Vantage | August 2015

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VANTAGE AUGUST | 2015

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INSIDE

What we have in store for you this issue

3 BEST OF THE BAY

22 FEATURED PET

Monthly featured listings

Our extended furry family

12 HOMES, LOFTS, & CONDOS An update of our inventory

Local events this August

10 RENTAL VIEW

25 CLIMB CONGRATULATES

The hottest rentals in San Francisco

Announcements and accomplishments

16 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT Bernal Heights

18 CLIMB LOVES A few of our favorite things

24 WHAT’S NEW IN SF?

26 CLIMB MANAGEMENT TEAM The faces that drive Climb

28 MEET YOUR CLIMBERS The Climb Real Estate team

20 FEATURED AGENT Crystal Injo

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BEST OF THE BAY We bring the best of San Francisco Bay Area homes to you.

COVER PROPERT Y:

338 Spear Street #39A

INCOMPARABLE LUXURY AND STUNNING VIEWS THE INFINITY, 338 SPEAR ST. #39A | CONDO | $3,200,000

Todd Montgomery & Marcus Lee

This 39th floor Infinity Tower II home features dazzling views over the San Francisco skyline and a northeast backdrop of the mesmerizing San Francisco Bay. The unparalleled, quintessential views include the San Francisco skyline, the Ferry Building clock tower, the iconic Port of San Francisco sign, the Richmond Bridge, and across the bay to the Berkeley Hills.

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium is a very rare single-story floor plan with wall-towall curved windows in the living and dining rooms to maximize the light and views from the home. The highlight of the home is the extra-wide curved outdoor terrace that runs almost the entire length of the home.

Residence 39A is the epitome of modern elegance integrating Infinity penthouse kitchen finishes–Poggenpohl cabinetry, a Viking range, a Thermador refrigerator, and a wellproportioned center island with premium updates and modern conveniences including Tibetan walnut floors, custom closets, bespoke carpeting, designer lighting, and power roller shades. The master bedroom suite includes a walk-in closet, a dressing area with built-in organizers, and an en-suite master bathroom that features a dual vanity, limestone floors, separate shower, and a tub. Enjoy panoramic views of the dynamic city, boats coming to port on the water. The second bedroom is perfect for a guest bedroom or home office and has direct access to the wrap-around balcony. The bedrooms are situated on either side of the living room for separation of space.

This home represents one of San Francisco’s best examples of the high-rise condominium lifestyle featuring all the great things found in today’s modern home: world-class views and modern and functional upgrades, all in an A+ location.

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EXPERIENCE THE LIFEST YLE, LUXURY, AND CONVENIENCE OF THE INFINIT Y, 338 SPEAR STREET #39A.

LANDMARK CONDO IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN 1 HAWTHORNE STREET #15C | 2BR+DEN/2BA | $1,749,000

Michelle Balog & Crystal Injo

Residence 15C is a premium 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condominium with an additional independent flex area that works well as a den, media room, or guest room.

The dramatic 15th-floor elevation offers a commanding view of the San Francisco skyline and Twin Peaks through floor-toceiling windows. The split floor plan is spacious with ample light and a balcony.

One Hawthorne #15C is the ultimate in luxury metropolitan living. Additional conveniences include built-in closet organizers, an in-unit washer/dryer, and central air and heating.

Welcome to SF luxury living!

One Hawthorne is a landmark condominium building centrally located in downtown San Francisco at Hawthorne and Howard Streets and offering easy access to Yerba Buena Park, SF MOMA, some of the

city’s finest dining establishments, Union Square shopping, and the Academy of Art. Designed by EHDD Architecture and built by general contractor Webcor and structural engineer Middlebrook + Louie, the meticulously rendered facade blends San Francisco landmark style with graceful soaring glass to create a commanding city presence.

One Hawthorne has quickly become the new destination in downtown living and is dedicated to an unrivaled level of service and luxury. Residents have complete access to all amenities and services including a 26th floor rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchenette, seating, and dining areas; an attended lobby; three high-speed elevators; 24-hour valet parking; and a fitness center with an outdoor terrace.

