Mayor Lurie Cuts Ribbon on 73 New Affordable Homes For San Francisco Families at Dorris M. Vincent Apartments in Hunters Point Shipyard

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today cut the ribbon on the Dorris M. Vincent Apartments, an affordable housing development located in the heart of the Hunters Point Shipyard. Developed by Mercy Housing California in partnership with the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (SFHDC), the San Francisco Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII), and other key partners, the new community will provide 73 new affordable units for San Francisco families. Named in honor of Dorris M. Vincent, a beloved community leader and tireless advocate in Bayview Hunters Point, the development reflects her legacy of justice, opportunity, and neighborhood pride.

Mayor Lurie has taken steps to build housing across the city and make San Francisco more affordable. Earlier this summer, 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. The mayor recently 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. 

“Right now, too many parents in our city are asking whether they can afford to raise their kids here, and too many young people are wondering if they’ll be able to stay in the city they call home,” said Mayor Lurie. “The Dorris M. Vincent Apartments are delivering 73 new units of affordable housing for San Francisco’s families—helping us make San Francisco more affordable now and for generations to come.”

“Mercy Housing California has deep roots in Bayview Hunters Point, and the Dorris M. Vincent Apartments mark our third affordable housing community in this vibrant neighborhood,” said Tiffany Bohee, President of Mercy Housing California. “Today, we celebrate the culmination of a years-long partnership to bring these homes to life—and a meaningful investment in the working families who help San Francisco thrive. High-quality, affordable housing is essential to preserving culturally and historically rich communities like Hunters Point Shipyard. We’re proud to support its ongoing evolution.”

The apartments feature family-friendly amenities including a spacious landscaped courtyard, indoor community room with sweeping bay views, and larger apartment types from two to five bedrooms. Construction began in May 2023, and the first residents moved in April 2025.

The building is a model of sustainable design. It is one of the first all-electric residential buildings in the area, reflecting a commitment to clean energy. It also includes enhanced air filtration systems that exceed code requirements, an important feature in a community disproportionately impacted by environmental health disparities.

“The Dorris M. Vincent Apartments represent the heart of what OCII and Mayor Lurie are striving to achieve—equitable development that honors the past while building a brighter future,” said Thor Kaslofsky, OCII Executive Director.

“Dorris M. Vincent Apartments represent exactly what happens when community, advocates, and partners come together to deliver for families here in District 10,” said District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton. “This development not only provides deeply affordable, family-sized homes in Bayview-Hunters Point, but also honors the legacy of a leader who fought for equity and justice in our neighborhood. I am proud to celebrate this milestone with our community and will continue working to ensure that all residents of District 10 have access to safe, stable, and dignified housing.”

The building includes 46 car parking spaces, 10 motorcycle spaces, and 73 secured bike spaces. Mercy Housing California provides onsite property management, while SFHDC offers resident services focused on long-term housing stability and well-being.

“SFHDC is honored to have co-developed this important project in what is essentially our backyard,” said David Sobel, CEO of SFHDC. “Through our extensive community outreach, we have been able to serve 20 certificate of preference holders among the households now residing at this brand-new building—what may be a record for ensuring previously displaced households have opportunities to move to permanently affordable, high-quality housing in their neighborhood. And to be able to name the building in memory of one of our long-standing board members, Dorris Vincent, is the icing on the cake.”

The building also features a vibrant public art installation by local artist Josué Rojas. His mural at the building’s entrance depicts birds as a nod to the migration of people over time to the neighborhood—celebrating the history, cultural resilience, and natural flora of Bayview Hunters Point.

In addition to community input, artistic contributions, and robust public partnerships, the development of Dorris M. Vincent Apartments was made possible through strategic financial collaboration. Bank of America played a pivotal role in supporting the project’s funding.

“Bank of America is thrilled to help finance this new community that is part of transforming the former Hunters Point Shipyard into vibrant affordable housing for working families. We worked with our longtime client Mercy Housing to provide construction and equity financing to help bring the Dorris M. Vincent Apartments to life—helping hundreds of families that live and work in San Francisco,” said Gioia McCarthy, San Francisco East Bay President, Bank of America. “This public-private partnership with the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation and Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure will bring tremendous benefits to the community.”