Aarti Hotel
391 Leavenworth Street
40 SROs, 3 commercial spaces

The first of TNDC’s 21 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 thereafter, 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
178 SROs

Affordable housing at the Alexander Residence, which has operated as a HUD-insured Section 8 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, will include system upgrades, fire and life safety improvements, accessibility upgrades, and quality of life improvements. Eighteen units will be designated for HOPWA-eligible tenants. The project will also create 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 buildings 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 began November 2001and includes 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.

Fifty 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 the Ambassador Hotel Social Services Network, a collaborative program formed by TNDC, Baker Places and Conard House. The project 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
132 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 133 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 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. The acquisition and rehab of the Antonia Manor is TNDC's contribution to the City of San Francisco's efforts to preserve existing affordable housing.

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 re-design 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
202 SROs

Purchased by TNDC in 1981, the Civic Center Residence renovation consisted of upgrades to major building systems and seismic reinforcement. This $1.6 million construction project, which was funded by the State CHRP-R, Federal HOME, and SFRA TI programs, was completed in February, 1995.

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 storefront retail spaces, and 6,000 square feet of basement office space for TNDC. 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. 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
177 SROs, 2 commercial spaces

The acquisition of the project, along with three other Tenderloin SRO hotels, represented two decades of neighborhood organizing by TNDC, other non profits plus 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 178 SRO units as permanent, affordable housing for very, very low income working adults, seniors, and disabled persons. Forty-four units were subsidized by the HUD Section 8 Project Based Voucher program. The current rehabilitation, financed by the Mayor’s Office of Housing, Affordable Housing Program, and tax credits, includes a seismic retrofit, facade renovation, sidewalk repairs, life and safety code upgrades, building systems upgrades, and unit renovations. The ground floor will be 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 will be redesigned to provide a new laundry facility, community room, and community kitchen for residents.

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) with TNDC providing the studios to the youths 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 18-23 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.

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

Purchased by TNDC in 1987, Franciscan Towers received general building and seismic upgrades with funds from CDBG funds and the Federal Home Loan Bank’s Affordable Housing Program. 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. One of the commercial spaces, 201 Eddy St., is the main TNDC office.

Howard Street Apartments and SOMA Café/Live-Work
1607-21 and 1601-05 Howard Street
12 two-bedrooms, 2 commercial spaces, 1 live-work space

Donated to TNDC by St. Anthony Foundation, 1601-21 Howard Street comprises one of the few TNDC buildings with multi-bedroom units. It also houses the SOMA Cafe, 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

The Klimm Apartments, built in 1913, 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. Two commercial spaces are located at the street level. TNDC plans to rehabilitate the building in the near future to upgrade building systems and to improve fire and life safety and accessibility.

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. The majority of the residents are seniors and the other residents are non-senior persons with disabilities. Approximately 40% of the population is mono-lingual 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.

Pierce Street Apartments
220 Pierce Street
8 one-bedrooms

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

Along with three other Tenderloin Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotels, the Ritz was purchased in November, 1991 by a nonprofit corporation formed by TNDC and Chinese Community Housing Corporation. TNDC oversaw the renovation and manages the building. Total development costs were approximately $4.6 million, including a construction budget of $2 million to complete a seismic retrofit and comprehensive general rehabilitation. 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, 202 Eddy St., 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 recent 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 Family Housing
1166 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. Ten of the studios will house persons 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, will house working families. The housing sits above 22,000 square feet of privately financed commercial space that will include a childcare center, retail outlets 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.

West Hotel
141 Eddy Street
106 SROs, 1 commercial space

The West Hotel was 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 have been reconfigured to consist of 105 single-room occupancy units, each with its own private toilet or full bathroom. The lobby has been greatly expanded. All systems were replaced or upgraded and a new elevator was installed. The building was seismically retrofitted. 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, fifteen units are reserved for homeless individuals and have Section 8 rental subsidy through the McKinney program, 26 units have rental subsidies through project-based Section 8 vouchers, and 40 units are for homeless seniors with funding support provided by the San Francisco Department of Public Health. An on-site social worker to provides services to the tenants. The rehabilitation of the West Hotel is a major contribution towards improvements on this block of Eddy Street, seen as a gateway to the Tenderloin.

Yosemite Apartments were purchased by TNDC in 1983. The building is more than 80 years old. There are 32 units serving low income people and there many families despite the small unit size. A very typical Tenderloin building, it has never required renovation.