Historic Empire Theater in San Francisco to be Replaced by New Apartment Complex in West Portal
Preliminary permits filed for demolition of Empire Theater in San Francisco; a nine-story apartment complex with ground-floor retail space is proposed for the site.
Marin Housing Showdown: County Targets Heir Over ‘Affordable’ Marin City Townhouse
A Marin Housing Authority lawsuit says loans and a reverse mortgage on a Marin City BMR townhouse violated program rules, prompting a potential repurchase. Mediation is scheduled for Feb. 24, 2026.
More Than 1,470 Households Apply for 76 Apartments at Oakland’s Native American Health Center Project
Flicker, a new Native American Health Center campus in Fruitvale, pairs a 20‑operatory dental clinic and a 300‑person cultural hall with 76 affordable apartments. Strong demand for the units highlights the Bay Area’s persistent housing and health‑access gaps.
Mission Tenants Dodge Eviction Bullet With Land Trust Rescue
The San Francisco Community Land Trust bought a five-unit Mission building for $1.55M, preserving rent-controlled homes and easing displacement fears for about a dozen longtime tenants.












