990 Polk Street
89 studios, 29 1-bedrooms

The 990 Polk senior building, built in partnership with Citizens Housing Corporation, represents an innovative approach to address homelessness by combining services-rich supportive housing units within a larger low-income population. The property was voted the overall winner in the national Readers' Choice Awards for Affordable Housing Finance Magazine in 2009. Its ground floor contains retail spaces and offices for resident services providers. A large community room and kitchen, computer center, laundry room, solarium and outdoor patio are accessible from the second floor. Another outdoor patio is located on the seventh floor, and on the eighth floor residents can plant their own fruits and vegetables in a community garden. In the community room, residents can participate in educational programs and activities or reserve the space for a special event. The property includes green features such as Energy Star appliances, a high-efficiency irrigation system, and low-VOC paints and adhesives. Ten of the units are fully accessible, and the remaining units are adaptable for individuals with disabilities. 50 units are set aside for formerly homeless seniors; the rents and services for residents of these units are subsidized by the City of San Francisco. 990 Polk is also one of the first new construction projects to receive funding from the California Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Housing Program.

Aarti Hotel
391 Leavenworth Street
40 SROs, 3 commercial spaces

The first of TNDC’s buildings, the Aarti became a joint project between TNDC and Conard House, a non profit provider of assistance to people with mental health issues. TNDC owns and manages the building and Conard House provides the staffing needed to meet in the special needs of the tenant population. Purchased in 1981 and renovated in 1995, the Aarti Hotel underwent a seismic retrofit and general rehabilitation completed in February, 1996. General rehabilitation included a new roof and roof deck, exterior paint, residential amenities and disability access to commercial spaces. The $1.3 million renovation was funded by the State CHRP-R, Federal HOME, and the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency (SFRA) Tax Increment (TI) Program.

Alexander Residence
230 Eddy Street
179 SROs

Affordable housing at the Alexander Residence, which has operated as a HUD-insured Section 8 senior building for over 25 years, was put at risk when the prior owners were given the right to pre-pay their mortgage and opt-out of the Section 8 program. In December 2000, TNDC, in partnership with the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency (SFRA), purchased the Alexander Residence to prevent the displacement of the building’s tenants and insure long-term affordability. SFRA owns the land, while TNDC owns the building and leases the land from SFRA. Continued affordability will now be guaranteed for 99 years. The renovation of the building, financed by SFRA (a commercial loan) and Low Income Housing Tax Credits, included system upgrades, fire and life safety improvements, accessibility upgrades, and quality of life improvements. It was completed in 2004. 18 units are designated for Housing Opportunities for People with AIDs (HOPWA) eligible tenants. The project also created a new commercial space and a new multi-purpose room for tenant use.

Ambassador Hotel
55 Mason Street
134 SROs, 4 commercial spaces; parking garage

The Ambassador Hotel was acquired by TNDC in 1999 after the building had fallen into such deplorable conditions that many of the building’s long-term residents (including those with HIV/AIDs) and the social service agencies that served them had to move out. TNDC stabilized the building with interim life-safety and unit repairs while preparing two years of development activities including design work, relocation planning for the existing tenants, and service planning. Construction on the Ambassador was completed in 2003 and included the rehab of 134 SRO units with private baths, 3 community kitchens, expansion of the hotel's lobby, new laundry rooms and the construction of a new, 1-story social services addition. The building was seismically retrofitted and all systems, including the elevators, were replaced or upgraded. 50 of the 134 units were subsidized by the HUD McKinney Shelter Plus Care Section 8 rental assistance program and house Shelter+Care, HOPWA and special needs tenants. The remaining units are available to the general population earning 50% or less of the area median income. On-site services are provided by TNDC. The project was financed by the Prop A and CDBG funds administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing, HOPWA funds from the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, Federal Home Loan Bank's Affordable Housing Program, 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, and conventional loans by Wells Fargo Bank/California Housing Finance Agency, and Cal Fed Bank.

Antonia Manor
180 Turk Street
134 SROs

The Antonia Manor was an expiring-use Section 8 building acquired by TNDC in December 2000 with the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency under its "Preservation" program to preserve the affordability of the property's 134 units. Financing was through tax-exempt bonds, as issued by the Redevelopment Agency along with a letter of credit from Citibank, and 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. The majority of the residents in this 100% Section 8 building are seniors and the other residents are non-senior persons with disabilities. The building received an upgrade to all its major systems including electrical, heating and ventilation, plumbing, and its two elevators, as well as significant structural improvements. The units received a "kitchenette" that includes a sink, refrigerator, microwave and storage cabinets. TNDC provides a social worker and activities coordinator to support the resident population.

