The houses on Postcard Row seem to embody the distinctive features of San Francisco Victorian homes — terraced houses with period details and three or more vibrant colors on the exterior. These are considered the quintessential Victorian houses in San Francisco.

A not-nearly-as-famous property just over a block away, however, shows off these Victorian features with even more magnificent style. This San Francisco house is currently available as a tenancy-in-common.

The San Francisco Victorian house at 923 Fulton Street offers twelve rooms overall. The gorgeous main unit features two bedrooms and one bath, and there is also a spacious studio unit. These units are available together, or as a TIC.

You can’t help but notice the impressive exterior of 923 Fulton St. from a distance. Still immaculately maintained, this San Francisco house features many of the Queen Anne-style architecture qualities of the Victorian era. A magnificent rounded tower is built into the top floor of this Victorian home, and triple windows of the Serlian motif are featured on the tower and below. A front-facing gable stands out up top, and the detailing below it is some of the most ornate and striking in San Francisco.

Built in 1897, the original style of 923 Fulton remains very much in place.

This San Francisco house is within a block of Alamo Square Park, and the iconic Painted Ladies of Postcard Row are just a few steps away. The resurgent Fillmore Street Jazz District is just down the hill, offering live music at one of San Francisco newest cultural epicenters.

You may be interested in owning a San Francisco home. At 923 Fulton Street, though, you would be owning a beautiful piece of San Francisco history.  Search all San Francisco condos for sale today.

That feature may soon extend to San Francisco homes in Bernal Heights and Ocean Beach in the Outer Richmond.

As the popular rapid transit system contemplates its 2012 plans, BART finds itself in a more flush cash position than in recent years. BART’s revenue had been negatively affected by the economic downturn. The commuter rail system has rebounded strongly, though, and the San Francisco Chronicle reports that BART is contemplating San Francisco expansion plans involving stations in Bernal Heights and possibly Ocean Beach.

“Over the past few years, we’ve just been trying to keep our heads above water,” Carter Mau, Executive Manager of BART Budget and Planning, told the Chronicle. “Now that we’ve recovered a bit, it’s time to start looking at our future.”

That future might include some convenient new transit perks for owners of homes in Bernal Heights and homes in the Outer Richmond.

The proposed Bernal Heights and Ocean Beach BART stations are unrelated expansion proposals, and neither is contingent upon the other. A betting individual might be more inclined to wager on the proposed Bernal Heights station becoming a reality.

The theoretical Bernal Heights BART station could be built in to the current BART line, between the 24th Street Mission Station and the Balboa Park Station. The proposed “infill station” — a station built in to the already-existing rail line — would be located at Mission and 30th Street.

The BART-to-Ocean-Beach proposal, called “BART to the Beach”, would be a far larger and more time-consuming infrastructure enhancement. If enacted, this plan would build BART stations beneath Geary Boulevard, through The Richmond District, with the line ending at scenic Ocean Beach.

“I’ve always said you could get to downtown San Francisco quicker from Richmond city than from the Richmond District”, BART Director James Fang told the SF Examiner. Fang projects the proposed Ocean Beach line would take seven to eight years to complete.

Additional proposals for new BART stops outside San Francisco include stations in Oakland’s Jack London Square, Livermore, Brentwood, and Crockett.

There is no doubt that San Francisco is an awesome city to live in. With some of the best condo and loft living in the country San Francisco is a bastion of the urban professional. But, unbeknownst to many San Francisco is also a great place to buy a house. What follows is a list of great homes in the South San Francisco area that all would make ideal places to live for anyone looking for city living with a little elbow room.

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You will also find mass transit easily accessible from this neighborhood too, with the Third Street Line passing right through it. The Third Street Line makes for a quick trip to where the Giants play at AT&T Park, and then for all points north of that. Such as The Ferry Building, where you can buy fresh produce at the Ferry Building Farmers Market, or maybe go to work in The Financial District.

Historically speaking the Dog Patch has some of the oldest homes and buildings in the City, all of which survived the 1906 Earthquake. Find out more about the architecture and history of this patch of the City, by reading this great article from the Street Date Section of SFGATE, which describes some of the highlights such as the building which housed the Union Iron Works Machine Shop, Pelton Cottages, and Esprit Park.

