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

Conceptual plans have emerged for the potential conversion of a four-story commercial building at 2310 Mason Street in San Francisco into residential units. The 1968 structure, situated between the Fisherman’s Wharf and North Beach neighborhoods, currently contains vacant office space and a 12-car garage. My My Ly Architects is responsible for the design and application, which was published by the city’s planning department as a project review meeting request.

This initiative is not yet a formal permit filing but offers insight into how property owners are exploring adaptive reuse strategies for underutilized commercial assets. Three conceptual plans propose creating 11, 14, or 15 new housing units. One iteration suggests converting the top three floors while retaining ground-floor parking, while others envision all four floors dedicated to housing, with one option including a corner retail shop.

The property is reportedly owned by the United Educators of San Francisco and the National Association of Letter Carriers Golden Gate Branch 214 Building Corporation. Located at Mason and Vandewater Streets, the site is close to Joe DiMaggio Park and the Embarcadero waterfront. While a timeline for planning has not been established, this project underscores a growing trend in urban development to transform existing commercial buildings into much-needed housing, addressing both vacancy rates and housing supply challenges.