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February 27, 2009 By Luba

  Grilled Cheese Invitational by dustyrhodes.

Grilled Cheese Invitational, originally uploaded on by dustyrhodes  

It’s Photo Friday again here on Luba’s San Francisco Real Estate Blog! 

I missed last week’s Grilled Cheese Invitational.    As usual, I was working.  But I’m considering entering the Invitational next year.  Though it’s really, just a teensy weensy little thought – I hear the competition is FIERCE!  But I do love eating grilled cheese sammies, so I may just have to practice a variety of different recipe until I get it just right!

Now this weekend, there is no grilled cheese competition.  But there is a Wine Judging Competition!  And if there’s anything I like as much as I like cheese, it’s wine!!!  I’m far from being a connoisouer.  But hell, that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy a glass or two – and that’s exactly what I’ll be doing Saturday!  AND along with the wine, there will be all sorts of artisan foods and goodies from local bay area companies. 

If you happen to be at the competition and see me, be sure to flag me down and say “hi!”

And no matter what you do, I hope you have a great weekend!  Get out and enjoy something local and fun!

Don’t forget to check back next week for another glimpse of San Francisco as seen through the eyes of Flickr’s photogs.

And if you’d like to throw your photos into the pool of candidates for my SF Photo Friday collection, tag your SF Photos from Flickr with LubaSF.

Happy Friday!

Tags: SF+Photos, San+Francisco+Realtor+Blog, SF+Realtor+Blog, San+Francisco+Prop+8, SF+Prop+8

Filed Under: San Francisco Historical Photos, San Francisco Photos, San Francisco Places

30 Days of New San Francisco Property Listings

February 27, 2009 By Luba

We’re starting a new feature here at Luba’s San Francisco real esate blog. 

It’s a rolling average of the last 30 days of new listings. 

We’ll also be bringing you the last 30 days of sold listings in a different blog post. 

Check back next week to see the listings stack up. 

 

New Listings 01/27/09 – 02/26/09

Neighborhood Total Listings Average Price
Alamo Square 4 $1,647,000
Anza Vista 6 $720,667
Bayview 18 $552,436
Bayview Heights 8 $444,944
Bernal Heights 42 $863,069
Buena Vista Park 3 $565,667
Central Richmond 14 $1,048,286
Central Sunset 11 $1,057,182
Central Waterfront 9 $668,465
Clarendon Heights 1 $3,350,000
Corona Heights 4 $1,020,725
Cow Hollow 9 $2,249,278
Crocker Amazon 3 $456,000
Diamond Heights 4 $877,975
Downtown 18 $1,001,333
Duboce Triangle 4 $1,893,500
Eureka V./Dolores Hts 18 $1,074,611
Excelsior 6 $509,000
Financial District 5 $1,342,660
Forest Hill 2 $1,137,000
Forest Hill Extension 2 $1,137,000
Forest Knolls 3 $710,667
Glen Park 7 $1,155,129
Golden Gate Heights 1 $999,000
Haight Ashbury 11 $1,099,636
Hayes Valley 11 $920,364
Ingleside 5 $472,800
Ingleside Heights 8 $395,488
Inner Mission 33 $849,500
Inner Parkside 5 $919,360
Inner Richmond 12 $1,178,324
Inner Sunset 8 $1,030,736
Lake 8 $1,362,250
Lake Shore 6 $713,500
Lakeside 1 $950,000
Laurel Heights 5 $2,019,000
Lone Mountain 6 $1,318,833
Lower Pacific Heights 15 $905,985
Marina 9 $1,544,444
Midtown Terrace 3 $757,667
Miraloma Park 11 $922,273
Mission Bay 13 $664,677
Mission Dolores 15 $1,423,933
Mission Terrace 4 $644,463
Mount Davidson Manor 2 $1,147,000
Nob Hill 23 $895,522
Noe Valley 36 $1,257,446
North Beach 1 $4,600,000
North Panhandle 17 $1,128,882
North Waterfront 6 $937,833
Oceanview 4 $588,475
Outer Mission 2 $477,450
Outer Parkside 9 $805,656
Outer Richmond 13 $1,176,608
Outer Sunset 20 $822,389
Pacific Heights 35 $2,032,829
Parkside 11 $806,091
Parnassus/Ashbury Hts 9 $1,362,444
Portola 6 $864,167
Potrero Hill 14 $694,617
Presidio Heights 6 $2,132,833
Russian Hill 16 $2,425,563
Sea Cliff 2 $8,400,000
Silver Terrace 7 $590,429
South Beach 38 $1,066,389
South of Market 58 $990,241
St. Francis Wood 2 $2,142,500
Sunnyside 2 $774,000
Telegraph Hill 12 $889,417
Tenderloin 5 $667,380
Twin Peaks 4 $656,750
Van Ness/Civic Center 12 $1,176,125
Visitacion Valley 7 $342,986
West Portal 2 $864,500
Western Addition 4 $557,250
Westwood Highlands 4 $801,500
Westwood Park 4 $905,750
Tags: SF+Property+Listings, San+Francisco+Real+Estate+Listings, SF+Real+Estate+Listings