One of the newer tenants in this patch of the City, is Dog Patch Studios, which has hosted a variety of events, from the CNET Awards Dinner, to the product launch for the PS3, in addition to photo, video, and commercial shoots.  You can see from this, it’s definitely a neighborhood that offers a good blend of both historical and contemporary highlights.

The Dog Patch would really make for an intriguing neighborhood to buy a condo in, with it’s mix of both historical and contemporary elements, you will always find something to look at and wonder about.

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Real Estate markets in cities across the United States have had a rocky few years. The combination of downtown overbuilding and the economic recession was a one-two punch that drove property values down and increased uncertainty in the major cities. As we head into the dog days of summer, there are strong signs that many cities have started to emerge from their dog markets and present a viable, and in many cases a very strong, investment opportunity.

There are industry-wide influences, of course. Prices are at very reasonable levels in most cities and interest rates are at or near historic lows. If rates increase, the same property will cost you quite a bit more. A good rule of thumb is for each 1% increase, there is a 10-15% loss in purchasing power for the buyer. It’s likely that over the next few years, rates will rise 2-3% back to historical norms and buying power will drop rapidly. For many investors, this means that the time to buy is now when prices and rates are low and buyers have power.

Rising rents in many cities have outpaced ownership expense, making a purchase more cost efficient than renting and also increasing the likelihood of strong rental income and a cash flow positive opportunity. Additionally, strong foreign investment in several top US cities, buoyed by stronger foreign currency, the continued security of American investment, and the cache of a US address, provide built-in demand for city properties.

We at CondoDomain.com are big believers in city real estate in general, but I highlight 5 cities where I believe the current opportunity is especially strong. My opinions are based on a combination of data, our agent experiences and client sentiment. This is not a scientific study but hopefully sparks some thought and adds some value. If you have any questions in general or about specific cities or opportunities, please comment or reach out to me. Without further adieu, here is the list:

5 – Los Angeles, CA

There are strong signs that the real estate market in LA has hit bottom and is starting to rebound. Downtown LA was hit hard with a huge amount of overbuilding and some of the worst economic and housing downturns in the country when the credit crisis hit. Jobs and the economy have begun to come back and the oversupply of condo homes downtown makes it a buyers market.

While downtown housing is still partially depressed, the neighborhood has become a vibrant and hip social scene in Los Angeles. Housing will catch up. Additionally, the new Expo line for the Metro Light Rail will make commuting for work and fun much easier. Phase 1 (from downtown to Culver City) will be open within a couple of months and Phase 2 (from Century City to Santa Monica) will be finished in a couple of years. This is the first time anything like this has connected to the west side, a huge development for LA’s car-attached culture. The train will run above ground and the route will be landscaped with bike paths and greenery. The city already has forward-looking loft/condo projects cropping up in anticipation.

With downright low prices available and good prospects for the future, Los Angeles is my first investment market to watch.

4 – San Francisco, CA

A second California city takes our number 4 spot. San Francisco has remained fairly strong even through the downturn and is bouncing back well too. Starting off there simply isn’t any more room to develop on the peninsula, and there is always going to be a strong demand for premium housing in downtown SF. This point is driven home by the fact that the city’s effective rents rose 1.2% (according to the Wall Street Journal 7/7/11), a figure near tops in the country. Mercer Management Consulting ranks the city as having the highest quality of life in the continental U.S., and the region is the gateway to the Pacific Rim. This means foreign nationals will be players in addition to domestic buyers.

Continuing, there continues to be huge venture capital money invested in the area (more than $6.3 billion just during the recession). Job growth is on the rise, lead by high tech and life sciences professions. Overall unemployment has improved a full percentage point in the last year AND job growth in the high income/skill sectors is among the best in the nation.

Remember that we are talking about the city of San Francisco only in this recommendation, and not the whole Bay Area. Strong business investment, high-end job growth, international players and high demand/low supply mean an opportunity worth taking a hard look at in my book.

