Construction Watch: New Library Making Progress in North Beach

Thursday, June 6, 2013, by Michael Conrad

Looking like a giant erector set, the new North Beach Branch Library is moving right along after surviving multiple attempts to thwart construction. The 2-level, 8,500 sq. ft. building, 60 percent larger than the current one, will feature plenty of glass to allow an abundance of natural light. Located on a triangular lot at the corner of Columbus and Lombard streets, the new library will replace the small, aging library next door when completed. The old library, as well as the adjacent block of Mason Street, will be removed, allowing for expansion of the nearby Joe DiMaggio Playground.
·North Beach Library Coverage [Curbed SF]
·North Beach New Construction [San Francisco Public Library]

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Rumormongering: The Palm Beach Daily News reports...

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[Buyers Sellers Closer] 3Q 2012 Palm Beach Report

Posted by Jonathan Miller - Saturday, October 20, 2012, 2:00 PM

We published our inaugural report on the Palm Beach, Florida sales market for 3Q 2012.   This is part of an evolving market report series I’ve been writing for Douglas Elliman since 1994.

Key Points

-Condo sales reached their second highest level in more than six years.
-Buyers and sellers moved closer together on price and the market appears to be absorbing more of the older listing inventory.
-Single family homes selling 2 months faster than a year ago.

Here’s an excerpt from the report:

CONDO/TOWNHOUSE The number of sales jumped 45.5% to 64 units in the third quarter, from the prior year quarter. The year-to-date number of sales is at its second highest level in more than six years. Median sales price increased 3.3% to $390,000 from the prior year quarter, while average sales price and average price per square foot increased 6.5% and 27.7% respectively…

SINGLE FAMILY Median sales price increased 5.7% to $2,600,000 from the prior year quarter. Average sales price and average price per square foot dropped 16.4% and 15.1% over the same period. Arguably a small submarket that could be characterized as stable, the number of sales fell to 23 from 25 in the prior year quarter…

You can build your own custom data tables on the market – will be updated with 3Q 12 data shortly NOW UPDATED FOR 3Q12. We’ll be adding a chart library for this market area soon!

The Elliman Report: 3Q 2012 Palm Beach [Miller Samuel]
The Elliman Report: 3Q 2012 Palm Beach [Douglas Elliman]
Aggregated Custom Market Data Tables [Miller Samuel]

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[Sand and Sales] 2Q 2012 Palm Beach Report

Posted by Jonathan Miller - Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 9:18 PM

We published our inaugural report on the Palm Beach, Florida sales market for 2Q 2012.   This is part of an evolving market report series I’ve been writing for Douglas Elliman since 1994.

Key Points

Palm Beach, Florida

-Condo sales were up sharply over year ago levels while single family sales slipped over the same period.
-Condo median sales price showed large increase as single family median sale price fell below year ago levels.
-Days on market fell from year ago levels for both condos, single family and luxury properties.
-North End sales edged higher as prices declined.
-South End sales were up sharply over year ago levels while median sales price edged higher.

Here’s an excerpt from the report:

CONDO/TOWNHOUSE Median sales price was $470,000, up 16% from $405,000 in the same period last year. Average sales price and average price per square foot increased 11.9% and 2.7% respectively over the same period. There were 119 sales this quarter, 22.7% more than in the prior year quarter…

SINGLE FAMILY There were 39 sales in the second quarter, 11.4% below the 44-sale total in the prior year quarter. The time to sell a property fell by more than two months over the same period. Days on market averaged 250 days, 67 days faster than 317 days in the same period last year…

You can build your own custom data tables on the market – now updated with 2Q 12 data. We’ll be adding a chart library for this market area soon!

The Elliman Report: 2Q 2012 Palm Beach [Miller Samuel]
The Elliman Report: 2Q 2012 Palm Beach [Douglas Elliman]
Aggregated Custom Market Data Tables [Miller Samuel]

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Sit in Green Style: 5 Eco Beach Chairs

Sit in Green Style: 5 Eco Beach Chairs | Apartment Therapy Main Style DIY Homekeeping Family Tech Renovating Shopping Outdoor The Kitchn Login Sit in Green Style: 5 Eco Beach Chairs

