Last week, YIMBY was given an exclusive tour of the Transamerica Pyramid, showcasing the progress of renovations designed by the internationally acclaimed Foster + Partners. The revamp is led by New York-based developer SHVO, with funding from Deutsche Finance Group. The iconic San Francisco skyscraper is now expected to fully reopen this September, just over a year and a half after the official groundbreaking.
Updated renderings have been revealed for the eight-story residential infill at 2201 Market Street in San Francisco. The flatiron project will straddle the border between the vibrant Castro and Duboce Triangle neighborhoods. Chris Foley of Ground Matrix is responsible for the application.
A new residential project has been proposed for development at 50 8th Street in South of Market (SoMa), San Francisco. The project proposal includes the conversion of a tourist hotel into group housing as a 100% affordable housing building. The scope of work includes the conversion of 66 tourist hotel units to 66 group housing units as a 100% affordable housing project.
Construction has started for the $4.3 billion UCSF Parnassus Heights Hospital expansion in San Francisco. The official groundbreaking ceremony was held over a month ago, and foundation work is now underway. Once complete, the 15-story medical center will offer hundreds of new patient beds and care units.
Preliminary plans have been filed utilizing new state laws for the hillside property at 134-150 Porter Street and 113-115 Roscoe Street on the southern edge of Bernal Heights, San Francisco. The project will bring over two dozen rental apartments to the site between three structures, significantly more than initial plans for just seven homes. Schaub Li Architects is responsible for the application and design.