3 – New York, NY

The New York City Real Estate market is unique – almost a living and breathing organism like the city itself. Prices are high, demand is strong, and supply is limited… at least that’s been the story for some time now. Even in the early recession, the city’s housing market stayed relatively strong, but pressure built and finally forced a moderate price decrease in some areas. The city is expensive overall, but there are pockets of opportunity. The premium neighborhoods like Central Park West, the West Village and SoHo remain pricey and sought after, but even within those there are some streets and buildings where the investment opportunity is strong. Then there are neighborhoods like the Financial District where tax abatements and other subsidies make for strong opportunity across the area.

Rents in NYC are increasing fast as inventory becomes more and more scarce. Combined with the buying opportunities that can be found, this should lead to some strong cash flow situations for investors. Landlords in the city no longer pay any broker fees in almost all cases, a sign that renting property at the high market prices is relatively easy these days… and it’s a money saver for investors. Finally, strong foreign investment from all over the world continues across New York City.

So my summary on NYC: pockets of great opportunity combined with what should be high demand going forward and great cash flow opportunities.

2 – Miami, FL

Miami is more than just a vacation spot. It is the gateway to the United States for all of Central and South America and it has become a major financial hub in our country and for the world. Foreign buyers are a force in the city and promise to continue to be so. The soft dollar increases their buying power and the Miami address brings big-time cache, convenience and business opportunity.

The massive overbuilding in the late 2000s hammered condo prices in South Beach and especially Downtown Miami. While prices have hit bottom and are now starting back on the rise, there are still lots of very strong opportunities. The city has invested significantly in the Downtown / Brickell area and the neighborhood is looking good with outstanding public spaces and resident resources. Restaurants, bars and shopping have all recently flocked to the area.

It doesn’t hurt investor prospects that Florida has no personal income tax and a low (5%) corporate income tax. So – low prices, great amenities, favorable taxes and a massive foreign demand? Yes, that’s good enough for number 2 on my cities to watch list.

1 – Washington, DC

The pulse of Washington, DC is politics, as we all know, and this same government sector also powers the local Real Estate market. With the Federal government in town and all the lobbying and legal work associated with the public sector, the District of Columbia has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. In addition, the city has a highly mobile population that turns over frequently. DC has one of the highest migration rates from other states, and there is a strong foreign component too. There is always a high demand from buyers and renters alike.

Unlike the other cities on this list, property values in most of DC have been on the rise for a couple years now, without becoming excessive. It is cheaper to buy in DC than to rent and it’s a city with one of the largest rent-buy discrepancies in the country.

Inventory is scarce in Washington, DC. The economy is strong and stable and demand promises to be consistent. Our experience is that listings are selling fast and for at-or-near list price, and the aggregate data backs us up on this. I expect all these positive trends to continue and grade DC as my top investment city to watch.

Hoyt David Morgan is the President of CondoDomain.com, a web-based real estate broker that is hyper-focused on city markets and fanatical about its premium service. Hoyt can be reached at hoyt@condodomain.com.

Today we’re traveling over to Brannan street to explore a 9 story mixed use residential luxury condominium building, 200 Brannan. This lavish San Francisco building of beauty, completed in December of 2004, was designed by MBH architects and built by Lennar Corp, it went on to be a 2006 Gold Nugget award finalist for the best loft project. It holds much sophistication in addition to a collection of 191 loft style condominiums which were created by combining existing concrete warehouses, an old century salami factory, and several new pieces of construction. Of the 191 units, 13 of them are penthouse units and 79 of them create the dynamic glass walls that encompass the central courtyard.

photo via mbh.com

Taking up residence at 200 Brannan makes urban living in San Francisco a breeze, as it sits in San Francisco’s South Beach neighborhood which is centrally located. This is an opportunity to move into one of San Francisco’s most exciting and fastest growing neighborhoods, which has been said to have become “the epicenter of the City on the Bay’s condominium boom”, according to afirerealestate.com. With this address you can count 2 children parks, the South Beach Yacht Club, the South Beach Marina, AT&T Park and The Embarcadero waterfront as well as the regions biggest job centers, SOMA, the Financial District, and Mission Bay, as your neighbors. Not to mention easy accessibility to the Bay Bridge, the 280 freeway, and Caltrains.

