Demolition permits have been filed for the existing two-story commercial structure at 1939 Market Street by the Castro in San Francisco. The site is expected to be transformed into a 15-story affordable senior housing complex that will support the neighborhood’s historic LGBTQ+ community. The project developers, Mercy Housing and Openhouse, have previously said construction could start in late 2026 or early 2027.
Construction is expected to start in late 2026 and early 2027 for the 15-story affordable senior LGBTQ+ housing proposal at 1939 Market Street in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood. The development recently secured funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Mercy Housing and Openhouse are joint developers for the project.
New building permits have been filed for the 15-story affordable senior housing at 1939 Market Street in San Francisco. The filing by Paulett Taggart Architects estimates construction to cost around $157 million. While the plans remain preliminary, the application shows progress within the planning department.
New renderings have been revealed for a 15-story corner development at 1939 Market Street in Mint Hill, San Francisco. The project will create 100% affordable senior housing, with the team had shared that the expected tenants will be from the neighborhood’s LGBTQ community. Mercy Housing is responsible for the application.