CL I MB R E A L E S TAT E
VANTAGE MAY | 2015
CLIMBREALESTATE.COM
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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 May
10 RENTAL VIEW
25 CLIMB CONGRATULATES
The hottest rentals in San Francisco
Announcements and accomplishments
16 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT Yerba Buena
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 Sherry Juneja
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BEST OF THE BAY We bring the best of San Francisco Bay Area homes to you.
COVER PROPERT Y:
4233 24th St .
EXEMPLARY LIVING IN YERBA BUENA 4231-4233 24TH ST. | 8BR/7.5BA | $5,770,000
Sherry Juneja
Located on the most coveted flat block in Noe Valley, close to over 20 restaurants, Whole Foods, boutique shops, and a family-friendly park, this 2-unit condo building offers the perfect balance of calm and convenience. This very large building can be used as one grand home or two individual units. If occupied as a single home, the downstairs offers the perfect zone for entertaining or working from home, with the ability to retreat upstairs to a tranquil residence on the second and third floors. Both condos provide ample space with open and flexible floor plans and radiant heating. Two chef’s kitchens boast stainless steel appliances including 6-burner Viking ranges, Viking refrigerators, and Bosch dishwashers; the lower unit’s kitchen also includes a Miele espresso machine, a wine rack, and a wine fridge. Contemporary cabinetry and two pantries in each condo provide abundant storage, and both kitchens are highlighted with Blum hardware and granite countertops. The lower 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom unit has a large, well-appointed backyard, while the top floor 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom unit offers two outdoor spaces adjoining the bedrooms. The building was renovated in 2008 and includes the latest in eco-friendly technology, including solar panels and tankless water heaters. Highway 280 is just one mile away. This desirable residence is ideally located in one of San Francisco’s finest neighborhoods.
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EXPERIENCE THE LIFEST YLE, LUXURY, AND CONVENIENCE OF 4231-4233 24TH STREET.
LIVE IN THE HEART OF THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT 16 JESSIE ST. #407. | JR. 1BR/1BA | $625,000
Jessie Lee
One Ecker is a turn-of-the-century historic landmark converted into a luxurious condo complex with timeless exposed brick and timber. Originally an ice house, the building was painstakingly restored and updated with brand-new modern interior fixtures and finishes while still maintaining its original architectural details. This junior 1 bedroom home features soaring ceilings, exposed brick, an open kitchen and living area, bamboo floors, Caesarstone countertops, espresso cabinetry, a stackable Whirlpool High Efficiency washer and dryer, and Bosch Energy Star appliances.
Amenities include an expansive rooftop lounge with a grill and an interior courtyard offering a stylish visual backdrop with exotic, vibrant foliage. You’re steps to Union Square, the Ferry Building, shops, fine dining, easy transportation, and freeways 101 and 280, with a Walk Score of 92 and a Transit Score of 100. Arrive at the Transbay Tower within minutes. Own a piece of San Francisco in the heart of San Francisco.
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RARE ONE-OF-A-KIND SOUTH BEACH LOFT 38 LUSK ST. #1 | 1BR+DEN/2BA | $1,899,000
Mark Choey & Justin Fichelson
Currently being filmed for Million Dollar Listing San Francisco, this is truly a oneof-a-kind loft. Indulge in San Francisco city living in the heart of exciting South Beach. As you enter you are immediately greeted by an immense living space filled with light and featuring soaring ceilings, large windows, a modern fireplace and doors to a patio. This space is ideal for entertaining, as it offers an open floor plan with many seating and entertaining areas. Just off the living and dining room enjoy your morning coffee, an evening cocktail, or just the fresh air on your private patio. The kitchen is every chef’s dream with exquisite high-end stainless steel appliances including a Viking range with a Zephyr hood, a Jenn-Air refrigerator and dishwasher, and a new GE Monogram wine fridge. With an abundance of counter space and storage and an open concept layout, you will find spending time in the kitchen an amazing experience. The enclosed lower room is a flexible space that can be used as an office or as a place for your overnight guests to retire after a night out in the city. This area has
been specifically designed so you can make the lower room into a private suite with a sophisticated upgraded bathroom which features glass tiles and a luxurious soaking tub. Upstairs you will find the redesigned and remodeled master suite with a new bathroom and a remodeled walk-in closet. Newly installed DuChateau white oiled oak flooring on the stairs and in the bedroom are a perfect upgrade. The en-suite spa bathroom features a 7-foot shower with a 3/4 inch glass wall, a rain shower, Duravit double sinks, a custom vanity, and travertine tile. This beautiful loft is conveniently located at the intersection of San Francisco’s most exciting neighborhoods–South Beach, SOMA, and Mission Bay–featuring popular restaurants, coffee shops, entertainment, and everyday conveniences including a supermarket right across the street. You are near tons of convenient transportation options including Caltrain, Muni, 101, and 280. In addition, a subway stop is planned for the corner of Fourth and Townsend, half a block away.
