Catherine Gacad

Finances & Retirement, San Francisco Bay Area

Farewell Apartment, I Will Miss You

Throwback Thursday post

757 sutterDear 757 Sutter Street #305, San Francisco, CA 94109,

Every day that I walk into the apartment, I feel so blessed to call you home. Despite the grittiness of the surrounding Lower Nob Hill neighborhood, you are bright, welcoming and always warm.

I will miss the proximity to some of our favorite restaurants (Ryoko’s, Osha Thai, Sweet Woodruff, Le Colonial). And even though work was only a 15 minute walk away, I could rely on a steady stream of buses and cable cars to get me there while I caught up on work emails. With Union Square only three blocks away, I truly felt like I lived in the pounding heart of San Francisco.

You only charged us $1,700 rent including parking, which will now increase to $2,500 (without parking) for the next tenants. Parking in our part of town is unheard of.

Sure there are aggressive homeless people who dot our street corners, but I have always felt so safe living in a large rickety old apartment complex. One time I left and forgot my house keys outside our apartment door when I was rushing in with groceries. They remained there all day and all night, until the next morning when I clucked around like a confused chicken wondering why I couldn’t find my keys.

We never had to worry about the unpredictable SF weather affecting our central heating. Dean and I are always wearing boxers and tees in the apartment; it’s that hot.

I treasure the memories we’ve shared here. We only have a little time left before we leave for our new home in Glen Park. Please excuse me while I shed some tears.

xoxo,

Catherine

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Pictures of the interior below

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  1. It is beautiful! We were so rent-controlled in SF because my husband lived there for 14 years! He paid like…$1,200 or something insane like that. It was a nice two bedroom right on the Golden Gate Park panhandle with a yard and deck! I’m sure it doubled or tripled the rent after we left! They were happy we left, I’m sure.
    And the parking was ridiculous but we had a secret unused garage spot that no one else knew about. Right in front of our place! Sigh.

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  4. Wow, what a gorgeous apartment! It will be sad to leave such a beautiful place and it sounds like you had an amazing time there.

    But CONGRATS on finding a place! Just a few days ago I read your blog about missing out on a few places. Everything happens for a reason and I’m sure you’re looking forward to starting some new fabulous memories in your new place.

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  5. Congrats! I can only imagine the mixed feelings. You’ve got to be excited about owning a home but so sad to leave your old. Can’t wait to see pictures of your new place!

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  6. Your apartment is adorable! The affection you have for it just shines through…but YOU FOUND A HOUSE?!?!?!?! WOW!! I know how long you’ve looked and the bids you’ve made (and lost) and now YOU’VE FOUND A HOUSE!!! Congratulations! I can’t wait to hear all about it! Squee!! –Lisa

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  7. Your apartment is so beautiful but I’m sure you’re leaving it for a way better place 🙂 Definitely pricey but I can imagine that’s standard for that area. 🙂 Best of luck moving!! I’m sure you won’t think twice when your newborn has his/her own space and you’re creating those new memories! Have a great one! -Iva

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  10. Your apartment is so cute and I love how you’ve decorated it. Plus, what a good price for SF. Congratulations on finding a home – you’re going to need more room real soon. Plus, you’ll be too busy to miss your old place. Best of luck.

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  11. What a lovely apartment! I would be sad to leave if I had an apartment like that, too. But hey CONGRATS on purchasing a new home! What an exciting new adventure and I can’t wait to see what your new home looks like!

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  12. As much as I’d love to own a home, every time I walk into my NYC apartment I feel incredibly grateful. I’ve been here on and off for 8 years now. It’s hard to imagine leaving- even with the quirks- the impossibly slow elevator, the crowds of drunk 20 somethings on the street on the weekends, the smells of nearby BBQ wafting up my window…

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  13. You bought a house? Woo hoo! So excited for you – I can’t wait to hear all about it! Your apartment is beautiful, but $2500 for a one bedroom place? Wow. City living sure is expensive.

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  15. What a gorgeous place, Catherine! I’d be shedding some tears, too, if I were leaving there. But I’m glad you and Dean got a place. I know that’s a weight off your shoulders, my dear.

    Hugs,

    Ali

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  16. Wow, your apartment was gorgeous! And congrats on finding a house! I’m excited to see your new place, and I’d also love to hear any advice you might have on people looking for a place in the city — my husband and I are hoping to move up in a few months.

    It was great meeting you at the blogger meet-up — looking forward to following your blog! 🙂

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  17. Congratulations on your new house!! Your apartment is beautiful and your rent was ridiculously low!!! You and Dean will carry many great memories from your apartment as you start the next chapter of your life in your new house. I know it will feel like “home” in no time!

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  18. What??!!! You got a house!! Congrats! That’s so awesome. Although, seriously, your apartment looks gorgeous, and it sounds like its been a great home for you!

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  19. Congrats!!!! If your apartment was a 2-bedroom and available next February I would try to take it off your hands. Can’t wait to hear about the new home!

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