San Francisco approves $10M for 91-unit affordable housing at 850 Turk Street

The San Francisco County Board of Supervisors convened on July 4, 2025, to discuss significant developments in affordable housing and urban planning. A key agenda item was a resolution supporting Midpen Housing Corporation's application for state funding to construct a 100% affordable housing project at 850 Turk Street. This project aims to provide 91 multifamily rental units for low-income households, including one unit for a resident manager.

Sheila Nicholas from the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development presented the proposal, highlighting that the project is part of a broader initiative under Governor Gavin Newsom's 2019 executive order to utilize excess state lands for affordable housing. The site at 850 Turk Street, previously used as a parking lot, has been identified as a prime location for development. Midpen Housing has already conducted community outreach and received necessary approvals for the project, which is expected to begin construction in 2024.

The project has secured a $10 million grant from the state's excess sites local government matching grants program, which requires local matching funds. The resolution discussed in the meeting is crucial for releasing these funds and facilitating the project's financing. The board members expressed their support, with Supervisor Preston co-sponsoring the resolution and emphasizing the importance of affordable housing in the district.

In addition to the housing project, the meeting also addressed the Park Merced development, which involves the conditional vacation of certain streets to facilitate urban redevelopment. This project, which has been in the pipeline since 2011, aims to create over 5,000 new housing units and replace existing rent-controlled units. The board discussed the necessary steps to move forward with the project, including the approval of street reconfigurations and subdivision actions.

Overall, the meeting underscored San Francisco's commitment to addressing housing shortages and improving urban infrastructure, with significant steps being taken towards the development of affordable housing and community enhancements. The board's actions are expected to pave the way for future construction and provide much-needed housing options for residents.