Executive Council of Homeowners – April 26, 2013 by Tyler Coffin Every Association Needs Election Rules, But Why? Even though the elections law (Civil Code sections 1363.03, 1363.04 and 1363.09) went into effect well over six years ago (July 2006), we still frequently come across associations without election rules in place. We often hear that… Read More »
Best Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in San Francisco
On nice days, San Francisco is rife with gorgeous areas in which to enjoy our very brief spells of sun. Here now are our picks for the best places for taking advantage of the outdoors. | CORONA HEIGHTS PARK | Twin Peaks gets all the tour buses and Buena Vista Park gets all the… Read More »
Lennar: Work at Hunters Point Shipyard to Start this Summer
Despite the collapse of a $1.7 billion financing deal with the China Development Corp., Lennar will start construction this summer on the first phase of housing at the old Hunters Point Shipyard, the company said in a statement. “We are continuing to move forward with development of Hunters Point Shipyard and are expecting to start… Read More »
Holiday Hours: Good Friday, 3/29/13
The CitiScape main office @ 3450 3rd Street will be closing early at 2pm on Friday, 3/29. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, 4/1. If you have a building emergency during this time, please call our 24/7 building emergency line at: 415-487-3697. All non-emergency service requests can be directed here.
San Francisco ranks No. 6 for energy efficient buildings nationally
San Francisco ranks sixth on the list of cities with the most Energy Star-rated buildings nationally, according to data released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Energy Star-rated buildings use about 35 percent less energy and are responsible for 35 percent less greenhouse gas emission than comparable buildings. In Northern California there are more than… Read More »
What’s in a Street Name?
You may have noticed that many of Hayes Valley’s thoroughfares have names based on a botanical theme; there’s Birch, Grove, Ivy, Linden, Hickory, Oak, Lily, and Rose. But what are the stories behind the rest? We did some digging to fill in the gaps. As it turns out, the majority of our streets were named… Read More »
Bravo TV’s “Million Dollar Listing” To Film at CitiScape-managed Property!
We’re famous! Well, sort of. Bravo TV, the tv network powerhouse known for mega-hit reality shows such as “Real Housewives”, “Rachel Zoe Project” and “The Million Dollar Matchmaker” are heading to CitiScape-managed property SOMA Grand to film the new season of “Million Dollar Listing”, which will be called “Million Dollar Listing – San Francisco“. We… Read More »
Holiday Hours: President’s Day, Monday, 2/18/13
The CitiScape main office @ 3450 3rd Street will be closing early at 2pm on Friday, 2/15 and will be closed Monday, 2/18 in observance of the President’s Day holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, 2/19. If you have a building emergency during this time, please call our 24/7 building emergency line at:… Read More »
New Year Resolutions for HOA Boards
HOA disputes can be expensive, and they frequently generate unneeded animosity among homeowners and board members. This year, every person serving on a board for an HOA should make these New Year’s resolutions for improving your ability to effectively and successfully govern your association and to reduce the likelihood of an unnecessary HOA dispute for… Read More »
Holiday Hours: MLK, Jr. Day, Monday, 1/21/13
The CitiScape main office @ 3450 3rd Street will be closing early at 2pm on Friday, 1/18 and will be closed Monday, 1/21 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, 1/22. If you have a building emergency during this time, please call our 24/7 building… Read More »