Rudin family plans to sell Downtown’s 80 Pine St. to Brooklyn developer Bushburg

News that the Rudin family apparently plans to sell 80 Pine Street to Joseph Hoffman’s real estate company Bushburg for a lowball $160 million marks a poignant turn in the property’s history. The building which the Rudins reportedly hoped would fetch $200 million held a special place in the dynasty’s heart. When company legend Lew Rudin … Read more

Empty office space to be converted into apartments

A developer looking to place 15 housing units above a Mediterranean grill and shoe repair shop downtown will be seeking approval from the city’s planning agency next month. This is the first application up for consideration under a pilot program aimed at converting vacant office space into residential use, primarily in and around downtown. The … Read more

The 12 most surprising Bay Area restaurant and retail closures of 2023

FILE: A view of Anchor Brewing Co. on Aug. 3, 2017, in San Francisco. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Bay Area said goodbye to many businesses in 2023. But some closures, like those of long-lived neighborhood restaurants and massive department stores, came with a dose of surprise, even shock. While a new year always brings hope, … Read more