tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post7389744475905790345..comments2024-02-03T06:01:53.090-08:00Comments on Noe Valley SF: First Republic Bank Bails On 24th StNoe Valley, SFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09996607013124379881noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-52699177251493418802012-09-10T09:14:20.082-07:002012-09-10T09:14:20.082-07:00I take exception to the comment that places "...I take exception to the comment that places "shame" on Leslie. She is a tireless community leader who works hard to maintain the viability and vibrancy of Noe. We have her to thank, among others, for our Farmers' Market. <br /><br />I happen to agree with Leslie that financial, as well as a couple of other types of businesses, have overtaken 24th St. And I also agree that First Republic is a good, small, local and community-minded bank that could benefit Noe. I wonder if those residents who are so upset are clear that First Republic is still looking for a place in Noe -- just not on 24th St. Is there anyone who is not going to bank there because they are a half-block off 24th St.?<br /><br />And to the person who thinks Leslie does not represent the 32,000 residents of our neighborhood, I would say that he or she might consider going to the meetings and voicing his or her own concerns, rather than attack in print a resident who has done so much for Noe Valley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-87935356311359260972012-09-08T16:09:35.184-07:002012-09-08T16:09:35.184-07:00Shame on you Leslie. Noe Valley needs vibrancy, n...Shame on you Leslie. Noe Valley needs vibrancy, not another "do it my way" who think she represents the 32,000 residents of Noe Valley. Please consult with the 32,000 other residents before protesting again. Noe Valley does not need more empty store fronts. Have you noticed the others on the same block??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-89378386352106062402012-08-23T17:08:54.538-07:002012-08-23T17:08:54.538-07:00That space has been vacant for a long time for a r...That space has been vacant for a long time for a reason - the landlord wants a lot in rent and most small businesses can't afford that amount.<br /><br />Who is going to help the dreamer who ignores the math, opens up a store you approve of, and goes broke & out of business in 1-2 years? We won't see you raising money to pay their rent/mortgage, put food on their table, etc. You'll just complain that someone else should come in there and do the same thing again. Your selfishness & self-absorption is stunning.<br /><br />Why doesn't Wiener do something useful like use eminent domain to take over the Real Foods store? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-22689289427642915782012-08-22T11:15:06.001-07:002012-08-22T11:15:06.001-07:00This is very disappointing. First Republic is a lo...This is very disappointing. First Republic is a local business and should have been supported by the community. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-44702539685558893272012-08-14T13:14:51.031-07:002012-08-14T13:14:51.031-07:00Boo. I often drive to other neighborhoods to visit...Boo. I often drive to other neighborhoods to visit a First Republic branch, and I was excited about this. The market has shown that this small location doesn't work well for several types of retail: why not a bank, especially one that's local and community-minded? Perhaps the rent is prohibitive for retail. I hope FRB isn't daunted by Noe Valley's NIMBYism and perseveres in finding a space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-3283443788118958722012-08-14T12:16:27.956-07:002012-08-14T12:16:27.956-07:00Boo! Are people seriously cheering that we get to ...Boo! Are people seriously cheering that we get to keep another empty store front on 24th street for longer? FRB is a relatively small, regional bank that is headquartered in San Francisco. So much for supporting local businesses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-9780907774917619442012-08-11T14:33:36.899-07:002012-08-11T14:33:36.899-07:00My memory of 20 years on the street, that location...My memory of 20 years on the street, that location was <br />a coin op cleaners, <br />a really nice cooking store, <br />a cooking store that served coffee <br />a women's dress store<br />a chain juice bar<br />an olive oil store (Stone olive)<br />a chocolate store (Belgano)<br />TuttimelonCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864060896217748059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-21706588810722036532012-08-10T11:10:42.785-07:002012-08-10T11:10:42.785-07:00Has anybody been here long enough to see how many ...Has anybody been here long enough to see how many stores have been through there? That's a lot of disappointed dreams for the mom and pop store. You want something to succeed there? You need something with some capital and that could mean a bank.<br /><br />I wanted FRB. Great bank.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-13186242125675198962012-08-10T10:39:35.768-07:002012-08-10T10:39:35.768-07:00Way to go Leslie! We do not need another bank, or...Way to go Leslie! We do not need another bank, or title company, or doctor/dentist office in ground-floor retail spaces on the main drag of 24th Street.