Video: A fun look at the eclectic architecture of Richmond District homes
Filmmaker Joey Yee is back with a new installment about the Richmond District, this time focusing on our eclectic housing lineup. Enjoy!
Real Estate
Building on 3rd Ave acquired by City program to ensure long-term, affordable housing for tenants
Tenants in an apartment building at 369 3rd Avenue are breathing a little easier this holiday season. It was announced on Thursday that their 12-unit building is the latest acquisition in the city’s Small Sites Program. SSP protects tenants living… Continue Reading
Final approval for new swim center in the old Alexandria Theater happening Thursday at Planning Commission
On Thursday, the San Francisco Planning Commission will decide whether or not to approve a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed changes to the old Alexandria Theater building on the corner of 18th Avenue and Geary Boulevard. The theater has… Continue Reading
Local Links: #FewerVacancies legislation moves forward; Pottery hunting; Schubert’s legacy; Top Sushi spots
Here are some local links and tidbits for your Thursday… #FewerVacancies Legislation nearing final vote by Board of Supervisors The #FewerVacancies legislation that Supervisor Sandra Fewer introduced last year to improve the monitoring of commercial vacancies – and demand increased… Continue Reading
Fewer introduces legislation to improve City’s vacant storefront registry
Earlier this year, blog readers were involved in an effort to count the vacant storefronts in the Richmond District. Spearheaded by District 1 Supervisor Sandra Fewer, the #fewervacancies campaign resulted in the identification of over 150 vacant storefronts in the… Continue Reading
Readers report over 125 commercial vacancies in Richmond District as part of #FewerVacancies effort
Despite what the SF Dept of Building Inspection may think, a recent effort by neighbors to count the number of commercial vacancies in the Richmond District has proven the obvious: there’s a lot of them. As part of the #FewerVacancies… Continue Reading
Help identify empty storefronts for #FewerVacancies effort
One of the bigger issues we face in the Richmond District are empty storefronts. While the neighborhood is a great place to make a home, it’s also meant to be a bustling neighborhood for businesses along several commercial corridors like… Continue Reading
Proposed development at 10th & Clement approved; more dentists + 1 housing unit
It’s been nearly 9 years since the 7-11 closed down at the corner of Clement and 10th Avenue. Since then, the corner space has been a magnet for graffiti, posters and notices from the city telling property owners to clean… Continue Reading