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.

San Francisco, Affordable, Density Bonus, For Sale Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, Affordable, Density Bonus, For Sale Housing Action Coalition

1721 15TH ST.

HAC is proud to endorse Madison Park’s project at 921 98th Street in Oakland. The project will replace a vacant lot with a diverse set of housing options, local artwork, and ground floor retail.

Address: 1721 15th St., Oakland, CA

Date of Review: August 19th, 2020

Homes: 61

Developer: Veev

Architect: Lowney Architecture

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Peninsula, For Sale, Rental Housing Action Coalition Peninsula, For Sale, Rental Housing Action Coalition

MENLO UPTOWN

HAC is excited to endorse 1101-1123 Sutter Street. This innovative project will utilize the state density bonus to replace a parking garage and mortuary with 201 homes, and exceeds the city’s affordability requirements.

Address: 141 Jefferson Drive, 180 – 186 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park

Date of Review: June 17th, 2020

Homes: 441 rental homes and 42 townhomes

Developer: Greystar

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Peninsula, Affordable, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition Peninsula, Affordable, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition

1001 N. SHORELINE BLVD.

HAC is excited to endorse 1101-1123 Sutter Street. This innovative project will utilize the state density bonus to replace a parking garage and mortuary with 201 homes, and exceeds the city’s affordability requirements.

Address: 1001 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View

Date of Review: June 10th, 2020

Homes: 303

Developer: Sares-Regis Group

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BALBOA RESERVOIR

The Housing Action Coalition is proud to endorse Reservoir Community Partners’ proposed project at Balboa Reservoir in San Francisco. The project is located within a quarter mile of BART and MUNI stations and includes 50% affordable units, making it an ideal infill development.

Address: Balboa Reservoir

Date of Review: April 15th, 2020

Homes: 1,100

Developer: Reservoir Community Partners (A BRIDGE and Avalon Bay Partnership)

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East Bay, Affordable, Density Bonus, Mixed Use, Rental Housing Action Coalition East Bay, Affordable, Density Bonus, Mixed Use, Rental Housing Action Coalition

2650 TELEGRAPH AVE.

HAC is proud to endorse OSM Development and Trachtenberg Architects’ proposed project at 2650 Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley. The project reflects the type of well-designed, transit oriented homes that the Bay Area needs to address the housing shortage.

Address: 2650 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley

Date of Review: February 26, 2020

Homes: 45

Developer: OSM Development

Architect: Trachtenberg Architects

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San Francisco, Affordable, For Sale Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, Affordable, For Sale Housing Action Coalition

3601 LAWTON ST.

After two project review sessions of Kodorski Design’s design for 3601 Lawton Street, HAC is proud to officially endorse the proposed project. This project represents home building on the city’s West side, an essential step in creating enough homes for San Franciscans.

Address: 3601 Lawton Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: December 4, 2019

Homes: 41

Developer: Kodorski Design

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East Bay, Affordable, Rental Housing Action Coalition East Bay, Affordable, Rental Housing Action Coalition

1750 BROADWAY

HAC is pleased to announce our endorsement of Rubicon Point Partners’ proposed project at 1750 Broadway in Oakland, California. After an extensive presentation from the project team, our Project Review Committee determined the proposal would help to alleviate the housing affordability and displacement crisis by creating well-designed new homes centered around local and regional transit.

Address: 1750 Broadway, Oakland

Date of Review: October 22, 2019

Homes: 307

Developer: Rubicon Point Partners

Architect: Handel Architects

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95 HAWTHORNE ST.

After reviewing this project proposed by John Hancock Life Insurance, HAC’s Project Review Committee has endorsed 95 Hawthorne Street, which brings in much needed family housing to the San Francisco downtown area, joining several other new housing projects along Folsom and in the Central Transit District. Our committee would like to commend the project specifically for taking advantage of the State Density Bonus to provide more needed affordable homes for San Franciscans.

Address: 95 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: September 17, 2019

Homes: 392

Developer: John Hancock Life Insurance and Trammell Crow Residential

Architect: SOM

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Peninsula, Affordable, Rental Housing Action Coalition Peninsula, Affordable, Rental Housing Action Coalition

PENINSULA HEIGHTS

This proposed project in San Mateo brings in 291 new townhomes, 29 of which will be on-site BMRs. This will encourage a family-friendly neighborhood as the homes are predominantly 2- to 3-bedroom units. Download our Letter of Support to better understand HAC’s position on the topic.

Address: 2988, 2800, 2755, and 2655 Campus Drive, San Mateo

Date of Review: August 7th, 2019

Homes: 291

Developer: Harvest Properties, Inc.

Architect: DAHLIN Group

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HAYWARD PARK STATION

Having reviewed this project proposed by the sponsor, HAC’s Project Review Committee has endorsed the Hayward Park Station, which replaces an underutilized parking lot with 189 new homes across different income levels. Read our Letter of Support to better understand HAC’s position on the proposed project.

Address: Hayward Park Caltrain Park and Ride Lot, 401 Concar, San Mateo

Date of Review: August 7th, 2019

Homes: 189

Developer: Sares Regis Group

Architect: BDE Architecture

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San Francisco, Affordable, Mixed Use, Rental Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, Affordable, Mixed Use, Rental Housing Action Coalition

3333 CALIFORNIA ST.

This proposed project at 3333 California Street will bring in an impressive load of 744 new homes into San Francisco. This project has received the highest ever Report Card score since the card’s redesign. The tower uses a Special Use District to reach the required height for its 744 homes. Download our Report Card to better understand HAC’s position on the project.

Address: 3333 California Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: July 24th, 2019

Homes: 744

Developer: Laurel Heights Partners, LLC

Architect: BAR/SCB/Jensen Architects/MSLA/JCFO/ARUP

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55 BELCHER ST.

This proposed project will bring in 25 new homes, above the original 18 zoned for via a Conditional Use Permit. Of those 25 homes, 5 of which will be made affordable, up from the required rate of 12%. Situated near several MUNI bus and rail lines, it also replaces a parking lot. Download our report card to better understand our position on the project.

Address: 55 Belcher Street

Homes: 25

Developer: 55 Belcher Street, LLC

Architect: Sia Consulting

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1798 FILBERT ST.

This proposed project is a renovation of an existing two story building, adding a third floor and replacing a commercial space with an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), bringing the total number of homes to 4. Download our letter of support to better understand our position on the project.

Address: 1798 Filbert Street

Homes: 4

Developer: Paul Oltranti and the Estate of Flora Oltranti

Architect: Erica Severns

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East Bay, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition East Bay, Mixed Use Housing Action Coalition

1951 SHATTUCK AVE.

This proposed project in Berkeley at 1951 Shattuck Avenue brings in 156 new homes in the downtown core area. With ground floor retail, it is a welcome project part of the Berkeley Downtown Area Plan. Download our Letter of Support to better understand HAC’s position on the project.

Address: 1951 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley

Date of Review: June 19th, 2019

Homes: 156

Developer: Grosvenor Americas

Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz

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San Francisco, Affordable, Mixed Use, Rental Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, Affordable, Mixed Use, Rental Housing Action Coalition

THE CREAMERY

This proposed project at 655 Fourth Street will consist of two new buildings, bringing in 960 new units alongside funding a further 288 affordable units through the payment of $60.74 million in-lieu fee. The mixed use building will have access to public transportation, a keep step for ensuring a greener city. Download our report card to better understand our position on the project.

Address: 655 Fourth Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: May 22, 2019

Homes: 960

Developer: Tishman Speyer

Architect: Bjarke Ingels Group and Adamson Associates

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