Sailcloth Deckchairs, £149 from Reefer Sail CompanySailcloth Deckchairs, £149 from Reefer Sail Company" data-full-img-src="C:\Program Files (x86)\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\Popular Real Estate Blogs\Apartment Therapy\reefer-sigma-sailcloth-deckchir-pair-2_rect540.jpg" src="C:\Program Files (x86)\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\Popular Real Estate Blogs\Apartment Therapy\reefer-sigma-sailcloth-deckchir-pair-2_square72.jpg" title="Sailcloth Deckchairs, £149 from Reefer Sail Company" />Deck Chair, $345 from Gallant & Jones" data-full-img-src="http://g-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/3483410/ps_venicebeach_rect540.png" src="C:\Program Files (x86)\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\Popular Real Estate Blogs\Apartment Therapy\ps_venicebeach_square72.png" title="Deck Chair, $345 from Gallant & Jones" />Beach Folding Chairs & Table, $495 from Aether Apparel" data-full-img-src="http://g-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/3483430/tableandchairs2_rect540.png" src="C:\Program Files (x86)\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\Popular Real Estate Blogs\Apartment Therapy\tableandchairs2_square72.png" title="Beach Folding Chairs & Table, $495 from Aether Apparel" />Wooden Folding Chair, $138 from Laughing Creek Productions" data-full-img-src="http://g-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/3483390/il_570xN.260278177_rect540.jpg" src="C:\Program Files (x86)\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\Popular Real Estate Blogs\Apartment Therapy\il_570xN.260278177_square72.jpg" title="Wooden Folding Chair, $138 from Laughing Creek Productions" />Beach Chair, $225 from Oh Yeah Comfy" data-full-img-src="http://g-cdn.apartmenttherapy.com/3483400/jtb3.JPG_rect540.jpeg" src="C:\Program Files (x86)\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\Popular Real Estate Blogs\Apartment Therapy\jtb3.JPG_square72.jpeg" title="Beach Chair, $225 from Oh Yeah Comfy" />

Looking forward to lounging on the beach this summer? Me too. Here are some stylish beach chairs that are good for the environment, as well.

1. Sailcloth Deckchairs, £149 from Reefer Sail Company: made from rescued boat and windsurf sails, and FSC certified beech wood. Made in Britain.
2. Deck Chair, $345 from Gallant & Jones: crafted in Vancouver BC, using North American White Oak harvested from well managed forests, and finished with a natural oil. Fabric is custom sewn in Vancouver. Pillow insert is organic cotton, and made in Portland, Oregon.
3. Beach Folding Chairs & Table, $495 from Aether Apparel: Aether Apparel partnered with Environment, a Los Angeles based furniture company, for this project. The chairs and table are made out of ash hardwood, stainless steel hardware, and finished with a matte black water based stain. The set folds down to fit inside a carrying bag that is made from a reclaimed army tent, which was cut and sewn locally in Los Angeles.
4, Wooden Folding Chair, $138 from Laughing Creek Productions: handcrafted in Seattle from recycled cedar decking lumber.
5. Beach Chair, $225 from Oh Yeah Comfy: hand built in Maine from Brazilian Cherry, and finished with pure tung oil.

MORE OUTDOOR FURNITURE ON APARTMENT THERAPY:
• Dala by Stephen Burks: Outdoor Furniture Made From Recycled Food Packaging
• Fashion House Marni Dives Into Outdoor Furniture Design
• Eco Friendly Outdoor: Fresh Air Furniture Collection From Loll Designs

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comments06.07.12 12:00PMKate LegereCategories:Shopping,Main,Outdoor,Furniture,Green Living,Reuse & Recycle Comments (3) is anyone really spending that on a beach chair??? really???

posted by Mavra on 06.07.12 at 05:16PM Perhaps the 1%, Mavra . . .

posted by Miche on 06.07.12 at 05:34PM Regarding the "good for the environment" claim: Is the wood on chair #5 derived from second growth logging that carries independent certification accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council? Jatoba, known as Brazilian cherry in the U.S., is one of the largest timber exports out of Brazil and this demand here is what is driving much of the illegal logging in the Amazon. Origin of wood is not specified on their website, other than "Brazil."

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Sold Stuff: The Miami Beach penthouse-cum-"traditional Thai home...

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AM Linkage: Erotic Parklet; Chime In On the Ocean Beach Master Plan; Bikes In Hayes Valley; More!