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SPECTACULAR RIDGEMONT HOME WITH BAY VIEWS 13383 CAMPUS DRIVE | 6BR/6.5BA | $3,500,000

Kenny Truong & Richelle De Vera (Yuen Real Estate & Investments)

Set high atop the Oakland Hills, this distinctive, spacious 6 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom residence showcases sweeping panoramic views of the Bay. Designed

by Rick Dumas of AE3 Partners, this newly completed home has undergone an elegant remodel. From the moment you drive through the gate, you feel the presence and elegance of this 7,200 square foot home (per appraiser) designed for both form and function.

Through the double front doors, a stacked stone wall accents the foyer and introduces the home’s luxurious finishes and details. The hardwood floors lead to a spectacular modern kitchen complete with a 16-foot-long Calacatta marble island with a waterfall edge, the perfect place to enjoy a family meal. The open floor plan flows into an expansive living area featuring a 10-foot-long fireplace

with stone surround, making this an ideal space for entertaining. Folding glass doors open to extend the living space outside onto a honed-porcelain-finished balcony with a glass railing. Enjoy the breathtaking views here or relax in the sumptuous master suite complete with a fireplace and balcony.

Ridgemont is one of Oakland’s newer neighborhoods in the city’s upscale hillside districts, this one located next to Merritt College along Campus Drive. First developed in the 1970s and 1980s as a tract home development, albeit a decidedly upscale one, the neighborhood’s stock of large tract homes has expanded to include exceptional custom estates and mansions perched on the neighborhood’s choicest ridges, which offer expansive, uninterrupted views of the San Francisco Bay.

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HOMES, LOFTS, & CONDOS See the latest inventory of Victorian flats, modern condominiums, historic loft conversions, single-family homes, and a wide range of other properties all over the San Francisco Bay Area.

1 400 BEALE ST. #1407 | I$1,299,990 2BR/2BA Kent Chen & Eugene Pak This stylish 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo has views of the Bay Bridge and the Bay with natural light pouring in from every window.

2 34 PORTER ST. | $1,189,000 3BR/2BA Danielle Lazier & Michael Minson This remodelled residence offers a harmonious blend of traditional Marina-style architecture and contemporary upgrades.

3 338 HOLLIDAY | I$1,139,000 3BR/2+ 2 .5BA Danielle Lazier & Michael Minson This contemporary, eco-friendly, three-bedroom, two full bathroom and two half-bathroom home enchants with stunning architecture.

4 73 SUMNER ST. #102 | $995,000 2BR/2BA Dirk Kinley

5 288 3RD ST. #504 | $749,000 2BR+DEN/2BA Melody Hultgren This large home in Jack London Square is over 1,300 sq. ft. and offers 2 large bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a separate office alcove.

6 10530 STELLA ST. | $699,000 5BR/3.5BA Felicia Duncan This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home offers modern conveniences in a traditional neighborhood in the Oakland Hills.

7 1201 PINE ST. | $475,000 1BR/1.5BA Kenny Truong This spacious 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom live/ work loft in Oakland features an open layout floor plan and upgraded flooring.

8 790 11TH ST. | $475,000 4BR/2BA Kenny Truong

This live/work loft offers contemporary design elements including exposed concrete, ornamental steel finishes, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached Victorian home is a commuter’s dream, close to downtown Oakland and BART.

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RENTAL VIEW

Climb rents Victorian flats, modern condominiums, historic loft conversions, and a wide range of attractive properties all over the San Francisco Bay Area.

