Demolition has cleared the parcel for Mariposa Place, a seven-story affordable housing infill at 750 West San Carlos Street by San Jose’s Diridon Station. The project will create 80 new homes for low-income and permanent supportive housing. Danco Group, a Humboldt County-based firm, is the project developer.

750 West San Carlos Street, image by author
The 85-foot tall structure will rise from a 0.4-acre lot Unit sizes will vary with 56 one-bedrooms, 23 two-bedrooms, and one manager’s unit. Of that, 40 will be for permanent supportive housing for special needs homeless households, and 39 will be for low-income residents. Amenities will include the lounge, community kitchen, fitness center, and on-site laundry.

750 West San Carlos elevation, image via SGPA Architecture and Planning
SGPA Architecture and Planning is responsible for the design. The podium-style exterior will be articulated with white, blue, and brown forms. Construction will be 50 stories of wood over a two-floor concrete podium, and parking will be included at ground level.

750 West San Carlos rooftop terrace, rendering via SGPA Architecture and Planning

750 West San Carlos roof deck view, rendering via SGPA Architecture and Planning
The property is located along San Carlos next to 808 West Apartments. Residents will also find nearby the multi-phase residential project by Swenson and Republic Urban Properties. New renderings were released in May this year for the third and final phase, a 12-story apartment complex at 860 West San Carlos Street.
The development was estimated to cost around $52 million, with completion by 2024.
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