In my opinion, there is no “fancy” side of Mission. I think a walk through the neighborhood gives you a good feel for daily life for many city residents. But for the “nicest” area of Mission I would recommend Inner Mission between Potrereo Ave. and South Van Ness and between 15th St. and 24th St.
This is a charming little neighborhood within Inner Mission that offers great weather, businesses, and a tight–knit community. It’s a safe neighborhood where you’ll find all types of artists, techies, and families alike living. Renting or buying, it has all sorts of property to choose from, such as Condos, lofts and single family homes.
There is an array of great shopping, cafes, restaurants, and bars spread throughout the area. For a few popular digs to check out, start with breakfast at Universal Café, then take a walk down 24th st. over to Valencia corridor for a little shopping and back over to 20th st. and Shotwell’s for a drink to end the day, or start the night. Check it out..
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I don't actually live in the Mission, but I will tell you why I love hanging in the Mission.
FOOD.
There, I said it! In the Mission, you can find all kinds of authentic options ranging in prices. I would highly recommend reading up on "The Best of..." lists, you'll find that the majority of great SF eats are in the Mission. http://www.7x7.com/eat-drink
Hope this helps, enjoy!
Ali, Community Manager
PS My fave restaurant in SF is called Flour + Water in the Mission...mmmm....... more
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Well Alison,
I think that just about all of us that have enjoyed a warm/sunny day in Dolores Park can attest, there is plenty of drinking going on in the park. Will there be an end to it altogether? This seems extremely doubtful but you never know.
According to the article you posted there have been people bringing in kegs. I have never personally seen that but I'm sure it happens. I, for one, am completely okay with people drinking in the park if they handle themselves and don't become a nuisance to others. I do not condone under-age drinking or the reports of heroin use, etc but think that responsible drinking is okay.
Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Gabriel... more
San Jose; Lapidge; Linda; Harrison; Precita; Peralta; Banks... But see here, poster, you'll get a thousand opinions of what is "nice". For instance, I once called on a couple of families who may have been more comfortable living in Noe Valley, but they "loved" the sunny disposition of the Bay View. So, what turns you on? You do realize that any "pockets" in the Mission will still be either 1/2 or 1 block away from what might not appeal to you. But, you'll be the best judge of that. I listed a few streets familiar to me, however, I can also say that in most cases, these streets are a bear to park!!! (What area in the Mission isn't?). What are you looking for in a "good" neighborhood?... more
I'd say anywhere west of Valencia is pretty safe. This is close to the Mission/Noe Valley border. I'll often walk along Valencia late at night when coming home and feel pretty safe. You can also check out the crime map here and get a general idea of what areas might be safer than others: http://www.trulia.com/crime/#!san-francisco-ca/13/37.77096,-122.42529/San_Francisco,CA/.... more
The parking situation in that part of mission is actually not too bad. I've lived near 14th and mission for 5 years now and had a car for about 2 of those years. You'll find the most spaces east of mission street, between mission and folsom. I would normally find a space within 5 to 10 minutes on most nights in between 14th and 16th, and mission and folsom. The one thing i would caution you against is leaving anything at all visible in your car. Make sure everything is in your trunk, glove box or you just take it with you, because a lot of windows get smashed in this neighborhood. Also be mindful of the street you're parking on after hours coming home from a night out. Keep to the main streets as much as possible because unfortunately there is some crime in the way of muggings to be aware of in this neighborhood as well. So you don't necessarily need a garage spot if you want to save money, however there are a few in the area for somewhere between $250 and $300 if you want to go that way.... more
24th and Mission streets offer a great deal both during the day and at night. During the daylight hours, the area is populated by families and small business owners and there is much diverse shopping to be found. Duck into a tiny shop and find odd treasures from all over the world, ranging from kitschy trinkets to handmade gifts largely from Central and South America. As the area used to be mostly Latino, there are many wonderful little restaurants to choose from that won't break the bank.... more
One of the best walking neighborhoods in San Francisco. The best weather and great restaurants bars and clubs. A vibrant neighborhood. I've lived on Florida street for 20 years and it just keeps getting better. My song was 6 months old when we bought our home and now he is almost 21. He love it too. Parking is tough sometimes but better than most except Potrero Hill which is the easiest neighborhood (aside from the outer Richmond and Sunset) to park in.... more
The mission has a gang and drug problem the gangs are seperated buy street and color.You have red and blue red from 22nd towards ceaser chavez and blue back going towards duboce.Then you have the 21st gang that divides the to colors.Some say they were red but not from what ive seen.Their is alot of drug activity and alot of drinking that goes on their on 21st and Bryant.I havent had any problems their and i have lived their for atleast 5 years.In the past few years their seems to be a little prostitution starting to build up you see women standing around every now and then jumping in and out of cars.Word has it that the young kids run the show but ive heard rumors that a guy named d-loc is the one that controls everything.He is a older guy in his late 30s i have seen him around but never meet him.From what i heard from a friend of mine he is a recording artist but i dont know what his recording name is.Neighbors that now him or say they do say he is a real melow guy but looks can be well you know.And the times i have seen him he always has different women with him and alot of times more than a few.When i go to the corner store i never have any problems and they always say hello to the neighbors and the people who walk by.Other than that its pretty calm in that part of the Mission besides the few things i mentioned.... more
Though not experience the same growth and development as SoMa, which is largely driven by the current tech boom, the Mission is gradually seeing more pockets of growth throughout.