Filed Under: San Francisco Neighborhoods, San Francisco Real Estate Info for Buyers, San Francisco Real Estate Info for Sellers, San Francisco Real Estate Market Conditions

30 Days of Sold San Francisco Property Listings

February 27, 2009 By Luba

We’re starting a new feature here at Luba’s San Francisco real esate blog. 

It’s a rolling average of the last 30 days of sold listings. 

We’ll also be bringing you the last 30 days of new listings in a different blog post. 

Check back next week to see the sold properties stack up. 

 

Sold Listings 01/27/09 – 02/26/09

Neighborhood Total Listings Average Price Average DOM
Alamo Square 1 $1,100,000 255
Balboa Terrace 1 $1,035,000 38
Bayview 5 $369,000 59
Bayview Heights 1 $375,000 37
Bernal Heights 5 $738,200 55
Central Richmond 3 $881,667 24
Central Sunset 1 $731,000 81
Central Waterfront 2 $675,500 34
Corona Heights 2 $840,000 72
Cow Hollow 2 $1,350,000 50
Crocker Amazon 7 $481,300 113
Diamond Heights 2 $727,000 55
Downtown 2 $423,750 72
Duboce Triangle 2 $875,000 71
Eureka V./Dolores Hts 3 $845,000 42
Excelsior 3 $508,500 46
Financial District 3 $1,220,833 151
Forest Hill Extension 1 $1,115,000 103
Glen Park 3 $774,333 42
Golden Gate Heights 3 $1,021,667 15
Haight Ashbury 4 $1,049,750 81
Hayes Valley 2 $549,000 76
Ingleside 3 $406,967 102
Ingleside Heights 2 $310,000 82
Inner Mission 5 $891,000 92
Inner Richmond 2 $920,000 186
Inner Sunset 3 $899,600 86
Lake 1 $1,535,000 9
Lake Shore 3 $755,000 73
Lakeside 1 $992,000 28
Laurel Heights 1 $1,395,000 143
Lone Mountain 1 $1,198,000 17
Lower Pacific Heights 2 $1,347,500 106
Marina 1 $2,003,250 35
Midtown Terrace 1 $655,000 81
Miraloma Park 2 $576,000 66
Mission Bay 3 $587,833 36
Mission Dolores 3 $1,208,333 34
Mission Terrace 3 $571,667 36
Monterey Heights 2 $1,262,500 67
Nob Hill 4 $1,406,250 103
Noe Valley 14 $1,217,536 80
North Panhandle 2 $652,500 50
Oceanview 4 $494,000 51
Outer Mission 4 $599,000 36
Outer Parkside 2 $610,000 29
Outer Sunset 4 $547,503 74
Pacific Heights 6 $2,134,917 112
Parkside 4 $721,250 43
Parnassus/Ashbury Hts 1 $880,000 33
Portola 4 $737,700 59
Potrero Hill 6 $681,500 86
Presidio Heights 1 $3,000,000 22
Russian Hill 9 $1,483,222 15
Silver Terrace 2 $455,000 50
South Beach 8 $815,750 78
South of Market 3 $534,667 72
Sunnyside 2 $727,500 40
Telegraph Hill 1 $3,200,000 83
Tenderloin 1 $12,000 150
Van Ness/Civic Center 1 $348,473 49
Visitacion Valley 4 $494,500 93
West Portal 1 $935,000 50
Western Addition 1 $595,000 122
Tags: SF+Property+Listings, San+Francisco+Real+Estate+Listings, SF+Real+Estate+Listings