A few of the building amenities include quality fixtures and finishes, a fitness center, 24 hour security, a concierge service, on site property management, and a central garden among many other things. There are currently 6 units on the market at 200 Brannan, they are as follows:

* Unit #146: $1,175,000 – 2bed 2bath – 1613 sq ft.
* Unit #205: $949,00 – 2bed 2bath – 1500 sq ft.
* Unit #310: $975,000 – 2bed 2bath – 1525 sq ft.
* Unit #412: $949,00 – 2bed 2bath – 1517 sq ft.
* Unit #422: $1,565,000 – 2bed 2bath – 2030 sq ft.
* Unit #502: $1,199,00 – 2bed 2bath- sq ft not listed

photos via highrises.com & sfarmls.com

This is urban luxury done the right way! And we’re not done just yet, below we’ve listed a couple of nearby establishments that are well worth checking out. Weather you live in the area or not, it’s great to call these spots your neighbors and/or your favorite places to hang out.

Aliotos: This fine dining establishment is the oldest restaurant on the warf and one of the most delicious. Located at 8 Fishermans Warf with a neon sign that is considered the San Francisco trademark and a menu that offers a grand selection of rich Italian seafood. Owned and operated by the family of Joesph Aliotos, the 36th mayor of the city of San Francisco, and noted for the Dungeness crab and courteous staff that make you feel like one of the family, Aliotos should be on every great San Franciscians to-do or must-do-again list! aliotos.com

The Embarcadero Waterfront: This is an area that truly captures the essence of the city. During regular business hours Monday- Sunday you’re able to find anything from people juggling, to tons of food options, vendors selling various items, to that much needed peace of mind people often discover while strolling along the waterfront watching the sailboats on the Bay. It’s also the ideal location to view an auburn sunrise against the bay bridge before the city really begins to bustle. embarcaderocenter.com *Quick tip! Be sure to bring a camera whenever you visit the waterfront: you’re sure to stumble upon more then a few memorable moments. They fill the air down there!

MoMo’s: Located directly across from the Giant’s home, AT&T park, MoMo’s is one of the prime go-to-places for before-gamers and after-workers. Though Momo’s embodies a swank and upscale environment, it is casual dining with a sing song name. It’s ideal for adults from all walks of life looking for a great American meal! Also ideal for mid-morning to early afternoon Sunday brunch.  sfmomos.com

Ciao Bella Gelato: Located in the Ferry Building, Ciao Bella Gelato is the only place in San Francisco to go to for 4 star Award winning gelato and sorbet! This is a retail chain which originally began in New York and has had it’s brand featured on the Oprah show. They offer an array of unique gelato and sorbet flavors to die for such as their blood orange sorbet and their key lime graham gelato. If you’ve never been, you’ve never lived and you must pay them a visit soon. Sample any flavor you’d like, grab a couple of scoops, and find a cozy spot in the Ferry Building to take a load off! ciaobellagelato.com

How do you feel about the up and coming area of South Beach? Let us know below!

For more information on the property listed above and other San Francisco luxury properties please visit sf.condodomain.com or call 877.852.6636 to speak with a representative.

Ghirardelli Square, located in the Fisherman’s wharf area of San Francisco (900 N. Point St. Sf, Ca 94109), is today a landmark location with a portion of the area being registered on the National Register of Historic Places as Pioneer Woolen Mills and D. Ghirardelli Company. In 1849 Domingo Ghirardelli relocated from Italy to San Francisco during the Gold Rush Era to make his fortune as a chocolatier. He made the realization that the miners in the field were in need of something grand to spend their hard earned gold dust on. He capitalized on this opportunity by keeping his local shop fully stocked with a generous selection of chocolate treats. He proved himself right and found himself extremely successful. In 1893 he went on to purchase an entire San Francisco city block for the purpose of creating the headquarters for the Ghirardelli Chocolate company. However, in the early 1960′s the Ghirardelli company was bought by the Golden Macaroni Company which moved its headquarters to San Leandro, CA and sold the square to San Francisco natives William Roth and his mother in 1962.

