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Lyft has creative control over that iconic van that sits on top of a pole next to the U.S. 101 freeway in San Francisco.

“Notice a little more pink during your drive on the 101? The newly-painted Lyft van is just one of the ways we made ourselves at home,” Lyft wrote on a blog post that has since been deleted.

Lyft has confirmed to TechCrunch that the company leased the historic building, which is just under 7,000 square feet, for its new hub for San Francisco Bay Area drivers. Lyft said the company deleted the post because it was meant to go out tomorrow. Oh well.

Last May, the fate of the van was in question when a Curbed SF reader spotted a “For Rent” sign on a stick near the van. At the time, the owners said they still wanted to keep the advertising and the van. But now that Lyft has its hands on the space, the van that once read “Bell Plumbing” is now bright pink. 

Located at 2300 26th Street in San Francisco, the hub is Lyft’s first dedicated space in California where drivers can hang out with each other, rest their feet and take bathroom breaks. In the next few weeks, the hub will also offer educational sessions and driver recognition events. Check out other pictures of the hub below.

Additional reporting by Sarah Buhr.

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A pink triangle is seen on top of Twin Peaks behind the Castro district rainbow flag in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Hundreds of volunteers installed the giant pink triangle made out of cloth and canvas and with pink lights around its edges last week as part of the city’s Pride celebrations. It’s an annual tradition that started in 1995 but this year’s triangle is nearly an acre in size and can be seen up to 20 miles (32 kms.) away. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The giant canvas pink triangle that is one of the LGBTQ+ community’s Pride month symbols in San Francisco is bigger than ever this year. Volunteers said they are taking a stand for their rights amid a national pushback from conservative lawmakers.

Hundreds of volunteers installed the triangle made out of cloth and canvas on San Francisco’s Twin Peaks viewpoint, one of the city’s most popular tourist spots, as part of the city’s Pride celebrations.

At nearly an acre in size and visible from up to 20 miles (32 kilometers) away, this year’s triangle is the largest since the annual tradition started in 1995.

“We’ve had a lot of progress in the last decade: marriage equality and getting rid of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’” said Patrick Carney, co-founder of Friends of the Pink Triangle, the group which organizes the installation each year.

“Since we had so many victories, people are coming out of the woodwork to push us back,” he added.

The pink triangle was used by Nazis during the Holocaust to identify the thousands of gay prisoners who were thrown into concentration camps. Later, gay rights advocates adopted the emblem and turned it into a symbol of love and solidarity.

Organizers said recent legislation that has sought to limit their rights, including Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law banning classroom instruction about sexual orientation, make the pink triangle especially relevant this year.

“Our lives are very under threat right now, particularly Black and brown transgender people,” said volunteer Maureen Futtner. “And I just feel like I need to be active and out and proud.”

The pink triangle will be on display until July 1.

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A Victorian-style home known as the “Pink Painted Lady,” part of the iconic “Painted Ladies” row of houses in San Francisco, is for sale for $3.55 million.

The seven colorful homes unique to the city were built in the 1890s and made famous in countless movies and the TV sitcom “Full House.”

The “Pink Painted Lady,” part of the iconic “Painted Ladies” row of houses in San Francisco, is for sale for $3.55 million. (Rob Jordan)

The property is a work in progress. The home was purchased in 2020 with plans to restore the two-unit building. Permits were approved for an upper unit with five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, measuring 2,996 square feet. The lower level plan includes an 845 square foot unit with two bedrooms, one bathroom and a separate entrance.

The “Pink Painted Lady,” part of the iconic “Painted Ladies” row of houses in San Francisco, is for sale for $3.55 million. (Rob Jordan)

The house features oversized window bays on each level with views of City Hall and the downtown skyline.

The “Pink Painted Lady,” part of the iconic “Painted Ladies” row of houses in San Francisco, is for sale for $3.55 million. (Rob Jordan)
The “Pink Painted Lady,” part of the iconic “Painted Ladies” row of houses in San Francisco, is for sale for $3.55 million. (Rob Jordan)
The “Pink Painted Lady,” part of the iconic “Painted Ladies” row of houses in San Francisco, is for sale for $3.55 million. (Rob Jordan)

Nina Hatvany with Compass is the listing agent.

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One of the famous Postcard Row homes on San Francisco’s Alamo Square is back on the market. Available for $3.55 million, the Pink Painted Lady has been featured in millions of photographs.

Leah Culver, a senior engineer at Twitter, purchased the historic house in January 2020 with hopes of returning the grande dame to her former glory. But now, she’s decided to sell rather than go forward with a multiyear, multimillion-dollar construction project.

“It is with a heavy heart that I’ve decided to sell the Pink Painted Lady,” Culver posted on social media. “This was an extremely difficult decision that I have been considering for several months. I’ve come to realize that I do not have enough time or resources to dedicate to truly restoring this home with the care and attention to detail that it deserves.

“I would love to transition to a new owner who cares as much as I do (or more!) about this special home,” she said. “That’s why I am listing it for sale for the same price I purchased it for and am including the current building plans, permits, and social media accounts with the sale (if desired).”

The listing photos show the home presents a formidable renovation project. In fact, the enthusiastic owner told us at the time of her purchase that this project would be her first-ever renovation.

Culver landed the famed residence after an intense bidding process that involved multiple offers. Property records show she paid $3.55 million three weeks after the home came on the market for $2.75 million.

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Major makeover

Then reality set in. Built in the 1890s, the three-floor residence had been owned by the same family for decades. Rot and neglect had taken root.

But the next owner will have an advantage. The sale includes plans and permits approved by David Armor Architecture to restore the building.

The planned offering features two units. The upper-level unit will measure 2,996 square feet and have five bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The lower-level guest unit will have two bedrooms with a separate entrance.

Pink Painted Lady on Postcard Row

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Alamo Square views

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Culver shared part of the massive project on social media. Over the months, incredible details of the home were highlighted, including a stained-glass window, decorative ceiling plaster, cornices, as well as ornate hinges and doorknobs.

But she also showed the challenge of peeling paint, ancient fixtures, and cracks in the ceiling.

Recently, a running faucet leaked into a downstairs bathroom. It caused the ceiling to cave, a cautionary example of renovating an older home.

Pink property

The iconic abode is part of a famous block of homes in San Francisco known as the Seven Sisters. The street is one of the most photographed in the city, attracting folks who want a peek at the picturesque “painted ladies.”

The photogenic street has appeared in movies and TV shows, most notably the sitcom “Full House.”

The block’s charming group of Victorian-style homes was built in the 1890s by the developer Matthew Kavanaugh, who also lived in the place on the corner, 722 Steiner St.

Culver says his favorite part of the property are the views.

“The views from both the front and rear windows are spectacular,” she says. “Out the front, there’s a beautiful view of Alamo Square and the Golden Gate Bridge, and in the back you can see City Hall and the downtown skyline. The location is just perfect.”

Culver hopes the new owner will be someone who “loves this home as much as I do and is excited about its restoration.”

So do we, and we hope the next owner takes over the @pinkpaintedlady Instagram account so we can follow along.

“This house is incredibly special to San Francisco and recognizable worldwide,” says Culver. “My only advice [to the new owner] would be to keep it looking beautiful and colourful.”

Nina Hatvany of Team Hatvany at Compass in San Francisco holds the listing.

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