C L IMB R E A L E S TAT E
VANTAGE
August | 2012
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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 C ON S 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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NEIGHBORHOOD SP OT L IGH T
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F E AT URED AGEN T
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W H AT ’S NE W IN SF ?
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CL IMB P E T S
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CL IMB IN T HE C OMMUNI T Y
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OUR T E A M
Mint Plaza
Gabriel Rojas
Local events this August
Our extended furry family Updates on how Climb gives back
Meet your Climb Real Estate team
BEST OF THE BAY
ONE RINCON HILL 1BR/1BA | $849,000 | Marcella Bartolini
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20 0 BRANNAN 3BR/3BA | $2,370,000 | Steve Mi
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151 ALICE B. TOKL AS #708 1BR + Den/1BA | $799,000 | Tiffany Combs
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1018 PENNSYLVANIA 2BR/2BA + Large Studio In-law | $995,000 | Jack Su
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BAYCREST TOWERS 2BR/2BA | $769,000 | Michelle Ye
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HOMES, CONDOS & LOFTS
TOP: SHOWPL ACE SQUARE LOF TS 1BR+Den/2BA | $745,000 | Marcella Bartolini R ADIANCE PENTHOUSE 2 BR + Private Patio/2BA | $1,099,000 Kevin Gueco BOTTOM: ONE RINCON HILL 1BR/1BA| $739,000 | Matt Finley WATERFRONT LUXURY 1BR/1BA | $949,000 | Marcella Bartolini
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TOP: CROCKER AMA ZON/ SOUTHERN HILLS HOME 3+BR/2BA | $569,000 | Marcus Lee THE POTRERO 1BR+Den/1BA | $589,000 | Melody Hultgren BOTTOM: SHIPLE Y SQUARE 2BR/2BA | $749,000 | Mark Choey SERENE OASIS IN THE CIT Y 1BR+Den/1BA | $599,000 | Matt Finley
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NEW CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
BLU SOMA The design aesthetic of Blu is clean, simple and modern. The architects wanted to preserve the sense of open space in the ever-changing cityscape. Bridge Penthouse at BLU offers three floors of living area including the individual solariums
CANDLESTICK POINT Bayview Life in these unique San Francisco townhome-style condos is not defined by landlords or neighbors above and below sustainable amenities, gourmet kitchens to stylish options and upgrades, these new homes offer the perfect balance of
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order to maximize sunlight and air. Open living spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows engage and roof decks. Seller is exclusively represented by Skybox Realty, DRE #01371169.
you — there‘s plenty of room to settle in and get comfortable. From innovative in-home features to environmentally modern convenience and casual comfort.
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RENTAL VIEW
TOP: FLOWER MARKET LOF TS 2BR/2BA | $4,700 BOT TOM: MILLENNIUM TOWER 1BR/1BA | $3,950
Follow Darcy Algeo, @darcyrentals, on Twitter for the most up-to-date information on available rentals! 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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TOP: NEW YORK ST YLE LIVING IN NOB HILL 3BR/2BA | $5,900 BOT TOM: SPACIOUS LOF T IN CENTR AL WATERFRONT 1BR/2BA | $3,000
For upcoming rentals, contact Elizabeth Kim at 415.518.7966
ELIZABETH KIM
Senior Leasing Agent 415.518.7966 liz@climbSF.com DRE 01835577
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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT MINT PL A Z A CHEZ PAPA RESTO
GABRIEL ROJAS Sales Associate
The first thing you notice when you come here is just how warm and inviting it is. To me, the food is excellent at Chez Papa. With the exception of vegetarians, the only people that shouldn’t dine here are those on any kind of diet. The food can be described with one word: decadent. Everything that I’ve eaten here has been prepared and presented extremely well. Chez Papa also has a great wine list and the staff can recommend selections extremely well. A truly great place to eat, drink, and be merry!
54 MINT
SEAN SULLIVAN Senior Sales Leader
54 Mint is a genetic freak of a restaurant that I dearly love. Brought to you by the same people as Manhattan’s famed Il Buco, Mint 54 has a great upstairs room with a killer bar (Red Breast 15 year bourbon) and a high, exposed beam ceiling dining room with tall windows that showcase the view of Mint Plaza and the incredible Old Mint building from 1874. It feels so New York - like but the setting is ye olde San Francisco crossed with 21st century design and a warm monochrome palette.
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
ELIZABETH KIM Senior Leasing Agent
Blue Bottle is hands down the best coffee I have ever had. They beieve in making their coffee one cup at a time and they never pre-grind their beans so you get the freshest cup of coffee possible. I highyl recommend their New Orleans Iced coffee!
FEATURED AGENT
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GABRIEL ROJAS Sales Associate | 415.562.6999 | gabriel@climbSF.com
My Name
Gabriel Luis Rojas
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A work in progress and doing what I love. I am ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Making every client’s goals come to fruition. Inspiration ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Surviving NYC at 17 with $50 to owning property by 29. Proudest Moment ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Favorite SF Neighborhood
Wherever I may roam.
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Diverse/Dynamic/Passionate/Professional. Climb Is ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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WHAT’S NEW IN SF?
LOCAL EVENTS THIS AUGUST 30-5 M-SUN 4
SAT
10-12 F-SUN
SF CHEFS 2012 TRUTH IN MY THS OUTSIDE L ANDS
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BCBG & ELL A MOSS SAMPLE SALE EXTRAVAGANZA
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BRAZILIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012
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“SOUND OF LOVE” SOUND HEALING CONCERT
25 SAT
J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL
CLIMB PETS
CHANCE LEE PAK Owner: Eugene Pak, Senior Sales Associate
Chance Lee Pak My Name ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... handsome, devilshly smart, particular (some say stubborn), I am .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. patient (with me humans).
teaching my humans to give me treats when I do a trick. Proudest Moment ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... getting my humans to give me more treats Biggest Challenge: ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Alarm Clock
1st light or my stomach telling me its time to get up
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breakfast, a long run in the park or swimming at the beach by Perfect Day ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Chrissy Field, long nap in the sun, tummy rub by my humans, dinner
a nice chill place Climb Is .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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CLIMB IN THE COMMUNITY
Last month a few Climbers donated time and sweat to Habitat Humanity Greater San Francisco Area. Thank you to those involved, from left to right- Vi Pavlicevich, Tina Ly, Alisa Albrecht, Bill Williams, Chris Lim, Edie Narrido, Sean Sullivan and Eugene Pak.
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