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One Oak establishing view, rendering by SCB

Updated Design & Increased Housing for 41-Story Proposal at One Oak, San Francisco

5:30 am on June 16, 2025 By Andrew Nelson

Planning progress and new renderings have been published for the proposed 41-story tower at One Oak in San Francisco’s Market & Octavia Area Plan, formerly known as The Hub. The latest documents show a modified design scheme by SCB, as well as a minor increase in unit count since the project was revived by the property owner last year. The Emerald Fund is responsible for the application on behalf of the owner, Washington Capital.

30 Van Ness Avenue, design by Solomon Cordwell Buenz . Rendering by Steelblue

Meeting Tomorrow for 30 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

5:30 am on March 12, 2025 By Andrew Nelson

The San Francisco Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans for the stalled 47-story tower at 30 Van Ness Avenue tomorrow at noon. The project has remained an empty hole since 2023 in the center of the city’s once-burgeoning Market-Octavia Area Plan. Australian developer Lendlease hopes that modifications to the approval may make the project more financially feasible, in part, by removing affordable housing.

10 South Van Ness Avenue, rendering by Arcadis

Permits Filed for 67-Story Skyscraper at 10 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

5:30 am on March 6, 2025 By Andrew Nelson

Formal permits have been filed for the 67-story skyscraper at 10 South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. This application shows a remarkable increase of over a hundred apartments compared with the preliminary permits filed last October, with a rooftop height adjustment that would make it the fourth-tallest building in the city. Florida-based Crescent Heights is the project developer.

Skyscraper Plans Grow For 10 South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco

5:30 am on October 4, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

New plans have surfaced for the potential skyline-defining development at 10 South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco’s Mid-Market neighborhood. If built today, the 65-story project would become the fifth-tallest skyscraper in the city, with nearly a thousand apartments. Florida-based Crescent Heights is the project developer.

One Oak, rendering by Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Modified Plans Filed for 41-Story One Oak, San Francisco

5:30 am on June 18, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

Modified plans have been filed for more housing and an updated design of One Oak, a 40-story residential skyscraper in San Francisco’s Hub neighborhood. The latest application calls to add over five hundred homes to the centrally located site at 1500-1540 Market Street, a 12% increase from the prior iteration. Emerald Fund and Washington Capital are jointly responsible for the project.

1687 Market Street, rendering by Mark Cavagnero Associates

Affordable Housing for Artists Proposed at 1687 Market Street, San Francisco

5:30 am on May 15, 2024 By Andrew Nelson

Permits have been filed for the proposed 17-story mixed-use project at 1687 Market Street in San Francisco. The development would replace the historic three-story McRoskey Mattress store at the corner of Gough Street with affordable housing and an artist’s community. Mercy Housing is responsible for the application on behalf of the Artists Hub on Market.

42 Otis Street, image via Google Street View

City Proposes Purchase of 42 Otis Street for Affordable Housing in The Hub, San Francisco

5:00 am on July 12, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The City of San Francisco has submitted a plan to purchase 42 Otis Street in San Francisco’s planned neighborhood, the Hub. The plan will transfer ownership to the city’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. The plan will convert all 24 studio units to permanent supportive housing for young adults.

10 South Van Ness evening view, via Crescent Heights

Extension Requested for 10 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco

5:30 am on April 20, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

Crescent Heights has filed an extension request for the project approval of 10 South Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. The planned 55-story tower would create nearly a thousand homes above retail. If the extension is approved, the team will have until 2026 to start construction.

98 Franklin Street view from the west, rendering by Skidmore Owings & Merrill

Meeting Thursday for 38-Story Tower at 98 Franklin Street, San Francisco

5:30 am on March 27, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

Amended plans will be reviewed for 98 Franklin Street during the San Francisco Planning Commission Hearing this Thursday. The alterations were first revealed in mid-November with an additional floor, higher rooftop, and increased residential capacity from 345 to 385 units in The Hub. Affordable housing needs have also been shifted offsite to Parcel K in Hayes Valley and 600 Van Ness Avenue. Related and the French American International School are jointly responsible for the project.

10 South Van Ness Avenue, image via Crescent Heights

Planning Commission to Review 55-Story Plans for 10 South Van Ness, San Francisco

5:30 am on January 18, 2023 By Andrew Nelson

The San Francisco Planning Commission will review a request to modify plans for the 55-story mixed-use tower at 10 South Van Ness Avenue in The Hub. Floor areas have been adjusted so that the residential capacity can increase from 966 to 1,012 apartments by adjusting the exterior design or height. Crescent Heights is the project sponsor.

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