829 Folsom - San Francisco

After touring a couple high priced towers in San Francisco, it's nice to visit a more approachable building that has less fuss, but still focuses on details. Designed by Forma, LLC in San Francisco, this 9-story mixed-use building known as 829 Folsom is simple and very well done. While its less amenitized than others in its market, it targets a different buyer. Some people do not want to pay for a pool deck, a fitness center or a large lobby awaiting their return every evening. Also, while it's views are less stunning than something like One Rincon Hill, its 69 units compete where it really counts today. Here you find much lower prices and less condo fees, too. Like other new condo and apartment buildings today, the focus on contemporary finishes is evident. White/chrome fixtures with dark counters and warm, natural colored cabinets seems to be the norm. In fact, here you can even get the one remaining studio unit without a parking space for $399,000 - a bargain for new product in the city. There are not many places in the US where you can sell units without parking spaces. They have sold 5 out of 6 in this building. Many housing trends originate in the Bay Area. Perhaps this is one coming soon to a neighborhood near you. The building also includes 2,652sf of space available for a commercial use on the first floor. Anyway, as promised, here are some pics below from my visit with Hugh O'Donnell, salesperson and excellent tour guide. My pics are nothing compared to their Flickr site.