Buena Vista Terrace
1250 Haight Street
40 Units for Low-Income Seniors

Acquired from Citizens Housing Corporation in 2010, Buena Vista Terrace is an adaptive reuse of the abandoned Third Church Christ Scientist building in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, illustrating the innovative ways in which modern building technologies can be fused with old styles.  The project restored the historically-significant exterior of this circa 1915 Romanesque Revival-style church while four stories of studio and one-bedroom apartments were constructed within the building shell.   Individual apartments include full kitchens and private baths. The common space amenities include several lounge areas, a library, a laundry facility and a comfortable community space on the first floor.  Some of the original decorative plaster work has been integrated into the design of the public spaces.  Green features include Energy Star rated appliances and energy-efficient lighting fixtures.  Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ Seniors at Home Program provides services that address the specific needs of seniors.  Awards received by the development include the 2008 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards and Best Historic Preservation Excellence Award from the Structural Engineers Association of California; 2008 Readers' Choice Awards for the Nation's Best Affordable Housing Development and Best Historic Rehab from Affordable Housing Finance Magazine; 2008 Gold Nugget "Best of the West" Grand Award at the Pacific Coast Builder's Conference (PCBC) in the Best Adaptive Re-use Project Category; 2008 Best Affordable Residential Property Real Estate Deal of the Year from the San Francisco Business Journal; and the 2008 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards’ Retrofit/Alteration Award of Merit from the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California.

Cameo Apartments
481-85 Eddy Street
30 studios

The Cameo Apartments at 481-85 Eddy Street was acquired by TNDC in 1996. Funded by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing, the scope of work includes general rehabilitation of the units, including kitchens and bathrooms, as well as the redesign of the first floor in order to accommodate laundry facilities, a community room, and a social worker office. To further develop employment opportunities for neighborhood residents, TNDC utilized a Volunteer Construction Workcrew comprised of low-income TNDC tenants and Tenderloin residents to complete the interior painting and carpeting. This $1.7 million renovation was completed in September 1997.

Civic Center Residence
44 McAllister Street
203 SROs

Built in 1924 and originally named the “Evangeline”after the daughter of the founder of the Salvation Army, this building was originally offered as a home for young working women. In 1981 TNDC purchased the building to maintain its use as affordable housing for those in need. Today, we breathe new life into the building to serve current Tenderloin residents, housing a diverse population including 105 homeless seniors and individuals. With aims to improve safety and livability, the scope of work includes the addition of two fully accessible elevators, seismic, fire and life safety improvements, accessibility upgrades, improvements to plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems, and renovation of all residential units to include a private toilet and a micro-refreshment center with a sink, cabinet and countertop, and refrigerator. Common areas will be renovated to include three new community kitchens and new management and support services areas. Construction began in November of 2008 with an anticipated completion in the Summer of 2010.

Curran House
145 Taylor Street
67 family units

The project was named for the late Sister Patrick Curran, former Executive Director of St. Anthony Foundation, who devoted her life to serving the poor and elderly. This 9-story, mixed-use development includes 67 family apartments, two small store-front retail spaces, and 6,000 square feet of basement office space for TNDC. Completed in 2005, the housing component was financed by the Mayor’s Office of Housing, Affordable Housing Program, and tax credits, with 16 units subsidized by the HUD Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program. There are 14 studio, 15 one-bedroom, 14 two-bedroom and 24 three-bedroom apartments for very low-income families with children, and 10 units are set aside for formerly homeless families. It is a rare development opportunity for multi-family housing in the Tenderloin, a neighborhood comprised primarily of SRO and studio units. The ground floor includes a residential lobby, courtyard, community room, support service and management staff offices. In addition, the roof level provides a laundry facility, outdoor deck, and community garden with citrus trees and individual planters for residents’ use.

