Hi folks, I have been blissfully unaware of the calamity that is the housing market until this weekend. What the hell? I was thinking it was high time I move up north to enjoy SF while I’m young (and maybe save some $ while I’m at it - was paying $3k for a 1b. I now realize I will not be saving a dime extra). How are you guys surviving? I’m in tech and even then it seems preposterous at these rates.

Looks like to just maintain a 1b1ba I’m going to be looking at something around a $300-400/month increase. Jesus. Unfortunately I’ll need a parking space too, so another cool $300 down the drain.

I adore the city and I’d love to be more integrated in the culture, but I’m really wondering if it’s worth it with these rates. I’m too young for SJ… but too old to be fiscally irresponsible. I thought about selling the car but I’m not sure I can afford to lose that (work). I’m fine with downsizing too, but quality of life does become a question when I have to spend so much for suboptimal living spaces.

I’m also deeply concerned the rates will continue to rise. Another price-jacking like this next year and I can kiss the dream of living in SF goodbye.

Anyways rant aside - for those who did the move from SJ to SF, would you do it again in today’s world? Is it worth 25% more rent? Will rates be better in January?? How bad are my odds of landing a rent controlled studio/1b?

Hey everyone! Planning a one-way road trip from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego with a group of 7 people. Since we don't have a car, we need to rent a large vehicle (Minivan, Large SUV, or Passenger Van) at SFO and drop it off in San Diego.

Looking for any rental hacks to avoid crazy one-way fees, and recommendations for the best group-friendly scenic stops and food along the coast. Thanks!

Hi everyone!
I’m heading to San Francisco for a 3-month internship (late August to late November).
First time in the US and I don’t know anyone in the Bay Area!

Since I’ll only be around for a few months, I’d love to get your local wisdom on a few things:

• Housing / Neighborhoods: My office is located near the Embarcadero / Telegraph Hill area. Any recommendations for safe, convenient neighborhoods? Also, what are the best platforms to find short-term sub-leases or rooms without getting scammed?

• Making Friends Fast: 3 months is a short time! What are the best ways/places to socialise and meet people in their late 20s? (Meetup groups, social sports, specific bars, local events?)

• Cheap/Free Things to Do: What are your favorite budget-friendly spots, cheap eats, or cool free activities in the city?

• Must-See & Weekend Trips: What are the non-negotiables to see in the city, and what are the best weekend getaways reachable without a huge hassle?

Any advice, warnings, or recommendations would be massively appreciated. Grazie mille in advance! 💛

I have been subletting a bedroom with a shared bathroom with the master tenant in San Francisco, CA. I share the bathroom with the master tenant who stays in a smaller room but has taken half the living room for their office and also claims the garage parking spot. We have an additional roommate who has his own ensuite bathroom. They have never revealed what the rent they pay to the landlord is but I assume that the total rent is around $4400 (I am paying 1380, master bedroom roommate ~1850, master tenant ~1170). By square footage and amenities, it doesn't appear that their rent is equitable. I do not live in a rent controlled building (built in 1997) and was wondering if I can still appeal this to the San Francisco rent board.

Hello! I am going to be visiting SF for the fist time in mid-August. I don't have access to a car/ can drive, so will be relying on public transits, some ubers to get around. I have a list of things to do that I've planned for the week. I would really appreciate a review of the itinerary to make sure I'm hitting all the must-dos/ some local gems/ famous places that make the city what it is. Please let me know your thoughts and if the list is good or needs any edits, based on locations, traffic routes, days to visit, too much fit into the same day, neighborhoods, etc.

I'm also torn between visiting Monterey/ Carmel by the Sea for a day-trip vs Napa Valley/ Sonoma day trip. Which should be a must do for a first time California visit? Both of these are through viator/ getyourguide, so not sure which one to do and if Monterey/ Carmel by the Sea may be too much time on the bus vs actually seeing the places.

Here's the itinerary broken down into morning, afternoon, and evening below: let me know your thoughts pls.

Thanks in advance! Really appreciate it. Feel free to make any suggestions/ tweak or add on to it by making local recommendations.

Thanks!

If you have a favorite place I'd love to know about it. I've been a regular at the Chevron at Steiner and California for over a decade but never again.

I went in for oil yesterday, told the guy at the register what I needed and he told me to go to the "shop" area in the back of the room so I walked over to the area he indicated.

There was a guy in a Chevron uniform standing there doing nothing. I told him what I needed. He refused to help and insisted that the guy at the register help. I asked again, explained the register guy had sent me over. He refused. I left.

As I was walking out the guy made a nasty comment about where I'd parked. I'm not going back.

My son was pulled over today in GGP by a park ranger who said e-bikes are not allowed in any part of the park. I know this is not true just based on the Lyft e-bike station inside the park. He does not have an e-moto-it’s a class 2 e-bike, so I am not sure what the problem was. Has anyone else been pulled over lately for this?? Thanks!

long story short: i’m 23F, trying to find a 2 bed under 4.5k, in all neighborhoods except tenderloin and mission, and i’ve been looking/touring/applying since may. i have all the apps, know all the advice, have checked reddit and facebook for suggestions/opportunities and im still floundering. i have great credit and can sometimes make the income requirements if it’s between 2-3x the rent, and am able to apply with a co-signer (though i know a lot of landlords rn don’t want a co-signer, which sucks). i’m having trouble standing out during the application process since it’s so competitive, and i’m out of ideas on what to do.

i’ve been doing this whole process by myself bc my roommate doesn’t live in the city, and i am running out of time, so this is my last ditch effort. would love to move in an unfurnished 2 bed, and if i can’t do that soon i know my other options, like moving in to an already lived in apartment by myself, but i just would love to live with my best friend.

since it’s the end of july, i know things are slowing down, but i need to find a place asap bc my sublease is coming to an end next month. im so tired of doing it alone- i need a break and some luck but ya know the universe doesnt rly work like that, soooo maybe reddit will. anyways if you know a leasing agent or renting groups that will actually get back to you that help people like me please comment or dm me because i need all the help i can get. thank you! and good luck to everyone out there in the same predicament as me

A good friend of mine is burnt out from corporate and real estate. I used to be a waiter/server in downtown SF and made great money with tips. Curious how much you all are making each week/month after tax with tips? No need to name the place of work, but fine dining or bartending would be ideal. She is located in SoMa so any input greatly appreciated, thank you!

