Duboce Triangle New Construction Case Study

Deniz Kahramaner

Jun 12

1 | Why This Home Stood Out

• Turnkey, city‐view living. A recently rebuilt Duboce Triangle residence combining sleek architecture, seamless indoor/outdoor living, and panoramic downtown views. The home is conveniently located near Market Street while being shielded from the buzziness of the city.
• Renovation fatigue. After a costly remodel on their prior house, our clients wanted modern comforts without another construction marathon.

2 | The Core Challenge

3 | Our Process

4 | Key Findings

1. Active Lightwell Leak

   • Found extensive leak in multiple areas within lightwell, including roof membrane, windows, and stucco siding before close of escrow.
2. Open Permit Resolved

   • Fire-sprinkler final obtained; DBI issued Certificate of Final Completion before COE.
3. Cosmetic & Functional Issues

   • Paint touch-ups, door re-planes, plumbing and electrical adjustments, and general cleaning—all recorded for seller cure or credit.

5 | Outcome for the Buyers

• Significant 6.6% Price Discount: $396,000 was negotiated off the $5,995,000 listing price.
• Seller Grants Request to Repair: In addition to covering 30+ item punch-list repairs, seller covered $50,000 in repair costs for major light-well repair and waterproofing.
• Post-Remediation Validation: Thorough inspections and testing were performed until the leak was remediated.
• Confident Close: Clients moved in knowing every permit is finaled and every latent risk priced in.
• Significant Price

6 | Takeaways for Future Buyers

• Finished ≠ Finaled. Always demand a permit log and confirm every card is signed off.
• Light-Wells Are Leak Magnets. They bundle siding, glazing, roofing, and drainage into one vulnerable box—test them.
• Days-on-Market Is Leverage. Time on market can buy you both price concessions and comprehensive inspection windows.