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In plain English

The resolution approves a 55-year ground lease for a property at 835 Turk Street to develop a 106-unit permanent supportive housing project for very low-income households, with a total rent of $1. It also authorizes a loan of up to $12.9 million and a grant of up to $13.7 million to finance the project, aiming to provide affordable housing and meet public needs.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Ground Lease for real property owned by the City located at 835 Turk Street (“Property”) with 835 Turk LLC for a lease term of 55 years and total rent not to exceed $1 (“Ground Lease”) in order to rehabilitate and operate a 100% permanent supportive housing, 106-unit multifamily rental housing development affordable to very low-income households, plus one manager’s unit on the Property (the “Project”); 2) approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development ("MOHCD") to enter into a Loan and Grant Agreement with 835 Turk LLC to finance the development and rehabilitation of the Project with a) a loan in an amount not to exceed $12,922,000 for a minimum loan term of 55 years and b) a grant in an amount not to exceed $13,729,907 from California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey+ funds; 3) adopting findings declaring that the Property is "exempt surplus land" pursuant to the California Surplus Lands Act; 4) determining that the less than market rent payable under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing affordable housing for low-income households in need, in accordance with Section 23.30 of the Administrative Code; 5) adopting findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); and 6) authorizing the Director of Property, the Director of MOHCD, and/or the Executive Director of HSH, or their designees, to execute and make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

Introduced: Nov 18, 2025
Final action: Dec 12, 2025
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to rehabilitate a city-owned property at 835 Turk Street into permanent supportive housing, prompted by previous resolutions and funding approvals.

1
Property AcquisitionMarch 2022
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The City acquired the property at 835 Turk Street for the purpose of operating permanent supportive housing.

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2
Shelter Crisis DeclarationOctober 2018
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board declared a shelter crisis, affirming the commitment to combat homelessness and enhance shelter options.

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3
Approval to Apply for Homekey+ FundsMay 2025
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board approved HSH to jointly apply with 835 Turk LLC for Homekey+ grant funds for the property.

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Planning ApprovalApril 22, 2025
San Francisco Planning Department

The Planning Department approved the project for rehabilitation and operation as permanent supportive housing, confirming it meets city planning policies.

PLN Approval Ltr 042225
5
Funding RecommendationNovember 7, 2025
Citywide Affordable Housing Loan Committee

The committee recommended approval of a loan and grant to 835 Turk LLC for the project, totaling $26,651,907.

HSH Presentation 120325
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Resolution AdoptionDecember 9, 2025
San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted the resolution approving the Ground Lease and Loan and Grant Agreement for the project.

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Final ApprovalDecember 12, 2025
Mayor of San Francisco

The Mayor approved the resolution, allowing the agreements to be executed and implemented.

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Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

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PLN Approval Ltr 042225
SF Planning Department
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PLN Approval Ltr Reissued 061225
SF Planning Department
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BLA Rpt 120325
Budget and Legislative Analyst
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How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentNov 18, 2025
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeDec 3, 2025
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsDec 9, 2025
ADOPTEDPass
MayorDec 12, 2025
APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardJan 9, 2026
·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT