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659 Union Street redevelopment (Verdi building)
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Sourced from San Francisco meeting, May 20, 2026. ZoneWire tracks 214 projects in San Francisco, CA, updated within 24h of every meeting.
Where this stands
Three-story type V mixed-use building to be demolished under emergency order; unreinforced masonry shell remaining after 2013 and 2018 fires. Originally approximately 26-28 occupied rooms/units. A 2023 proposal accommodated 22 units preserving historic facade; current contemplated project up to 10 stories. State density bonus path blocked by open environmental (Cortese list) issue. Right-of-return for displaced tenants disputed. Demolition permit 2026-0327-8418 upheld on appeal.
- Project
- 659 Union Street redevelopment (Verdi building)
- Asset class
- Residential
- Developer
- Powell Partners LLC
- Location
- 659 Union Street, North Beach
- Scale
- 22 units
- County
- San Francisco, CA
- Jurisdiction
- San Francisco
- Current status
- Approved
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