Senior Housing Project Proposed for 55 Lapu-Lapu Street
The 105-unit development would replace the Alice Street Community Gardens if approved by city planners.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Seniors
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Seniors in SoMa could see a new housing complex built on the site of the Alice Street Community Gardens. The Tenants and Owners Development Corporation filed preliminary plans for the project on October 21, 2026.
Why it matters
The proposal adds 105 rental units to the neighborhood, addressing the demand for senior housing near local landmarks like Yerba Buena Gardens. Whether this project proceeds depends on the city review process and the viability of the current design.
The proposed 80-foot-tall structure includes 105 rental units, with 104 designated as affordable for households earning under 80% of the area median income. The total building area spans 64,850 square feet on a 0.4-acre lot, though these details remain subject to change.
The players
Tenants and Owners Development Corporation
The developer responsible for filing the preliminary plans for the senior housing project.
The details
The plan for 55 Lapu-Lapu Street calls for 52 studios, 52 one-bedrooms, and one two-bedroom unit, utilizing a concrete podium topped by five levels of wood-frame construction. The developer invoked State Density Bonus Law along with Assembly Bill 130 and Senate Bill 330 to guide the application. Future steps include the formal municipal review process where the project's impact on the current garden site will be evaluated.
Timeline
The preliminary application was filed on October 21, 2026.
Across the Bay
This project follows the pattern set by the State Density Bonus Law to facilitate higher-density, affordable housing construction in urban areas. By utilizing this state legislation, the proposal mirrors recent efforts across the city to expedite housing production near transit hubs.
Residents near the Alice Street Community Gardens should prepare for potential changes to local land use as the 80-foot-tall project moves through the review stage. The proximity to the T Third Street light rail station remains a key feature of the site for future senior occupants.
The takeaway
The development remains in the preliminary application stage and is subject to significant changes before any ground is broken. Neighbors should track upcoming hearings at the city planning department to monitor the project's path forward.
Further reading
For updates on housing developments for the city's aging population, visit Seniors.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco YIMBY.
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