1515 South Van Ness Avenue, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Concrete Nears Top for 1515 South Van Ness Avenue in Mission District, San Francisco

Significant construction progress has been made for the nine-story affordable housing complex at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco’s Mission District. The full-concrete frame is close to topping out, with facade installation yet to start. Chinatown Community Development Center and the Mission Economic Development Agency are jointly responsible for the project.

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Lake Merritt BART Senior Housing establishing view, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Construction Underway For Lake Merritt BART Affordable Housing, Oakland

Concrete is nearly topping out for the affordable senior housing project rising over the Lake Merritt BART Station in Downtown Oakland, Alameda County. Once complete, the eight-story apartment complex is expected to add 97 units above the transit hub and across from the Laney College campus. East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation is responsible for the development.

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1633 Valencia Street looking north, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Construction Wrapping Up For 1633 Valencia Street, San Francisco

Construction is wrapping up for the affordable senior housing at 1633 Valencia Street between Bernal Heights and the Mission District in San Francisco. Our recent site visit shows the exterior work appears complete, with an attractive brick and tile facade designed by David Baker Architects and built by Cahill Contractors. Mercy Housing is the project developer, with support from the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund.

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