Dalt Hotel
34 Turk Street
179 SROs, 2 commercial spaces

The acquisition of this project, along with three other Tenderloin SRO hotels, represented two decades of neighborhood organizing by TNDC, other non profits, and various stakeholders to prevent the displacement of low-income residents. TNDC acquired the project at no cost from its previous for-profit owner and preserved the 179 SRO units as permanent, affordable housing for extremely low-income working adults, seniors, and disabled persons. 44 units were subsidized by the HUD Section 8 Project Based Voucher program. The building’s rehabilitation, financed by the Mayor’s Office of Housing, Affordable Housing Program, and tax credits, was completed in 2004 and included a seismic retrofit, facade renovation, sidewalk repairs, life and safety code upgrades, building systems upgrades, and unit renovations. The ground floor was renovated to provide a larger lobby, new community room, and new services office for residents, as well as two storefront commercial spaces for neighborhood-serving uses. In addition, the basement was redesigned to provide a new laundry facility, community room, and community kitchen for residents.

Ellis Street Apartments
864 Ellis Street
25 studios

TNDC is particularly proud of this building, which was developed to house formerly homeless youth. In 1998, TNDC acquired the five-story, 25-studio building left vacant by a fire. A partnership was soon formed with Larkin Street Youth Services (LSYS) to provide the studios to the youth at well below market rate while LSYS providess services—case management, medical care, HIV/AIDS services, employment counseling and other types of support—specifically targeting young adults. Out of the 24 available studio units, 6 are reserved for youth living with HIV/AIDS through the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) program and two units are accessible for people with disabilities. A TNDC building manager lives and works on-site to oversee building operations, while a full time service provider and part-time resident advisors from LSYS provide guidance about daily life skills and provide links to employment. Young adults began moving into the 24-unit building in late December 2001. The apartments have already had a remarkable impact on the young residents: “It’s a place to call home now. I’m just going to save my money and try to move on and this is the starting point,” tenant Denise Franklin noted. Most residents are between the ages of 18 and 23 and the majority of them have been homeless at some point in their lives. A significant number of the youth are escaping abusive and unhealthy family situations and some are fending for themselves at the legal adult age of 18, when foster care is no longer an option. The Ellis Street Apartments provide these youth with critical housing and the support resources necessary to obtain personal independence and self sufficiency.

Folsom/Dore Apartments
75 Dore Street
98 Units for Low-Income Individuals with Special Needs

TNDC is proud to have added to its portfolio the first multi-family building in Northern California to achieve LEED Silver Certification.  TNDC acquired the Folsom/Dore Apartments from the Citizens Housing Corp. in November 2009.  The building opened in February 2005, complete with sustainable building features and practices that were truly ahead of their time: significant parking reductions, an on-site car-sharing pod, a photovoltaic system, an efficient combined water and space heating system, natural ventilation, and environmentally friendly building materials.  The development includes 98 units of affordable housing for low- and very low-income residents, including developmentally disabled adults and formerly homeless families.  Funding through the Multifamily Housing Program provides the deeper levels of affordability necessary to make the units available to special needs residents.  Folsom + Dore showcases its community meeting room and on-site supportive services under a recycled brick façade that was once part of a warehouse structure.  The building’s architectural achievements have been widely recognized, with two Gold Nugget Grand Awards (“Best Affordable” and “Sustainable Residential Neighborhood” categories), three awards from the American Institute of Architects, including a National Green Building Award, and an Award of Excellence from the Home Depot Foundation.

Franciscan Towers
217 Eddy Street
100 studios, 5 one-bedrooms, 3 commercial spaces

Purchased by TNDC in 1984, Franciscan Towers received general building and seismic upgrades with funds from CDBG funds and the Federal Home Loan Bank’s Affordable Housing Program and provides 105 affordable units with 35 set aside for formerly homeless families. The rehabilitation work included mechanical and electrical upgrades, new kitchens and bathrooms in all units, roof replacement, and security upgrades. The $3.0 million renovation was completed in 1998. The ground floor houses TNDC’s main office at 201 Eddy Street and TNDC’s Tenderloin After-School Program.

Haight Street Apartments
398 Haight Street
9 one-bedrooms, 3 two-bedrooms

Completed in 1988, the rehabilitation of 398 Haight Street expanded TNDC’s reach into the Western Addition neighborhood. Units are targeted to low- and extremely low-income families with average incomes around 30% of the area median income.

Howard Street Apartments and Sage Lounge/Live-Work
1601-1617 Howard Street
12 two-bedrooms, 2 commercial spaces, 1 live-work space

Donated to TNDC by St. Anthony Foundation, 1601-17 Howard Street is comprised of 12 two-bedroom units. It also houses the Sage Lounge, a popular local establishment, as well as a photography studio and private investigator’s office. Acquired in August of 1996, TNDC renovated the common areas, exterior, and building systems beginning in the summer of 1998 with the living units renovated later. The estimated $500,000 renovation was funded by a loan from the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and the San Francisco Arts Commission.

