Vantage | November 2013 by Climb Real Estate

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VANTAGE November | 2013

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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 November

10 RENTAL VIEW

25 CLIMB CONGRATULATES

The hottest rentals in San Francisco

Announcements and accomplishments

16 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT Bernal Heights

18 CLIMB LOVES A few of our favorite things

24 WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Michael Minson

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

COVER PROPERT Y:

301 Main St. #32G

PANORAMIC VIEWS

301 MAIN ST. #32G | 2BR+Den/2BA | $2,150,000

Mark Choey

This is a panoramic city view home facing northwest. High ceilings and modern finishes and styling redefine San Francisco living. The floor plan is spacious, with views of the city and partial views of the water to the northeast. The floor plan is flexible, with a large living room with the Infinity’s signature rounded walls and wall-to-wall glass, blending the views around you with your interior living space and offering abundant natural light. There are not one but two outdoor spaces: a balcony off the living room with views of the waterfront, and a large balcony off the master bedroom. The home is in great condition and well cared for. It includes hardwood floors in the living areas, plush carpeting in the bedrooms, and remote-controlled blinds in the living room and one bedroom. The home is also equipped with central heat and air conditioning, large windows, and a spacious master bathroom with a soaking tub, dual sinks, granite marble countertops, Studio Becker walnut cabinetry, and limestone travertine floors.

firm Arquitectonica and Heller Manus and built by Tishman Speyer, The Infinity is a luxury waterfront community of 4 individual buildings: two high-rise towers of 42 stories at 338 Spear Street and 37 stories at 301 Main Street, and two mid-rise towers of 9 stories at 333 Main Street and 8 stories at 301 Main Street, all sharing a full suite of luxury amenities and services. This coveted 32G unit is located on the corner of the high-rise tower, closest to the Embarcadero. The Infinity’s signature all-glass exterior and round, undulating corners make it one of the most unique residential condominium buildings in San Francisco. * 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms per tax records. Three enclosed rooms. Originally marketed as a 3 bedroom when sold new.

The Infinity offers exceptional architecture, layout and design in one of San Francisco’s most desirable neighborhoods. Designed by renowned Miami-based architectural

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RARE 2-BEDROOM PLUS DEN CONDO WITH PANORAMIC CIT Y VIEW FACING NORTHWEST AT THE INFINIT Y.

DUPLEX WITH OPTIONS

129-131 COLLEGE AVE | DUPLEX OR TIC | $1,248,000

Danielle Lazier / Joshua Lawrence

Nestled between the popular Bernal Heights and Glen Park neighborhoods, 129-131 College Ave is ideal for those looking for a classic San Francisco duplex with options. Owner-occupy and subsidize your mortgage! Partner up as TIC and condo-convert! Invest in SF’s strong rental market! The location is great for walking, biking, public transit, and the highway commute: easy access to Bernal Heights, half a mile to Glen Park Village, Noe Valley and the Mission. Freeway access for the South Bay is a breeze via the 101 and 280. Unit 129 is the top floor flat offering 2 full bedrooms, plus a sunroom ideal for a 3rd bedroom, nursery, guest room or office. As you enter the flat, be sure to check out the creative use of the entry: a perfectly functional and efficient home office! Unit 131 has 2 bedrooms (one without benefit of closet) and the same classic details. Both units have a split bathroom, hardwood floors with inlay, coved ceilings, a spacious living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, inunit laundry and secure access to the garage via side breezeway. Move-in condition with potential to create your dream kitchen and bath….think upside!

• Classic SF Duplex, 1926 Construction • 129 – Upper Flat: Owner-Occupied • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath and Efficient Home Office • TIC Price $649,000 • 131 – Lower Flat: Vacant • 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath • TIC Price $599,000 • Both Units: • Hardwood Floors w/ Inlay, Coved Ceilings, Natural Light • In-Unit Laundry, Eat-in Kitchen, 1 Full Bathroom • 2-Car Garage plus Storage • Bay and Southern Views • Spacious Fenced Yard • Intersection of Bernal Heights and Glen Park • Easy South Bay or Downtown Commute: I-280 and 101 • Half Mile to Glen Park BART Plus Muni Access • WalkScore – Very Walkable! Excellent Transit! Very Bikeable!

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TOWNHOUSE

235 BERRY STREET #109 | 3BR/3BA | $1,499,000

Mark Choey

This special residence, a spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom townhome located in the heart of Mission Bay, is designed to please the most discerning tastes. Offering water views and finished with the finest materials and detailing, 235 Berry redefines the standards of waterfront living.