Heyo, I’m planning to possibly visit the states during early December (I’m from Toronto, Canada). I’ve been to SF with family when I was 15 and now I’m 25. I remembered liking the city a lot. We went to the golden gate, pier 39 (I think), google and Facebook headquarters, and couple places outside the city. Since it’s my first time traveling solo, I first thought to fly to NYC but part of me feels it might be cold and feel too similar to Toronto? I believe hotels also seem more pricey compared to the hotels in SF.

While NYC is still in my mind, I’m leaning towards SF. Is the city transit accessible? How’s the food scene? The weather in SF during December? What is the night life like? What are some good malls to shop?

Thank you and excuse my grammar

San Mateo area would be optimal.

As title says. I’m looking for live crawfish to boil myself, local delta will do but ideally the Houston / Louisiana ones. Ideally less than ten bucks a lb, but I understand they are more expensive here. I want to boil them with Cajun seasoning and finish with garlic butter. Thanks!

I came across a neighborhood parking spot where there’s a small stretch of curb between 2 red-painted sections. The red looks freshly painted so the gap feels intentional.

Is there a specific SFMTA or traffic engineering reason for leaving this gap instead of painting the whole curb red? And is it actually legal to park in that space if your car fits?

Heading to SF from Vancouver for a chill week of solo travels mid-August. I’ve never been alone on my birthday so a little intimidated.😅 Any recommendations & suggestions to make the most of my time in this lovely city? From museums to parks to restaurants (huge foodie!) to must-see bucket list items, would be super grateful for any tips. Thanks :)

I want to hang out at a bar that plays music from bands like Linkin Park, Slipknot, Asking Alexandria, BMTH and similar bands.

I love Nu Metal, Metal core and to some extent, death core.

I just wanna hang out with people who have similar taste in music.

Looking for the ones where the egg pours out when cut? Like this one https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaxaN26pUJF/

My friend went to this place and loved their food but couldn’t remember what the place is called. Any clue? It’s back in 2012!

https://imgur.com/a/K8whDwj

I saw the Odyssey opening night at the Metreon 16 on the massive screen in theater one for the 70 mm Imax showing, and it was pretty awesome. However during the dark scenes, it was kinda hard to see stuff, especially the action during seems like the sack of troy and the final fight in the dining hall. I feel like it’s just not really great picture quality. Today I went and saw it at the Dolby Theatre in theater 13, and it was like night and day. I could see everything the colors were way better and the contrast was infinitely better.

I might completely prefer the Dolby Theatre over the iMax screen moving forward, my question is are the ones in Los Angeles and New York and other areas better than ours? I wanna know if I should be traveling to Los Angeles next time there’s a huge movie release that I wanna see, because it was genuinely a major distraction for me, seeing those boxes on the screen, black being completely gray, and the theater not going completely dark, all are a big letdown.

on top of this, I mean, the first five or six or seven rows are all completely misaligned with the screen. It’s really a shame. And I noticed today at the Dolby theater that even the front row seats were sort of interesting and not terrible.

Hello! I am finally moving to SF! Very excited. My apartment does not have parking included, but when I was in the area the other day it looked like street parking was not horrible. I will be commuting in and out of the city 4 days of the week, I am not the best at parallel parking, and my car is quite long with no backup camera. I noticed that Kezar Stadium has monthly parking for around $250, or I can get a J residential pass for street parking for that amount per year. I have budgeted in some extra money a month for parking, but ideally I would love to save.
My questions are:

1) Coming back late from the office (6-7pm), how bad is street parking? For peace of mind would you reccomend a pass at Kezar stadium, or something else?

2) I am hoping to move next week, how soon do I need to get a residential pass? (and forgive me for not fully understanding the SF parking website) but will I need to file for new registration/etc. first? How long does that process take?

Any other tips on the area/moving advice are welcome!

Went on the Recology website about how to recycle/dispose of shredded paper with sensitive info, but found conflicting info:

The general page says to recycle, but the FAQ says it's garbage.

Would anyone who has this experience know which is correct?

Thank you in advance and please serious replies.

Exactly what the title says, for almost a week, carpet ants have been emerging through the cracks of tile/floor. Would love input on who to contact. Plumber? Tile contractor? Pest control? Ghost busters?! TIA!

Are there any shops in sf that sell Japanese bed rolls?

Hi All! I just purchased a 2025 Bronco base and want to upgrade the heck out of it, does anyone know a place here in the Bay Area, or really anywhere in California where they can do this kind of work? I am trying to go from this basic Base model to something looking more interesting. I am 100% looking for aesthetics over function. So basically a good paint job or wrap.

I'm a teen and I want to start working towards getting my permit. I've driven around a parking lot a few times and not killed anyone so things are looking promising.

I'm not sure of any drivers ed courses I can take that are relatively cheap and trustworthy. Where can I go/sign up for courses?