Filed Under: San Francisco Neighborhoods, San Francisco Real Estate Info for Buyers, San Francisco Real Estate Info for Sellers, San Francisco Real Estate Market Conditions

San Francisco Pocket Listings

February 24, 2009 By Luba

I usually don’t post the pocket listings on this hear SF real estate blog, but two of these listings are mine (noted with a “*”), and hell, it’s my blog, and I just can’t help myself! 

3321 17th Street #15* – This 1BR 1BA top floor CONDO is located in (arguably) one of the City’s hippest neighborhoods, the Inner Mission. The condo features a smart & efficient layout, bay windows, hardwood floors, an efficient kitchen and in-unit laundry! BART is just a block and a half away, and the Valencia Corridor is just as close. Skip the car payments, the car insurance, the parking lease payment, the parking tickets and the outrageous gas prices – the home’s Walk Score is a whopping 97! AND Zipcar & City CarShare are close-by in case you need wheels. Come for the price, stay for the lifestyle!   Priced at $395,000.

300 Judson* – This Sunnyside single family home is across from San Francisco City College (it overlooks the greenbelt and the college).  It is a 2BR, with a formal dining room, bonus room downstair situated on a large corner lot with fruit bearing trees that you’ll be able to enjoy once you get rid of the weeds in the yard.  The kitchen and bath need some love too, but even so, the place is move-in ready and craves your personal touch to really make it shine. Priced at $599,000.

Duboce Triangle Condo – This is a top floor 1BR 1BA There is a large tandem parking space and additional storage in the garage.  Located on the corner of Scott and Waller, the unit is sunny and has windows on the south side of the unit, as well as on the west in the bedroom.  It is a Victorian building, so the unit has high ceilings and hardwood floors. The unit will be on the market in early March, but is easy to show before that time.  List price will be below $600k.

Pacific Heights Single Family Home – Thoughtfully remodeled 3BR 2.5BA mixes old world charm with contemporary finishes.  Features include a flexible floorplan, stone fireplace, 2 car garage, steel reinforced foundation, and much much much more.  Priced at $2.45M.

If you’re interested in any of these listings, give me a call at 415–307–1392 or email me.

Tags: San+Francisco+Real+Estate+Blog, SF+Real+Estaet+Blog, San+Francisco+Property+Listings, SF+Property+Listings

Filed Under: San Francisco Property Profile, San Francisco Real Estate Info for Buyers

When Will We See $729,500 "Conforming" Loan Limits?