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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.
1 555 4TH ST. #831 | $2,195,000 3BR/2.5BA Michelle Balog
5 18 LANSING ST. #201 | $1,099,000 1BR+DEN/2BA Michelle Ye
This penthouse at The Palms is a very rare find! This two-level condo offers stunning downtown views.
2 835 WISCONSIN ST. | $1,700,000 2BR/1BA Michelle Stephens
This stunning two-story live/work loft is in a historic 28-unit loft conversion building in Rincon Hill.
6 425 1ST ST. #5103 | $2,799,000 2BR/2BA Matt Finley
This wonderful Victorian 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom single-family home combines original detail with remarkable views.
This “sky level” dream home at One Rincon offers panoramic southwest corner views of the San Francisco Bay.
7 798 STANYAN ST. #1 | $1,395,000 2BR/2BA Kristen Stuecher
3 403 MAIN ST. #304N | $525,000 JR. 1BR/1BA Michelle Ye This charming condo offers exceptional value for waterfront living in the heart of the popular South Beach neighborhood.
4 480 MISSION BAY BLVD. N #915 | $1,198,000 1BR/1BA Jessie Lee Welcome to the spectacular unit #915 at Madrone! This northwest-facing condo feature views of the city skyline, the bay, and Madrone’s beautiful landscaping and pool.
798 Stanyan #1 offers the rare combination of a gracious open floor plan, modern amenities, and bespoke finishes in a boutique building.
8 423 31ST AVE. | $1,249,000 4BR/3BA Danielle Lazier If you’re looking for a home that offers space and ease for contemporary living, this singlefamily residence may be right for you!
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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: 239 BRANNAN ST. #14A | $8,995/mo 3BR/3BA Laura Pallin & Matt Finley
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1 2101 BRYANT ST. #205 | $4,400/mo 1BR/1BA Elizabeth Kim 2 1414 DOUGLASS ST. | $7,400/mo 4BR/2BA Darcy Robinson 3 338 SPEAR ST. #6A | $5,175/mo 2BR+DEN/2BA Darcy Robinson 4 1011 23RD ST. #18 | $6,650/mo 2BR/2.5BA Matt Woebcke 5 18 LANSING ST. #102 | $4,600/mo 1BR+DEN/1BA Elizabeth Kim
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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT This month we are featuring Yerba Buena. Check out our recommendations on the best the area has to offer.
SCOTT LAKE
GAIL STARK
Sales Associate
Senior Sales Associate
SF MOMA
YANK SING
Yerba Buena has so many places to offer. I cannot wait for the new SF MOMA to open its doors again! It offers amazing modern art in a central location.
The dim sum is consistently very good. The xiao long bao (Shanghai soup dumplings) are as good as they get: perfect thickness of the skin and plenty of tasty soup inside with a wonderfully delicious and tender meat filling.
ANA RUBKE
MARCELL NERI
Senior Sales Associate
Sales Associate SAMOVAR TEA LOUNGE
CHILDREN’S CREATIVITY MUSEUM
I love it here, especially the food and the service. This location of Samovar is near my office, so it is my to-go spot when I have a fancy lunch meeting planned.
This museum is a hidden gem in San Francisco. It’s great for folks meeting somewhere in between the Peninsula and East Bay with a car full of kids.
