Vantage | March 2014 by Climb Real Estate

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VANTAGE March | 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 March

10 RENTAL VIEW

25 CLIMB CONGRATULATES

The hottest rentals in San Francisco

Announcements and accomplishments

16 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT Potrero Hill

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 Kendra Wall

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

COVER PROPERT Y:

451 Kansas St. #528

THE POTRERO 451 KANSAS ST. #528 | 2BR/2BA | $949,000

Kendra Wall

This rare 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom view penthouse at The Potrero is now available. Originally a model home, this is one of the most coveted units in the south building and features numerous upgrades and views of the Bay Bridge and city from the living room and both bedrooms. The split floor plan with two en-suite bathrooms offers flexible living for an owner-occupant or could be a perfect rental unit for current or future investment purposes. Parking for one car is included in the price. The Potrero was developed by well-known Lambert Development, whose projects include the finest of San Francisco luxury living including The Brannan, 50 Lansing, the Oriental Warehouse, and the Clocktower Lofts. Constructed with the highest grade materials by the well-respected Cannon Construction company, The Potrero offers residents superior living in the ideal location. The Potrero is conveniently located in one of San Francisco’s most quickly developing areas, centrally located near the San Francisco Design Center and the new UCSF campus. The Potrero also enjoys easy access to Mission Bay and Downtown, or in the other direction, the 16th Street BART and famously hip Valencia corridor. You’re

also just 3 blocks from the famous 18th Street commercial strip that gives Potrero Hill that “oasis in the urban jungle” feel. You couldn’t marry the urban, industrial, and neighborhood feel of San Francisco any better than in Potrero Hill. With several main bus lines and proximity to the freeways, the Third Street light rail, and Caltrain, you couldn’t find a more perfect commuter location. • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • City and bridge views • Open living/dining room features custom track lighting • Kitchen features large pantry with custom built-in shelving, honed granite countertops, and energy-efficient stainless steel appliances • Master bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with dual sinks • Second bedroom with en-suite bathroom • Bathrooms feature glass shower doors and custom shelving • California Closets throughout • Hardwood flooring in living areas, upgraded carpeting in the bedrooms • Custom window coverings • Full size washer and dryer in unit • 1-car parking included

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URBAN LIVING IN POTRERO HILL.

ONE RINCON HILL

489 HARRISON ST. #403 | 3BR/2.5BA | $2,199,000

Matt Finley

“Stunning elegance” captures the essence of this city dweller’s dream home, located in the iconic One Rincon Hill. Boasting perhaps the most impressive floor plan in this remarkably sophisticated collection of sleekly-styled condominiums at 489 Harrison Street, unit 403 comprises three levels of exquisitely appointed functional living space situated across an expansive 2,350 square feet of architectural perfection: 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a high-tech media room (the converted third bedroom), and a massive outdoor patio with awe-inspiring panoramic views of the spectacular San Francisco skyline plus a huge outdoor private terrace with exclusive access to building amenities. Some of the modern refinements include an impressive master suite with an offset sitting area adjacent to breathtaking city views; a master bathroom with upgraded flooring, a dual vanity, a separate shower, and a deep soaking tub; large walk-in closets; an entertainer’s kitchen adorned with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops; and an integrated Wi-Fi sound system. The full-service, impeccably maintained

One Rincon Hill, replete with valet parking and a concierge, delivers the opulent living standard you expect and deserve. Relax in solitude or entertain family and friends in your downtown oasis where you’ll enjoy exclusive access to such unsurpassed building amenities as an outdoor-living terrace with a fireplace and comfortable seating, gourmet barbecues, a reflection infinity pool, and even a 73-foot lap pool and a soothing jacuzzi. The One Rincon Hill development is a late-modernist style high-rise condo tower designed by architectural firm Solomon, Cordwell, Buenz and Associates. One Rincon Hill soars to 60 stories and offers unparalleled vistas of the entire city of San Francisco. Ultra-luxury amenities such as a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, full service valet parking, a club-quality professionally equipped fitness center with steam rooms and showers, a full-size outdoor pool with a beautifully landscaped garden deck and large open grass area, a gourmet barbecue area with plenty of table seating to enjoy an afternoon lunch or dinner, and a reflecting pool with an infinity edge set One Rincon Hill apart. For pet lovers, One Rincon Hill is pet friendly.

