C L IMB R E A L E S TAT E
VANTAGE
July | 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
Matt Finley
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 July
South Park
OUR T E A M
Meet your Climb Real Estate team
BEST OF THE BAY
PORTSIDE 2BR/2BA | $739,000
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20 0 BRANNAN 2BR/2BA | $1,199,000
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THE MILLENNIUM 1BR+Den/1BA | $685,000
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PARK TERRACE 1BR/1BA | $599,000
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THE INFINIT Y 2BR+Den/2BA | $1,475,000
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HOMES, CONDOS & LOFTS
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: SPACIOUS SOUTH BE ACH LOF T 2BR/2.5BA | $985,000 | Joshua Lawrence MISSION BAY OASIS 2BR/2BA | $699,000 | Dirk Kinley MODERN CONCRETE LOF T 1BR+Den/1.5BA | $659,000 | Dirk Kinley POTRERO E XCLUSIVE 1BR+Den/1BA | $629,000 | Dirk Kinley
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: HISTORIC LOF T 1BR+Den/2BA | $588,000 | Kevin Gueco SOMA STUNNER 2BR/2BA | $699,000 | Dirk Kinley TOP FLOOR LIVING 1BR+DEN/1.5BA | $649,000 | Dirk Kinley PALMS PENTHOUSE TOWNHOME 2BR/2.5BA | $799,000 | Marcus Lee
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NEW CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
ONE RINCON HILL South Beach The pinnacle of ultra-luxury offering amenities such as 24-hour doorman, concierge, valet parking, club-quality fitness cent garden deck, gourmet barbecue area, and reflection pool. Listed: #2002
175 BLUXOME SOMA Features a bamboo courtyard with cool, industrial tile. Hear the sounds of the serene fountain as it lulls the urban jungle ou Located at the intersection of SOMA, South Beach and Mission Bay, coveted amenities are all within walking distance. Listed: #209, #215
ter, spacious hospitality room, outdoor pool with beautifully landscaped
utside. Shimmering bamboo brings a sense of the great outdoors inside.
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RENTAL VIEW
TOP: HAYES LIFEST YLE 1BR+Den/1BA | $3,200 | INFINIT Y DELUXE 2BR/2BA | $4,400 BOTTOM: INFINIT Y FURNISHED E XCLUSIVE 1BR+Den/1BA | $3,500
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TOP: INFINIT Y LUXURY 2BR/2BA | $5,500 BOTTOM: MODERN INFINIT Y 2BR+Den/2BA | $4,400
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
July is a month of celebration. And the celebration of my ongoing love of summer. Growing up on the East Coast, summer represented steaks on the grill, tennis matches, Long Beach Island, and shark fishing off Montauk. While San Francisco can often feel like winter, I choose to think about my warmer moments in the city—baseball games at AT&T Park, Hog Island oysters at the Ferry Building, and more street festivals. This month, the ideas of lazy summer afternoons can be spent idyllically in some of San Francisco’s most desirable homes. Our cover home is the penthouse of 200 Brannan, complete with 2-car parking. Also in South Beach, the Best of the Bay condo is most exemplified by a gorgeous Art Deco designer home at Portside II. Our featured agent is Matt Finley, seen his with his lovely wife Dawn during the Giants’ triumphant World Series win. We also discover Soma’s hidden gem, South Park. Tucked away amid 3rd Street and Brannan, South Park feels like a bit of Boston right here in San Francisco. Our Friends of Climb features satisfied buyers who worked with San Francisco native Monica Burns. Seen with her at our annual Holiday Party, they found the most perfect home in Bernal Heights. All of us here at Climb wish you enjoy and celebrate the endless days of summer ahead. Here’s to summer.
Chris Lim
FEATURED AGENT
Matt Finley Senior Sales Associate | 415.412.6838 | matt@climbSF.com
Matt Finley My Name ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. on the top of One Rincon Hill I am .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Proudest Moment ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ golf, lunch at Beach Chalet, and helping a client find a home Perfect Day .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Rincon Hill, of course Favorite SF Neighborhood .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. My father, for inspiring me to pursue something I love as a career. Inspiration .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. people with passion to accomplish their goals. Climb Is .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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FRIENDS OF CLIMB
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“Monica exceeded our expectations by far as a realtor in so many ways. She was always consistent in her efforts to find us the “right place”. We truly appreciate Monica’s sincerity, pleasant demeanor, knowledge of the SF real estate market, and most importantly her patience and honesty.” Shilpa and Troy Naik purchased their very first 2-bedroom home in Bernal Heights through Climb’s Monica Burns.
MONICA BURNS Senior Sales Associate 415.244.7354 monica@climbSF.com DRE 01433935
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WHAT’S NEW IN SF?
LOCAL EVENTS THIS JULY 1 FRI
SF BIKE PARTY: PRIDE PART DEUX Castro
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11th ANNUAL BREASTFEST BEER FESTIVAL Fort Mason Ctr
2 SAT
SCARY COW INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL Castro Theatre
4 MON
WATERFRONT CELEBRATION
9 SAT
BEN & JERRY’S ICE CREAM PARK PARTY Buena Vista Park
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SAN FRANCISCO’S SYMPHONY IN THE PARK GGP
15 FRI / 16 SAT
2nd ANNUAL SALSA FESTIVAL ON THE FILLMORE
24 SUN
THE PICKLEWATER FREE CIRCUS FESTIVAL Union Square
24 SUN
3rd ANNUAL PERUVIAN FOOD FESTIVAL Civic Center
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT
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SOUTH PARK
Photo Credit: Allan Ferguson
ERIC TANG Sales Associate
JESSIE LEE Sales Associate
JOSHUA LAWRENCE Broker Associate
“The Butler & The Chef is a charming little French bistro in South Park that serves up classic dishes like onion soup and croque monsieur. They also have a great looking brunch menu.”
“One of my favorite things in South Park is the cute Public Bike store. Founded by Rob Forbes of DWR, these are utilitarian bikes modeled after those in Amsterdam. I can’t wait to get one!”
“How very SF—a public park with free Wi-Fi. In addition to being a charming park, this place has metal climbing structures, sliding poles and swingsets big enough for adults to enjoy as well.”
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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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