Street Fair

La Cocina’s SF Street Food Festival

8/6 | WEDNESDAY

8/21 | THURSDAY

Aquapalooza: Shark Week

Noe Valley Wine Walk

8/7 | THURSDAY

8/24 | SUNDAY

NightLife: Illuminate

Stern Grove Festival 2014

8/8 TO 8/0 | FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

8/30 TO 9/1 | SATURDAY TO MONDAY

Outside Lands

Labor Day weekend

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CLIMB CONGRATULATES Congratulations to Gabriel Rojas for being nominated to run for the San Francisco Association of Realtorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Board of Directors.

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THE CLIMB MANAGEMENT TEAM Meet the faces that help drive Climb towards success.

MARK CHOEY

CHRIS LIM

Marketing Director 415.577.3770 chris@climbsf.com

Technolog y Director 415.630.0204 mark@climbsf.com

TIFFANY COMBS

MICHELLE BALOG

Managing Broker

Managing Sales Director

415.710.0820 tiffany@climbsf.com

415.810.7890 balog@climbsf.com

EUGENE PAK

Director of Business Development

MICHELLE STEPHENS

415.254.5853 eugene@climbsf.com

415.637.1898 mstephens@climbsf.com

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Sales Leader

TO D D ADAIR The New Face of Climb

T O D D A D A I R | 4 1 5 . 7 1 7 . 8 3 9 8 | tadair@climbsf.com | CalBRE 01499744

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