- Dolores Park
This has been a strong area because it borders the safer, more family oriented neighborhood of Noe Valley. Depending on your price range, would search for houses on Fair Oak or properties west of Guerrero.
- 24th and Folsom
Noticeably seedier and less cleanly than near the border of Noe Valley, many locals in the area are predicting this area will gentrify. There have been a few nicer restaurants and establishments open in the area (including Local Mission Eatery and Haus Coffee Shop), which are pushing higher income individuals to rent/buy in the area. Shotwell Street is an example of a street that is gentrifying as well.
- South of 26th
This area traditionally has been seen to have higher crime rates, low cleanliness, and a more diverse and broader demographic. Though real estate experts have predicted that this area will follow suit with the rest of the mission, I'm skeptical of the prediction coming true in the short-term.
- 16th and Mission
Much like SoMa, I believe the gentrification of the Mission will follow where the combinator of commercial real estate development and tech startups opening offices, which will increase demand for housing by employees. Many startups are considering opening offices near the 16th and Mission BART, and if the tech boom continues, this area will see similar lift.... more
Sam,
I am surprised by all the responses your question has generated. How is your search coming along? Have you found your broker/agent yet? If so, was the search experience as you had expected? I would love to hear your thoughts.
Best,
Oggi Kashi
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Hello Sam, congrats on moving to S.F. The neighborhoods you mentioned are great areas, but I think you would be better off renting first.
Get to know the area, find out what you like and do not like, then you can make the decision to purchase. After getting to know the different areas, then look for an agent. The best way to find an agent is through a trusted friend or co-worker.Good luck and have a happy 4th.
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Alisa,
You will need to check with the building department. http://www.sfgov.org/site/dbi_index.asp Ask them what the rules say and what the process would be.
You can either walk ina and have a conversation or call. I like to walk in it seems they are always ready to talk and help especially if you are nice and treat them with respect.
What they will tell you is how to make the unfinished space habitable, the number of windows and doors you'd need.
The parking might be an issue because we still have a general planning code that each residence must have at least one parking place off street. But if you have room on the lot that should suffice. Let us know what happens.... more
Jed and Rebecca, thank you for providing LOCAL information. Out of town agents, please stick to what you know! You are providing dangerous misinformation.
As a former long-term tenant in San Francisco and now a landlord, I can tell you that sub-tenants absolutely have rights, and it would be highly illegal for your master tenant to "pack up your belongings, put them outside, change the locks and you are hereby evicted!" However, it is possible for a master tenant to evict a subtenant in 14 "just cause" situations, so it pays to do some research.
The two organizations that Jed mentions are the same two that I refer people to, though I would add the caveat that the Tenants Union can be extreme in their approaches -- it seems to me that they care far more about pro-tenant law and precedent than they care about any actual person, so be careful to consider whether their recommendations actually fit who you want to be as a person. Here are the links:
http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/rentboard/
Go to the "Documents and Resources" section, and get ready to do your homework.
And the Tenants Union:
http://www.sftu.org/
Good luck!... more