Chinatown

758-772 Pacific Avenue existing condition, image by author

Demolition Permits Filed For 772 Pacific Avenue in Chinatown, San Francisco

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

Demolition permits have been filed for two existing structures at 758 and 772 Pacific Avenue in Chinatown, San Francisco. The applications seek approval to remove the existing New Asia grocery store and a two-story mixed-use building, ahead of the construction of a 15-story affordable housing tower. Chinatown Community Development Center is the project sponsor, working with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development.

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Latest Designs Revealed for Hilton’s Porte Cochere at 750 Kearny Street in San Francisco

5:00 am on May 8, 2026 By Gabriel Clark-Clough

A new porte cochère design has been proposed for the underside of the new balcony of the Hilton at 750 Kearny Street in San Francisco. The balcony and porte cochere replace the previously demolished bridge over Kearny Street to Portsmouth Square. At this time, only the entryway area and the balconies above are proposed for renovation, with no new modifications to the larger hotel building itself.

772 Pacific Avenue preliminary massing, rendering by HCLA and Stan Teng Architectural Studio

New Building Permits Requested For 772 Pacific Avenue in Chinatown, San Francisco

5:30 am on January 8, 2026 By Andrew Nelson

New building permits have been filed for the 100% affordable housing tower at 772 Pacific Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The 15-story proposal, named the New Asia project, aims to deliver 175 units for older residents of the neighborhood, with the upper floors above a newly built banquet hall. The developer, Chinatown Community Development Corporation, expects construction to start in February 2027.

State Funding Secured for 772 Pacific Avenue in Chinatown, San Francisco

5:30 am on September 30, 2025 By Andrew Nelson

State financing has been secured to support the 15-story affordable housing proposal at 772 Pacific Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The development has been awarded $33.5 million from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, allowing the team to continue working towards breaking ground as early as 2027. The Chinatown Community Development Center is responsible for the project.

CEQA Exemption For 758-772 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco

5:30 am on January 20, 2025 By Andrew Nelson

The notice of exemption has been published related to an affordable housing proposal at 758-772 Pacific Avenue in Chinatown, San Francisco. The 15-story project will provide an estimated 175 units of affordable housing by the busy Stockton Street thoroughfare. Chinatown Community Development Center is responsible for the application.

Meeting Thursday For Proposed 15-Story ‘New Asia Senior Housing’ Tower in Chinatown

5:30 am on September 17, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

The San Francisco Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans this Thursday for the 15-story affordable housing tower at 772 Pacific Avenue in Chinatown, San Francisco. The commission will vote on an ordinance sponsored by Supervisor Peskin to establish a Special Use District for the new housing. Chinatown Community Development Center is responsible for the application.

Plans Revealed for 15-Story Affordable Chinatown Proposal, San Francisco

5:30 am on June 5, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

New details have been revealed alongside permit filings for the 15-story affordable senior housing proposal at 758-772 Pacific Avenue in Chinatown, San Francisco. Chinatown Community Development Center is the project developer, with the goal of adding 175 units for low-income and formerly homeless residents, alongside a banquet hall and supportive services.

950 Grant Avenue, image via Google Street View

Temporary Public Library for 950 Grant Avenue in Chinatown, San Francisco

5:00 am on May 28, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

New plans have been filed to create a temporary public library branch at 950 Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The facility will operate while the city pursues renovations of the Him Mark Lai Library Branch. The city’s Real Estate Division is listed as responsible for the application.

758-772 Pacific Avenue, image by Google Satellite

15-Story Affordable Housing Proposed in Chinatown, San Francisco

5:30 am on January 31, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

Updated plans have surfaced for a 15-story affordable housing tower to rise at 758 and 772 Pacific Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown. The city purchased the property in 2017 after a campaign by the late Rose Pak, an influential political activist for the neighborhood. While initial plans considered building between 50 and 80 units on the lot, this recent application has proposed constructing 175 apartments and a new banquet hall.

Chinatown Public Library, image by Google Street View

Application Filed for 1135 Powell Street in Chinatown, San Francisco

5:30 am on September 30, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

A project application has been filed for renovations of the Chinatown Public Library at 1135 Powell Street in Chinatown, San Francisco. The plan will include selective demolition of the original structure and portions of the 1995-era renovation to improve interior functionality. The San Francisco Public Library director is responsible for the plans.

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