NVV Sept 2012: We Read It So You Don't Have To

The Noe Valley Voice is published ten times a year and has been a neighborhood fixture since 1977. Here are notable highlights from the latest issue. Links are to stories we've covered here on NVSF or outside sources as the Voice doesn't post stories until the middle of the month.

September 2012

Front Page: Occupy Noe finds a toehold outside BofA; First Republic bank bails on 24th St - the space at 24th and Sanchez is for lease for $4,000 per month; local resident and pastry check Elizabeth Dekle struggles with Parkinson's and starts a support group and blog Eating for Life; preschool shopping begins now for next fall; Tuggey's is closed, former owner Denny Giovannoli says "I don't think I've ever been this happy... I was very fortunate to be able to walk away with a great retirement;" One Medical Group, a chain of SF-based private physician offices is moving in..
 
Letters: A reader and real estate broker writes that not all homes in Noe are selling like hotcakes: "Unless a home is both well priced (probably underpriced) and shows well, those overbids won't be happening."

Cost of Living in Noe: Average price for a single family home in Noe is now $1,548,000 - 32% higher than a year ago. Rents? $3,400 on the high side for a 1 bedroom.

Store Trek: Easy Breezy (4028 24th St.)

Rumors: Bob Roddick petition to increase parking attracts 816 signatures, SFMTA abandons plan to extend bus stop; A recap of Whole Foods' August parking lot madness; Noe Valley Town Square closes in on half a million in pledges; Mill is now open; DavidsTea will have a grand opening Sept 22; Bethany returns to its renovated Church on Sanchez - there will be open house on Sept 15; 24th Street makes Via Magazine's list of best window-shopping destinations; Joe's Cafe closing, new owners moving in; Noe Valley took 5 spots in 7x7's list of 100 things to do before you die; Jerry Brown visits James Lick; 24th Street beat cop Lorainne Lombardo is recovering from an injury on the job and Officer Lou Barberini is filling in; police Capt. Moser advises there have been alot of car thefts in Noe Valley with "the thieves looking for 1990 Hondas and Toyotas."

[The Noe Valley Voice]

Announced: One Medical Group Moving Into Tuggey's Space

A rumor first whispered in the comments seems to be coming true: this notice posted in the window of the now-vacated Tuggey's Hardware indicates that 1 Life Healthcare (aka One Medical) will take over the space. Permit #201205150522 at the DBI confirms that 3885 24th St will be built out as medical offices. One Medical currently operates at 3901 23rd St at Sanchez.

Probably great news for Dennis Giovannoli's retirement. Not so good news for the vibrancy of the 24th St retail/restaurant scene.

This Week In Noe Valley: Tuggey's Clearing Out, Angry Birds Hit Big Time, Pup Photos

News from, about and for Noe Valley from around the interwebs:

• ABC7 gets emotional, highlights bathroom graffiti and can't spell "Tuggy's" [KGO; Also: KGO six months ago]
• O'Greenbergs to become Palladin with ABC license transfer [Grubstreet]
• NoPa, Outer Richmond and Parkside edge out Noe Valley for competitive bids [SFGate]
• Noe Valley's angry birds make the national news feed [MSNBC]
• Photos of your pup by Jesse Freidin tomorrow [K9ScrubClub]
• Set your child on the path to effective cyber security [NewsBiscuit]
• Insane promo filmed on San Francisco's streets [YouTube]

NVV: We Read It So You Don't Have To

The Noe Valley Voice is published ten times a year and has been a neighborhood fixture since 1977. Here are highlights from the latest issue. Links are to items we've covered here on NVSF or outside sources as the Voice doesn't post stories online until mid-month.

April 2012

Front Page: The Town Square project is looking for a hero with $2 million or more to keep the dream alive; Alvarado school is getting solar panels; a Diamond St. couple has created Just Cook Foods, a specialty foods company (they make meat rubs) for busy foodies.

Letters: A reader decries the condition of the Harry Street steps (an extension of Noe St. from Laidley to Beacon) and calls them a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act; in memory of Sybil Abeyta; an M.D. advises how to approach dogs (ask before you pet) on 24th St.

Features: The over-the-top $3 million+ redo of the Dolores Playground opens March 31; a re-run of the exact same story that ran last month about the Jan 2012 appointment of Mission Captain Robert Moser (oopsie!).

Short Takes: Garden tour 2012 set for May 19; Easy Breezy frozen yogurt still coming soon.

Cost of Living in Noe: Still red hot.

Store Trek: Saru Sushi

Rumors: Lots of grouses and gripes. Also, the "commercial blogs" report Tuggey's is struggling and the building is for rent; Tuggey's owner Dennis Giovanoli loves Noe Valley so much he's considering "moving to the city;" Whole Foods has withdrawn its application for an ABC license to sell spirits; Luv a Java has received the go-ahead to serve more food; Scott Wiener's new chief of staff is Andres "Parklet" Powers.

[The Noe Valley Voice]

For Rent: Tuggey's Hardware

[Terranomics: 3885 24th St]
[NVSF: Tuggey's Is Struggling]

Tuggey's Is Struggling

Five minutes of despair on Twitter from Tuggey's Hardware:

Yah. Rumors are true tuggeys hardware is struggling.Seems like #noevalley has forgotten about the oldest store on 24th st. #fact
— Tuggeys hardware (@Tuggeyshardware) March 2, 2012

Hope #noevalley enjoys shopping at lowes or home depot next year!!! #sad
— Tuggeys hardware (@Tuggeyshardware) March 2, 2012

@NoeValleySF sad to see how much my neighborhood has changed the past 10 years.Yuppies have forced the working class out of #noevalley
— Tuggeys hardware (@Tuggeyshardware) March 2, 2012

@NoeValleySF hope all the homeowners who moved to #noe for a "shopping district" enjoy coffee shops, nails salons, realtor offices and banks
— Tuggeys hardware (@Tuggeyshardware) March 2, 2012

How about it Noe Valley? Is it that the neighborhood has changed? Or is it that Tuggey's hasn't kept up with the neighborhood. What is your experience shopping there, and what could Tuggey's do to get your business?

Update (3/3/12): The Tuggey's Twitter account has been suspended.

Update (3/10/12):

Update (3/14/12): For Rent