The following posts review a handful of buildings that (I think) offer some nice pied-a-terre opportunities. All of them are in larger buildings where you can lock your door and walk away for months at a time without worrying about security and maintenance.

I did a similar email on pieds-a-terre this time last year. (Search “pied a terre” in the box above to find it) It proved to be very popular, and it seems like time for an annual follow-up.

Two of these recommendations are new homes projects. Once again, I urge you to call me before going to visit any new home development. Once you cross the threshold and sign in without me, I cannot represent you. You deserve excellent representation. I strongly believe you are not as well served and may not get as good a price if you deal directly with the developer’s representatives.

Rent First?Some ‘test-drive’ the idea of a second home in San Francisco by renting first. This helps them establish how they would actually use a second home-if they find they’re only using the place as a crash pad for a night at a time, a small one bedroom or studio might suffice. If they wind up entertaining or inviting friends to stay over on weekends, then a two-bedroom or one-bedroom with extra space is the better option.

How do you Spend Your Time in San Francisco?What you do during the day while you’re in the City is also an important factor when deciding on the best location for your pied-a-terre. If it’s about the shopping, the SOMA Grand is close by Nordstrom’s and Union Square. If you’re in and out on business trips, The Palms is just two blocks from the 280 on-ramp.

The San Francisco Charm FactorThose seeking a quintessential San Francisco experience (think Maupin’s “Tales of the City” or Hitchcock’s “Vertigo”) should head for neighborhoods on the North side of town. Be prepared to pay a premium, however. Prices in neighborhoods like Telegraph Hill, Russian Hill or Pacific Heights generally start at $900/per square foot.

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