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New condo developments in SF are trying this idea out. Gentrification, etc, yadda aside, there are now big HOA club houses, sky decks, and other common areas d
by jasonjei 10y ago
New condo developments in SF are trying this idea out.
Gentrification, etc, yadda aside, there are now big HOA club houses, sky decks, and other common areas designed to encourage mingling among neighbors. Now there will be undoubtedly those who will shut themselves in (just like in college), but I think it's bringing back a collegial atmosphere.
Our HOA is organizing a bring your own bottle and cheese event once a month on our sky deck.
- dcposch 10y agoI just moved into a sort of a co-op. It's run by residents and owned and maintained by a startup that's trying to create a lot of these kinda of spaces. Beyond "bringing back a collegial atmosphere", it looks and feels like a straight up dorm. My rent is $1700/mo. My room is tiny. The common areas are fun. Location is v central, 1040 Folsom St. With the caveat that I've been here less than a week: so far it's great.
- douche 10y agoWhew, $1700/month to live in a dorm room? My mortgage is $1800/month, for a 2400 sqft duplex and a two-car garage. I can rent out the downstairs unit for $1350/month. Location, location, location...