The Roths went on to hire architects and converge the square, and its historic brick structures, into the beloved restaurant and retail plaza that it stands as today. This was the first major adaptive re-use project in the United States. As of today Ghirardelli Square stands as a favorite of San Francisco natives and tourist alike, with its upscale shopping, fine dining, wine bars, spas, live entertainment, and more! Below we take a look at a few of the majestic businesses and events that have found a home within the Ghirardelli Square! (photo via wikipedia.com)

We’ll begin with the Fairmont Heritage Place. This isn’t so much a business as it is for businessmen, those that spend a portion of their time in San Francisco and a portion of their lives elsewhere. The Fairmont Heritage Place, located inside the walls of the world renowned Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory, is a part of the Fairmont exclusive collection of private residence clubs which are located in some of the worlds most celebrated locations. The Fairmont offers fractional home ownership which allows it’s buyers to posses a second home that is graciously staffed by the Fairmont’s dedicated owner services team. These homes are available for a minimum of 35 days per year with 1/10th deeded fractional ownership. This is a rare chance to own an additional home within one of the city’s most famous national historic landmarks. To learn more about the Fairmont Heritage place please visit: fairmontatghirardelli.com (photo via: fractionalpropertyguide.com)

Next we have Kara’s Cupcakes, an artisan bakery that emphasizes the use of organic products. Voted best cupcake in San Francisco. Kara’s Cupcakes bakes their products fresh throughout the duration of the business day and ensures that each is sold within hours of baking. They are also a community of activists who donate all unsold cupcakes to local charitable organizations.  With a menu that offers gluten free sweet vanilla, chocolate velvet, and coconut cupcakes, as well as S’mores and milk chocolate ganache, Kara’s cupcakes is sure to satisfy even the sweetest sweet tooth. For more information please visit: Karascupcakes.com or phone 415.351.CAKE (photo via fairmontatghirardelli.com)

Moving along to the Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shoppe, the original Ghirardelli ice cream and chocolate manufactory. Here you are given the opportunity to view the original chocolate manufactory equipment, sample famous chocolate squares, and fill up on hot fudge sundaes! There is also a chocolate cafe in addition to Ghirardelli on the go which sales pre packed Ghirardelli gifts to go! For more information please visit: Ghirardelli.com or phone 415.474.3938 (travels.com)

Next we have Crown and Crumpet, an astounding England style tea salon and antique shop located right here in San Francisco. Here you are afforded the luxury of hosting your very own high tea party or simply stopping in on a casual day for tea and other libations as well as several delectable treats and a unique english antique shopping experience. For more information please visit: Crownandcrumpet.com or phone 415.771.4252 (photo via fairmontatghirardelli.com)

Next in line we have, Cellar 360, a premium winery, wine bar, and restaurant that provides SF residents with the wine country lifestyle right here in the center of the city. Cellar 360 offers an entire array of premium wines, wine focused foods, winery events, and more! For more information please visit Cellar360.com or phone 415.440.0772

We now travel over to an old time favorite, Lori’s Diner, which offers a great 50′s fashion American Diner atmosphere with a classic diner menu complete with Malts and ice cream sodas to accompany it. For more information please visit: lorisdiner.com or phone 415.409.1950

We’ll end there on the business side of the Square and briefly move along to information about some of the great events that take place here. There are as follows:

The Chocolate Festival: Held September 11-12 ideal for chocolate lovers of all ages. You’ll be granted the oppurtunity to indulge in chocolate treats, sip wine (if you’re 21+), part-take in family activites, and soak up the sweet energy.

There’s also Fleet Weekend October 8-11. Ghirardelli Square has been known to provide the best view for the Blue Angels air show and their is also a great deal of live music and other forms of entertainment provided.

You’re also always invited to come out and get into the Christmas spirit during the holidays at which time Ghirardelli Square host their famous, Tree Lighting ceremony, which provides live entertainment for the entire family throughout the entire day!