February 24, 2009 By Luba

So, I have been quiet on the new economic stimulus plan that Obama signed last week and how it affects San Francisco real estate because I’ve been swamped! 
In fact, most nights last week, I worked until 3am and 4am.  Last night, I managed to turn off my computer at midnight leaving anything that wasn’t urgent to be dealt with today. 
So that being said, I do plan to give you my 10 cents on the package.  No, I don’t mean 2 cents.  I mean 10 because I have a lot of thoughts.  So stay tuned for that.  And I promise I’ll try to keep them rather condensed.
In the meantime, I wanted to touch base with a mortgage broker I work with (and highly recommend), Marc Geshekter about last year’s conforming loan limits being reinstated.
I asked Marc:
I know the $729,500 loan limits will be reinstated, but WHEN can San Francisco home buyers take advantage of them???
Marc’s answer, as usual, in depth and honest.
Here’s what he had to say:
This was passed, but we have no idea when it will be put in place and what the pricing will be.  Based on how long it took for this to be activated with lenders last year I’m guessing at least another 4-6 weeks before it will be offered across the board for consumers.  We might see some lenders begin to trickle out with pricing sooner, but who knows if it will be competitive or not since there will be nothing to compare it against.  My initial thought is that Countrywide wholesale will roll this out first, they’re somewhat quick on the draw with implementing new to market changes.
I believe we may see three buckets:

  1. Conforming:  $417k and below
  2. High Balance Conforming:  $417,001 – $625,500
  3. Jumbo Conforming:  $625,501 – $729,750

The High Balance Conforming might go away for the high cost area’s and Jumbo Conforming may replace it making Jumbo Conforming loans $417,001 – $729,750.  I’m not positive on this though and I’ll keep you posted.
Also, FHA will be back up to $729,750 for SF County, but as we all know FHA is not a big program for the city. 
The big piece that would REALLY help us out is if California was considered a high cost state along with U.S. Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Alaska, etc.  This would allow us to raise our Fannie and Freddie loan limit to 150% of the limit.  It would make the Jumbo Conforming loan limit for certain area’s of California (SF county for sure) $938,520.  Someone could then get a (almost) $1MM loan and use a Fannie or Freddie lender v.s. having to go through a jumbo loan lender.  We’ve been talking about this for years, but I’m still not confident this would happen any time soon.
Hope that helps. 

Tags: San+Francisco+Loan+Limits, SF+Loan+Limits, SF+Real+Estate+Blog, San+Francisco+Real+Estate+Blog

Filed Under: Misc Musings from Your San Francisco Realtor, San Francisco Local Resources, San Francisco Mortgage & Financing Info, San Francisco Real Estate Info for Buyers, San Francisco Real Estate Info for Sellers, San Francisco Real Estate Market Conditions

WARNING: Cocao Mulch Can KILL Your Pet

February 24, 2009 By Luba

I’ve mentioned before that the folks at Zephyr are extremely helpful, and it’s not just when it comes to San Francisco real estate info.  Luba's Dog Ohm
This note comes to us from Ron Whitney.

Sorry for the broadcast but was sent this information by a dog walker here in the city…

 

Please tell every dog or cat owner you know. Even if you don’t have a pet, please pass this to those who do.

 

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman’s Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called ‘Theobromine’. It is lethal to dogs and cats.

 

It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die.  Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker’s chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline.

 

A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

 

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey’s, and they claim that ‘It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch

can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won’t eat it.’

 

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company’s website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to

dogs and cats.

 

Please pass this on!

 

Oh, and In case you think this is a hoax, it’s not. 

 

I checked the Consumer Reports website and it stated:

 

“there is truth to the claim, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Some dogs are attracted by the mulch’s chocolate aroma, and according to a warning from the ASPCA in 2003, “Eaten by a 50-pound dog, about 2 ounces of cocoa bean mulch may cause gastrointestinal upset; about 4.5 ounces, increased heart rate; about 5.3 ounces, seizures; and over 9 ounces, death.”

 

Even if you don’t have a pet, please consider using an alernative.  Your friend’s or neighbor’s pet can get into the stuff and if the dose is lethal, you’ll have a tragedy on your hands.
Oh, and in case you’re wondering, that’s my dog Ohm up there in the corner with her ball.

 

 

Tags: Cocoa+Mulch+Toxic

Filed Under: Misc Musings from Your San Francisco Realtor

San Francisco Real Estate Blog Readers Ask: What About Tidal Waves and Earthquakes?

