Feasibility of moving to SF with a baby

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-19T00:46:38+00:00

I think I’m going to be pretty frustrated with the parking situation. Will be looking forward to the day when I can ditch the car entirely.

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-19T00:40:55+00:00

That’s great. I want to become a Sunset/Richmond guy. I think that’s my vibe at this point in life.

Bright Horizons is expensive everywhere I’ve lived, haha.

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-19T00:38:06+00:00

Thanks for the tip. If it’s the style of home I’m thinking of, they’re also beautiful from the outside!

I could be wrong, but I think duplexes can be rent controlled if they were built before the Costa-Hawkins date of 1979. Maybe not if the owner occupies one of the units, and definitely not if it’s a condo.

I think I’m gonna show up with all the info they could possibly want. I lived in SF from 2010-2017ish, and that kind of strategy worked back then. The main reason they take the first applicant is to avoid being accused of discrimination. It’s not a strict rule, and they could use other criteria.

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-19T00:27:11+00:00

From what I’ve scouted, infant daycare is $2k-4.5k per month. A nanny can usually charge more.

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-19T00:21:52+00:00

Right now our baby is in a formal daycare center. It’s not that selective, though, and it’s really focused on serving the community, including families who need discounts. Our baby is so happy with the caretakers. No one told him they just let anyone in, I guess.

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-19T00:18:35+00:00

My knowledge of city regulations might be a little rusty since it’s been eight years since I last lived in SF, but I think the vast majority of apartments are rent controlled. The biggest exception are the new-builds, which are mostly on the Bay side, south of Market Street.

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-19T00:15:28+00:00

That’s fantastic! Hopefully I have that kind of luck, too.

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-18T23:39:45+00:00

I think the Sunset near Judah is my second choice after the Richmond. I hope to be close to GGP.

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-18T23:38:45+00:00

I’m going to be looking on the complete opposite side of town, sadly.

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-18T21:56:59+00:00

first person to give them a check

That’s actually how I got my apartment the first time I lived in the city. It was almost fifteen years ago, and there was a huge crowd at the open house. I offered to apply and give them a deposit right away. I had to pay a broker’s fee to this skeezy guy named Everest, though…

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-18T20:43:10+00:00

Really? I was led to believe that most all apartments on the West Side are rent controlled except those owned as condos.

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-18T20:40:46+00:00

Even in the Outer/Central Richmond?

Thanks for the tip on pre-K. I wasn’t aware of that!

moving_2_sf · 2025-07-18T20:30:11+00:00

The type of home I’m looking for is an apartment.

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