Archive for November, 2009
Remember those neighbors in the Upper Haight who wanted a couple’s solar panels down, or moved out of sight, because they were a hazard to “safety”? It’s happening down in SoCal too, with homeowners associations denying people their “solar rights” — then themselves getting a little slap from the state’s Solar Rights Act of 1978, which makes it illegal to keep people from installing the panels unless they really are a safety hazard. Now a similar bill’s making its way through Congress. Says a solar installer: “”Some homeowners groups are just unaware (of the law). But they also like their control.” [LA Times, previously]
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A couple things in curious combination: maxed out ornamentation with columns and chandeliers, and… the Tenderloin. Made us wonder for a second if this penthouse was once the temporary home of Yahoo millionaire G, who’s been know to have such fabulous design sense. But he was at a different address in the TL, which means there are more like him out there! This particular unit in the Hamilton at 631 O’Farrell has 3 beds, 3.5 baths, and 3,879 square feet and a pretty impressive solarium, if you can look past the way it’s decked out. On the 21st floor, it all might just be far enough from the ground to make it nice. Plus there’s Korean food downstairs. Asking price: $4,500,000.
· 631 O’Farrell [Website]
· 631 O’Farrell St #2101 [Redfin]
· Under 500 Club: Historic Hamilton Studio [Curbed SF]
· That’s Rather Hideous: Yahoo Can’t Buy You Taste [Curbed SF]
The Obama administration will crack down on mortgage companies that are failing to do enough to help borrowers at risk of foreclosure, as part of a broad effort to boost participation in its mortgage assistance program.
When the 90-year-old Germantown YWCA building went up for sale in 2006, there was one buyer willing to pay more than anyone else.
Blinds Chalet’s ComforTrack Insulating Cell Shades qualify buyers for up to $1,500 in Tax Credits. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/BlindsChalet/tax_credit/prweb3265154.htm
The James Chicago is running a 2009 Cyber Monday hotel special. Visit The James online at jameshotels.com on Monday November 30 and purchase “James Credits” and get double credits of equal value at no additional cost. James Credits are redeemable for guest rooms, at David Burke’s Primehouse, Jbar lounge and James Lobby Bar. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3270284.htm