February 23, 2009 By Luba

So a reader of this here SF Real Estate blog and The City Update (TM) wrote in and asked:

“We live in the Outer Sunset District.  Tell me, what is your honest opinion about owning a house in the Outer Sunset as far as both earthquake and tidal-wave dangers go.  I’ve always said I’d never buy a house out here because of those two factors, but I don’t know if I’m being paranoid… and we’re liking the neighborhood more and more.

Thanks for your input!

-S.S.”

Well S.S., here’s my take on it.  (Full disclaimer – I live in the Outer Sunset so the answer may be a bit biased.)

 

The area from about 46th Avenue to Ocean Beach (with a few exceptions) is mostly liquefaction zone – that’s the “dangerous” part in terms of earthquake safety.  This means that a lot of the area is not consider high risk in that aspect.

 

The reality is though, that while risk of damage from a quake might be higher in these areas, you never know how a home will react in an earthquake because the type of movement the quake presents and the epicenter of the quake all impact the damage greatly. 

 

The key is to make sure you have taken precautionary measures (no matter where in SF you live) that involve retrofitting your home and preparing it for a quake. 

 

This includes (but isn’t limited to) items such as bolting down the foundation, making sure there are T-straps where they are needed and installing shear walls.  This is something that a professional should guide you through even if you are handy enough to do the changes yourself. 

 

In terms of tidal waves (aka tsunamis), hmmm.  I just don’t think of them to be honest.  The odds are that something that will wipe out the Outer Sunset will come along are unlikely (legal disclaimer – I’m not a tidal wave expert so don’t make any decisions based on that statement. ) 

 

We also now have a tsunami warning system in place complete with sirens and notifications via TV or radio (via the emergency broadcast system.) 

 

I’ve lived in the City since I was two, and only remember one warning that something might happen, and the water was the same as it always was that night.

 

Here’s the thing.  I love the neighborhood.  I call the Outer Sunset “home” and in face, live right on the Great Highway.  And there will always be some drawbacks and potential risks. 

 

The way I figure it, I don’t have to worry about hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, etc.  But, I have to know earthquake safety, and be prepared to deal with an emergency (that means having an emergency kit and an emergency plan in place.)

 

Though – all that being said, that’s JUST my take on the topic. 

 

The true answer lies with your personal aversion to risk. 

 

If you’re not going to sleep at night because the worry will just eat you alive, then don’t buy here.  But if you can handle the risks involved, take precautionary steps to keep your home as safe as possible and know what to do in the event of an emergency, then, well, you might just be happier living in the Outsidelands if you find you love it already.

 

Oh, and P.S., this all applies to the Outer Parkside disctrict as well.

 

Do YOU have questions about San Francisco real estate?  The right answers can make all the difference.  Call me at 415–307–1392 or email me.  I’m always happy to talk “real estate.”

 

Tags: SF+Tsunami, SF+Earthquake, SF+Tidal+Wave, San+Francisco+Tsunami, San+Francisco+Tidal+Wave, San+Francisco+Tsunami, SF+Outer+Sunset, San+Francisco+Outer+Sunset, SF+Outer+Parkside, San+Francisco+Outer+Parkside

Filed Under: Misc Musings from Your San Francisco Realtor, San Francisco Neighborhoods, San Francisco Real Estate Blog Reader Asks, San Francisco Real Estate Info for Buyers, San Francisco Real Estate Info for Sellers

