The owner of a 3-level home designed by renowned San Diego architect, Robert Quigley, has placed the property on the market. It’s called “the OB del House” and the building sits off an alley in the 4600 block of Del Monte Avenue in Ocean Beach.
It has 3-bedrooms, 2 1/4-baths in 2,113 sq. ft. on a 7,000 square foot lot.
The seller / realtor offers the building in glowing terms, naturally:
Built in 1987, the OB del House showcases Quigley’s signature architectural style with clean lines, expansive windows, and a perfect blend of contemporary design and coastal charm. …The top-level primary suite offers a private retreat with 180° panoramic ocean views, a private balcony, and an en-suite bath. The second level is designed for entertaining, featuring an open kitchen, a dining area, and a spacious deck perfect for enjoying the breathtaking ocean views and sunsets. On the ground floor, you’ll find two additional bedrooms, a laundry area, and a one-car garage with a two-car driveway.
Before Quigley became famous, he designed at least two unique buildings in Ocean Beach — this one and one on the last block of Long Branch Avenue — which has 4 units, all different.
The reason we even care – besides his innovative designs being remarkable — is that Quigley was the first developer to abide by the construction rules set out in the Ocean Beach Community Plan, crafted back in the mid-1970s when the OB Planning Board was elected and set up. In fact, Quigley even ran in an OB community election for a seat on one of the Board’s early renditions.
I can not imagine a apartment complex being built especially there in the high traffic and along the few streets that lead out or into Ocean Beach.
Traffic on the weekends is no joke and on Weds as well for farmers market.
I’m all for affordable living, it would be great to change up the scenery here with new faces who want to experience beach living ,it’s just too crowded and the Church that sits there now is very tranquil and is there to stay . This apartment complex would be sticking out like a soar thumb . There are abandoned buildings like the one across the street from 7-11 that would suit a apartment complex better and it’s closer to the beach. Good luck ?
I look at this differently. His place obliterated the ocean view the house had on the east side. Apparently, they have never been able to do what I have heard people say “Well, just add second story to your house.” These folks perhaps never could afford to.
The house clearly did not fit in with the character of the neighborhood then, which has always been a MAJOR consideration at planning boards. Since 1987, only one other residence on this block, that is not a single story home, is two stories. 38 years later, the place sticks up like a sore thumb. I will admit I am not a fan or modern architecture, so that adds to the does-not-fit pile.