Transbay Block 2 East foundation work, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Construction Update For Transbay Block 2, SoMa, San Francisco

Construction work is progressing for the two affordable housing projects rising on Transbay Block 2 in East Cut, San Francisco. The update comes just five months after the groundbreaking for both projects, led by separate developers. Concrete is already rising for the senior housing complex, with the foundation already dug for the family housing. Once complete, the site will provide 335 new homes.

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180 Jones Street

Affordable Housing Inaugurated at 180 Jones Street, Tenderloin, San Francisco

A new 100% affordable housing project is now available for occupancy at 180 Jones Street in Tenderloin, San Francisco. The project proposal included the development of a new nine-story affordable housing complex. The City and Mayor London Breed celebrated the inauguration, and were joined by representatives from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Cahill Contractors is the contractor. Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP is responsible for the designs. TNDC is providing in-house property management and social services. Local firms Waypoint Consulting, California Housing Partnership, and Gubb & Barshay  are also enlisted on the project.

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1701 San Pablo Avenue north-west view, rendering by 1701 San Pablo Avenue

Limited Partnership Formed For Affordable Teacher Housing at 1701 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley

Two developers have submitted permits to formalize a limited partnership for the affordable housing proposal at 1701 San Pablo Avenue in Northwest Berkeley, Alameda County. The existing surface parking lot is owned by the Berkeley Unified School District. Once complete, the 110 affordable apartments will prioritize School District employees and familiars. Abode Communities and Satellite Affordable Housing Associates will be joint developers.

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