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OPPOSITE PAGE: 655 26TH AVE. | $4,500/mo 2BR+DEN/2.5BA Elizabeth Kim

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1 301 MISSION ST. #35A | $8,800/mo 2BR/2BA Matt Woebcke 2 425 1ST ST. #1806 | $6,500/mo 2BR/2BA Laura Pallin & Matt Finley 3 55 PAGE ST. #518 | $3,400/mo 0BR/1BA Elizabeth Kim & Svetlana Istrati 4 301 BRYANT ST. #102 | $5,199/mo 2BR/2BA Jessie Lee 5 701 MINNESOTA ST. #202 | $4,600/mo 2BR/1BA Elizabeth Kim

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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT This month we are featuring Bernal Heights.

Check out our recommendations on the best the area has to offer.

DANIELLE LAZIER

MICHAEL MINSON

Sales Director

Sales Associate

HOLLY PARK

AVEDANO’S

Holly Park is great for kids and dogs! It’s actually one of San Francisco’s oldest parks, and has been recently renovated with a great playground, barbecue areas and areas for sports.

Avedano’s is one of the best butchers in the city, and people love their sandwiches. This local favorite has great meats, seafood and special cuts.

WILLIAM CRUM

SASHA LUPERCIO

Sales Associate

Salse Associate HILLSIDE SUPPER CLUB

PROGRESSIVE GROUNDS

This chef-owned spot is a fantastic Bernal Heights gathering place. The buttery pot pies are delicious, and the wine list is great.

Their chai is so awesome. The baristas are cool. With a fireplace and a garden to hang out in, this is about as cozy as your neighborhood coffee joint gets.

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love your home

SAN FR ANCISCO 415.431.8888 | climbSF.com

CLIMB LOVES

Here are a few of our favorite things that we know you would enjoy.

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SLEEP

LAZY BEAR in San

Francisco’s Mission district is a dining experience built around the concept of being the best dinner party you will ever attend. Guests are seated at communal tables to share delectable Modern American cuisine and great stories. The chef’s tasting menu changes every day, featuring creative dishes like king salmon with pickled green strawberry or beets with dark chocolate, pistachio, and burnt vanilla.

THE SIAM in the bustle of

DELANO LAS VEGAS

is a 43-story luxury tower that offers a more refined version of the Las Vegas strip experience. Defined by style and sophistication, Delano Las Vegas offers high-end design and world class resort service.

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Bangkok is one of Asia’s premiere urban escapes. The Opium spa offers an exquisite experience featuring Sodashi therapies, chemical free spa products, yoga and even Muay Thai boxing.

WATCH

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COVET

DAIRY OF A TEENAGE GIRL follows a 15-year-old

GO SET A WATCHMAN features some of the iconic characters from To Kill a Mockingbird. The novel tells the story of a young woman and the world in transition during the civil rights tension in the South in the 1950’s.

aspiring comic-book artist’s coming of age in revolutionary 1970 San Francisco. Curious about the world around her, she is a pretty typical teenage girl, except that she is seeing her mother’s boyfriend.

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RICCARDO TISCI NIKE AIR LEATHER SNEAKERS are the Givenchy Creative Director’s take on the Nike classic. Riccardo Tisci’s Nike remixes give just enough high end flash to attract the likes of Rhianna. Look out for his Nike Air Cast 1 high-top boot designs expected next year.

FEATURED AGENT Get to know Climb Sales Associate Crystal Injo

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MY NAME Crystal Injo

I AM

Passionate and dedicated PROUDEST MOMENT Realizing my calling in life is real estate BIGGEST CHALLENGE Taming my inner voice while driving in the city ALARM CLOCK Sexy and I Know It by LMFAO set to ring at 8 a.m. every day to get me to the gym PERFECT DAY Gym, walking my dog, having a mimosa, and looking for great deals for my clients FIRST JOB Administrative Assistant at UCSF School of Dentistry FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD: Mission Bay INSPIRATION My mother: the wisest and strongest woman I know CLIMB IS Passionate people doing what they love; innovative and current

CRYSTAL INJO

Sales Associate 650.834.1556 crystal@climbsf.com CalBRE 01935121

Mortgages aren’t a commodity – they’re a complex financial decision. Opes Advisors treats them that way.