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THE CLOCKTOWER

461 2ND ST. #557T | 1BR/1.5BA | $1,495,000

Michelle Balog

When you live in the Clocktower lofts, you can have city living at its best. The perfect blend of luxury and rich historical character creates a unique view loft space in the heart of South of Market. With impressive southern views featuring outlooks of the Bay, this historic loft has a distinctively industrial feel while incorporating both natural elements and modern design.

Another major design feature is a square elevated platform that is positioned at an angle, separating it from the rest of the living space. This “meditation raft” is made of muriatic acid-treated steel and covered with multiple coats of wax to make the surface soft and tactily pleasant. It is surrounded by river stones loosely laid out on the existing concrete floor.

Masterfully renovated by Olle Lundberg of Lundberg Design, this live/work loft creates an environment that remains equally sensitive to both aesthetics and functionality. Loft 557T is truly an original masterpiece. Strength meets style at this iconic warehouse loft conversion, where you’ll find modular furniture, reclaimed Douglas fir flooring built to last, original concrete walls and mushroom cap pillars, premium appliances in the gourmet kitchen, and 1,812 sq. ft. of living space (per tax records).

The Clocktower building was originally constructed in 1907 for the Max Schmidt Lithograph Corporation, a printing firm that designed and produced the classic California fruit box labels and posters for the Panama Public International Expedition. The concrete, brick, and timber structure was renovated into 127 live/work lofts resulting in a rich variety of unique unit types particularly suited to the emerging lifestyle. The building, an amalgamation of four phases of construction in timber, masonry, and concrete with a 10-story steel frame clock tower, provided the opportunity to create the environment of a “district” as opposed to that of an apartment complex, resulting in a rich variety of unique interiors; no two units are alike.

The highlight of the home is the water views, which are very rare for a loft conversion building. In addition to the south-facing wall of loft-paned windows, military gun articulators were refitted with mirrors that further capture the views of the Bay.

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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 THE MONTGOMERY | $1,300,000 2BR/2BA Kristen Stuecher

5 THE WATERMARK | $1,049,000 2BR/2BA T. Montgomery & M. Lee

Triple mint and elegantly appointed, the living and dining area features an open floor plan ideal for cooking and entertaining.

2 310 TOWNSEND | $975,000 2BR/2BA Dirk Kinley

A premium 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in the heart of South Beach.

6 THE TOWERS | $1,125,000 2BR/2BA Tiffany Combs

This spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium sits at the intersection of SOMA, South Beach, and Mission Bay.

Experience iconic views of AT&T Park from the living room and balcony.

7 200 BRANNAN | $2,099,000 2BR+Den/2BA Vi Pavlicevich

3 69 RAMONA | $1,195,000 3BR/1BA D. Lazier & M. Minson This is the upper unit of a two-unit Victorian building with tandem parking for two cars, oodles of storage, and a cozy garden patio.

Soaring 17-foot ceilings with double-height windows provide an abundance of natural lighting throughout the living space.

8 235 BERRY | $1,695,000 2BR/2.5BA Joshua Lawrence

4 ONE RINCON HILL | $2,499,000 2BR+Den/2BA Matt Finley This stunning 2 bedroom plus den, 2 bathroom southwest corner unit has drop-dead views of the city, the South Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Twin Peaks, and the Farallon Islands.

If you love to exercise or being outside, living a few steps from the Mission Creek makes going for a run, roller blade, bike ride or casual walk a breeze.

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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: PARK TERRACE-FURNISHED | $5,800/mo 2BR/2BA Elizabeth Kim

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

JESSIE LEE

DANIELLE LAZIER

Senior Sales Associate

Sales Director

LIVE SUSHI

PINKIES NAIL SALON

Next to my condo building at The Potrero on 17th and Kansas, this unassuming little sushi restaurant throws down some really nice work. I like to sit at the sushi bar and have them pick for me. I think you get the best cuts that way. Their live uni is rad, if you are into that kind of thing! Their more basic rolls and fish are always high quality too.

Pinkies is my go-to nail salon. It’s clean, friendly and high-quality. I love that you pay before polish… it makes so much sense! Keep those nails looking purdy.