• 1,500 sq. ft. per tax records • Partial creek/water views from all 3 bedrooms • Private, house-like 2-story townhouse • Private patio off living room with direct access to waterfront paths • Living room features double-height ceilings • Gourmet kitchen with rich granite slab There are gorgeous hardwood floors in the countertops with backsplash, stainless living areas and luxurious carpeting in the steel Bosch appliances including bedrooms. The living room is bright and gas oven/range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, spacious and features large floor-to-ceiling dishwasher, microwave windows plus a very functional balcony, • Comfortable master suite allowing one to easily walk out and enjoy • Master bathroom features Kohler fixtures the path alongside the creek. The kitchen and limestone countertops is a chef’s dream and features a Bosch gas • Secondary bathrooms feature ceramic tile range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, recessed countertops, frameless mirrors, Kohler lighting, and plenty of counter and cabinet fixtures space. • Hardwood floors in living areas, carpet in bedrooms 235 Berry is close to everywhere you want • Upgraded lighting fixtures to be. Fine dining, access to nature, the • Visionic wireless security system ballpark, parks and restaurants are all in your • Pre-wired data/communications and neighborhood. Light rail and Caltrain are at satellite TV system your door. Enjoy the best of San Francisco • Washer/dryer in unit from a classically urban perspective. • 1-car parking included • HOA dues: $589.57 per month plus Mission Bay Association dues of $32 per month

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MODERN LIVE/WORK LOFT 2600 18TH ST. #14 | 2BR/2BA | $999,000

Todd Montgomery

For those seeking a modern live/work loft where Mission meets Potrero, look no further. The dramatic views from this home give you an amazing perspective. This corner, spacious tri-level loft can accommodate everything from urban professionals to small businesses, and even metropolitan families who desire a space to discover and establish their own aesthetic within an eclectic community. With high level of finishes, remodeled gas chef’s kitchen, and a versatile floor plan, 2600 18th Street is the quintessential San Francisco lifestyle. Conveniently located between Potrero Hill, Mission, Castro, and SOMA,this exciting location affords you the best of everything– including the best weather in San Francisco! This luxurious tri-level residence features superb loft design and thoughtful details that make it feel like a true stand-alone home. Exceptional finishes are evident throughout the loft space: tile and granite countertops, built-in closets, a remodeled master bathroom, a wall of loft windows and stairwell skylight offering great natural light, and natural hardwood floors. A chef’s kitchen complete with a new stainless steel refrigerator, gas range,

mirrored and tiled backsplash, and dishwasher opens to a breakfast bar perfect for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails. A dedicated dining area seats 8 comfortably for formal dinner parties. A gas fireplace anchors the grand scale living space. On the entry level, a custom-tiled foyer leads to a master bedroom with ample closet and wardrobe system included. This master bedroom is large enough for a sitting area, king-sized bed, and dressing area with a wardrobe wall. There is also a dedicated office with privacy panels. The top floor mezzanine level hosts a full bathroom and can be configured as a master bedroom suite, family room, or a large office suite. The sliding door provides not only a great view but light and air. Celestory windows provide ample light and views of the blue sky. The top floor mezzanine also offers direct access to a common outdoor roof deck with sweeping views of Sutro Tower and Twin Peaks. Additional features include home security, in-unit washer/dryer, gym, additional independent storage, one car deeded parking, and bicycle parking.

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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 INFINITY | $1,695,000 3BR/2.5BA Michelle Balog

5 ONE HAWTHORNE | $549,000 JR 1BR/1BA Todd Montgomery

Manhattan-style Infinity residence with two view terraces.

2 THE METROPOLITAN | $875,000 1BR/1BA M.Woebcke/J.Connolly-Morrison This rarely available corner unit features fantastic panoramic city views of San Francisco plus water views to the south.

3 THE RADIANCE | $999,000 2BR/2BA Kevin Gueco

This junior one bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows providing the perfect westerly vantage point to take in the spectacular city views.

6 158 LOWER TERRACE | $1,595,000 4BR/4BA Alisa Albrecht The flexible floor plan features 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, 2 view decks and 2-car tandem garage parking.

7 175 BLUXOME | $699,000 2BR/2BA Dirk Kinley

This waterfront home features a large private patio and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame bay and park views.

4 ONE RINCON HILL | $1,549,000 2BR/2BA Matt Finley

This top floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom live/work loft features exceptional light, an open concept floor plan, and deeded outdoor space.

8 THE BEACON | $1,495,000 3BR/2BA Michelle Balog

This must-see luxury 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom upgraded condominium features incredible 180-degree San Francisco skyline, bay and Twin Peaks views.

