5 responses to “CNBC Obit for McMansions”

1. Joanne

   August 20, 2010

   Yes, I just read this and was thinking of all the McMansions being built in Burlingame.
   Was hoping this would get posted.

2. pat giorni

   August 22, 2010

   I have kept track of every new R-1 zoned house built in town since 2000. By my count there are 207. That does not include the number of Substantial Reconstructions, whereby more than 51% of the house is removed…and let’s be real, that ususlly means there are a dozen or so “original” timbers left “intact”, and by the time of completion it is essentially a new house bearing absolutely no relation to the original dwelling. This count also does not include apartment or condo buildings. When I get a chance in the next few weeks I will post the addresses and architects probably here as well in posting “Another bites the dust”.

3. hillsider

   August 22, 2010

   Lemme guess–more than 51% McMansions on postage stamps.

4. Mike

   August 27, 2010

   It’s somewhat puzzling that there seems to be such repudiation of new construction in Burlingame. A good number of the older houses being replaced look run-down, are small 1-story 2 bedroom homes, have no architectual significance (were the tract homes of the 1920s – 1930s or 40s-50s), and anyone who has spent any time in them would attest to their shoddy construction, lack of insulation, creaky floors, etc.
   While I agree that some of the newer home styles do bear some similarities (not all of them do), in many cases they look much better than what they replaced, and construction/quality wise, could easily remain standing and be maintained in good, liveable condition for 100+ years.
   I wonder how many of such negative comments on new construction arise out of “house-envy” versus objectively assessing the before/after.

5. holyroller

   August 27, 2010

   There was a flurry of McMansions built for about a year or two.
   However, Burlingame being a “real small town city” neighbors,and the City Elders, saw through the BS:Stopped It.
   There are some really good contractors in Burlingame that have made a huge impact on maintaining the neighborhood/ family atmosphere that make the property values what they are, as well as the “First Class Service” provided by the Administration, Public Works, Park & Recreation.(the trees in this town are unbelevabley special)
   When I tell my friends that I can ask for help,(from “City Hall”) a question, or to complain about something, no matter how big or small;a real person gets back to me, and answers my concern.
   It is hard to believe.
   Living in Burlingame “You Get What You Pay For”