FALL FOR THE CITY
Barry Cheung · REALTOR® · CA DRE #02061313 · Compass · Brokerage DRE #01527235
Neighborhood guide · San Francisco

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Hayes Valley

Patricia’s Green, boutiques and a central arts-and-dining scene.

LOCAL FIELD GUIDE

Getting to know Hayes Valley

Patricia’s Green and Hayes Street boutiques create a compact dining and retail center.

THE LOCAL ROUTINE

Start with the streets

Walk Hayes Street then the side streets around Octavia.

Visit at more than one time of day. An attractive listing can feel quite different once you account for the actual walk to groceries, transit, parks and the nearest busy intersection.

HOUSING & DUE DILIGENCE

Look beyond the listing

Older flats and newer condos have very different HOA, sound and parking tradeoffs.

Request inspections, disclosures and permit history for the specific property. For condominiums, review association financials, insurance and any planned assessments.

One useful comparison

Before making an offer, compare this block with at least two nearby streets. Note building type, noise, grade, sun exposure, parking and your likely weekday routine.

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