Residential Real Estate Solutions

San Francisco Will Continue to Grow No Matter What

What to Expect

❋ New Family Zoning

Changes to San Francisco zoning will affect the skyline of nearly every neighborhood in the city. Our modeling includes the latest zoning changes so you can stay ahead of the changes, know exactly what your views will look like, and encourage responsible development.

82,000 housing units are coming to San Francisco and we can help owners understand what can be built nearby and what options are available as a way to provide some guardrails and help build responsibly.

❋ State Housing Element

❋ No Law Protects Your Views

Tall trees, rooftop BBQs, sunshades, patio heaters, and other unforeseen developments will inevitably change your views next few years. Instead of costly and lengthy legal battles with neighbors, you can now simply purchase the air rights above a building or parcel to create a mutually-beneficial outcome.

The difficulties, costs, and endless lawsuits around development in the city have stalled the housing pipeline. We have streamlined one way to access the value locked up in SF zoning and prepared to work with key stakeholders on innovative ways to bring more affordable housing.

❋ We are Here to Help San Francisco Grow

Your Views Are Priceless

We Understand That

Protecting Residential Views

Case Study

You can buy the air rights around you to protect your views, prevent encroachment from drones or growing trees, and settle rooftop terrace disputes without expensive and lengthy legal action.

Your views are priceless

Peace of mind is even more valuable

View Class

Added Market Value

*These are illustrative case models compiled from contemporary data collected by leading realty brokerages in San Francisco.

Premium Bridge View

+33.1% per sf

Premium Water View

+25% per sf

Meaningful View

+20% per sf

Protect Your Investment for the Next Generation

Selling Residential Airspace

Case Study

You can sell the air rights above your home to the maximum buildable level allowed by your local zoning. We can let you know instantly how much potential you own and can help unlock that value almost seamlessly. No more uncertainty, no more waiting weeks of research, no more spending thousands.

It’s your airspace

Unlock that potential today

Potential

Airspace

Per Story, City View
$100,000 to $3.4M
Per Story, Bay View
$100,000 to $3.7M
Per Story, Bridge View
$100,000 to $3.9M
Per Story, Citywide Avg.
$100,000 to $2.9M

*Estimates based on average residential lot size, a baseline $44/sf and a market price based on average home price per square foot, and three market price averages by view type.

Sell the Building and Sell the Air Rights

Together or Separately

Both transactions are HOA-friendly

Both are 1031 Transfer-Eligible

Understanding Residential Airspace

Case Study

Many homes and condos in San Francisco are under built. Now you can know the maximum buildable volume and height allowed by your local zoning before you ever tour a property. Take a competitive advantage in shaping the valuation and purchase. No more waiting on surveyors, title agents, or lawyers.

Unlock the power of knowledge at a fraction of the cost

Know faster than others in the market

Data

Potential

Terrace, ADU, or Home Addition
Partial or Full Story Buildout
1.6x to 3.8x Current Value
Interior Lot, Low-Rise
2.3x to 5.4x Current Value
Advantaged Lot
2.9x to 6.9x current Value
Preferred Lot, Corner

*Estimates based on $1.5M-$2.2M Baselines projected onto gross finished project uplift. Raw site value increase does not include redevelopment costs.

We Help Build for the Next Generation

Transferrable Development Rights (TDR) throughout San Francisco

Case Study

One way to help San Francisco grow responsibly would be to expand the current TDR law beyond downtown, SOMA, and mid-market to the rest of San Francisco. We have historic buildings and neighborhoods throughout the city, it doesn’t make sense to only protect those in areas of already zoned for tall building development.

San Francisco needs to foster more mid-rise development throughout the city

Unlock new zoning and value for everyone

Over 3 Million square feet of transferable development rights (TDR) have already traded hands in San Francisco for commercial developments, it is time to unlock this potential for residential property owners throughout the city.

How It Works

  • Use this link to provide us with your contact information and solicit our expert consulting services

  • Book an initial consultation with one of our experts (in-person or remote video/call)

  • Review detailed renderings, comparables, pricing valuations, and recommendations to consider with our experts and corporate partners.

  • Work with our real estate and corporate partners through the various VAST//AIR and City documents needed, make offer, and negotiate the transaction, just like any other real estate transaction

  • Exchange signatures, funds, and document the transaction with all relevant parties involved through our real estate and corporate partners, just like any other real estate transaction

Sky’s the Limit

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