Over, Under, At – SF Home Sales: February 16 – February 22, 2009

February 23, 2009 By Luba

 
up-down.jpgWelcome back to the “Over, Under, At” weekly feature. It’s a simple breakdown taken from MLS data that shows the number of closed sales that sold Over Asking Price, Under Asking Price or At Asking Price. 
*Just a reminder that new construction sales are rarely included in this list since they don’t get posted on the MLS.
Happy Monday folks. I can report a little sign of what might potentially be good news (yes, I’m a little wary of jumping for joy just yet.)  Sales SEEM to be crawling upwards.  (OK, buyers, this may not be good news for YOU, but I think you still have plenty of time to take advantage of the good values out there.)  And the Over/Under/At numbers are showing that not every property is selling for under the asking price.   
In fact, last week, we had JUST TWO properties that sold over the asking price – this week we have TEN!  Now, I’m not saying the market is recovered, or even already recovering… but I feel like things are stabilizing and that qualified buyers are jumping on the opportunities in the market.  And eventually, we’ll come out of this slump.  And some of you will have a shiny new (or maybe old) piece of real estate to show for it! 
Keep in mind that these reports are meant to be helpful for potential buyers and sellers – but to really understand the pulse of the SF real estate market, talk to a local real estate agent. We’re in the trenches and these closed sales went into escrow a month ago (sometimes less, sometimes more). We are much better in tune with what’s going on in the market TODAY and can give you much more in depth information than any set of statistics can. If you need advice from a San Francisco Realtor, feel free to email me or call me at 415–307–1392. I’m always happy to talk real estate.
Here’s a quick breakdown of closed San Francisco home sales for the week from February 16 – 22, 2009: 
Single Family Homes - 18 Homes Sold

  • 7 Sold OVER Asking Price
  • 7 Sold UNDER Asking Price
  • 4 Sold AT Asking Price
  • Condos/Lofts/Co-ops’s - 10 Homes Sold

  • 2 Sold OVER Asking Price
  • 5 Sold UNDER Asking Price
  • 3 Sold AT Asking PriceTIC’s - 3 Home Sold
  • 1 Sold OVER Asking Price
  • 1 Sold UNDER Asking Price
  • 1 Sold AT Asking Price
  • Tags: SF+Market+Reports, SF+Real+Esate, San+Francisco+Real+Estate, SF+Realtor+Blog, San+Francisco+Realtor+Blog

    Filed Under: San Francisco Real Estate Info for Buyers, San Francisco Real Estate Info for Sellers, San Francisco Real Estate Market Conditions, San Francisco TIC (Tenancy in Common) Info

    SF Snapshots: San Francisco Living

    February 20, 2009 By Luba

    Reflection on the Embarcadero by Thomas Hawk.

    Reflection on the Embarcadero, originally uploaded on by Thomas Hawk

    It’s Photo Friday again here on Luba’s San Francisco Real Estate Blog! 

    We had a gorgeous day of San Francisco sunshine yesterday, and today is supposed to be beautiful too.  But tomorrow, I hear it’s going to rain again.  (Thus today’s San Francisco Snapshot.)

    Rain is a bummer for me, because I’ll be hosting an open house and my biggest pet peeve is putting up and taking down open house signs in the rain.  But at least the open house itself is GORGEOUS, and has incredible views! 

    It’s 224 Twin Peaks Blvd and I’ll be hosting it Saturday the 21st from 2–4pm.

    Don’t forget to bring your umbrellas if you’re going out this weekend, and drive safe! 

    Don’t forget to check back next week for another glimpse of San Francisco as seen through the eyes of Flickr’s photogs.

    And if you’d like to throw your photos into the pool of candidates for my SF Photo Friday collection, tag your SF Photos from Flickr with LubaSF.

    Happy Friday!

    Tags: SF+Photos, San+Francisco+Realtor+Blog, SF+Realtor+Blog, San+Francisco+Prop+8, SF+Prop+8

    Filed Under: San Francisco Historical Photos, San Francisco Photos, San Francisco Places

    San Francisco's New Tax and Fee Proposals

    February 19, 2009 By Luba

    You might occasionally hear me bitching and moaning about our San Francisco Board of Realtors.  It usually has to do with the fact that the board (and actually every Realtor board and association) should be much more transparent and be ready and willing to provide information to the general public without having to sign up to work with a Realtor.  (Though I can give you a million reasons to work with a real estate agent, and I think you’d be CRAZY not to, I don’t want to force you to do so by withholding information from you.)

