Mayor Lurie Announces $5 Million for Upgrades at Alice Griffith Apartments, Part of Multi-Department Effort to Improve Living Conditions

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today announced a $5 million investment in property upgrades at the Alice Griffith Apartments, a former public housing complex. A first-of-its-kind code enforcement settlement will require property owners to invest $3 million directly into critical property improvements to address health and safety issues and improve living conditions for residents, including pest control, security upgrades, and repairs. Additionally, the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) will provide $2 million for upgrades to the property’s outdoor play areas, enhancing residents’ quality of life and complementing the required owner‑funded repairs.  

The city’s continued investment in Alice Griffith builds on Mayor Lurie’s work to ensure that San Francisco families have safe, affordable homes. Mayor Lurie recently proposed a major investment in the city’s Housing Trust Fund that will be on the November ballot, after passing the Family Zoning plan last year to build new homes so future generations of San Franciscans can afford to raise their children in the city. In recent months, Mayor Lurie has opened new affordable homes across San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point, Mission, Hayes Valley, and Haight-Ashbury neighborhoods while breaking ground on 100% affordable artist housing on Market Street at the end of July.

“Every San Franciscan should have housing that is not only affordable but also safe and well maintained, and the residents at Alice Griffith have not. Over the past year, our administration has worked with the City Attorney’s Office to hold the owners and property managers accountable for the conditions residents have endured,” said Mayor Lurie. “This settlement is an important step toward providing safety and dignity for the residents of Alice Griffith, but we know that years of neglect will not be fixed overnight. That is why the city is committing additional resources to install a new playground and improve common spaces: to help fulfill the promises that were made to this community.”

Alice Griffith has been a major focus of city investment for more than a decade. The redevelopment of the former public housing site—supported by a $30.5 million federal grant and significant public and private financing—was designed to replace aging infrastructure with modern, sustainable homes. As part of this redevelopment, the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII) provided loans totaling approximately $68.3 million to support the construction and long-term affordability of the new housing.

MOHCD has made substantial financial investments to strengthen long-term housing stability at Alice Griffith, including $3.5 million in onsite housing stability and youth services supporting resident engagement, youth programming, and community resilience. MOHCD also provided a $500,000 stabilization loan in Fiscal Year 2024-25 to help address immediate operational needs and improve conditions for families.

“MOHCD has been deeply engaged at Alice Griffith for many years, and our continued investments reflect our commitment to improving conditions and supporting the well-being of residents,” said Daniel Adams, MOHCD Director. “From housing stability programs to capital improvements and now the additional funding announced this week, we are focused on ensuring that the property meets the standards San Franciscans deserve.”

For several years, city departments have also intervened by issuing and monitoring notices of violation related to health, housing, plumbing, building, electrical, and fire code issues. These enforcement efforts—led by the City Attorney’s Office and supported by MOHCD, the Department of Public Health (DPH), OCII, the Department of Building Inspection, the Fire Department, and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission—have been central to addressing deteriorating conditions and ensuring accountability from the property owners.

“No San Franciscan should have to live in substandard housing, and there must be consequences when residents are deprived of a safe and healthy place to live,” said City Attorney David Chiu. “This settlement represents a meaningful step toward improving conditions at Alice Griffith. We know it’s not possible to solve every challenge overnight, but this agreement directs real dollars into Alice Griffith and holds the property owners accountable for the terrible conditions at the property. I appreciate the partnership with our city departments who worked hard to investigate the many violations and take coordinated enforcement action.”

OCII continues to oversee redevelopment commitments, ensuring that obligations tied to the original financing are upheld and that the property continues to benefit the community as envisioned.

“Every resident deserves housing that provides a dignified and healthy living environment. Alice Griffith is a key part of the broader transformation underway in Candlestick Point, and in fact, we are moving closer to delivering improved infrastructure, services, and amenities for families across the Candlestick neighborhood,” said Thor Kaslofsky, OCII Executive Director. “OCII remains focused on ensuring that the promises to the residents at Alice Griffith are met, and the city’s latest investment will help advance the larger vision for a thriving Candlestick community.”

DPH has played an essential role in promoting public health at the site through environmental health assessments, guidance on resident wellness, and collaboration with partner agencies. The department operates the HOPE SF Alice Griffith Community Wellness Center, which provides onsite health services, family support, and connections to care that advance long-term health outcomes for residents.

“Everyone deserves a safe, healthy place to call home. Our health is shaped not only by the care we receive, but by the conditions where we live,” said Daniel Tsai, Department of Public Health Director. “DPH is committed to working alongside residents and our city partners to create healthier conditions and connect residents with the support they need to thrive.”