A three-story gray house with white trim, black security bars on the windows, and a black security door. Two trees with green leaves and pink flowers are in front of the house. Overhead power lines are visible against a bright blue sky.

527-529 Birch Street, San Francisco

Generated returns for investors who purchased Hayes Valley duplex.

Facilitated investor purchase of duplex with value add levers, including renovation and condo conversion

Full renovation of 529 Birch (re-arranged floorplan, added second bathroom) and added

In period prior to construction approval, generated $10,000+ monthly revenue from short-term rental

Condo conversion ongoing to increase value

  • Interior view of a room under construction with exposed wooden framing, electrical wiring, and plumbing visible, and a kitchen area in the background with windows and cabinets.

    Updated floor plan

  • A woman standing inside a house under renovation, surrounded by unfinished walls with pink insulation and wooden framing.

    Insulation and sound proofing

  • A woman standing inside a house under renovation, looking up at exposed wooden wall and ceiling framing. There is a ladder in the room, construction tools, and construction materials visible.

    Added new bathroom

  • Kitchen under construction with green upper cabinets, a marble backsplash, and a dark green lower cabinet with drawers.

    Updated kitchen

Neighborhood

Hayes Valley is a central San Francisco neighborhood with a clean, modern feel and a strong food and retail scene. It’s walkable, well-connected by transit, and close to downtown, civic buildings, and tech offices. The area blends newer condos with classic buildings and tends to attract people who want convenience without the chaos.