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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.
ESCAPE
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SLEEP
TROU NORMAND is the
creation of Thad Vogler. Trou Normand focuses on whole-animal butchery and house-made charcuterie using pork from Riverdog Farm and dried meats made from rare Mangalitsa pigs bred exclusively by Csarda Haz Farm and Dinner Bell Farm.
BREWERY GULCH INN is
HOTEL DRISCO is renowned
for its traditional elegance and highly attentive and personalized service. Hotel Drisco is a short walk from sweeping views of the Golden Gate, the rugged beauty of the Presidio and the sophistication of world-class restaurants and shopping boutiques along Sacramento, Fillmore and Union Streets.
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an oceanfront B&B off Route 1. The 10 chic, homey rooms feature gas fireplaces amd private decks with fantastic ocean views. The property is set in verdant gardens. Local wines and beers, light dinner buffets and homecooked breakfast are served on-site and included.
WATCH
READ
COVET
BOARDWALK EMPIRE is out
THE MARTIAN is the first
on DVD & Blu-ray, as well as on streaming services. Now is the perfect time to catch up on one of the most critically acclaimed shows of the last decade.
published novel by American author Andy Weir. A science fiction novel, the story follows an American astronaut, Mark Watney, as he becomes stranded alone on Mars and must improvise in order to survive. It has been described as an Apollo 13 meets Cast Away.
TESLA POWERWALL is
a home battery that charges using electricity generated from solar panels, or when utility rates are low, and powers your home in the evening. It also fortifies your home against power outages by providing a backup electricity supply. Powerwall offers independence from the utility grid and the security of an emergency backup. VANTAGE MAGAZINE / 19
FEATURED AGENT Get to know Climb Broker Associate Sherry Juneja.
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MY NAME Sher Bear / Sherz
I AM
A lover of all things real estate.
PROUDEST MOMENT
Moving to San Francisco from India on my own when I was only 19!
BIGGEST CHALLENGE
Convincing myself that I’m still a size zero.
ALARM CLOCK
My dog Teddy licking my face at 6:30 am.
PERFECT DAY
Sun shining, I’m driving around town looking at homes for my clients.
FIRST JOB
Flipping burgers.
FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD: SOMA
INSPIRATION My mom. CLIMB IS
Filled with the best people, who are genuinely nice, filled with fun, and want to do the best for their clients.
SHERRY JUNEJA
Broker Associate 415.676.7086 sherry@climbsf.com CalBRE 01916952
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 Assocate Bill Williams’ dog, Gomez.
MY NAME
ALARM CLOCK
I AM
PERFECT DAY
PROUDEST MOMENT
FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD
BIGGEST CHALLENGE
CLIMB IS
Gomez Williams
6 am; I rise with the sun.
A very good dog.
Beach!
When I find the ball and return it.
I love all of them as long as they are near a park!
Getting my master to throw the ball without ceasing.
What I do when chasing the ball.
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WHAT’S NEW IN SF? Here are some of the exciting events in the city this April.
5/4 TO 5/10 | MONDAY TO SUNDAY
5/17 | SUNDAY
SF Made Week
Bay to Breakers
5/9 | SATURDAY
5/21 TO 6/7 | THURSDAY TO SUNDAY
International Beer Festival
San Francisco International Arts Festival
5/16 | SATURDAY
5/23 TO 5/24 | SATURDAY TO SUNDAY
Uncorked – The San Francisco Wine Festival
Carnival San Francisco
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CLIMB CONGRATULATES Congratulations to Senior Sales Associate Lisa Lyons—she had a baby boy! Meet Henry Dash Bruno
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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
M ATT WATH EN The New Face of Climb
M AT T W AT H E N | 4 1 5 . 9 2 0 . 3 2 1 3 | mwathen@climbsf.com | CalBRE 01879082
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 94107 JACK LONDON SQUARE 201 4th Street Suite #102 Oakland, CA 94607 AIRSTREAM On Location Bay Area, CA
CLIMB REAL ESTATE GROUP t 415.431.8888 e info@climbsf.com w climbSF.com