Curbed Maps: Mapping 46 of San Francisco's Best Public Parks

Wednesday, October 23, 2013, by Sally Kuchar

[Photos via Patricia Chang]
Every Wednesday we break down the details of a lesser known park in San Francisco. And why not? There are 220 of them, but it sometimes seems like Golden Gate Park and Dolores Park get all the attention. Since our normally scheduled Park Life post is on hiatus this week, we thought it best to map all the parks Curbed's profiled to date. Have a favorite park that you'd like us to check out? The tipline's always open or you can leave a comment after the jump.

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On the Market: Pacific Heights Mansion Lists for $30M, is San Francisco's Second Most Expensive Home for Sale

× 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. Monday, November 26, 2012, by Sally Kuchar Over the Thanksgiving break, the Wall Street Journal got word of a $30M Pacific Heights property hitting the market. Located at 2724 Pacific Avenue, the four-level, 7-bedroom home is currently owned by by Doug Engmann, who is a former chairman of the Pacific Stock Exchange. The 13,500 square foot abode (you read that right) sits on a lot totaling 26,000 square feet, making it one of San Francisco's largest private residential parcels. Engmann purchased the property in 1983 and restored it.

Engmann says he'll miss entertaining at the gigantic manse, which can "easily accommodate 500 guests and a band for a reception or 100 friends at an Easter-egg hunt." Fun fact: the home played host to the 1984 Decorator's Showcase. Property highlights include (everything) a gorgeous solarium that has a koi pond, and a "formal sunken garden that the family used as a volleyball court when their children were young." The carriage house also doubles as a game room and a gazebo.
· Santa Monica Compound Lists for $18.8 Million (last item) [WSJ]
· PACIFIC HEIGHTS MANSION FOR $30 MILLION [SF LUXE]
· 2724 Pacific [Steve Gothelf]

2724 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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Horror Stories: Disgusting Mold Infestation Is San Francisco's Best (Worst?) Renter Horror Story

× 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, November 11, 2011, by Sally Kuchar

Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner for Curbed SF's Renter Horror Story contest. Noe Valley Apartment Comes With Unmentioned Mold Infestation is a tale of a lady and her dog who move into a "janky" apartment in Noe Valley that had potential for awesomeness. As the writer puts it, "I can paint janky." But as time wore on and towels didn't dry and sheetrock crumbled upon touch, the renter feared that maybe her apartment needed more than a paint job. After some investigating (looking under a plastic and wood slat dropped ceiling), she stumbled onto a complete mold infestation. Her story's here, and yes, there are pictures. You've been warned. Now SF's best horror story advances to the national competition, where it has a chance at winning a free month's rent (up to $2,500). Congrats to our winner!
· Vote For the Worst Renter Horror Story in SF [Curbed SF]
· Noe Valley Apartment Comes With Unmentioned Mold Infestation [Curbed SF]

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PM Linkage: Berkeley Prettiness; San Francisco's Brightest (Homes); Burger Week is Coming; More!

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