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Real Estate & Zoning News in San Francisco County, California

ArchiWise tracks 18 stories about real estate, zoning, permitting, and policy in San Francisco County, California. We surface the local decisions (rezonings, council debates, infrastructure investment, hazard mapping updates) that change how property gets built and bought. Updated as new coverage publishes.

All stories from San Francisco County

Nine-Unit Market-Rate Project Proposed for 2513 Irving Street in San Francisco's Inner Sunset

August 18, 2026 (2d ago)San Francisco, California

Nine-Unit Market-Rate Project Proposed for 2513 Irving Street in San Francisco’s Inner Sunset

Updated plans have been submitted for a residential infill project at 2513 Irving Street in San Francisco's Inner Sunset, proposing three four-story structures with a total of nine market-rate apartments. The latest application leverages the Family Zoning Plan to achieve a minor increase in residential density compared to earlier proposals.

San Francisco Property Explores Office-to-Housing Conversion at 2310 Mason Street

August 16, 2026 (4d ago)San Francisco, California

San Francisco Property Explores Office-to-Housing Conversion at 2310 Mason Street

Conceptual plans have surfaced to convert a four-story commercial building at 2310 Mason Street in San Francisco into residential units, potentially yielding 11 to 15 homes. This initiative reflects property owners' interest in repurposing vacant office and garage space in the city's North Beach/Fisherman's Wharf area.

Greystar Takes Over 203-Unit Housing Project at 400 Divisadero Street in San Francisco

August 14, 2026 (6d ago)San Francisco, California

Greystar Takes Over 203-Unit Housing Project at 400 Divisadero Street in San Francisco

Real estate firm Greystar is set to become the new development sponsor for the 203-unit project at 400 Divisadero Street in San Francisco, aiming to expedite its completion. This investment signifies a renewed push to deliver significant housing, including affordable units, to the city after previous delays.

Groundbreaking Held for 94-Unit Affordable Artist Housing on San Francisco's Market Street

August 10, 2026 (1w ago)San Francisco, California

Groundbreaking Held for 94-Unit Affordable Artist Housing on San Francisco’s Market Street

The 15-story mixed-use tower at 1687 Market Street will provide affordable housing for artists, a black-box theater, and a neighborhood cafe, developed by Mercy Housing and Artists Hub on Market. This project aligns with the city's upcoming Artist Housing Certification Program.

Amazon Renews 300K SF Office Lease in San Francisco, Plans Further Expansion

August 7, 2026 (1w ago)San Francisco, California

Amazon Renews 300K SF Office Lease in San Francisco, Plans Further Expansion

E-commerce giant Amazon has committed to a multiyear renewal for 300,000 square feet of office space in San Francisco's Financial District, signaling continued investment despite some consolidation, and is also pursuing significant new developments for robotics and logistics within the city.

Permits Filed for 150 Hayes Street Office-to-Residential Conversion in San Francisco

August 7, 2026 (1w ago)San Francisco, California

Permits Filed for 150 Hayes Street Office-to-Residential Conversion in San Francisco

Emerald Fund and SDG have filed permits to convert the existing office building at 150 Hayes Street in San Francisco's Civic Center into 104 apartments. This project aims to address the city's high office vacancy rates by repurposing a former California State Automobile Association campus site.

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August 4, 2026 (2w ago)San Francisco, California

BXP Tapped to Advise on Revitalization of Stalled Oceanwide Office Project in San Francisco

The San Francisco Recovery Fund has enlisted Boston developer BXP Inc. to advise on the revitalization of the long-stalled Oceanwide development at First and Mission streets. The project will be redesigned as a pure office tower, potentially marking the city's first new office delivery in nearly a decade.

San Francisco Approves Eight-Story Apartment Infill at 230 Anza Street Under New Family Zoning Plan

August 2, 2026 (2w ago)San Francisco, California

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San Francisco Approves Eight-Story Apartment Infill at 230 Anza Street Under New Family Zoning Plan

The San Francisco Planning Commission has approved an eight-story apartment project at 230 Anza Street, marking the first approval under the city's new Family Zoning Plan. This development will introduce eight new residential units, including several multi-bedroom configurations, to the Lone Mountain neighborhood.