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-39644163607611399882012-08-10T07:12:24.240-07:002012-08-10T07:12:24.240-07:00My understanding is that First Republic will still...My understanding is that First Republic will still open a branch in Noe, just not on 24th Street. Did I misunderstand? Assuming that my information is correct, isn't that the best of both worlds? We get to have a great local bank in the neighborhood, and 24th St. will have one less financial institution. To those who are disappointed: Will you not use the bank because it's a block away? <br /><br />And to the person who hopes that that corner location remains empty for a year: I hope exactly the opposite. My wish is that Noe will soon gain a small business that will benefit the community, provide products we can use, attract folks from other neighborhoods, and add character to 24th Street.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-50808142551593743042012-08-09T21:42:01.980-07:002012-08-09T21:42:01.980-07:00I read the agenda, Wiener was on the top of the mo...I read the agenda, Wiener was on the top of the motion to disapprove but this was after First Republic pulled out. Was Scott officially opposing the Conditional Use? Just curious...murphstahoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378354136823393492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-49377418141675979162012-08-09T18:46:51.186-07:002012-08-09T18:46:51.186-07:00I hope that corner remains vacant for an entire ye...I hope that corner remains vacant for an entire year. Pretty disgusting how the Nimbys want to control everyone and everything we do.<br /><br />Shame on you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-10423750174381082082012-08-09T17:58:41.889-07:002012-08-09T17:58:41.889-07:00Disappointing...Disappointing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-35324340113913284032012-08-09T17:20:47.059-07:002012-08-09T17:20:47.059-07:00We do not need any more banks or any more realtors...We do not need any more banks or any more realtors on 24th Street. thanks Leslie and Scott!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-3557191507479860942012-08-09T16:52:16.226-07:002012-08-09T16:52:16.226-07:00Really? As far as banks go, First Republic is amaz...Really? As far as banks go, First Republic is amazing. What a loss for us. And that location and the size of the space would have been a perfect fit for our neighborhood. Instead we're stuck with BofA and Wells Fargo for our local banking. Ugh. Are the opponents open to revisiting this? Or are they just opposed to any new bank coming in?jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-17394882421853318182012-08-09T15:57:59.861-07:002012-08-09T15:57:59.861-07:00bummer.bummer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-89589980282352630002012-08-09T14:13:34.549-07:002012-08-09T14:13:34.549-07:00It did look like a tight fit for a bank. I'd l...It did look like a tight fit for a bank. I'd love to see Leonidas make a return! (or something like it)Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07868665882657626871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-19038465091924983492012-08-09T10:32:46.881-07:002012-08-09T10:32:46.881-07:00Thank you Leslie & Scott Wiener!!
I wish we ...Thank you Leslie & Scott Wiener!! <br /><br />I wish we all had as much courage as you to go to the planning meetings & make our feelings heard instead of just complaining in the comments section of this blog after it happens. <br /><br /><br />[yes, the irony of myself being anonymous is not lost on me]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-47173215884682396972012-08-09T08:01:52.505-07:002012-08-09T08:01:52.505-07:00Go Leslie!!! THANK YOU!
I have nothing against Fi...Go Leslie!!! THANK YOU!<br /><br />I have nothing against First Republic; I hear they're a great bank. But anonymous 1:29 says it best -- they don't belong on the main corridor. 24th Street should be a place where we want to shop and congregate -- and just as importantly, where people from other neighborhoods want to shop and congregate. It should reflect the creative, diverse and vibrant community that is Noe Valley. Why do we need 10 realtors on 24th St.? We can easily go to banks, title companies, realtors and doctors on the side streets. It's not as though they don't serve a purpose; it's that they are changing the character of our main shopping district and consequently our neighborhood. From my perspective, those institutions are making our main shopping area look DULL DULL DULL. And no, I don't want to see empty store fronts. But good businesses attract other good businesses. Noe is a financially sound neighborhood. The economy is on the upturn. Give them a chance, and they will come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6008050911800805999.post-79913009494576795462012-08-09T01:29:30.121-07:002012-08-09T01:29:30.121-07:00Way to go, citizen Leslie!
I have no problem with...Way to go, citizen Leslie!<br /><br />I have no problem with the proverbial "banks, title companies, and nail salons" taking up space in Noe Valley but I don't see why we need to be bending over backwards, waiving planning codes to make it easier for them. <br /><br />The planning codes are there for a reason: to keep the commercial streetfront vibrant and successful. <br /><br />Hopefully now that it's clear the banks don't get to plan by special rules, the market-rate rent for that space goes down, so that it becomes a viable space for a suitable commercial business and doesn't stay vacant.<br /><br />Cheers, Leslie. And thank you to Scott Wiener and the supervisors who supported her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com