One of the largest construction projects in San Francisco has officially topped out. 415 Natoma Street, the 395-foot office tower in the 5M Development, has peaked, and the facade is going up. 5M, named for…
Development permits have been filed, and renderings revealed, for a new mixed-use building at 2700 International Boulevard in Fruitvale, Oakland. The 72-foot structure will yield 100,385 square feet, of which 57,298 square feet will be dedicated to the 75 apartments on-site, all of which are to be sold as affordable housing. The Bay-Area based Unity Council is responsible for the development.
Construction for the billion dollar 5M is progressing quickly, with the largest building already near topping out sixteen months after groundbreaking in SoMa, San Francisco. The project will produce six structures, three new, three historic restorations. This includes the former headquarters of the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper, owned by Brookfield Properties’ partner for the development, Hearst. The master plan is by SITELAB Urban Studio, guided by the stated mission to create a privately funded arts- and community-oriented mixed-use district. Recently captured pictures by SF YIMBY reveal how the project has progressed.