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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This proposed project at 400-444 Divisadero Street will replace a gas station with 186 new homes, 20% of which will be affordable and also is the maximum recommended by the city of San Francisco. Download our report card to better understand our position on the project.

Address: 400 Divisadero Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: May 8th, 2019

Homes: 186

Developer: Genesis CA Development, LLC

Architect: WDG Architects and BDE Architects

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Having reviewed the project proposed by the project sponsor and architect, HAC’s Project Review Committee has endorsed 65 Ocean Avenue, which creates necessary new homes for San Franciscans with a greater-than-usual number of BMR (Below Market Rate) and a community-serving childcare service center. Our committee would like to specifically commend the project team for utilizing HOME- SF.

Address: 65 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco

Date of Review: May 8th, 2019

Homes: 193

Developer: Presidio Bay Ventures, LLC

Architect: RG Architects

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The Housing Advocacy Coalition is proud to announce its endorsement of AGI-KASA Partners’ proposed project at South San Francisco’s PUC site. After an extensive presentation from the project team, our Project Review Committee determined the proposal would help address crises caused by our housing shortage through creation of well-designed new homes, located near transit. The Committee would also like to highlight the various difficulties associated with maximizing the potential of the site to serve the community with housing.

Address: SSF PUC Site, South San Francisco – Mission Road ½ mile south of SSF BART

Date of Review: April 17th, 2019

Homes: 830

Developer: AGI-KASA Partners

Architect: BAR Architects

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This proposed project at 1325 Old County Road in Belmont, called Artisan Crossing, brings together a large public plaza with outdoor art spaces and seating with 250 new homes, 38 of which will be made affordable. Download our letter of support to better understand our position on the project.

Address: 1325 Old County Road, Belmont

Date of Review: February 13, 2019

Homes: 250

Developer: Windy Hill Property Ventures

Architect: BDE Architecture

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This proposed project, built on top of a major BART station, will create a new cultural hub in the neighborhood by opening up adjacent streets, allowing opportunities for art projects, and creating 762 new homes (240 of which are affordable units). Download our letter of support to understand our position on the project.

Address: 1451 7th Street, Oakland

Date of Review: January 30, 2019

Homes: 762

Developer: Strategic Urban Development Alliance, China Harbor Engineering Co.

Architect: Edward McFarlan

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The proposed project at 2300 Harrison Street will add a horizontal addition to an existing 3-story office building by constructing a new 6-story-over-basement building, replacing a parking lot. This will create ground level retail, opportunities for the arts, two levels of office, and a total of 24 new homes. Download our report card to understand our position on the project.

Address: 2300 Harrison Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: January 23, 2019

Homes: 762

Developer: 562 Mission Street LLC

Architect: BAR Architects

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The proposed project at 1388 Bancroft Avenue in San Leandro is a 3-story apartment building with public bus options and has a close proximity to the BART station in downtown San Leandro. It has roof garden spaces, a community room, and 45 new homes. Download our letter of support to understand our position on the project.

Address: 1388 Bancroft Avenue, San Leandro

Date of Review: January 16, 2019

Homes: 45

Developer: Eden Realty

Architect: AXISGFA Architecture

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This proposed project on 10 South Van Ness Avenue in downtown San Francisco is a 590ft tall apartment tower with 33,000 square feet of ground retail and 984 new homes to boot. This behemoth of a project will definitely help San Francisco with its housing shortage and is worthy of our support. For more details on our position on the project, download the report the card below.

Address: 10 South Van Ness, San Francisco

Date of Review: November 14, 2018

Homes: 984

Developer: Crescent Heights

Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox

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This proposed project in Southeast San Francisco in the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood will transform a former gravel yard into a pedestrian-and-bicycle-focused residential village holding host to 1,575 homes. Also included is ample space for commercial businesses and buildings ranging in size from one-story to fourteen. Download our report card to better understand our position on the project.

Address: India Basin, San Francisco

Date of Review: July 18, 2018

Homes: 1,575

Developer: BUILD

Architect: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, LLP (SOM), Bionic Landscape, and Gehl Studio

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After reviewing the project proposal from the project sponsor, the Housing Action Coalition is proud to endorse 450 O’Farrell Street. This project will provide essential workforce housing to the Tenderloin.

Address: 450 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: April 18, 2018

Homes: 302

Developer: Forge Development and Fifth Church of Christ

Architect: Gensler

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This proposed project at 4200 Third Street will have about 5,000 square-feet of commercial space and one hundred new homes, 18% of which will be affordable units. Download our report card to better understand our position on the project.

Address: 4200 Third Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: February 28, 2018

Homes: 100

Developer: Workshop1

Architect: Mike Pitler at Workshop1

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This proposed project on the corner of Concar Drive and Delaware Avenue in San Mateo is part of a larger project of San Mateo’s Rail Corridor Plan Area. This site though will house 935 homes, including 72 affordable units, and 35,000 square feet of public and retail space with a Trader Joe’s. Download our Letter of Support to understand our position on the project.

Address: Concar Drive and Delaware Avenue, San Mateo

Date of Review: February 14, 2018

Homes: 935

Developer: California Coastal Properties, LLC

Architect: MVE Partners (Building) and Fletcher Studios (Landscape)

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