Klimm Apartments
460 Ellis Street
40 studios, 2 one-bedrooms, and 2 commercial spaces

Frank J. Klimm, an electrical contractor in the early twentieth century whose vision was to create a “high-class” residence and showplace, commissioned the Klimm Apartments. Construction was completed in 1913 and the property has been owned and operated as affordable housing by TNDC since 1986. The building has 42 units, including 2 one-bedroom and 40 studio apartments that house families, couples, and individuals, and there are two commercial spaces at the street level. TNDC’s renovation of the building consisted of major structural and seismic safety upgrades, upgrades to plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, accessibility upgrades in units, and unit repairs and remodels. Sustainable building practices were incorporated including a high-efficiency condensing boiler; Energy Star rated roof, energy efficient lighting and windows, and nontoxic paint and flooring. Completed in 2006, the Klimm Apartments is poised to provide a safe, healthy, and permanently affordable place for low-income seniors, single individuals, and families to live for many years to come.

Maria Manor
174 Ellis Street
119 SROs, 1 commercial space

The Maria Manor was an expiring-use Section 8 building acquired by TNDC in December 2000 with the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency under its "Preservation" program, thus preserving the property's 119 affordable units. Financing is through tax-exempt bonds, as issued by the Redevelopment Agency along with a letter of credit from Citibank, and 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. Renovation of this 100% Section 8 senior building was completed in 2003. Approximately 40% of the resident population are monolingual Chinese speakers. The building received an upgrade to all its major systems including electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and the elevator, as well as a seismic retrofit. The renovated units have kitchenettes that include a sink, refrigerator, microwave and storage cabinets. TNDC provides a social worker and activities coordinator to support the resident population.

Mosaica
680 Florida Street (Family Housing)
655 Alabama Street (Senior Housing)
650 Florida Street (Commercial)
151 Units of Mixed-Use, Affordable Rental and Ownership Housing

The Mosaica Family and Senior Apartments realize the full potential of mixed-use, mixed-income design principles.  Mosaica became TNDC’s first property in the Mission District in November 2009, when TNDC took over management of the project from the Citizens Housing Corporation.  The one-square-block site incorporates 93 units of housing for low-income families, 24 units for low-income seniors, 34 homeownership units, 11,000 square feet of resident services and commercial space, and a private courtyard with green space and playground equipment.  Mixed-use developments strive to build community by creating safe, communal spaces for residents to enjoy, and on a typical afternoon, the Mosaica courtyard is a vibrant scene of children playing while parents and neighbors look on.  The project’s commercial spaces support local entrepreneurs and are a nod to the Northeast Mission District’s history as a center of light industry.  This seamless weaving of housing for low- and middle-income people with places of work and recreation have earned Mosaica a Gold Nugget Grand Award for “Best Affordable Project” and made it a Finalist for Affordable Housing Finance Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards in the “Master-Planned/Mixed-Use” category.

O'Farrell Towers
477 O'Farrell Street
101 Units for Low-Income Seniors

Acquired from Citizens Housing Corporation in 2010, this Section 8 senior building in the Tenderloin neighborhood provides affordable homes for seniors with a ground floor service facility run by the San Francisco Senior Center that provides services to the residents and the surrounding neighborhood.

Pierce Street Apartments
220 Pierce Street
8 one-bedrooms

Completed in 1988, the rehabilitation of 220 Pierce Street expanded TNDC’s reach into the Western Addition neighborhood along with the simultaneous rehabilitation of Haight Street Apartments. Units are targeted to low- and extremely low-income families.

Plaza & Ramona Apartments
250/260 McAllister Street
63 studios

The buildings at 250 and 260 McAllister, on the edge of the Tenderloin neighborhood and adjacent to San Francisco's Civic Center, contain 63 studio units. With deferred loans from the Mayor's Office of Housing and the Affordable Housing Program, as well as an allocation of tax credits, TNDC renovated the buildings for permanent occupancy by households earning an average of 40% or less of the area's median income. The complete scope of work included seismic strengthening, rehabilitation of all units including complete gutting of numerous kitchen and bathrooms, replacement of non-functional windows, replacement of roofs and parapet repairs, elevator modernization, new carpet and lighting, and repair or replacement of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. This $6.1 million project was completed in August 1997.

