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Initial Grading Permits Submitted for 285 12th Street in Oakland

5:00 am on July 2, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

Initial permits were submitted for the grading and site preparation of a parcel at 285 12th Street in Oakland. The site is currently under a development proposal to bring 65 new units of affordable housing to Oakland’s Downtown/Chinatown neighborhood. SF YIMBY most recently reported on this project in December of 2025, when it was announced that the project’s developer EBALDC was awarded a sizable grant from the state climate action programs. Since then, the project has begun to move forward with preparation for construction.

1123 Sutter Street construction, image by author

Concrete Rising For 1123 Sutter Street, San Francisco

5:30 am on June 29, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Construction is rising quickly for the mixed-use tower at 1123 Sutter Street in Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco. Concrete has surpassed the 8th floor for the future 22-story high-rise, which will eventually open with 303 apartments and ground-floor retail. Martin Building Company is responsible for the development.

Colibri Commons Affordable Housing Opens in East Palo Alto

5:30 am on May 26, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

The project team and partners recently celebrated the opening of Colibri Commons, an affordable housing complex at 965 Weeks Street in East Palo Alto, San Mateo County. The multi-structure complex has added 136 apartments, ranging in size from studios to four bedrooms, to the formerly vacant parcel. MidPen Housing and EPACANDO are jointly responsible for the development.

3431 San Pablo Avenue establishing view, rendering by David Baker Architects

Building Permits Issued For Affordable Housing at 3431 San Pablo Avenue, West Oakland

5:00 am on April 20, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Building permits have been issued for the six-story affordable housing project at 3431 San Pablo Avenue in West Oakland, Alameda County. The development is now poised to add several dozen apartments next to the historic California Hotel overlooking Interstate 580. East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation is the project sponsor.

811 Pine Street Entryway, image via EBALDC

Affordable Housing Opens at 811 Pine Street in West Oakland

5:00 am on April 17, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

The Phoenix housing development is now opening its doors at 811 Pine Street in Oakland. The property was originally reported on by SF YIMBY under the site’s previous address of 801 Pine Street. However, the site has now been broken down into five distinct buildings, with the 101-unit building at 811 Pine Street now completed.

1515 South Van Ness Avenue, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Concrete Nears Top for 1515 South Van Ness Avenue in Mission District, San Francisco

5:30 am on January 13, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Significant construction progress has been made for the nine-story affordable housing complex at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco’s Mission District. The full-concrete frame is close to topping out, with facade installation yet to start. Chinatown Community Development Center and the Mission Economic Development Agency are jointly responsible for the project.

1633 Valencia Street looking north, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Construction Wrapping Up For 1633 Valencia Street, San Francisco

5:30 am on January 9, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Construction is wrapping up for the affordable senior housing at 1633 Valencia Street between Bernal Heights and the Mission District in San Francisco. Our recent site visit shows the exterior work appears complete, with an attractive brick and tile facade designed by David Baker Architects and built by Cahill Contractors. Mercy Housing is the project developer, with support from the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund.

285 12th Street podium, rendering by David Baker Architects

Affordable Housing Development at 285 12th Street in Oakland Receives a Major Funding Boost

5:00 am on December 31, 2025 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

Earlier this month, the City of Oakland announced its award of more than $35 million from state climate action programs to be invested in the development of new affordable housing and transportation infrastructure. The funds are focused on a new project being developed by the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation at 285 12th Street in Oakland’s city center.

430 Broadway Building A seen from under the I-880 freeway, rendering by YA Studio

Zoning Worksheet Filed for Interim Projects at 430 Broadway in Oakland

5:30 am on December 1, 2025 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

Plans for a major affordable housing development in Oakland have gradually progressed since early 2022. However, the current site of 430 Broadway in Oakland’s Jack London neighborhood has remained unused during the planning and preparation of the project. A new zoning worksheet filed with the City of Oakland would allow the demolition of some existing structures and the placement of interim site improvements.

150-170 Sierra Drive establishing view, rendering by David Baker Architects

Meeting Tomorrow For 150-170 Sierra Drive in Walnut Creek

5:00 am on November 12, 2025 By Andrew Nelson

The Walnut Creek Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans tomorrow for a six-story affordable housing complex at 150-170 Sierra Drive in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County. The proposal would require demolition of an existing 29-unit residential complex to facilitate the construction of 87 new apartments. Satellite Affordable Housing Associates is the project sponsor.

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