    And while I do have some issues with some policies, I honestly, I don’t give the Association enough credit at times. 

    So this time I am giving them props – they provided a summary of the latest tax and fee proposals that the SF Supes are proposing. 

    And now, I’m providing it to you.

    New Tax and Fee Proposals—Supervisors’ Answer to Stimulating Local Economy

    The San Francisco Board of Supervisors always marches to its own drummer. While everyone in Washington, D.C. and heads of state the world over are talking about the need to cut taxes to stimulate the economy, the Board of Supervisors is talking about conducting a special election to seek voter approval of a host of new tax and fee increase proposals. Their objective is to generate enough new revenue to be able to maintain current government spending levels—all of this while everyone in the private sector is cutting back.

    A special election in June is off the table but one is still possible in August.

    Here’s a summary of what the board is considering to submit to the voters for their approval at a special election in August or at the regular election in November.

    Ordering Submission of Gross Receipts Tax to Voters—Supervisor Avalos

    Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to: (1) enact a new Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance), Sections 951 through 958, to impose a gross receipts tax on persons engaging in business activities in San Francisco; (2) amend Article 12 (Business Registration Ordinance) to conform business registration requirements with the enactment of Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance); (3) amend Article 6 (Common Administrative Provisions) to conform them with the enactment of Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance); and (4) amend Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax Ordinance) to conform it with the enactment of Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance). 090133

    One-half of one percent (0.50%) Sales Tax Increase for Emergency Health and Human Services and Public Protection—Supervisor Avalos

    Ordinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code to add Article 16-A to provide support for emergency health and human services and public protection to residents of the City and County of San Francisco by imposing a transactions (sales) and use tax at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.50%) for a period of three (3) years, to be administered by the State Board of Equalization in accordance with Parts 1.6 and 1.7 of Division 2 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code. 090133

    Ordering Submission of Proposed Payroll Expense Tax Amendment to Voters—Supervisor Chiu

    Ordinance amending (1) Section 903.1 to reduce the Payroll Expense Tax rate from 1.5% to 1.0%, for business whose taxable payroll expense exceeds $300,000, but is less than or equal to $400,000, beginning with the 2010 tax year; and (2) Section 905-A to increase the Small Business Tax Exemption to include all taxpayers whose taxable payroll expense is $300,000 or less, beginning with the 2010 tax year. 090135

    Ordinance imposing a local assessment on all vehicles in San Francisco that are subject to Department of Motor Vehicle registration

    Ordinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code to add Article 8 imposing a voter-approved local assessment on the privilege of a resident of the City and County to operate upon the public highways in the City and County a vehicle or trailer coach, the registrant of which is subject to tax under Part 5 (commencing with Section 10701) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, at a rate not to exceed the difference between two percent of the market value of the vehicle or trailer coach and the rate imposed by the State of California pursuant to Section 10751 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, administered by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; acknowledging that state law has not yet been enacted authorizing the imposition of the assessment but approving imposition of such a charge at the specified rate when and if state law authorizes the City to impose it. 090188

    Adopting and submitting to the voters an ordinance imposing a local assessment on all vehicles in San Francisco that are subject to Department of Motor Vehicle registration— Supervisors Chiu, Dufty

    Ordinance adopting and submitting to the voters the ordinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code to add Article 8 imposing a voter-approved local assessment on the privilege of a resident of the City and County to operate upon the public highways in the City and County a vehicle or trailer coach, the registrant of which is subject to tax under Part 5 (commencing with Section 10701) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, at a rate not to exceed the difference between two percent of the market value of the vehicle or trailer coach and the rate imposed by the State of California pursuant to Section 10751 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, administered by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; acknowledging that state law has not yet been enacted authorizing the imposition of the assessment but approving imposition of such a charge at the specified rate when and if state law authorizes the City to impose it. 090136

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