Ritz Hotel
216 Eddy Street
88 SROs, 4 commercial spaces

The Ritz was acquired in November 1991 by a non-profit corporation formed by TNDC and Chinese Community Housing Corporation. TNDC oversaw the renovation and manages the 100% Section 8 building, which is home to 90 adults with mental or physical disabilities. This Beaux-Arts era building underwent a seismic retrofit and comprehensive general rehabilitation in 1993 to address years of deferred maintenance under the previous ownership. Total development costs were approximately $4.6 million, including a construction budget of $2 million to complete a seismic retrofit and the addition of new handicap accessible bathrooms and community kitchens on each floor, upgraded lighting, new fire safety equipment, new floor finishes, and painting. Project funding included the State of California Housing Rehabilitation Program (CHRP-R), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), sponsor equity, and the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program. Construction was completed in July, 1993. One of the commercial spaces, 215 Taylor Street, houses TNDC’s Property Management and Human Resources departments.

Sierra Madre
421 Leavenworth Street
47 studios, 5 one-bedrooms

TNDC has owned and operated the Sierra Madre Apartments as affordable housing since 1983. Built in 1923, the Sierra Madre provides 47 units of affordable housing for low- and very low-income households, including 42 studios and 5 one-bedroom units. The rehabilitation, completed in early 2002, provided necessary building system upgrades, improved fire and life safety, added accessibility, and improved overall quality of life in the building. The project was completed in five phases and was partly occupied throughout the process.

SOMA Studios and 8th & Howard Family Apartments
1166-90 Howard Street
88 studios, 74 family units

As three separately-financed developments in a single structure, the project site was vertically subdivided into separate parcels for each piece. The 88 studios, financed through the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency and tax credits, will replace SOMA SRO housing lost in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Nine of the studios house people living with AIDS. The 74 apartments, comprised of one, two, and three bedroom units and financed through the Mayors Office of Housing and tax exempt bonds, house working families. The housing sits above 22,000 square feet of privately-financed commercial space that includes a childcare center, a grocery store, and other neighborhood-serving organizations. TNDC’s commitment to enhancing the broader neighborhood is reflected in the developments’ significant ground-floor commercial activity, and in the range of housing affordability and housing types. A joint venture with Citizen’s Housing Corporation, this building was completed in 2003.

Turk/Eddy Preservation
165 Turk Street; 249 Eddy Street
22 studio units and 5 1-BR units; 55 studio units

The Turk and Eddy Preservation Project comprises two buildings located on adjacent blocks, less than 1,000 feet apart, and consists of 100% Section 8 senior housing providing homes for a primarily monolingual Chinese senior population. The buildings were at risk of being converted to market rate units, which would have displaced its population of long-term residents, when TNDC acquired the project in January 2007. Renovation began in 2009 to preserve their homes. 165 Turk Street is a six-story apartment built in 1923. The ground floor will include a community room, manager’s office, laundry, and an enclosed rear yard garden. 249 Eddy Street is a seven-story apartment built in 1925. The ground floor of this building will include a community room, laundry, and a tenant services office serving both properties. The rehabilitation of these buildings will improve building safety, systems, and accessibility as well as provide safer, healthier and supportive living environments for low-income seniors. Funding is provided by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, California Housing Finance Agency, and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

West Hotel
141 Eddy Street
104 SROs, 1 commercial space

Acquired in March 2001, the West, an un-reinforced masonry, single-room occupancy hotel originally built in 1907, was in very poor condition due to years of neglect and deferred maintenance. The existing tenant population was a very high-needs community of seniors, persons with AIDS, and persons with mental health and substance abuse issues. The units were reconfigured to 104 single-room occupancy units with a private toilet or full bathroom, the lobby was greatly expanded, all systems were replaced or upgraded, new elevator was installed, and the building was seismically retrofitted, all completed in 2004. The project is a 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit project with HOME and CDBG funds administered by the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Housing. Ten of the units are for persons with AIDS under the HOPWA program, 15 units are reserved Section 8 homeless individuals subsidized through the McKinney program, 26 units have rental subsidies through project-based Section 8 vouchers, and 40 units are for homeless seniors with funding provided by the San Francisco Department of Public Health. An on-site TNDC social worker to provides services to the tenants.