Plans Filed for Three New ADUs Through Garage Conversion in San Francisco's Castro District

July 31, 2026 (2w ago)San Francisco, California

Plans Filed for Three New ADUs Through Garage Conversion in San Francisco’s Castro District

A development application has been submitted to transform a portion of a ground-level garage at 3571 16th Street in San Francisco into three new accessory dwelling units. This project, located in the Castro District, will replace eight existing parking spaces and leverage a local ordinance to add housing without altering the building's existing 12 units.

Five Point to Break Ground on 7,200-Home Candlestick Park Community After Decade of Delays

July 31, 2026 (2w ago)San Francisco, California

Five Point to Break Ground on 7,200-Home Candlestick Park Community After Decade of Delays

After more than a decade of delays, Five Point is set to begin construction in September on a 270-acre master-planned community at San Francisco's former Candlestick Park. The project will eventually deliver over 7,200 homes, offices, shops, and parks, addressing a significant housing deficit in the city.

Plans Filed to Convert San Francisco Office Building at 575 Sutter Street into 12 Residential Units

July 28, 2026 (3w ago)San Francisco, California

Plans Filed to Convert San Francisco Office Building at 575 Sutter Street into 12 Residential Units

A developer has filed permits to transform a portion of a commercial office building at 575 Sutter Street in San Francisco's Union Square into a dozen new residential units, utilizing the city's Downtown Adaptive Reuse program.

San Francisco's Union-at-Home Ordinance Reshapes Landlord-Tenant Negotiations

July 28, 2026 (3w ago)San Francisco, CaliforniaTrending

San Francisco’s Union-at-Home Ordinance Reshapes Landlord-Tenant Negotiations

San Francisco's 2022 Union-at-Home ordinance fundamentally alters landlord-tenant dynamics by requiring good-faith negotiations with tenant associations. This legislation empowers tenants with direct enforcement leverage, creating significant financial implications for property owners.

Preliminary Application Filed for Four-Unit Residential Infill on San Francisco's Great Highway

July 25, 2026 (3w ago)San Francisco, California

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Preliminary Application Filed for Four-Unit Residential Infill on San Francisco’s Great Highway

Preliminary permits have been filed for a residential infill project at 1956 Great Highway in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood. The proposal outlines two four-story structures, collectively adding four new three-bedroom apartments to the city's housing supply.

Fintech Brex Expands San Francisco Office Footprint with 200,000 Sq Ft Lease

July 23, 2026 (4w ago)San Francisco, CaliforniaTrending

Fintech Brex Expands San Francisco Office Footprint with 200,000 Sq Ft Lease

Fintech firm Brex has significantly expanded its San Francisco presence, securing a 200,000-square-foot full-building lease at 270 Brannan Street. This move triples its previous office space and highlights the ongoing recovery of the city's office market, particularly driven by AI-backed companies.

San Francisco Approves 201-Unit Condominium Tower on Market Street

July 10, 2026 (1mo ago)San Francisco, CaliforniaTrending

San Francisco Approves 201-Unit Condominium Tower on Market Street

San Francisco has approved a 23-story, 201-unit condominium tower at 1965 Market Street. The project, which includes 28 affordable units, is the first to be approved under new state housing laws.

July 7, 2026 (1mo ago)San Francisco, CaliforniaTrending

San Francisco Sees Surge in Homes Selling for $1 Million Over Asking Price

In the first half of 2026, 144 homes in San Francisco sold for at least $1 million over their initial asking prices, with a significant spike in June, according to a new report from Compass.

AI-Driven Tech Boom Reshapes San Francisco's Luxury Housing Market

July 6, 2026 (1mo ago)San Francisco, CaliforniaTrending

AI-Driven Tech Boom Reshapes San Francisco’s Luxury Housing Market

A surge of wealth from the artificial intelligence industry is fueling intense competition and record-breaking overbidding in San Francisco's high-end real estate market. With a constrained housing supply, the influx of cash-rich buyers from the tech sector is expected to keep prices elevated through 2026.

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June 24, 2026 (1mo ago)San Francisco, CaliforniaTrending

Prado Group Advances Plans for 744-Unit Laurel Heights Development

Developers Prado Group and SKS Partners are moving forward with the second phase of a large residential project at a former UCSF campus in San Francisco. The latest permits cover 220 apartments in three new buildings.