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Embarcadero Information
The Embarcadero is the name given the eastern waterfront roadway of the Port
of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, along San Francisco Bay. It sits
atop the engineered seawall on filled land.
San Francisco's shoreline historically ran south and inland from Clarke's Point
below Telegraph Hill to present-day Montgomery Street and eastward toward Rincon
Point, enclosing a cove named Yerba Buena Cove. As the city grew, the cove was
filled. Over fifty years a large offshore seawall was built and the mudflats
filled, creating what today is San Francisco's Financial District. The San
Francisco Belt Railroad, a short line railroad for freight, once ran along the
Embarcadero.
During the early 20th century when the seaport was at its busiest and before the
construction of Bay Bridge, the plaza in front of the Ferry Building was one of
the busiest areas of foot traffic in the world; only Charing Cross Station in
London and Grand Central Station in New York City were busier. There was once a
pedestrian footbridge that connected Market Street directly with the Ferry
building and a subterranean roadway to move cars below the plaza.
However, after the completion of the Bay Bridge and the rapid decline of Ferries
and the Ferry Building, the neighborhood fell into decline. The transition to
container shipping, which moved most shipping to Oakland, led to further
decline. Automobile transit efforts led to the Embarcadero Freeway being built
in the 1960s. This improved automobile access to the Bay Bridge, but detracted
aesthetically from the city. For 30 years, the highway divided the waterfront
and the Ferry Building from downtown. It was torn down in 1991, after being
severely damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.
After the freeway had been cleared, massive redevelopment begun as grand
palm-lined boulevard was created, squares and plazas were created and/or
restored, and the Muni N and F lines were extended to run along it; the N goes
to 4th and King Streets (at AT&T Park and the Caltrain terminal) and the F now
goes to Fisherman's Wharf. The Market Street Railway is also planning a new ‘E’
line to run up the Embarcadero, past the wharves, to Aquatic Park. A unique
sculpture resembling cupid's bow and arrow with the arrow implanted in the
ground was built there in 2003, symbolizing where Tony Bennett "left his heart".
Some Things to Consider When Looking for a Place...
When searching for a new apartment make sure to take your time to think
through what are the most important things to you in an apartment and plan your
search based on those priorities. Here are some things to consider when planning
your move:
1. Consider the areas where you would like to live
* What is the crime rate?
* If you have children - what rating does the local school system have?
* Is there area convenient shopping, health and recreation services in the area?
2. Make a list of your housing priorities
* Do you have pets?
* Do you need parking?
* Do you need to be on the ground floor?
* What amenities are important to you - swimming pool, fitness room, in unit
laundry?
3. Evaluate the building
* What is the condition of the unit and building?
* Are the grounds maintained?
* Are windows, steps, and railings in good condition?
* View the property at night. Is it safe and well lit?
4. The security of the property
* Are there security service? When is the guard on duty?
* Does the building have controlled access?
* Does each unit have secure door and window locks?
5. Talk to the neighbors
* Ask other residents whether they are satisfied with the building.
6. Amenities
* Who is allowed to use the amenities?
* When are they open?
* Are the fees charged to use those facilities included in rent?
7. Ask about Utilities
* Does the owner or tenant pay the utility bills?
* Are any utilities included with monthly rent?
* Do units have separate thermostats to control heat and air conditioning?
8. Review the lease
* How much notice must you give before moving out?
* Can the rent be increased? If so, by how much and how often?
* Are pets allowed?
* What is the security deposit and cleaning costs upon move out?
* What is the responsibility of tenants for damage to property?
* Is there a penalty for breaking a lease?
9. Information too bring to a lease signing
* Credit Report
* Pay stubs/tax returns
* Reference
* Application