Yeah, it's a bold claim. But we think it's justified. Here's why:
- Until recently, 90 Jersey St was a classic Noe Valley Victorian that probably needed some upgrades but was a nice single family house. Permits approved were for an interior renovation, a third story, and excavation for a garage. No demolition permit was obtained.
- This week it was listed for $4.85M - to live just 50 feet from the J-Church.
- Easy access to public transit, shuttle buses and a high walkability score didn't deter the developer from including a five car garage.
Update (11/7): 90 Jersey St closed escrow on 10/31 after only 9 days on market for $4.895M. Did they take the first offer and run? Thanks to the anon commenter for the tip.
[90 Jersey St]
How was that a Victorian?
ReplyDeleteIt was a beautiful old craftsman home, but "somehow" the exterior disappeared during the "interior" renovation. Our permitting process at its finest!
ReplyDeleteA classic and very common game played by the developer/owner/contractor with the SF Planning and Building Dept: Apply for an "interior" renovation and then, quite literally, tear the ENTIRE HOUSE DOWN. It's a game and it's cheating on permits, fees and neighborhood notification.
ReplyDeleteIt's about greed, pure and simple.
Who cares! Buy the house & remodel it to your taste if it bothers you that much, otherwise stop worrying about what others are doing!
ReplyDelete@ anon 3:53pm: Lots of people care. And my comment was NOT about the design or particular style.
ReplyDeleteIt's about the City being cheated out of tens of thousands of dollars in legitimate permit fees, because the owner filed a permit calling it an "interior remodel" and then proceeded to demolish the ENTIRE BUILDING.
That's the problem we should be aware of.
I went to the SFBuilding Dept. online permits for this address and there are many. One was for $700K+ and included changes to the front.
ReplyDeleteDo you really think the City and the neighbors let this be done without permits for the highly visible front? Come on.
Wow, this house is under contract already ... it didnt even last three full days on the market. Wonder how much over asking this one will go for.
ReplyDeleteI hope 5-car garages are not the new trend in renovations. Is that something that the city regulates? I like regulations!
ReplyDeleteClosed on 10/31 for $4.895M. "At asking" according to MLS after 9 days on market.
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