CL I MB R E A L E S TAT E
VANTAGE November | 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 November
10 RENTAL VIEW
25 CLIMB CONGRATULATES
The hottest rentals in San Francisco
Announcements and accomplishments
16 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT Noe Valley
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 Kristen Stuecher
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BEST OF THE BAY We bring the best of San Francisco homes to you.
COVER PROPERT Y:
21 Fountain St.
STUNNING VIEWS 21 FOUNTAIN ST. | 4BR/3.5BA | $3,800,000
Justin Fichelson
21 Fountain Street is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom fully detached contemporary Craftsman home in Noe Valley with incredible city and bay views and luxurious designer finishes. Outdoor spaces on all three levels of the home allow for ideal indoor/outdoor living, especially on the expansive view deck that runs the full width of the great room. The home also features a formal living room with a fireplace and built-in bookcases, a remodeled kitchen with Thermador appliances, a gorgeous master suite, and spa-like bathrooms as well as a large garage and backyard. Additional features include quarter-sawn oak floors and cabinetry, solar panels, and radiant heat.
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COMPLETELY DETACHED HOME WITH STUNNING VIEWS IN NOE VALLEY.
THE BRANNAN 200 BRANNAN ST. #408 | 2BR+DEN/2BA | $1,349,000
Mark Choey
Enjoy this sophisticated modern loft in the heart of South Beach at 200 Brannan. This spacious home features two levels of open living space with two beautiful enclosed bedrooms and two full bathrooms, approximately 17-foot-high concrete ceilings, and huge floor-to-ceiling windows with custom shades and views of the well-manicured courtyard. The loft also features an open and functional kitchen with stainless steel appliances, sleek cabinets, a designer backsplash, and an exceptional amount of granite countertop work space. Hardwood floors flow throughout the living areas while lush carpeting welcomes you into your relaxing bedroom retreat. The mezzanine level is an ideal addition and features a flexible area suitable for a living room/TV room, a home office, or a sitting area. The luxuriously large master suite is enclosed and features an en-suite master bathroom, a large closet space, a washer/dryer, and views of South Beach and the city towards the west.
200 Brannan was jointly designed by MBH and Kwan Henmi Architects and built by Lennar Corp. This collection of 191 loft-style condominiums combines the best of lofts and condos in a unique and sophisticated package. The premium location, highly acclaimed architecture, quality fixtures and finishes, beautiful courtyard, and a full suite of resident services including a fitness center, concierge, and security staff make 200 Brannan a highly desirable place to live. 200 Brannan is located in the heart of the vibrant South Beach district. South Beach offers some of the best in San Francisco culture, entertainment, and recreation. The area includes a dynamic mix of dot-com businesses and professional services, retail stores, restaurants, nightclubs, recreational facilities, and art galleries. 200 Brannan is within close proximity to the Embarcadero waterfront, AT&T Park, South Beach Harbor and Marina, and the Financial District. The building is also close to mass transit and has excellent freeway access to East and South Bay locations.
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ARTANI 818 VAN NESS AVE. #505 | 1BR/1BA | $699,000
Alexander Fromm Lurie & Dirk Kinley
Experience true loft sophistication in this 1,056 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom loft at the historic Lighthouse Lofts, centrally located in SOMA. This live/work conversion loft boasts approximately 17-foot-high vaulted concrete ceilings, huge industrial windows, and a large skylight that allows for an abundance of natural light. The kitchen is very functional with a builtin breakfast table and stools perfect for a quick meal or doing work on. The kitchen opens up to the living room with a convenient breakfast bar/counter and includes a microwave and a stainless steel oven/range, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The kitchen cabinets and staircase are made of reclaimed wood. The loft bedroom on the mezzanine level has a walk-in closet and a full bathroom with a skylight and a convenient laundry chute; the chute leads to the very spacious half bathroom and laundry room below with
a full-size washer and dryer. In addition, a one-car parking space in the building’s garage is included as well as a large storage cage. Built in 1924, 1097 Howard Street is now a reclaimed warehouse that was once used as a factory and offices for the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind. Today the Lighthouse Lofts are composed of 22 units located in San Francisco’s SOMA district. This building includes a common rooftop deck with a gas barbecue and panoramic views of the city. The Lighthouse Lofts are conveniently located within walking distance of shopping areas in downtown San Francisco, the Financial District, and many restaurants and entertainment facilities. The building is well connected by numerous public transportation options such as SF Muni and BART and is located close to Highways 280 and 101.
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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 ARTERRA | $1,199,000 2BR/1BA Matt Finley & Hector Orozco This condo has incredible panoramic San Francisco skyline views with one of the Arterra’s most efficient floor plans.
2 300 IVY ST #126 | INQUIRE 3BR/2BA Todd Montgomery & Marcus Lee This townhouse offers soaring ten-foot ceilings in the open living space, and expansive vistas from the private rooftop patio.
3 246 2ND ST #1302 | $1,049,000 2BR/2BA Mark Choey
5 921 DWIGHT ST | $599,000 3BR/1BA Dirk Kinley 921 Dwight is located near San Francisco’s second largest green space and has incredible downtown views.
6 HAWTHORNE PLACE | $839,000 1BR/1.5BA Rebecca Brooks Enjoy contemporary architecture and Dwell style in the heart of San Francisco. Hawthorne Place offers the very best in urban living.
7 892 GREEN ST | $1,149,000 2BR/1.5BA Michelle Balog
Indulge in San Francisco city living in this sophisticated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in the heart of exciting Yerba Buena.
4 THE RADIANCE | $899,000 1BA/1BA K. Gueco, J. Fichelson, & D. Pardoe The Radiance is located in the heart of Mission Bay, San Francisco’s newest, fastest-growing, master-planned community.
