ENDORSED PROJECTS

Below are projects that have undergone review by our Project Review Committee and selected for endorsement.


One of the many benefits of HAC membership is getting support for your project at every step of the hearing and approval process.

The projects showcased below only date back to January 2013. To learn more about our project actions on past projects, email us at info@housingactioncoalition.org.

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555 GOLDEN GATE AVE.

The project proposes to demolish the existing commercial building and construct 58 for-sale homes with two ground-floor commercial spaces and subterranean parking for 14 cars.

Address: 555 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco

Date of Review: March 23, 2016

Homes: 58

Developer: JS Sullivan Development

Architect: Stanley Saitowitz | Natoma Architects, Inc.

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88 ARKANSAS ST.

The project would demolish the existing commercial buildings and surface parking lot and construct a five–story, mixed–use building with 127 homes, ground–floor retail,and one level of subterranean parking for 97 cars.

Address: 88 Arkansas Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: February 10, 2016

Date Approved: March 3, 2016

Homes: 127

Developer: Martin Building Company

Architect: BAR Architects

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2240 MARKET ST.

The project proposes to build 45 homes and two town homes while retaining the existing funeral home building and three rent-controlled units. Car parking will be built underground.

Address: 2240 Market Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: August 26, 2015

Date Approved: February 10, 2016

Homes: 45

Developer: Prado Group

Architect: BAR Architects

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2100 MARKET ST.

The project would demolish the existing, vacant Home Restaurant and surface parking lot and construct a mixed-use development with 60 homes, ground-floor retail and no car parking.

Address: 2100 Market Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: January 27, 2016

Date Approved: February 4, 2016

Homes: 60

Developer: Brian Spiers Development

Architect: Arquitectonica

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950 GOUGH ST.

The plans propose to build 95 homes, with a sanctuary on the ground floor and one level of subterranean parking for 61 cars.

Address: 950 Gough Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: July 22, 2015

Date Approved: January 7, 2016

Homes: 95

Developer: Maracor Development, Inc.

Architect: Perry Architects, Inc.

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5M

The project proposes a large mixed-use development consisting of 680 homes in two separate buildings and one office building, all with active ground floor use. The project would provide a significant amount of open space and subterranean parking for up to 663 cars. The plans require the demolition of six existing buildings and propose the renovation of three buildings, the San Francisco Chronicle Building, Camelline and the Dempster Printing Building.

Address: 5th and Mission Streets, San Francisco

Date of Review: January 28, 2015and May 27, 2015

Date Approved: November 17, 2015

Homes: 680

Architect: Kohn Pederson Fox Associates

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1601 MARIPOSA ST.

The project proposes the construction of a mixed-use development with 299 apartments, including ground-floor retail, light industrial production, distribution and repair (PDR) spaces, and one level of subterranean parking for 249 cars.

Address: 1601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: October 23, 2013 and September 30, 2015

Date Approved: November 12, 2015

Homes: 299

Developer: Related CA

Architect: David Baker Architects

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1532 HARRISON ST.

The project proposes to build approximately 142 rental homes with one space for ground‐floor retail and one level of subterranean parking.

Address: 1532 Harrison Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: July 15, 2015

Date Approved: October 8, 2015

Homes: 142

Developer: Build Inc.

Architect: Macy Architecture and BAR Architects

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650 DIVISADERO ST.

The project proposes to demolish an existing auto shop and construct 60 rental homes above ground-floor retail, with one level of subterranean parking for 26 cars.

Address: 650 Divisadero Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: September 30, 2015

Homes: 60

Developer: DIVCO Group, LLC

Architect: Forum Design

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MISSION ROCK

The Mission Rock ballot measure would allow the San Francisco Giants to exceed the existing height limits (0 feet) of the site and build approximately 1,500 rental homes, integrated with commercial, retail and 14 acres of open space. The plan also proposes that 40 percent of the homes be below-market-rate (BMR), ranging between 45 and 150 percent of the Area Media Income. The site is currently occupied by a surface parking lot.

Address: Mission Rock, Parking Lot A, San Francisco

Date of Review: August 10, 2015

Date of Vote: November 4, 2015

Homes: Approximately 1,500

Developer: San Francisco Giants

Architect: TCA Architects

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75 HOWARD ST.

The code-compliant project proposes the development of 120-130 condos above ground-floor retail, with subterranean parking. The site is currently occupied by a 550-space car parking garage.

Address: 75 Howard Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: April 24, 2013 and June 24, 2015

Approval Hearing: July 23, 2015

Homes: 120-130

Developer: Paramount Group

Architect: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill

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1900 MISSION ST.

The project proposes to demolish the existing auto repair shop and build a seven–story building with 12 new homes and one ground floor retail space. The building will be car free.

Address: 1900 Mission Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: July 8, 2015

Homes: 12

Developer: Pacific Rim Partners

Architect: Kevin Stephens Design Group

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150 VAN NESS AVE.

The proposed project would replace a surface parking lot, elevated parking lot and vacant commercial building with 420 rental homes. The site is adjacent to 100 Van Ness Avenue and 101 Polk Street, both of which are also large residential developments. The three projects together will help transform this part of the city into a new, vibrant neighborhood.

Address: 150 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

Date of Review: June 25, 2014

Date Approved: April 2, 2015

Homes: 420

Developer: Emerald Fund

Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz

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1979 MISSION ST.

The project proposes to demolish the existing commercial spaces at the northeast corner of 16th and Mission Streets and build a 10-story building with 331 homes, ground-floor retail and one level of subterranean parking for 159 cars.

Address: 1979 Mission Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: June 10, 2015

Homes: 331

Developer: Maximus Real Estate Partners

Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

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2675 FOLSOM ST.

HAC is pleased to support 300 5th Street. The project will replace a gas station with 130 homes located near a variety of transit options. True to its sustainable design, the project provides no parking, helping to incentivize environmentally friendly transit.

Address: 2675 Folsom Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: May 27, 2015

Homes: 117

Developer: Axis Development Group

Architect: David Baker Architects

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1567 CALIFORNIA ST.

The project proposes to build 51 homes in a seven-‐‐story building with over 9,000 square feet of ground floor retail, above one level of subterranean parking. 

Address: 1567 California Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: April 22, 2015

Homes: 61-65

Developer: Presidio Bay Ventures

Architect: RG Architecture

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2000–2070 BRYANT ST.

The project proposes 186 homes with a mid-block passage, ground floor space for Production, Distribution and Repair (PDR) uses and subterranean parking. As part of the proposal, the developer will give over one-third of the site to the City via the land dedication option, which would be used to develop affordable housing. Up to 132 permanently affordable homes could be developed on the site. (NOTE: This project has been revised significantly since our initial review and many of the comments in our letter and report card are no longer accurate.)

Address: 2000-2070 Bryant Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: April 22, 2015

Approval Hearing: May 19, 2016

Homes: 186

Developer: Nick Podell Company

Architect: BDE Architecture

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