C L IMB R E A L E S TAT E
VANTAGE
August | 2011
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INSIDE
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BE S T OF T HE B AY Monthly featured listings
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HOME S, LOF T S & C ONDO S
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NE W CONS T RUCT ION UP DAT E
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An update of our inventory
The latest developments in the city
REN TA L V IE W
The hottest rentals in SF
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A W ORD F R OM CL IMB
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F E AT URED AGEN T
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Letter from the Creative Director
Darcy Algeo
F RIEND S OF CL IMB
Client testimonials
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W H AT ’S NE W IN SF ?
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NEIGHBORHOOD SP OT L IGH T
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Local events this August
Dogpatch/Central Waterfront
OUR T E A M
Meet your Climb Real Estate team
BEST OF THE BAY
ONE RINCON HILL 2BR/2BA | $1,225,000
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PORTSIDE II 2BR/2BA | $739,000
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2875 21st STREET 2BR/2.5BA | $799,000
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8 QUINTARA 4BR/3.5BA | $1,349,000
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THE INFINIT Y 2BR+Den/2BA | $1,125,000
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HOMES, CONDOS & LOFTS
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: SPACIOUS SOUTH BE ACH LOF T 2BR/2.5BA | $949,000 | Joshua Lawrence MISSION BAY OASIS 2BR/2BA | $549,000 | Dirk Kinley MODERN CORNER LOF T 1BR+Den/1.5BA | $659,000 | Dirk Kinley POTRERO E XCLUSIVE 1BR+Den/1BA | $595,000 | Dirk Kinley
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: TRI-LE VEL PENTHOUSE 2BR/2.5BA | $689,000 | Marcus Lee SOMA STUNNER 2BR/2BA | $699,000 | Dirk Kinley PARK VIEW CONDO 2BR/2BA | $409,000 | Ksenia Jury SINGLE-LE VEL PENTHOUSE 2BR/2BA | $1,199,000 | Brian Anderson
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NEW CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
THE INFINIT Y South Beach A full suite of luxury amenities such as a 5000 square foot fitness center, 75 foot long indoor pool, Club Lounge, movie the exterior and round undulating facade makes it one of the most stylish, unique buildings in San Francisco, if not the entire c Listed: #4D, #28H, #26D
THE MILLENNIUM South Beach One of San Francisco’s most sought-after luxury residences. The 5-star amenities and white glove service in this full-servic Listed: #25B
eater, business center, and more. The high-rise towers’ signature all-glass country.
ce luxury condominium complex was designed specifically for the most discerning buyers.
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RENTAL VIEW
TOP: TOP FLOOR LOF T 2BR+Den/2BA | $3,400 | SOUTH BE ACH PENTHOUSE 2BR/2BA | $4,750 BOTTOM: EDWARDIAN GEM 3BR/1.5BA | $3,800
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TOP: INFINIT Y WATER VIEWS 2BR/2BA | $6,500 BOTTOM: INFINIT Y LUXURY 2BR+Den/2BA | $3,950 (Parking Available for $250)
For upcoming rentals, contact Darcy Algeo at 415.601.2775
DARCY ALGEO
Leasing Director 415.601.2775 darcy@climbSF.com DRE 01369396
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A WORD FROM CLIMB
Summer in San Francisco often feels like the coldest winter. This year is providing to be no exception. So for this month, we feature our issue around San Francisco’s warmest micro climate where the theme is cruise ship living on the waterfront. To start, our gorgeous cover property is Monica Burns’ Portside condo in South Beach. With a waterfront location, designer interior, and porthole window, it’s like being on your own personal, luxurious cruise ship. Our featured agent this month is Darcy Algeo, who is pictured sailing in the Bay in anticipation of America’s Cup. We also take a look at our savvy agent’s personal tips in the Central Waterfront and Dogpatch, where major cruise liners often dock. Our team just returned from the annual Real Estate Connect convention in San Francisco where leaders in both technology and real estate come together. One of the featured speakers, Joe Gebbia, gave an inside look at the company he founded, Airbnb. Another highlight was Climber Tiffany Combs who was a panelist on “Preparing For The Next Generation.” Combs spoke eloquently about how in 2010, 69 percent of all home buyers were under the age of 44. Congratulations to our friend and Soma Grand buyer, Andrew Machado, for his nomination at the Inman Innovator Awards. His mobile IPAD app, Open Home Pro, was celebrated as one of the most innovative mobile apps. And as the end of August draws nearer, we in San Francisco revel in the fact that we have two more months of our true summer. I hope that you savor these upcoming warm summer days on the water. I know I will.
