Articles by Andrew Nelson

770 Woolsey Street site plan, rendering by Iwamotoscott Architecture

Budding Development Reviewed for Former Nursery at 770 Woolsey Street, Portola, San Francisco

The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission is to review refreshed plans for the residential development of 770 Woolsey Street, formerly the University Mound Nursery, in the city’s Portola neighborhood. The proposal is for 62 residential units, some sold as affordable, and retaining two historic structures. L37 Partners is responsible for the construction.

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1001 Van Ness Avenue, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

1001 Van Ness Avenue Tops Out, Facade Reaches Top in Fillmore District, San Francisco

Construction of the thirteen-story mixed-use tower at 1001 Van Ness Street, San Francisco, has topped out as the facade nears completion. We last covered the site in early October, when the concrete structure was just eight stories high, and the first facade panels were installed. Designed by Handel Architects, the building will bring a new center for assisted senior living along the city’s fast-developing Van Ness corridor and the Fillmore District. Related Companies and Atria Senior Living are managing the development through a joint venture.

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The Seven Sisters pictured on a rainy Friday afternoon, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Permits Filed to Rehabilitate A Painted Lady from the Seven Sisters, Western Addition, San Francisco

A planning application has been filed for the rehabilitation of 714 Steiner Street, one of the iconic Seven Sisters along Alamo Square in the Western Addition neighborhood in San Francisco. The filing describes eight different alterations to make the two units habitable. While there is no proposed alteration to the front facade, there will be changes to the ground-level entrance, rooftop, and back. David Armour Architecture is responsible for the design, with historical consultation by Architecture + History LLC.

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921 98th Street Birdseye view, image courtesy Madison Park

Plans for 921 98th Avenue Heads to Oakland Planning Commission This Week

Fleischmann Property LLC is sharing with the public that 921 98th Avenue in Elmhurst Park is heading to the Oakland Planning commission this Wednesday, December 16th. The meeting will discuss the residential project’s preliminary development plans and the Final Development plans (FDP) for the Master Street and Open Space Improvements. The FDP will cover new roads and open spaces that will be produced to benefit the many potential residents. Madison Park is the developer for the project.

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