KENDRA WALL

GERTRUDE VILLANUEVA

Senior Sales Associate

PLOW

SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY

This small restaurant “on the Hill” (i.e. on the main 18th Street strip) is packed on weekends. Insiders know that it opens really early, so go on a weekday at 7:30 am and enjoy the fried egg sandwich, lemon ricotta pancakes, and crispy fried potatoes.

The Potrero Hill Branch of the San Francisco Public Library is a real gem on 20th Street. Of particular interest is the Potrero Hill Archives Project collection. The collection was started in 1986 to record oral histories of Potrero Hill residents and gather old photographs of the neighborhood.

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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.

E AT

ESCAPE

SLEEP

NOJO SF is a unique neigh-

ME CABO Is designed to raise

borhood restaurant specializing in Japanese style skewers and pub food.

eyebrows, blur boundaries, tempt, tease and seduce. An experience beyond mere accommodation.

CANOE BAY is a special

place: unspoiled, peaceful, and wonderfully secluded.

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WATCH

READ

COVET

LOOKING revolves around

WOLF OF WALL STREET is

three friends in San Francisco who explore the fun and sometimes overwhelming options available to a new generation of gay men.

the tale of an ordinary guy who went from hustling Italian ices to making hundreds of millions—until it all came crashing down.

TAG AIRCRAFT INTERIORS if it’s good enough for Donatella Versace, it’s good enough for us.

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FEATURED AGENT Getting to know Climb’s Senior Sales Associate Kendra Wall.

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MY NAME

Kendra Wall.

I AM

A doer, a thinker, a dog lover, and an independent soul.

PROUDEST MOMENT

Buying my first place in Potrero Hill 5 years ago!

BIGGEST CHALLENGE Finding the time.

ALARM CLOCK

The smell of Zazie outside my window in Cole Valley.

PERFECT DAY

Taking the dog to the beach, going to brunch with my peeps, watching the 49ers or Broncos win a game, sushi at Moshi Moshi, and going to see a band at the Independent or the Fillmore.

FIRST JOB

Bussing tables at a local fried chicken restaurant in Colorado.

SUPERHERO POWER

Keeping all the balls in the air without blinking an eye.

FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD:

Cole Valley, Potrero Hill, and Dogpatch.

KENDRA WALL

Senior Sales Associate 415.987.4420 kendra@climbsf.com

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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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FEATURED PET Meet Sales Associate Evan Bliss’s fur-baby, Harley.

MY NAME

PERFECT DAY

Harley Onzo-Bliss.

Running off-leash at Fort Funston followed by a long nap.

I AM

A proud and happy pit bull!

FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD:

PROUDEST MOMENT

Getting adopted by my loving family.

Hayes Valley for walks and meeting new pup friends, but I also love the Marina and Fillmore areas.

BIGGEST CHALLENGE

CLIMB IS

Lacking focus? Or maybe not jumping into family picnics? Or…SQUIRREL! Okay, probably focus!

A place with great agents where I am always welcome!

ALARM CLOCK

When my daddy fixes my breakfast.

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

3/1 | SATURDAY

3/15 TO 3/17 | SATURDAY TO MONDAY

Hidden Cities Exhibition

St. Patty’s Day Block Party

3/2 | SUNDAY

3/20 TO 3/23 | THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

SF History Expo

The Disposable Film Festival

3/9 | SUNDAY

3/27 | THURSDAY

Sunday Streets SF

Redefining Success with Sheryl Sandberg

3/14 | FRIDAY

3/29 TO 3/30 | SATURDAY TO SUNDAY

Pi Day

TI Flee Boutique Pop-up

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CLIMB CONGRATULATES Congratulations to Top Producer Gertrude Villanueva and her husband Brian Itchon on the birth of their first baby girl, Vivienne Skylar!

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

MARK CHOEY

TIFFANY COMBS

Technolog y Director

Managing Broker

415.630.0204 mark@climbsf.com

415.710.0820 tiffany@climbsf.com

EUGENE PAK

Managing Sales Director

Director of Business Development

415.810.7890 balog@climbsf.com

415.254.5853 eugene@climbsf.com

MICHELLE BALOG

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MATT HE W WOE BC K E The New Face of Climb

M AT T H E W W O E B C K E | 4 1 5 . 5 5 3 . 0 2 0 6 | matthew@climbsf.com | BRE 01831584

CLIMB REAL ESTATE

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