Sunday, August 23, 2026
SFNEWS TODAYHousing
Tenant issues, housing policy, building safety, development and the records behind how San Francisco homes are regulated and managed.
Housing · Earthquake safety
The new state grant targets five-to-10-unit buildings. San Francisco’s mandatory program includes larger properties, including a tier for buildings with 15 or more units.
Housing · ADUs
The city added 223 completed or legalized accessory dwelling units in 2025, down from 330 in 2021. A faster Planning review does not guarantee a finished home.
Housing · Castro
After a master tenant died at 258 Church St., two longtime roommates faced a reported market-rent demand more than triple the old rent. Public records point to a much larger former-Veritas portfolio behind the building.