Articles by Andrew Nelson


30 Otis Street, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

30 Otis Street Tops Out, Facade Nearly Complete in SoMa, San Francisco

Construction is moving quickly on the 26-story tower at 30 Otis Street in SoMa, San Francisco. Since SFYIMBY’s update in late September, the concrete structure has topped out, and the curtain wall glass facade is just a handful of stories from the peak. Once complete, the project will produce 418 new residential units in the ‘The Hub,’ a rezoned district as part of the city’s master plan. Align Development is responsible for the design.

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4550 Mission Street from previous proposal, design by Schaub Ly Architects

HOME-SF-Boost for 4550 Mission Street, Outer Mission, San Francisco

Recent preliminary project permits show that the development at 4550 Mission Street offers nearly three times the residential capacity as originally planned. Located in Outer Mission, San Francisco, the developers increased their plans from 24 to 69 apartments. The permits credit HOME-SF, a city-wide local density bonus program to encourage affordable housing near transit. The developer is not listed.

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100 Channel Street hotel at One Mission Bay, rendering courtesy Hospitality Online

Expanded Permits Filed for SOMA Mission Bay Hotel at 100 Channel Street in SoMa, San Francisco

Alteration permits have been filed to expand the room count for the topped-out SOMA Mission Bay Hotel at 100 Channel Street, SoMa, San Francisco. The alteration comes thanks to the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan’s “Hotel Project.” This building is part of a multi-structure development including One Mission Bay and brings retail, 350 residential units, and 250 guest rooms to a less developed neighborhood corner. The recently filed permits increase the hospitality offering to 299 units. SOMA Hotel LLC is responsible for the development.

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