This square in its entirety is a divinely magical place that is surely not to be missed. For more information on Ghirardelli Square and all of the events and businesses listed above please visit Ghirardellisq.com. Let us know how you feel about Ghirardelli Square below and for information on luxury properties nearby please visit sf.condodomain.com or phone 877.852.6636 to speak with a CondoDomain Representative!

Our first stop is Nob Hill. Here we are visiting a small but elegant five story, eleven unit residential condominium building that at this time has two available units. 1083 Clay street, designed by Donald Macdonald Architects, is currently the highest wood frame building in San Francisco. It features an exterior finished in Stucco, two top floors with panoramic views, curved bay windows, and a small formal garden. This is opportunity to own a property in one of San Francisco’s most affluent districts also allows you to neighbor with the four most expensive and popular hotels in the city: The Fairmont, Mark Hopkins Intercontinental, The Stanford, and The Huntington. Don’t forget the majestic Grace Cathedral, our copy of France’s Notre Dame, which stands as one of the largest Cathedrals in the entire city that just so happens to be situated right before the magical oasis that is Huntington Park. Don’t miss out! (photos via sfweekly.com and bayareaforsale.com)

Our next stop has new doors that have just recently been opened in the Mission District. Let’s give a warm welcome to Manuel Godino’s new simple spanish cuisine hot spot, Venga. Noted for their multi flavored empanada’s Venga is certainly making a small but mighty splash in the Mission District. Not only are they serving small well priced pockets of heaven but also things such as Spanish potato salad which consist of roasted potatoes, carrots, bacon, hardboiled eggs, parsley, peas, and lemon aioli, in addition to serving traditional Argentine desserts. Stop in for a taste today; Venga is located at 443 Valencia St. (photo via vengaempanadas.com)

Continuing along our journey, we now find ourselves in Noe Valley. You must love books and/or artsy design in order to appreciate this next place. Press Works On Paper located at 3492 22nd Street at Dolores St, puts a snazzy and unique spin on book buying while presenting items such as hard to find art, graphic design wrapping paper, vintage staplers, tabletop made letter pressed cards, out-of-print and hard to find fashion books, and of course several classic novels, this is truly a place where book worms and fashionista’s unite!

Our next stop isn’t just designated to one particular area of the city. SF Chefs, San Francisco’s premier food, wine, and spirits festival presented by Visa Signature is set on Union Square as well as various other venues around the city. It allows attendee’s to mingle with master chefs, mixologist, and winemakers as well as eat, drink, and indulge in a good time all in the name of gourmet dining. The events begin July 9th and carry on until August 7th. (photovia sfchefs2011.com)

And our final stop brings us back to the Mission District where housing activists organized and performed a rally to raise awareness and call attention to an abandoned 43 unit Mission District building. The group of 50 some odd activists put on this demonstration with the intent of calling the community to reclaim what they referred to as “a waste of housing” with hopes of reclaiming that vacant property for homeless families and individuals. With the economy still residing on the grounds of uncertainty and the amount of citizens finding themselves unceremoniously put out into the streets due to lack of funds, you can’t at all fault this group for their admirable demonstration. It is our hope that these heart felt efforts didn’t go to waste and the valid point of this entire rally was conveyed well enough to be heard, understood, and tended too by those capable of handling these matters. For more on this story visit sfappeal.com (photo via sfappeal.com)

That completes today’s tour around SF. I hope you gained something from it and hope you get out there and explore all that SF has to offer! Want to know what we have to say about a certain issue or neighborhood? Let us know!

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As we’ve stated before it’s difficult to keep account of all the new and old establishments that find a home in the city of SF. But not to worry, Condo Loft Talk will always provide a healthy list of places to see and be seen. This week in Condo Loft talk we have bears, bulls, bars, The Brooklyn Circus, and a Factory!

We’ll begin with…

The Factory: a unrestricted retail space, where seasoned and new designers alike are given the oppurtunity to transform idea’s into custom pieces or, if you’d like, a full on collection. Whether it be just for fun, the jump start of a dream, or to venture out and take your fashion ideas to the next level, The Factory provides all the tools necessary to do so.

