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15 Marina Boulevard aerial view, rendering by Arquitectonica

San Francisco Deems Safeway Marina Tower Eligible for AB 2011 Approval

5:30 am on March 24, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

The San Francisco Planning Department has published a notice of conditional Project Eligibility for Assembly Bill 2011 Approval of the proposed 25-story mixed-use tower at 11-15 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco. The state law now mandates a final decision by August for the nearly 800-unit development and Safeway replacement along the city’s affluent northern waterfront. Align Real Estate, a prominent local developer, is the project sponsor.

Caltrain San Francisco Railyards high-residential variant, illustration by Prologis

Deep Dive Into Caltrain’s San Francisco Railyards Redevelopment

5:30 am on March 12, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Preliminary plans have been submitted for the potential redevelopment of the Caltrain San Francisco Railyards at 4th and King Street in SoMa, San Francisco. The trove of documents filed earlier this week shows a few variants for transforming the 18.6-acre property into a high-density extension of the city’s urban environment, with the tallest tower potentially reaching 850 feet. The plan is a joint venture with Prologis and Caltrain.

469 Stevenson Street pedestrian view, rendering by Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Entitlement Extension Requested for 469 Stevenson Street in SoMa, San Francisco

5:30 am on March 4, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Entitlement extension has been requested for the 27-story residential proposal at 469 Stevenson Street in SoMa, San Francisco. The project was given a three-year entitlement approval in April of 2023, but construction never started, and the lot remains a surface parking lot. Build Inc is the project sponsor.

Golden Gate University front elevation, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Brutalist Building at 536 Mission Street Deemed Eligible For Historic Designation, San Francisco

5:30 am on February 24, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

The newly published historic review evaluation has determined that 536 Mission Street is eligible for historic designation as an example of Late Modernist and Brutalist architecture. The structure was built in 1979 for Golden Gate University in SoMa, San Francisco. The evaluation was published ahead of plans to replace the GGU campus with the city’s fifth- or sixth-tallest skyscraper.

2125 Telegraph Avenue, rendering by Gensler

Groundbreaking Held For 2125 Telegraph Avenue in Uptown, Oakland

5:30 am on February 20, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Construction has officially started for a new senior housing community at 2125 Telegraph Avenue in Uptown, Oakland. The eight-story project, named The Eliza, will bring nearly 100 apartments for residents aged 62 and older to a corner lot near the 19th Street BART Station. Mercy Housing California is the project developer.

1687 Market Street, rendering by Mark Cavagnero Associates

McRoskey Mattress Building Demolished at 1687 Market Street, San Francisco

5:30 am on February 17, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

The former McRoskey Mattress Company building has been torn down at 1687 Market Street in San Francisco. The century-old structure has been demolished ahead of the construction of a 17-story affordable housing tower and artist community hub. Mercy Housing is responsible for the application on behalf of the Artists Hub on Market.

2 Crestline Drive corner view, rendering by RG Architecture

Preliminary Plans Filed For 2 Crestline Drive in Twin Peaks, San Francisco

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

Preliminary permits have been filed for a five-story apartment complex at 2 Crestline Drive within the Twin Peaks neighborhood of San Francisco. Initial plans call for replacing the oddly shaped corner lot with a nine-unit complex. James Keith is responsible for the application.

Potrero Power Station Block 2, rendering by Herzog & de Meuron

Excavation Work Underway for Potrero Power Station Block 2, San Francisco

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

Significant construction progress has been shared for the future UCSF Life Sciences building in San Francisco’s waterfront Potrero Power Station redevelopment. Crews are currently working on the foundation for Block 2, a Herzog & de Meuron-designed seven-story complex that will become a cancer research center. Fifth Space, formerly known as Associate Capital, is the project developer.

160 Freelon Street with 706 Mission Street visible in the background, image by Andrew Campbell Nelson

Concrete Rising At 160 Freelon Street in SoMa, San Francisco

5:30 am on January 16, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

Significant construction progress has been made for the nine-story affordable housing project at 160 Freelon Street in SoMa, San Francisco. Concrete has surpassed the halfway point, with completion expected by mid-2027 for the 86-unit complex. Related Companies and the San Francisco Housing Development Corp are sponsoring the development. Construction is being led by a joint venture with Cahill Contractors and Guzman Construction Group.

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.

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