Mayor Lurie Celebrates New Affordable Housing in Sunnydale

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today celebrated a pivotal moment in the transformation of the Sunnydale HOPE SF community, marking the grand opening of two new affordable housing communities, Amani and Nia, and the groundbreaking of two additional developments, Blocks 7 and 9. With the completion of Amani and Nida, more than 390 new affordable homes have been completed, and an additional 184 new homes are currently under construction at Sunnydale Hope SF.

Mayor Lurie has taken steps to build housing across the city and make San Francisco more affordable. Just a few weeks ago, he cut the ribbon on 112 new units of housing in central San Francisco that combine affordable housing, accessible design, and a publicly funded Disability Cultural Center. Last month, Mayor Lurie cut the ribbon to deliver 73 units of new, 100% affordable housing in Hunters Point Shipyard and cut the ribbon on a 135-unit 100% affordable housing development in the Outer Sunset that prioritizes San Francisco Unified School District educators and staff, adding more housing for working families. Earlier this year, he announced his Family Zoning plan to create more housing and ensure that the next generation of San Franciscans can afford to raise their families in the city.

“This project represents the kind of work that our administration must continue to do across the city—building housing for families to put down roots in San Francisco,” said Mayor Lurie. “Together, these four buildings will add over 350 new homes for low-income families and legacy HOPE SF households, longtime residents from these communities in San Francisco. Thank you to all our partners, from residents to community organizations, city departments, developers, and the entire HOPE SF team, who made today possible.”

The Sunnydale HOPE SF transformation is a cornerstone of San Francisco’s HOPE SF initiative—the nation’s first large-scale public housing revitalization effort centered on resident leadership and non-displacement. The initiative is replacing 775 aging public housing units with more than 1,700 high-quality, energy-efficient homes, while investing in infrastructure, open space, and community amenities.

“Sunnydale deserves investment, dignity, and a real path to opportunity,” said District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton. “Today we celebrate two new affordable housing developments and break ground on two more because our families deserve quality homes, safe neighborhoods, and a future rooted right here. This is not just construction. It is a promise kept and a community rising together. We are building housing, but more importantly, we are building belonging, stability, and generational opportunity for every Sunnydale resident.”

The newly completed Amani and Nia buildings, formerly known as Blocks 3A and 3B, bring 170 new affordable homes to Sunnydale. Designed to serve low-income families earning between 30% and 60% of the area median income (AMI), these homes prioritize existing residents, with 75% of units reserved for current Sunnydale public housing households.

Amani, located at the southwest corner of Sunnydale Avenue and Hahn Street, includes 79 affordable apartments and more than 20,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving space on the ground floor, including a grocery store, a food hall, a Department of Public Health wellness center, a Felton Institute early childhood education center, and a resident services office.

Adjacent to Amani, the Nia building adds 90 more affordable homes, including 67 units reserved for legacy Sunnydale residents. The building’s ground floor offers approximately 3,700 square feet of commercial space and shared parking garage with 134 spaces and a bike room. With approximately 24,000 square feet of combined ground-floor commercial space, Amani and Nia represent the largest commercial developments at any HOPE SF site.

In addition to celebrating these completed homes, the event marked the groundbreaking of Blocks 7 and 9, which will together deliver 184 new affordable homes. Block 7, located at the corner of Sunrise and Malosi Streets, will provide 89 units for families earning between 30% and 60% AMI. Like earlier phases, 75% of these homes will be reserved for existing Sunnydale households. The building will feature a landscaped courtyard, bike storage, a shared community room, and on-site property management.

Block 9, a five-story development at Sunnydale Avenue and Santos Street, will offer 95 deeply affordable homes, again prioritizing current residents through a 20-year Section 8 project-based voucher contract. The building will include a residential lounge, courtyards, laundry facilities, bike storage, and 73 parking spaces, ensuring a high quality of life for families of all sizes.

This work is made possible through a robust public-private partnership led by Mercy Housing California and Related California, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), the San Francisco Housing Authority, and a wide network of community-based organizations.

“The opening of Amani and Nia marks both progress and promise for Sunnydale,” said Tiffany Bohee, President of Mercy Housing California. “Together with our public and private partners, we’re advancing a shared vision—one where every family has access to high-quality housing, opportunity, and community. The next phase builds on that momentum, ensuring Sunnydale’s future is as vibrant and resilient as its people.”

“The completion of Amani and Nia is a critical milestone in the HOPE SF vision to transform Sunnydale into a vibrant neighborhood with high-quality affordable housing and community-serving amenities,” said Ann Silverberg, CEO of Related California’s NorCal Affordable and Northwest divisions. “It is rare to be able to deliver new affordable housing along with 25,000 square feet of community-serving ground-floor space that will provide residents with ready access to fresh food and produce, a wellness center, and a childhood education center.”

Funding for these homes and community spaces includes nearly $100 million in local investment from MOHCD, supported by voter-approved general obligation bonds, HOME funds, and the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, among others. Contributions from the State of California include more than $83 million from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program, the California Housing Accelerator program, and the Infill Infrastructure Grant program.

“Today’s celebration marks significant progress in the revitalization of the Sunnydale community and advancing housing affordability in the Bay Area,” said Tomiquia Moss, Secretary of the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. “These developments deliver much-needed homes for low-income families, including existing Sunnydale public housing residents. The neighborhood-serving amenities, including a grocery store, early childhood education, a health center, and other supportive services, will strengthen the surrounding community and help residents thrive.”