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Master Planning: Ocean Beach Master Plan Seeking Major Moolah from the State

× Like us and you'll find top breaking news in your Facebook newsfeed. Sign up for our daily email newsletter and get top stories and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Friday, January 20, 2012, by Alex Bevk [All images via SPUR]

The long term planning of Ocean Beach could get a boost today, as the California Coastal Commission is considering a funding request for $400,000. SPUR has been leading a master planning effort for Ocean Beach over the past year and a half with funding from federal, state and local sources. The current draft of the plan includes, among many other things, closing the Great Highway south of Sloat Boulevard, rerouting traffic to Sloat and to Skyline Boulevard east of the San Francisco Zoo, plus narrowing the Great Highway to one lane in each direction.

That pretty chunk of change could be used for a traffic study on the impacts of closing down part of the Great Highway, plus the creation of agreements for various agencies to manage Ocean Beach under a single unified vision. It won't cover all the work, with the remaining funds coming from the National Park Service and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, who own the wastewater treatment plant near the zoo.

The Draft Ocean Beach Master Plan will be available for public review on on the SPUR website on January 31, 2012. The public will have until February 20 to provide comments and feedback on the draft plan. The Final Plan will be available on March 5.
· Ocean Beach: SPUR Takes a Long Look Into The Future [Curbed SF]
· SPUR Ocean Beach Master Plan Draft Recommendations [SPUR]
· California Coastal Conservancy staff report - Jan. 19, 2012 funding request for San Francisco Ocean Beach Master Plan [California Coastal Commmission]
· Ocean Beach Master Plan drafts big changes for Ocean Beach [Ocean Beach Bulletin]

Great Highway and Lincoln Way San Francisco, CA 94122

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On the Market: Inside Warren Buffett's Former "Fit for a King" Beach Manse

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Curbed LA has noticed that the glistening white Laguna Beach, Calif., home that used to belong to Warren Buffett is asking $4.995M, a modest figure compared to the $6.495M the place wanted when it was first listed in March 2009. The business magnate bought the four-bedroom, four-bathroom house in 1996, surely enjoying the glass walls, remodeled interiors, oceanfront views, and strip of private beach for years before selling it in 2005. According to the listing, the manse is located in the swank community of Emerald Bay, which features six community tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, a pool, spa, and parks. Not a bad slice of the good life!

· Buyers Selling Laguna Beach Buffett House at a Loss [Curbed LA]

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AM Linkage: What's Up With the Masonic Avenue Redesign; Pirates at Ocean Beach; Supervisor Wiener on Cnn; More!

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We Have a Winner: Sound Sculpture To Be Installed at the To-Be-Built North Beach Library

× Like us and you'll find top breaking news in your Facebook newsfeed. Sign up for our daily email newsletter and get top stories and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Friday, September 23, 2011, by Sally Kuchar

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The public comments are in and it looks like San Francisco sound artist Bill Fontana (and North Beach dweller) is the crowd favorite for the public art installation at the to-be-built North Beach library. Fontana's "sound sculpture" beat out two other finalists at the Arts Commission's Visual Arts Committee meeting Wednesday. "I am excited by the win and the fact that this permanent sound sculpture will also be there for my children growing up in North Beach and they will have this kind of legacy in that community," Fontana said. The artist proposed to build small weatherproof loudspeakers that will be embedded in the overhang (soffit) that surrounds the new library. They will play a changing mix of sounds that are taken from environmental, historical, cultural and social situations in the surroundings of North Beach and its adjacent communities. "The presence of the sounds will create an evocative dream like sonic atmosphere around the building that will interact with people passing by or entering the library," he wrote in his proposal.
· Opinions [Curbed SF]
· Art at North Beach library aims to resonate with community [SFGate]
· Fontana's proposal [PDF]

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Video Interlude: Come Take a Tour Through Nanette Lepore's Beach House

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Recently Curbed Hamptons editor Nick Leighton paid a visit to the Amagansett, N.Y., weekend house of fashion designer Nanette Lepore. Actually a barn that was moved to the site in the '70s, Lepore's home features a a wide variety of tastes: "It's a barn, so there's barnwood, it feels like a French country kitchen in the kitchen, and yet the rooms feel very modern," she explains. "I don't want to be beholden to one era or style, I love to mix it up." Lepore worked with longtime designer Jonathan Adler (who also did her Manhattan townhouse) on the space: "We decided to decorate this house a lot of things that we've had forever landed here, and they feel right at home." View the video after the jump.

