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1939 Market Street corner view, rendering by Paulett Taggart Architects and YA Studio

Demolition Permits Filed For 1939 Market Street in San Francisco

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.

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1939 Market Street, design by Paulett Taggart Architects and YA Studio

Permit Activity For 1939 Market Street, San Francisco

Permit activity has been spotted for the 15-story affordable senior housing proposal at 1939 Market Street by the Castro, San Francisco. The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development has filed a planning application to establish a long-term ground lease for Mercy Housing to take control of the site to build housing for residents within the LGBTQ community. Mercy Housing is the project developer.

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