Enjoy!
Chris Lim
FEATURED AGENT
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Darcy Algeo Leasing Director | 415.601.2775 | darcy@climbSF.com
Darcy, cell 415-601-2775. My Name ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. The most interesting woman in the world, just ask the most interesting man...over a PBR. I am .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Wonder Woman, because of her golden bracelets and invisible Honda. Superhero .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Nice weather, fresh food, good wine, friends and loved ones, lots of laughs. Perfect Day .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Anywhere I can see a bridge or water. Favorite SF Neighborhood .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Eunice Shriver Kennedy Inspiration .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Worth it when you get to the top. Climb Is .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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FRIENDS OF CLIMB
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“We were very fortunate to have Bill help us buy our first home in San Francisco. We appreciated his style of communication, his professionalism, and his genuine care for us as clients. Even after we closed, Bill has been so helpful and resourceful in helping us transition into our new home!� Bill Williams handing keys to newly-wed first home buyers, Lee and Janis.
BILL WILLIAMS Senior Sales Associate 415.756.5730 bill@climbSF.com DRE 16601922
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WHAT’S NEW IN SF?
LOCAL EVENTS THIS AUGUST 6 SAT / 7 SUN
VINTAGE PAPER FAIR County Fair Building
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SAN FRANCISCO THEATER FESTIVAL Fort Mason
12 FRI / 14 SUN
OUTSIDE LANDS GG Park
13 SAT
FILIPINO CULTURAL FESTIVAL & PARADE Yerba Buena
14 SUN
38TH ANNUAL NIHONMACHI STREET FAIR Japantown
20 SAT
SF STREET FOOD FESTIVAL La Cocina
27 SAT / 28 SUN
J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL New People
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT
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DOGPATCH / CENTRAL WATERFRONT
Photo Credit: S.McGarnigle
Bill Williams Senior Sales Associate
“I really like the Ramp. It’s one of the few places in San Francisco where there’s not even glass between you and the water. On Sunday evenings after open houses, I like to go there for the salsa music and dancing. It has the feel of visiting somewhere in south America.”
ANA RUBKE Senior Sales Associate
“I enjoy taking my dog to Esprit Park. It’s a nice mature park in the middle of an industrial area with new condos next to it. It has a large lawn area with nice big trees for shade. There are always other dogs there for my dog to play with.”
DIRK KINLEY Senior Broker Associate
“My secret lunch place is Kitchenette. A group of top chefs in the Bay Area serve fresh lunches out of the garage door of 958 Illinois Street in the American Industrial Center. Everything is organic, local, street food inspired, spontaneous, affordable, handmade from scratch, and delicious.”
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OUR TEAM
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1st Row Mark Choey 01701189 Dirk Kinley 01870469 Kristen Stuecher 01768022 Matt Finley 01465586 Joshua Lawrence 01419693 2nd Row Tiffany Combs 01459422 Marcus Lee 01354869 Melody Hultgren 01379851 Bill Williams 16601922 Gertrude Villanueva 01201379 Bruce Jones 01238923 Jessie Lee 01852582 Kevin Gueco 01461677 Monica Burns 01433935 3rd Row Ludovico Mazzola 01851286 Darcy Algeo 01369396 Brian Anderson 01713343 Ellie Kravets 01816751 George Lew 01894088 Ksenia Jury 01827308 Eric Tang 01894435 Ana Rubke 0893990 Sophia Yuan 01898121 4th Row Tina Ly 01882746 Joseph Curtin 01483387 Anna Korepanova 01820513 Adam Toups 01488087 Molly Gleason 01178317 Jason Murges 01291618 Michelle Ye 01758904 Mike Valcy 1503796 Alisa Albrecht 01429728
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