Unit #103 at 355 Bryant is a true live/work loft conversion. 18' high ceilings and exposed timber and brick beautifully frame the 2,200 sq ft of open space. In fact, it looks like the only enclosed rooms are the guest quarters — a bedroom and bathroom hidden behind a shoji screen. That's right, even the master bath is open (although we hope there's an enclosed water closet), creating a bathing space that's perfect for unleashing your inner exhibitionist...albeit in the privacy of your own home. The building is a 1992 conversion helmed by David Baker Architects, but unit 103 has seen renovations as recently as 2006. Price: $1,918,000.
· 355 Bryant #103 [MLS]
And we're back on 4th Street again— A class act all the way, we bet that #317 is one of the better units in the Heublein Building, a 1991 convert designed by Architect for the People David Baker. The photos speak for the themselves, so let's cut to the deets: top floor, 2176 square foot unit with an open floor plan, modern upgrades, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car parking, and a private roof deck. $1,495,000 asking. Go get it.
· 601 4th Street #317 [MLS]
"Junior bedroom" 888 7th Street #213 is listed at a $399,000, a "lower" end price point for the San Francisco market. (We can't think of any new studio units hovering around that number, save the Hayes. Eagerly awaiting stern correction in the comments box.) The intense colors that pervade the interiors of the David Baker-designed Misson Creek colossus have obviously informed the staging of the units as well. Rumor has it that Target has expressed interest in the space, though we have no confirmation at this juncture. Holding ...
· 888 7th St #213 [MLS]
· Curbed Inside: 888 Seventh Street, Full Reveal [Curbed SF]
· Curbed Inside: 888 Seventh Street, Outdoor Edition [Curbed SF]
888 7th Street #213 $399,000 asking Note: Bedroom, Method cleaning products not included.
And here we are, safely inside 888 Seventh Street following yesterday's tour of the grounds. Yes, this is a big, big building— no denying that. With wide hallways and large, expansive interior landings and exterior courtyards— a distinct difference from the tall-and-narrow high rise approach— we can imagine smaller "micro neighborhoods" popping up within this rather massive development. David Baker's battle cry for dense living echoes loud and clear throughout this project, as his use of small spaces (alcoves, storage) indicates true consideration for what it means to live efficiently. 888 Seventh Street isn't flawless— It won't suit everyone, namely those with a bias against people, industrial settings, and bold colors. Buyers seeking a surrogate suburbia need not apply here (but worry not, as you have a hell of a lot to choose from elsewhere). Now, the deets:
· Sizes and pricing: 224 units; 170 BMR, 54 market rate. Sizes range from junior 1-bedroom/ 1 baths (starting at $399k, maxing at $439), loft-style one bedrooms/ 1.5 bathrooms (all at $534k) and 3-bedroom units (beginning at $709K and topping off at $839,000 for 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a whopping 3 private patios). Note: 888 Seventh Street harbors the Infinity's share of BMR units.
· HOA dues: Decidedly low. $300 (junior 1-bedroom) to $470 (3 bedrooms, 3 baths). Each unit includes a single parking spot; additional spots are available for purchase at $35k.
· Sales figures: 888 Seventh Street has been holding weekend tours for the past several weeks; sales offices open officially this week. All of the BMR units have been snapped up (that's 170 units). Only 5 of the market rate homes have moved thus far, though sales are expected to quicken as opening date approaches.
· Move in dates: That said, residents are expected to move in within the next 3 weeks.
Curbed SF operatives have infiltrated 888 Seventh Street (read: we got a tour). With 224 units on 6 floors, this David Baker-designed development is by far one of the most expansive we've been in (think low and wide, not high). So big, in fact, that we've decided to divvy up the views. So let's step outside for a moment: above you'll find one of two common courtyards. Rather massive if we do say. Cool feature alert: the grid work that stretches between both buildings (at the end of the walkway) will soon hold a matrix of blue glass designed to function as a noise barrier. We'll be eager to hear residents' reports on that one. In the meantime, click through for the views; you'll find the facts of the matter listed beneath each shot.
· 888 Seventh Street/ David Baker + Partners [website]
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