Website: http://thefactorylabel.com/

The Beauty Bar: There’s only one place I know in San Francisco that has a happy hour every Thursday-Saturday from 7:30pm-12am that provides a Dj, manicurist, and martini’s, The Beauty Bar. Formerly a dive bar that has been converted into a beauty shop bar of sorts using salvaged items from a Long Island hair salon. A perfect selection for girls night out! (photo via thebeautybar.com)

Website: thebeautybar.com/san_francisco/

Phone: 415.285.0323

The Drybar: Have you heard about the home of Buttercup, the “upside down yellow blow dryer” that receives attention from Southern California all the way up here to San Francisco? No Cuts. No Color. Just blow outs priced at 35 dollars. In addition to blow outs, The Drybar, also provides a sensational menu of other hair goodies such as: shirley temples, hair shots, uptini’s and more. This is the modern hair shop in it’s most admirable and simplistic yet elegant and delicious form. (photo via: thedrybar.com)

Website: thedrybar.com
Phone: 415.347.8908

The BKC: There sits a place on Fillmore street that boast classic aesthetics and antique motifs. It provides urban tradition, vintage sensibilities, and timeless silhouettes for men. It is The Brooklyn Circus SF. There are no lions, tightrope walkers, or clowns in small cars however it was founded by a graphic designing bearded man, Ouigi Theodore. This lofty establishment which was started in Brooklyn but brought to San Francisco, houses vintage clothing, watches, bow ties, belts in electric hues, a flattering and unique house line, and more! (photo via: thebkcircus.com)

Website: thebkcircus.com

The Bull and The Bear: Hidden in Hayes valley, there lives stylish pieces from two sides of the fashion spectrum designed by  two divine seamstresses, Ali Golden and Sarah Tejada. Ali and Sarah have composed personal collections of modern silhouettes in feminine fabrics and pieces inspired by vintage fashion brought up to date with in-the-moment materials.

For an appointment or more info contact the ladies!
Email: bullandbearsf@gmail.com
Phone: 805.340.7086

That does it for this weeks list of SF establishments, enhance your life and weekly activities by attempting to at least visit one of the business listed, it’s always nice to spread out and get to know your city. With that being said allow us to turn our attention to news from around San Francisco.

In general real estate affairs it’s been said by Inman News that the real estate market will see improvements for the remainder of this year and well on into 2012. However it’s unlikely to fully recover until 2013 or possibly even beyond that, according to speakers at last weeks Pacific Coast Builders Conference.

Yesterday SF Mayor, Ed Lee announced that San Francisco has topped yet another list, ranking #1 as the “greenest” city in North America according to the 1st North American Cities index. A study took place that compared 27 major US and Canadian cities on environmental performance and policies across 9 nine categories. The outcome of it all was SF’s ranking as the #1 greenest city. This may be thanks in part to our Recology program, the 100 percent employee owned company that provides collection, recycling, compost, and disposal services, which is responsible for the highest landfill diversion rate in the country.

In other news Nob Hill residents are in for a supreme treat, as the much complained about Cala Food’s located at California and Hyde street recently had it’s lease taken over by the highly praised Trader Joes chain, making this the 5th Trader Joes in SF. Nob Hill inhabitants who’ve long awaited a replacement for Cala Foods, can expect to see the Trader Joes change in mid 2012.

Lately, the city of SF has been making efforts to transform an abandoned rail yard on the eastern shore of Mission Bay into an urban center. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the center is “poised for a serious boost from plans by Salesforce.com Inc.”, which wishes to construct a sprawling corporate campus in the area.

It’s been stated by urban planning experts that Salesforce arrival has the ability to impart a vital stimulus for a once neglected portion of the city. Mission Bay, which was once a dead section, has recently added highly priced value to the city with the construction of  the new jobs and homes it’s been providing. However the somewhat flamboyant design of the Salesforces campus has just begun a months long approval process which is also being met with criticism from civic groups and architects who are proclaiming that the corporate nature of the Salesforce development is taking away from  neighborhood feel. We’ll report more on this Mission Bay makeover as more details surface. (photo via: dailypundit.com/sfrealblog)

This brings us to the end of our very first San Francisco Condo Loft Talk.
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