Bernal Heights Housing Corporation (BHHC), the affiliate organization of Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center, Tabernacle Community Development Corporation, and our extended team are pleased to provide an update on 3300 Mission Street. The redevelopment of 3300 Mission Street aims to transform the 9,200 square-foot structure into a modern six-story building, including up to 35 studio units of affordable housing, a residential community space, and neighborhood-serving ground-floor retail space.
Our vision for 3300 Mission is to prioritize inclusivity and the needs of its residents and the diverse Bernal Heights community. We understand that new housing developments can be daunting with the change they bring and sometimes wrongly prioritize the needs of small groups over the larger community. With this project, we aim to create a welcoming public realm for existing Bernal Heights neighbors and provide high-quality housing for new residents at 3300 Mission.
Since announcing our plans in late 2023, we have been hard at work ensuring the project represents the community’s vision for the Bernal Mission Corridor while remaining a viable development proposal that can be constructed in today’s financial market. To that end, we have some exciting updates to share.
The proposed design by San Francisco-based BAR Architects was first shared with the community at the end of 2023 through outreach that included an open house and small group discussions. At the time, we intended to preserve the existing façade on the first three stories while adding a new modern three-story structure to the six-story building.
It has now become clear that due to financing challenges, it is impossible to retain the façade and still deliver 35 units of much-needed affordable housing. Due to funding requirements, the project team had to adhere to a pre-determined development timeline, allowing only a few weeks to create a new design or risk losing funding altogether. As a result, we have decided to incorporate the modern architecture of the top three stories into the overall design. While such changes would typically be shared with the community through a more extensive outreach process, it was not possible in this case.
We are looking forward to rejuvenating the prominent corner of 29th and Mission by revitalizing this defunct building with new affordable housing and neighborhood amenities.
The project is approaching an important milestone as it prepares to break ground and begin construction in November 2024. Please view the Zoom recording from the October 30 construction meeting to learn more about the construction process and timeline. We’ve also created a FAQ addressing many commonly asked questions. To sign up for construction updates or questions, please email [email protected].
In addition to affordable housing, 3300 Mission will provide 776 square feet of neighborhood-serving commercial space.
The project is located within a bustling, transit-oriented commercial corridor, making it ideal for small business growth and community interaction. The ground-floor retail space on Mission Street, while not big enough for a full-service restaurant, has the potential to provide the neighborhood with goods and services that are currently inaccessible.
We want to hear from the community about what you would like to see in this space! We are launching a community input process soon, including a survey, an open house, and merchant walks.
The proposed development will provide affordable housing for single adults or small households. The proposal restricts rent levels for households earning between 30% and 80% of Area Median Income (AMI), which equates to $34,600 to $92,250 per year for a two-person household or $30,250 to $80,700 for a single adult in San Francisco in 2023. Each studio unit will be a minimum of 225 square feet and feature its own private bathroom and food prep area.
Consistent with BHNC’s mission, approximately 40% of the apartments will be set aside for households who live in District 9, within a ½ mile radius around the property, or have been displaced from housing in San Francisco, expanding access and opportunities for families priced out of the neighborhood.
Up to 35 studio units
225 – 350 square feet
776 square feet of commercial/retail space
35 Spaces
The project development team includes non-profits and city agencies with strong ties to the neighborhood, including:
The Bernal Heights Housing Corporation (BHHC) is BHNC’s affiliate organization that develops, preserves, and rehabilitates affordable homes throughout San Francisco. Our housing programs are designed to support adults with low incomes and their children, including formerly homeless individuals and those with special needs due to mental health issues, HIV/AIDS, or substance abuse problems. To date, BHHC has completed 18 developments with a total of 586 units, including four commercial units.
Tabernacle Community Development Corporation (TCDC)’s initial focus was economic development, youth education, and job skills training for unemployed and re-entry members of the community. In the first five years of existence TCDC successfully executed multiple educational and program services. However, the primary objective has expanded to developing affordable rental units with a deliberate effort to keep Black families from leaving San Francisco and to build homes for sale that will increase ownership within the African American community.
Mitchelville Real Estate Group CA, LLC (MREG) was formed in June 2019 in response to the housing crisis across California and a belief that new solutions, approaches and voices are needed to increase the housing supply for vulnerable populations. MREG is a company focused on the preservation, acquisition and construction of affordable, workforce and mixed-income housing. MREG specializes in strategic advisory, project management and affordable housing development & acquisitions.
The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) supports residents with affordable housing opportunities and essential services to build strong communities.
The San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund’s (SFHAF) mission is to invest in the preservation and expansion of quality affordable housing and community facilities. HAF accelerates the production and preservation of affordable housing for economically disadvantaged households, individuals, and communities by lending to, investing in, and directly acquiring real estate assets.
BAR Architects is an architectural, interior design and planning firm with offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles with a belief in design quality, and a collaborative and client-centered process. BAR is a certified Green Business, designing buildings to all levels of LEED certification.
Guzman Construction Group gives every project its laser focused attention, creative problem-solving skills and masterful craftsmanship. As a Certified Local, Minority-Owned contractor for San Francisco, they have more than 30 years of experience working on some of the city’s most challenging multi-family, health care, and K-12 education projects.
Plant Construction Company, L.P. is a San Francisco-based firm that has provided general contracting and construction management services from the Bay Area to Southern California and beyond since 1947. They work in partnership with clients and architects to steward their vision for each project and deliver outstanding quality in the most complex and challenging scenarios, from affordable housing renovations for at-need communities to entire new mixed-use developments.
As the project evolves, BHNC and our partners are collaborating with the community of 3300 Mission Street to ensure the project is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. As construction begins, we encourage neighbors, previous tenants, and other community members to contact the development team at [email protected] to stay up-to-date as we work to build new affordable housing to the Mission.
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