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.

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

899 ALVARADO ST.

This proposed project at 899 Alvarado Street in San Leandro would bring in 687 new homes to the area, alongside thousands of feet of public space, a cafe, and a “parklet”. Download our letter of support to understand our position on the project.

Address: 899 Alvarado Street, San Leandro

Date of Review: December 12, 2018

Homes: 687

Developer: Maximus Antonio Alvarado LLC

Architect: BDE Architects

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

10 S. VAN NESS AVE.

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

3637–57 SACRAMENTO ST.

This proposed project covering 3637 to 3657 Sacramento Street will add 18 new homes to the area by constructing a four-story building with space for medical offices and retail, alongside the aforementioned homes. Download the report card to understand our position on the project.

Address: 3637-57 Sacramento Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: October 31, 2018

Homes: 18

Developer: Sacramento Locusts Associates

Architect: Gary Gee Architects, Inc.

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

INDIA BASIN

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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San Francisco, Rental Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, Rental Housing Action Coalition

792 CAPP ST.

This proposed project at 792 Capp Street in San Francisco adds four homes to the area, fitting with the existing aesthetic and design. Download our letter of support to better understand our position on the project.

Address: 792 Capp Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: May 10, 2018

Homes: 1,575

Developer: Lucas Eastwood

Architect: Winder Gibson Architects

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

450 O’FARRELL ST.

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

4200 THIRD ST.

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

PASSAGE AT SAN MATEO

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

1140 HARRISON ST.

This proposed project at 1140 Harrison Street would demolish part of the existing building but will keep the brick facade to build and 6-to-7-story building with a total 371 new homes. Affordability is being guaranteed by the preservation of 101 affordable units at the South Beach Marina Apartments on Townsend Street. Download our report card to understand our position on the project.

Address: 1140 Harrison Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: January 31, 2018

Homes: 371

Developer: 1140 Harrison Associates LP

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

301 6TH ST.

The proposed project at 301 6th Street would replace a surface parking lot and auto shop with 84 homes and ground floor retail. Download our report card to understand our position on the project

Address: 301 6th Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: April 12, 2017

Homes: 84

Developer: Sixth Street Associates, LLC

Architect: Gary Gee Architects

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

719 LARKIN ST.

The proposed project at 719 Larkin Street would include 42 one-bedroom homes over ground floor retail in an eight-story building. Download our report card to read our comments and position on the project.

Address: 719 Larkin Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: Feb 22, 2017

Homes: 42

Developer: JS Sullivan Development

Architect: RG Architecture

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San Francisco, Affordable, Car Free, Rental Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, Affordable, Car Free, Rental Housing Action Coalition

1950 MISSION ST.

The proposed project at 1950 Mission Street would create 157 rental homes for low-income families and formerly homeless residents. Download our report card to see our comments and position on the project.

Address: 1950 Mission Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: January 25, 2017

Homes: 157

Developer: BRIDGE Housing and Mission Housing Development Corporation

Architect: David Baker Architects and Cervantes Design Architects

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

950–974 MARKET ST.

This mixed-used development proposes the construction of 262 for-sale homes, as well as hotel, commercial and retail space. It is being called the “Gateway to Mid-Market.”

Address: 950-974 Market Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: July 9, 2014 and July 22 2015

Date Approved: November 17, 2016

Homes: 262

Architect: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Handel Architects

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San Francisco, Affordable, Car Free, Density Bonus, Rental Housing Action Coalition San Francisco, Affordable, Car Free, Density Bonus, Rental Housing Action Coalition

333 12TH ST.

The project would replace the existing commercial building with a 200-unit building. The developer plans to use to the State Density Bonus and will make the project car free.

Address: 333 12th Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: October 26, 2016

Homes: 200

Developer: Panoramic Interests

Architect: Macy Architecture

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

2500 CLEMENT ST.

The proposed project at 2500 Clement Street would replace the existing site with a six-unit building and two ground floor commercial spaces. Two of the units would be rent-controlled.

Address: 2500 Clement Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: October 12, 2016

Homes: 6

Developer: Mary Tom

Architect: Gabriel Ng Architects, Inc.

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

524 HOWARD ST.

The project will replace a surface parking lot with a residential tower comprised of 334 rental homes, with retail on the ground floor and seventh floor connecting the Transbay Park.

Address: 524 Howard Street, San Francisco

Date of Review: September 14, 2016

Date Approved: November 3, 2016

Homes: 334

Developer: Crescent Heights

Architect: Handel Architects

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

1515 S. VAN NESS AVE.

The project proposed for 1515 South Van Ness Avenue will replace the McMillan Electric building and construct 157 homes with ground floor trade shops that will be master-leased to a non-profit and subterranean parking.

Address: 1515 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

Date of Review: November 11, 2015 and February 24, 2016

Date Approved: August 11, 2016

Homes: 157

Developer: Lennar Multifamilies

Architect: BDE Architecture

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

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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