This time the PBS Newshour highlights the issue of tech-worker displacement of long-term tenants here.
San Francisco May Allow Landlords to Legalize In-Law Units
Sup. David Chiu’s proposed legislation would be a great step forward for San Francisco tenants in illegal units. The measure would allow a building owner to legalize an existing unit without having to meet certain requirements for open space, rear yards and density. Once a unit is legalized, the landlord would not be able to […]
Different Coasts, Same Rental Issues
New York City is experiencing a rental crisis similar to San Francisco with the same political tug-of-war.
San Francisco Takes Steps to Allow More In-Law Units
Legislation proposed by Sup. Scott Weiner would allow owners to build an in-law unit within the “envelope” of an existing building. This legislation would only apply to properties located in the Castro, but may become a model for broader legislation. Importantly, if the new in-law unit is built in a building that is already covered […]
A tale of two San Franciscos
An excellent recent piece in the New York Times discussing the higher rents and displacement of long-term tenants caused by the rise of the tech industry in the Bay Area.