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Celebrity Real Estate: Soon-To-Be-Divorced Tony Danza Lists Malibu Beach House

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The actor Tony Danza, who first gained fame in the sitcom Taxi, has recently had a better time picking real estate investments than he has projects. His most recent foray into small-screen work, Teach: Tony Danza, was cancelled after just seven episodes. Luckily, Danza has something in the bank for a rainy day, or rather, on the beach. The actor bought this Malibu, Calif. beach house back in 1987 for $1.15M, meaning he stands to make a hefty profit if it fetches anywhere near its $9.1M asking price, a profit he will have to share with his soon-to-be-ex wife. This is no overpriced beach shack either. It has 50 feet of beach frontage, 3,000 square feet, and five bedrooms.
· 25000 Malibu Road [Pritchett-Rapf]
· Malibu Digs of Tony Danza Goes on the Market [The Real Estalker]

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AM Linkage: Berkeley Parking Fees Go Up; Muni Hipness; Ocean Beach; More!

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Fire in North Beach: A two-alarm fire was reported at...

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On The Market: Beach House From Beverly Hills, 90210 Still Up For Grabs

× Like us and you'll find top breaking news in your Facebook newsfeed. Sign up for our daily email newsletter and get top stories and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Wednesday, April 13, 2011, by Sarah Firshein

Last week, the New York Times asked readers whether they'd consider buying homes with storied pasts—murders, suicides, brothels, etc. Here's another question: would you consider buying the house where Donna Martin was nearly raped? Where Kelly Taylor's crazy roommate, Tara, stashed her gun? That's right, the famed Hermosa Beach, Calif., beach house from Aaron Spelling's '90s cult classic Beverly Hills, 90210 has been on the market for a while—the full single-family house, not just the top floor. The exterior alone will be familiar to the show's acolytes—the interior scenes was filmed elsewhere—but all uninspired listing photos aside, the place boasts 135 square feet of water frontage and more than 2,868 square feet of living space. Looks like just the place for a virgin to finally get down with David. Ask: $8.999M, down from an original ask of more than $10M.

· Would You Buy a House Where Someone Was Killed? [NYT]
· Unassuming Hamptons Home Lived First Life as a Brothel [Curbed National]
· Beach House from "Beverly Hills 90210" Listed for $8,999,000 [Zillow]

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AM Linkage: Sutro and Fast Pass Tattoos; Dolores Park Blues; Stop Scaling the Ocean Beach Cliffs; More!

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Miami Beach (South Beach) Real Estate, General Information

South Beach, or SoBe, is a truly international city with a multi-cultural flair that is sure to excite and thrill all who choose to call this unique place home. Real estate surrounding this neighborhood includes the southernmost part of Miami Beach; approximately 23 blocks of trendy boutiques, world-class restaurants, and exclusive waterfront condos. The area draws people from around the world with residents hailing from Latin America, Europe, Canada, Israel and the Caribbean. Other residents include those from all over America. Wherever they are from, residents buy real estate in South Beach to experience a genuine melting pot of cultures, tastes, and walks of life; as well as an abundance of activities and entertainment options.

Those looking to buy condos in South Beach have several different areas to choose from including the Art Deco District, South of Fifth (SoFi), and fabulous Ocean Drive. The Art Deco District is a compilation of more than 800 buildings originally built between the 1920s and 1940s. Many of these buildings have been revamped to become some of the most posh and glamorous buildings in all of South Beach. The buildings are currently architecturally protected to ensure the integrity of the area and the style. The South of Fifth district is home to some of the highest valued properties in all of South Beach. The area houses multi-million dollar homes as well as ultra-luxurious condos such as the Portofino Tower, ICON South Beach, The Apogee, and The Continuum. Real estate near Miami Beach Marina offers fabulous views of the Atlantic and the boats passing by, while Ocean Drive is the perfect place for oceanfront condos.

The more residential neighborhoods for those looking to buy South Beach homes or low-rise condos include Flamingo Park, Espanola Way District, Collins Park, and Flamingo West, with each offering its own distinct characteristics. Flamingo Park and Espanola Way consist mostly of low-rise buildings with art deco style. Collins Park is one of the most trendy new neighborhoods with both older low-rise and brand new high rise buildings. Flamingo West is a unique single family home neighborhood near Lincoln Road.

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