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In plain English

This resolution approves a long-term lease for city-owned property at 967 Mission Street to develop a 95-unit affordable housing project for seniors, including units for homeless seniors. It also authorizes financing and loan agreements to support the construction of this project.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into a Ground Lease for real property owned by the City located at 967 Mission Street (“Property”) with 967 Mission, LP, for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend, and an annual base rent of $15,000 (“Ground Lease”) in order to construct a 100% affordable rental housing development consisting of 95-units (including one unrestricted manager’s unit) for senior households, known as 967 Mission, including 40 senior operating subsidy units, 24 local operating subsidy program units reserved for homeless seniors and seniors at risk of homelessness, and five units for referrals from the City’s plus housing list (the “Project”); 2) authorizing the Mayor and the Director of MOHCD to execute loan documents related to a loan to 967 Mission, LP, to provide financing for the development and construction of the Project; 3) approving and authorizing an Amended, Restated and Consolidated Loan Agreement in an amount not to exceed $44,318,000 for a minimum loan term of 57 years with 967 Mission, LP to finance the development and construction of the Project; 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, senior households in need, in accordance with Section 23.30 of the Administrative Code; 5) adopting findings declaring that the Property is “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; 6) 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; and 7) authorizing the Director of MOHCD to make certain modifications to such agreements, as defined herein, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.

Introduced: Dec 16, 2025
Final action: Jan 23, 2026
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a need to develop affordable housing for seniors in San Francisco, prompted by a request for qualifications issued by the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development.

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Request for Qualifications IssuedNovember 2020
Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD)

MOHCD issued a Multisite Request for Qualifications for developers to construct new affordable rental housing projects on multiple sites, including 967 Mission Street.

RFQ 113020
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Developer SelectedApril 2021
MOHCD

The John Stewart Company and Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services were selected as the developers for the 967 Mission project.

MOHCD Presentation 010725
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Planning Approval GrantedJanuary 31, 2024
Planning Department

The Planning Department approved the project under AB 2162, determining it met all standards of the Planning Code and was eligible for ministerial approval.

Leg Final
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Loan Recommendation MadeOctober 17, 2025
Citywide Affordable Housing Loan Committee

The committee recommended approval of a loan for the project in the amount of $44,318,000 to support its development.

Leg Final
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Resolution DraftedDecember 16, 2025
Mayor's Office

The Mayor's Office drafted a resolution to approve the Ground Lease and Loan Agreement for the project, which included provisions for affordable housing for seniors.

MYR Memo 121625
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Resolution AdoptedJanuary 13, 2026
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving the Ground Lease and Loan Agreement for the 967 Mission project.

Action history
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Resolution ApprovedJanuary 23, 2026
Mayor

The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the agreements necessary for the development of the affordable housing project.

Action history

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PLN Approval Ltr 013124
SF Planning Department
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BLA Rpts 010726
Budget and Legislative Analyst
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How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentDec 16, 2025
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeJan 7, 2026
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsJan 13, 2026
ADOPTEDPass
MayorJan 23, 2026
APPROVED