Planning Commission approves $1.2M Bayview mixed-use project with affordable units

The San Francisco Planning Commission convened on July 4, 2025, to discuss a significant housing development project under the Home SF program. The proposal involves the construction of a four-story residential building at 4712 Third Street, which aims to provide 21 new dwelling units, including 20% designated as affordable housing.

Claire Feeney from the Planning Department presented the project, highlighting its compliance with various planning codes and its contribution to the city's housing stock. The building will feature a mix of unit types, including 11 one-bedroom, 5 two-bedroom, and 5 three-bedroom units, along with a ground-floor commercial space of approximately 760 square feet. Notably, the project will include 2,296 square feet of usable common open space and 21 bike parking spaces, but it will not provide off-street parking.

The project has undergone revisions since its initial approval in 2017, increasing the number of units from 13 to 21 and ensuring compliance with minimum unit size requirements. The Bayview Community Advisory Committee has expressed unanimous support for the project, addressing concerns about unit sizes and the viability of the retail space.

During the meeting, commissioners expressed their support for the project, with discussions focusing on the potential for the ground-floor commercial space to be converted into additional dwelling units if necessary. Some commissioners raised questions about the mix of unit sizes, particularly the possibility of including larger family-sized units on the ground floor.

The commission ultimately voted unanimously to approve the project, emphasizing its alignment with the city's goals for affordable housing and neighborhood development. The approval marks a step forward in addressing housing needs in San Francisco, particularly in the Bayview-Hunters Point area.