Buying real estate is more than just a lifestyle decision – it’s an indisputably important financial decision that impacts every other part of your life.

Because of the lasting implications, Opes Advisors developed a new approach to mortgages. We’ll work with you to structure a mortgage that fits with both your lifestyle ambitions and your financial goals. Call us today!

Ryan Ogata Branch Owner and Mortgage Advisor rogata@opesadvisors.com 415.869.6132

Opes Advisors Jackson Square 435 Pacific Avenue, Suite 350 San Francisco, CA 94133 www.opesadvisors.com

Opes Advisors is a premier financial advisory services firm that enables clients to make effective financial decisions through direct offers of residential mortgages, wealth management and real estate investment advice.

Opes Advisors is licensed by the CA Dept. of Real Estate license 01458652 and NMLS 235584. Ryan Ogata DRE 01399180 | NMLS 299251.

Equal Opportunity Lender. Opes Advisors is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ©2011 Opes Advisors, Inc. All rights reserved.

FEATURED PET

Meet Senior Sales Associate Tom Watson’s dog Samson.

MY NAME

PERFECT DAY

I AM

FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD

PROUDEST MOMENT

CLIMB IS

Samson.

A laid back guy.

That one time I played fetch at the beach.

Snoozing. Eating. Snoozing some more.

Cow Hollow.

A great place full of dog lovers with treats.

BIGGEST CHALLENGE Finding more time to nap.

ALARM CLOCK

I can sleep through anything.

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WHAT’S NEW IN SF? Here are some of the exciting events in the city this August

8/7-9 | FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY

8/15-16 | SATURDAY, SUNDAY

Outside Lands at Golden Gate Park

SF Craft Spirits Carnival at Fort Mason

8/8-9 | SATURDAY, SUNDAY

8/20| THURSDAY

J-POP Summit Japanese fest at Fort Mason

Noe Valley Wine Walk on 24th Street

8/15-16 | SATURDAY, SUNDAY

8/29-9/27 | SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS

SF Street Food Festival at Pier 70

SF Shakespeare Festival in the Presidio

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CLIMB CONGRATULATES Congratulations to Climb Real Estate’s Danielle Lazier and Michael Minson on the sale of 52 Mirabel Avenue, “The Belle of Bernal.” This home was listed at $1,998,000 and sold for $2,625,000, a full $627,000 over ask.

PICTURED: Mercedes Monroe and Katya Smirnoff Skyy hosting the hit Youtube video tour of 52 Mirabel Avenue.

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THE CLIMB MANAGEMENT TEAM Meet the faces that help drive Climb towards success.

MARK CHOEY

CHRIS LIM

CTO, Co-Founder

CEO, Founder

415.577.3770 chris@climbsf.com

415.630.0204 mark@climbsf.com

TIFFANY COMBS

MICHELLE BALOG

415.710.0820 tiffany@climbsf.com

415.810.7890 balog@climbsf.com

Managing Broker, Co-Founder

Managing Sales Director

EUGENE PAK Director of Business Development

MICHELLE STEPHENS

415.254.5853 eugene@climbsf.com

415.637.1898 mstephens@climbsf.com

Sales Leader

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J U S T I N F I C H E L S O N | 4 1 5 . 2 6 4 . 6 8 2 9 | justin@climbsf.com | CalBRE 01885389

CLIMB REAL ESTATE

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CLIMB REAL ESTATE GROUP BAY AREA LOCATIONS

POTRERO HILL 251 Rhode Island Street, Suite #105 San Francisco, CA 94103 NOE VALLEY 3961 24th Street San Francisco, CA 94114 MISSION BAY 325 Berry Street, Suite #119 San Francisco, CA 94158 MID-MARKET 25 Taylor Street San Francisco, CA 94102 JACK LONDON SQUARE 201 4th Street, Suite #102 Oakland, CA 94607

CLIMB REAL ESTATE GROUP t 415.431.8888 e info@climbSF.com w climbsf.com