The highest three bedroom in the desirable southeast corner, this home is in the heart of Mission Bay.

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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: ONE HAWTHORNE | $9,000/mo 2BR/2BA Darcy Robinson

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

GABRIEL ROJAS

DANIELLE LAZIER

Senior Sales Associate

Sales Director

SUCCULENCE

HOLY WATER

I’d like to think I have a green thumb. I’d like to think I do. Either way, when I walk into Succulence I am overcome with an insane desire to buy every plant, planter, and cool specialty item they have in stock! Doesn’t everyone want an oxygen-producing organism in their home? Every neighborhood needs a great plant store or nursery, and this one is certainly tops in my book.

The most exciting addition to the neighborhood has got to be Holy Water. Wait, there’s a hip bar in Bernal? The folks behind Churchill and Bloodhound have revamped Stray Bar into a cool, local watering hole. You know what they say...follow the mixology, follow the increasing real estate values!

SASHA LUPERCIO

MICHAEL MINSON

Sales Associate

SANDBOX BAKERY

HILLSIDE SUPPER CLUB

Sandbox Bakery is my favorite weakness in Bernal Heights. Stop by for organic, artisanal baked goods a la France with an Asian influence. Think flaky, buttery croissants and tofu or chicken rice burgers. Be warned. They sell out quickly, but that may be a good thing!

Bernal has not historically been known as a go-to brunch destination, but now that the Hillside Supper Club has emerged on the scene, I hereby declare their brunch to be destination-worthy. Located at Precita and Folsom at the corner of the beautiful Precita Park, it’s a short walk for folks on the North Slope, which is perfect since they offer bottomless mimosas and a full bar.

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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

TIN is Vietnamese cuisine at

SHELTER CO. is a pop up

its best: fresh, brightly flavored dishes served up at affordable prices and with family pride.

lodging service catering to groups looking for an overnight outdoor experience.

THE BATTERY is a private members-only Club in San Francisco.

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WATCH

READ

COVET

SCANDAL From the creator

DOMINO A resource entirely devoted to the home, from decorating to entertaining to gardening.

and executive producers of Greyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anatomy and Private Practice comes a drama revolving around the life and work of a professional crisis manager and her dysfunctional staff.

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NERO MKII is a custom

motorcycle design by Bandit9 Bikes based in Beijing China. They create beautifully handcrafted motorcycles for those who want to drive something a little different.

FEATURED AGENT Getting to know Climbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sales Associate Michael Minson.

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MY NAME

Michael Minson.

I AM

A City Ambassador, Bulldog Negotiator, Digital Native, Realtor.

PROUDEST MOMENT Selling my first house.

BIGGEST CHALLENGE

Whistling while chewing gum.

ALARM CLOCK

Stumble to the kitchen, pour myself a cup of ambition.

PERFECT DAY

When I get to take a shower in the sunshine.

FIRST JOB

Dishwasher and aspiring chef.

SUPERHERO POWER Color Splash.

FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD: Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m coo coo for Bernal Heights.

INSPIRATION

99% perspiration.

MICHAEL MINSON

Sales Associate 415.606.2625 mtminson@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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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 Managing Sales Director Michelle Balog’s fur-baby, Kane.

MY NAME

PERFECT DAY

I AM

FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD:

PROUDEST MOMENT

CLIMB IS

KANE!

A day at the park.

A Boxer.

Anywhere my parents take me!

Learning to answer my Mom’s cell phone.

HOT!

BIGGEST CHALLENGE

Restraining myself not to eat too many treats! My mom has me on a diet!

ALARM CLOCK My mom.

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

10/31 TO 11/2 | FRIDAY TO SATURDAY

11/10 TO 11/11 | SUNDAY TO MONDAY

Día de los Muertos

Art Car Street Fair

11/6 | WEDNESDAY

11/11 | MONDAY

Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center

The Bold Italic Presents Social Studies

11/7 | THURSDAY

11/21 | THURSDAY

Upper TL Art Walk

Yerba Buena Gallery Crawl

11/9 | SATURDAY

11/28 | THURSDAY

Leap Sandcastle Contest at Ocean Beach

Thanksgiving

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CLIMB CONGRATULATES Congratulations to Sales Director Marcus Lee for being selected as one of AREAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top Producing Agents!

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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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KE NDR A WALL The New Face of Climb

K E N D R A W A L L | 4 1 5 . 9 8 7 . 4 4 2 0 | kendra@climbsf.com | BRE 01477347

CLIMB REAL ESTATE

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