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.
Larkspur "Middle Income" Apartment Giant Sold Off After Bond Default
Serenity at Larkspur, a 342‑unit complex, sold after default on municipal bonds. City reports warn taxpayers lost roughly $3M a year while the project underperformed.
Marina Safeway Mega-Tower Gets Union Green Light, Complicating Lurie’s Effort to Block It
A key union has backed the controversial Marina Safeway tower project which grants the developers a state fast-track to break ground. This flies in the face of Mayor Lurie who uncharacteristically opposed the move to create both luxury and affordable housing.