This exceptional 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom flat has been tastefully remodeled while still retaining many original details.
8 320 ELSIE ST | $789,000 2BR/1BA Danielle Lazier Built in the early 1900s, this condo has all the comforts you’re looking for within walking distance to Holly Park and Bernal Hill.
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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: 219 BRANNAN ST #16K | $6,495/mo 2BR/2BA Michelle Balog
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1 88 TOWNSEND ST #426 | $3,099/mo Jr. 1BR/1BA Jessie Lee 2 ONE RINCON HILL | $6,950/mo 2BR/2BA Elizabeth Kim 3 MILLENNIUM TOWER | $8,495/mo 2BR+DEN/2BA Darcy Robinson 4 THE INFINITY | $6,600/mo 2BR/2BA Darcy Robinson 5 355 BRYANT ST #401 | $5,995/mo 1BR+DEN/1BA M. Balog & D. Robinson
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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT This month we are featuring Noe Valley. Check out our recommendations on the best the area has to offer.
HECTOR OROZCO
MELODY HULTGREN
Senior Sales Associate
Senior Sales Associate
NOE VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
THE 22ND STREET STEPS
If you live in the neighborhood this is a great place to get delicious fruit at a premium price. If you have never experienced a farmers market before, this is the place to go. The atmosphere is great, lively, and fun. Imagine yourself at a diverse place filled with passionate people who are, well, passionate about what they have to offer to the public.
I just helped one of my buyers purchase a darling single-family home on the top of 22nd Street at Castro. From their front porch the views of downtown and the Victorian rooftops are breathtaking. The 22nd Street Steps are currently undergoing a transformation/beautification project that is restoring the steps and making them pedestrian-friendly again. What a treat!
GEORGE LANGFORD
KRISTEN STUECHER
Senior Sales Associate
Senior Sales Associate
LOVEJOY’S TEA ROOM
NOE VALLEY SPA
I enjoy the numerous shops and restaurants lining 24th Street, including a Whole Foods Market, the ever-popular Firefly restaurant, the Noe Valley Bakery, and Phoenix Books. Lovejoy’s Tea Room, a quaint British tea room that remains a favorite for bridal showers, sits around the corner on Church Street.
This place is a gem! I was here before the remodel and I’m happy to know that they are trying to keep the place nice. Being outside rocks! Totally unique! I keep coming back because of the ambiance.
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CLIMB LOVES
Here are a few of our favorite things that we know you would enjoy.
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ESCAPE
SLEEP
MORIMOTO MAUI is run
by highly-acclaimed celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto, best known for Iron Chef and Iron Chef America.
AKADEMIE STREET BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND GUEST HOUSE in Franschhoek offers
luxury five star accommodation in five unique buildings all situated on the same beautiful property in a quiet area of the village in the heart of the Cape wine lands.
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CHANDON WINERY features a behind-the-scenes tour of the winery where you will learn how their ĂŠtoile wines are crafted from vineyard to bottle and then carefully aged sur lie.
WATCH
READ
COVET
INTERSTELLAR is about a
GRAY MOUNTAIN: A NOVEL is about Mountain
group of explorers making use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.
Top Removal, the widespread coal-mining method that has ripped the tops off of hundreds of mountains in Appalachia while poisoning the ecosystem and decimating both wildlife and human communities.
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THE TESLA MODEL P85D
is the company’s new top-ofthe-line dual-motor, all-wheeldrive version of its Model S sedan, with faster acceleration, better performance in inclement weather, and “autopilot” systems.
FEATURED AGENT Getting to know Climb Senior Sales Associate Kristen Stuecher.
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MY NAME
Kristen Elaine Stuecher
I AM
Lucky to do what I love every day.
PROUDEST MOMENT
June 13th, 2003. The day I moved from my hometown in Ohio.
BIGGEST CHALLENGE
There are only 24 hours in a day.
ALARM CLOCK
Have not owned one in 5 years.
PERFECT DAY
A Blue Bottle latte to start, surfing if it’s warm, snowboarding if it’s cold.
FIRST JOB
Parks and Recreation summer camp staff.
FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD:
Love them all but mostly Pacific Heights.
INSPIRATION
Anyone who is brave enough to go after their dreams and who has the amibition to make them reality.
CLIMB IS
The best at what we do.
KRISTEN STUECHER
Senior Sales Associate 415.948.4888 kristen@climbsf.com
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FEATURED PET
Meet Broker Associate Leo Petroni’s Pomchi, Bubba Snubs.
MY NAME
ALARM CLOCK
I AM
PERFECT DAY
Bubba Snubs
6 a.m. up with Dad meditating.
A Pomchi.
Closing a big deal and then off for a ride on the golf cart with my Dad!
PROUDEST MOMENT
Closing on my first $10,000,000 listing.
BIGGEST CHALLENGE
FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD: Mission with my Dad.
Taking time for myself as I work all day, every day with my Dad.
CLIMB IS
A fun zone for me!
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WHAT’S NEW IN SF? Here are some of the exciting events in the city this November.
11/11 | TUESDAY
11/27 | THURSDAY
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
11/14 | FRIDAY
11/28 | FRIDAY
Kurios by Cirque du Soleil Opens
Ghirardelli Tree Lighting
11/22 | SATURDAY
11/28 | FRIDAY
South Beach Food Drive with the Airstream
Union Square Tree Lighting
11/23 | SUNDAY Noe Valley Food Drive with the Airstream
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CLIMB CONGRATULATES Congratulations to Nick Cattaneo, Climb’s Marketing Manager, on his recent wedding in Maui.
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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
MI CHE LLE S T EP HENS The New Face of Climb
M I C H E L L E S T E P H E N S | 4 1 5 . 6 3 7 . 1 8 9 8 | mstephens@climbsf.com | CalBRE 01224725
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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
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