Rents go up during the warmer months, it's a fact. Which means we're probably not leaving our rent-controlled apartment any time soon. But what about transplants looking for their first San Francisco apartment? Or the socially-awkward souls who just can't do the five-roommate-Mission-flat thing anymore? This post is for them! We've scoured the craigslist, and this is what we've come up with. This week we're bringing you five apartments decent enough live in for under $1,750. We'll be posting one per day. Hooray!
Today we bring you a modern one-bedroom for $1,595. What's the catch, you ask? Well the listing does implore you to "PLEASE DRIVE THE PROPERTY FIRST TO SEE IF THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS FOR YOU!!" so maybe the agent thinks the neighborhood is not quite for everyone. Situated in the heart of Western Addition (or as a potential beau once said, "Lower Japantown"), you've got quite a few amenities nearby: Safeway for groceries, Fillmore Auditorium for shows, the police station for, well... other stuff. The unit itself looks narrow, but does have an open kitchen into a living area, with a separate bedroom at the front of the building. Dogs and cats are welcome, and there are quite a few parks nearby for doggy business. As far as transit goes, the 31-Balboa picks up on the corner and will take you to downtown, and the 22-Fillmore, a few blocks away, will take you basically everywhere else.
· $1595 / 1br - Clean & Modern One Bedroom!! [craigslist]
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Rental Week: Western Addition Apartment Allows Cats and Dogs, Renters Rejoice
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Turf Wars: Dog Owners Rejoice: Board of Supes Oppose GGNRA Dog Plan
[photo via Sally Kuchar]
Yesterday the Board of Supervisors went on record opposing the federal proposal to restrict parts of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area where dogs can go without a leash.
Earlier this year, the GGNRA proposed to "completely or significantly reduce" the off-leash areas in national parks like Fort Funston and Crissy Fields. The GGNRA wanted to "strike a balance between park landscape, native wildlife and the 16 million visitors." As you already know, San Franciscans love their dogs. It was no surprise when canine groups took the GGNRA's threat very seriously, going so far as to call it "extreme environmentalism," and even considered suing the federal government if the proposal passed.
In early April, Supervisor Scott Weiner introduced a resolution that, if approved (which it was yesterday), would put the Board of Supervisors on record opposing the proposed dog policies. At a committee hearing later that month, more than 100 people showed up to voice their opinion on the impact dogs have on wildlife and the impact the ban would have on dogs and city parks. What concerned the Supes: dogs need to go somewhere to play, which would mean overcrowding at city parks.
It should also be noted that there's an estimated 110,000 households in San Francisco with a canine occupant, so it's no surprised that mayoral aspirants John Avalos and David Chiu, and sheriff hopeful Ross Mirkarimi voted to oppose the federal proposal. The board voted 10-1 in favor of a resolution stating opposition to the National Service's plan.
Sean Elsbernd was the lone supervisor to vote against the resolution, because he's concerned about San Francisco's partnership with the park service, particularly in the planning of the America's Cup.
With all that said, the feds can do what they want. The board doesn't have jurisdiction over the park service. However, Wiener said that since the resolution was introduced, the federal agency has been more willing to discuss options with city officials, including the mayor's office and Recreation and Park Department.
· Board Of Supes Goes On Record As Opposing GGNRA Dog Plan [SF Appeal]
· Doggy Blues [Curbed SF]
· Dog Owners vs. Bird Lovers [Curbed SF]
· Turf Wars [Curbed SF]
· Off the Leash [Curbed SF]
· Supervisors growl at GGNRA dog proposal [SF Gate]