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725 Harrison Street full view, design by HOK Architects

Permits for 777 Harrison Street after Sale for $140 Million, SoMa, San Francisco

5:30 am on December 4, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

Recent permits show activity for the fifteen-story mixed-use project at 777 Harrison Street, also known as 725 Harrison Street in SoMa, San Francisco. The project is led by Boston Properties, the same developers behind the Salesforce Tower. They were joint owners with Barrett Block Partners before completing an acquisition in June of 2020 for $140.1 million. The city unanimously approved 777 Harrison in late 2019, making way for over three-quarters million square feet of office space and 144 affordable housing units.

155 Steuart Street with the Salesforce Building near its peak, pictures in 2017 via Google Street View

Oxford Capital Group Buys Five Bay Area Hotels

4:30 am on December 4, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

The Chicago-based Oxford Capital Group has an extensive portfolio of hotels across the country, including San Francisco’s ornate Sir Francis Drake Hotel. Now, the firm has announced they are increasing their presence in the Bay to nine properties following the purchase of three hotels in San Francisco, one in Palo Alto, and another in Los Gatos. Details about the sales are not released, and public records are not updated.

El Cerrito Plaza Station development plane option 1, drawing courtesy BART

Related CA, Holliday Development, To Develop Housing at El Cerrito Plaza BART Station

5:30 am on December 3, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

BART has announced that they have picked two developers to form a joint venture for 780 new residences around the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station, with 49% units as affordable, and a public library. Related California and Holliday Development were chosen. The joint venture now must negotiate the terms of agreement with BART to start the two-to-three-year process of producing a development concept.

Bishop O'Dowd High School Center at 9500 Stearns Avenue, rendering by Studio Bondy Architecture

Oakland Planning Commission Approves Construction at Bishop O’Dowd High School

5:00 am on December 3, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

A proposal for a new educational facility for Bishop O’Dowd High School at 9500 Stearns Avenue was approved by the Oakland City planning commission yesterday afternoon. The application will create a 36,000 square foot multi-story structure to contain a 1,300 seat gymnasium, training rooms, music rooms, drama rehearsal space, and other multipurpose rooms.

Outdated look at 4311-4317 MacArthur Boulevard from 2011, design by Urban Planning Partners Inc

Permits Aided by SB35 Filed for 4311 MacArthur Boulevard, Laurel, Oakland

5:30 am on December 2, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

Pre-application permits have been filed for a mixed-use structure at 4311 MacArthur Boulevard between Laurel and Redwood Heights, Oakland. This resurrects hope for developing the vacant lot by AMG & Associates. The firm had pursued a smaller project in March 2010, though it withdrew in 2016. New permits describe a 197-unit mixed-use affordable housing development to qualify for Senate Bill 35 (SB35) to expedite approval.

31 Fiddleneck Way, rendering courtesy Landsea Homes

Permits Filed for 12 Homes for Relevae Development, Orinda, Contra Costa County

4:30 am on December 2, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

New building permits have been filed for twelve single-family homes at Fiddleneck Way in Orinda, Contra Costa County. The properties will be a part of the Relevae at Wilder suburban development by Landsea Homes. Each of the houses will range between 2,377 and 3,474 square feet, offering between three to four bedrooms.

282 South Market Street rendering, courtesy the San Jose EIR

Futuristic Tower Planned for 282 South Market Street, Downtown San Jose

5:30 am on December 1, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

The Sobrato Organization is planning a 295-foot office building for 282 South Market Street in Downtown San Jose. The project is in the news following the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) publication, with updated numbers and positive indications for its development. Sobrato’s plans would transform the parking lot in the city center into an active hub for the growing city.

660 Clipper Street open space, rendering by Open Scope Studio

Permits Filed for 660 Clipper Street, Noe Valley, San Francisco

4:30 am on December 1, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

New building permits have been filed for a residential expansion at 660 Clipper Street in Noe Valley, San Francisco. Nine new units and extra open space will be added to the site by reclaiming parking space for housing. Veritas Investments Inc. are responsible for the development through 610-660 Clipper I1 LLC.

921 Howard Street, rendering courtesy Perry Architects

2013 Mayoral Directive Fast-Tracks Permits for 921 Howard Street, SoMa, San Francisco

5:30 am on November 30, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

Recent demolition permits have been filed to make way for a mixed-use 18-story tower at 921 Howard Street in SoMa, San Francisco. The permits receive prioritization thanks to the 2013 Executive Directive #13-01, signed by the late Mayor Edwin Lee. The Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation is the property owner and is overseeing that all 203 units will be sold as affordable housing.

730 I Street hotel building hero view, rendering courtesy De Bartolo + Rimanic Design Studio

Permits Approved for New Hotel at 730 I Street, Downtown Sacramento

4:30 am on November 30, 2020 By Andrew Nelson

Planning permits have been approved for a new eight-story hotel at 730 I Street in Downtown Sacramento, along with the rehabilitation of a Mid-Century modern office structure. The development, dubbed ‘The Hardin,’ would open a 179-key AC Hotel Marriott two blocks from the Golden 1 Center sports stadium and six blocks from the State Capitol. The American Hospitality Services and Sacramento-based Miry Development through 730 I Street Investors LLC are responsible for the project.

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