City leaders, housing advocates, and community members came together in SoMa to celebrate the opening of 600 Seventh, a landmark affordable housing development at 7th and Brannan Streets that redefines what inclusive urban living can look like.

The eight-story building is designed to inspire connection and joy. Families enjoy two landscaped courtyards with play structures and seating areas, game rooms and study nooks on every floor, and a spacious community room for gatherings. Select apartments and shared spaces offer sweeping views of the Bay Bridge and city skyline. At street level, 4,000 square feet of retail space will welcome community-serving businesses, adding energy and opportunity to the neighborhood.

Mixed-Use Community for Families

Developed by Mercy Housing California in partnership with the City of San Francisco, Episcopal Community Services (ECS), and key financial partners, this vibrant mixed-use community offers 220 modern apartment homes for families earning up to 78% of the Area Median Income with 120 of these homes providing permanent supportive housing for individuals and families who have experienced homelessness.

“600 Seventh demonstrates that San Francisco can truly be a city for everyone,” said Tiffany Bohee, President of Mercy Housing California. “By combining affordability, quality design, and comprehensive services, we’re proving that real solutions to the housing crisis are possible. Together, we’re building stability, opportunity, and a sense of belonging in SoMa. We are deeply grateful to the City of San Francisco and ECS for their partnership in making this vision a reality.”

The ribbon cutting, held in 600 Seventh’s family wing, brought together local leaders, residents, and partners to celebrate a transformative milestone for housing equity.

Mayor Daniel Lurie praised the development as a model for addressing housing insecurity, “From my first day in office, I have stressed the importance of creating affordable housing so that the next generation of San Franciscans can afford to raise their kids in the city they love,” said Mayor Lurie. “Today, we are taking another step to do that—turning an empty lot into a place where people will live, work, and build community. Projects like this one are exactly what our Family Zoning plan will support—more homes for families and more opportunities for San Franciscans to stay in the city they call home”

Helping People Find Stability in Their Lives

Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who represents District 6, emphasized the urgency of building more affordable housing, “600 Seventh Street represents a practical step toward addressing San Francisco’s crucial housing needs,” said Dorsey, “This site adds affordable homes and will help people find stability in their lives.”

Mercy Housing California manages operations and property services, and ECS and the San Francisco Department of Public Health provide comprehensive onsite support to help residents thrive.

“ECS is excited to bring our expertise to 600 Seventh by providing residents with comprehensive onsite support services rooted in our whole-person approach to addressing homelessness and poverty,” said Beth Stokes, Executive Director at ECS. “Alongside affordable housing, residents will have access to case management, health, and employment services that empower them to build stable, independent lives. We are incredibly grateful for the partnership and support of Mercy Housing and the City; this project would not have been possible without their collaboration.”

Communities like 600 Seventh—offering not only high-quality homes but also comprehensive services—require bold, transformative investments. Public and private financing partners were essential in turning this vision into reality.

Creating a Vibrant Community Through Collaborations

“At 600 Seventh Street, we’re helping to set a new standard for inclusive, sustainable housing in San Francisco,” said James Vossoughi, Executive Director of J.P. Morgan Community Development Banking. “Through public-private collaboration we’re creating a vibrant community where families and individuals can thrive and build brighter futures.”

Enterprise Community Partners, another key financing partner, underscored the importance of investing in housing that strengthens neighborhoods.

“600 Seventh demonstrates what’s possible when we leverage the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit with strong partnerships,” said Claire Parisa, Originations Director for Enterprise Community Partners’ housing credit investment business. “Enterprise is proud to work alongside Mercy Housing and Fannie Mae to deliver vital homes to the Bay Area where the need for affordable housing has never been greater.”

Designed by Santos Prescott + Associates and built by Suffolk Construction and Guzman Construction Group, 600 Seventh stands as proof that when public agencies, nonprofit developers, private funders, and community voices unite to invest in affordable housing, we can build a city where everyone has a place to call home.