Susan Olk's Blog

Mission Bay and Showplace Square -- Soon to Be a Medical Technology Hub?

Posted On: Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 10:06am
Topics: Community Information

Mission Bay and Showplace Square are becoming the new center for medical technology businesses. All of the gift showrooms at the Gift Center, 888 Brannan Street, are closing -- either pushed out by the remodeling plans or the recession, and will most likely be replaced by technology companies.

New Food Truck on Third Street

Posted On: Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 4:04pm
Topics: Community Information

Thomas Thong, a San Francisco native, has launched Tomkat, a food truck offering various Asian dishes, such as Cambodian Ratatouille, Korean Bibimbap, as well as homemade teas.  Look for it on Third Street, between 18th and 19th Streets, in the parking lot next to Leo's Tires, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Community: Farley's Parklet Celebration-Labor Day

Posted On: Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 3:56pm
Tags: Community Events | Topics: Community Information

Celebrate Labor Day by helping Farley's Coffeehouse dedicate its new parklet. After a year of planning and work, the new space is open to the entire community, not just Farley's patrons. The dedication ceremony will feature fun for kids and adults alike, as well as a few speeches or two, as Roger Hillyard formally turns over the cafe to his son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Amy. Playing at the event will be the Mighty Fine Trio. 3 PM. Free. 1315 18th Street.

Non Profit of the Month and Window Display at Farley's Coffee House

Posted On: Friday, August 5, 2011 - 1:00pm
Tags: charities | Topics: Community Information

News from Farley's online newsletter.

New parklet coming to 18th Street on Potrero Hill!

Posted On: Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 10:41am
Tags: community parks | Topics: Community Information

Great news reported by Farley's Coffee:

Good things come to those who wait. We know you've all been waiting patiently for the new "Parklet" to appear on 18th Street and we are happy to announce that the install will take place the beginning of August. For those unfamiliar with parklet's, you can read-up on the program here: http://sfpavementtoparks.sfplanning.org.

Changes at Farley's Coffeehouse on Potrero Hill

Posted On: Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 9:06pm

Roger Hillyard, Farley's owner and founder, will be retiring this summer and his son and daughter-in-law will be taking over.  For more details, see this article from the July issue of the Potrero View.

New stop signs on North Slope of Potrero Hill

Posted On: Thursday, July 7, 2011 - 11:44am
Tags: auto

New four-way stop signs are appearing around the Hill, including Arkansas and 17th Streets, and Mississippi and 19th Streets.  Signs of busier times on Potrero Hill!

July 4th Fireworks on Potrero Hill

Posted On: Friday, July 1, 2011 - 10:01am
Tags: holiday

Monday July 4th: Holiday hours 7:30am until 10pm
Farley's Annual "Safe and Sane" Fireworks Show. A wonderful event that begins just after dark; the street explodes in a great show of lights and colors all accompanied by the music of John Phillips Souza. Come and enjoy the show and bring "safe and sane" fireworks of your own if you like. This is a fun time for kids of all ages!

Kate's Closet Opens on Potrero Hill

Posted On: Friday, June 3, 2011 - 6:00pm
Tags: clothing | Topics: Community Information

Along the 18th Street corridor of Potrero Hill, where many restaurants and shops are, a new business has just opened, a vintage clothing store, called Kate's Closet.  Mary Petrin, long time Potrero Hill resident, bought the consignment clothing store, Collage Clothing, from Delisa Sage, who still owns the gallery next door.  She named it after her two and a half year old daughter, Kate. It has children's clothing as well as vintage adult styles, jewelry, and shoes. 

Firehouse in Dogpatch Sold

Posted On: Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 3:29pm
Tags: real estate | Topics: Community Information

Technology entrepreneur and Burning Man veteran Wayne de Geere purchased the 909 Tennessee Street firehouse.  A founder of first generation dot-coms Critical Path and DomainNet, deGeere paid just over $1.3 million for the 6,400 square foot building.  De Geere wants to rezone the property for mixed use, with a restaurant on the ground floor and two residential units above.  The sale, by the Department of Real Estate, took six months to close.

Susan Olk

As an agent at Zephyr for the past 27 years, Susan is an accomplished neighborhood REALTOR®.
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