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Commission approves Block 52 inclusionary unit and Block 55 major-phase design for Hunters Point Shipyard
Summary
OCII approved an amendment converting one market-rate unit to affordable on Block 52 (raising inclusionary units to 9 of 74) to comply with Phase 1 DDA 'true-up' rules, and conditionally approved the Block 55 major-phase application (66 for-sale units) with design conditions; staff emphasized strong SBE/MBE/WBE participation and local-hire goals.
The Commission approved two related major-phase actions for the Hunters Point Shipyard Phase 1. The first action amends Block 52’s approvals to add one inclusionary (affordable) unit—converting an existing market-rate unit—bringing the block’s total affordable units to nine of 74 to meet the Phase 1 DDA true-up requirement. The second action conditionally approved a major-phase application for Block 55 (East and West) covering 66 for-sale housing units, accompanying schematic designs and a vertical disposition and development agreement.
Thor Kislovsky, project manager for the shipyard, explained that the true-up provision in the Phase 1 DDA requires periodic rounding corrections so that Phase 1 achieves a minimum 10.5% affordable rate at each 300-unit milestone; the Block 52 amendment corrects a fractional deficit created by previous rounding on other blocks. Kislovsky and the design team said Block 55’s plans include a mix of two- and three-bedroom units, two-car garages, bike racks and design palettes organized by view (terrace, bay, shipyard and Candlestick palettes).
Staff also highlighted the project’s contracting and workforce outcomes to date: high SBE participation and substantial minority- and women-owned business involvement on vertical projects, and an employment and contracting policy that targets 50% local hiring with first consideration for Bayview residents. Commissioners asked about marketing and the certificate-of-preference lottery; staff reported roughly 44–45 preliminary applicants for the initial nine affordable units and outlined additional lotteries for later phases.
The motions to approve the Block 52 amendment and Block 55 major-phase application were each moved by Commissioner Singh and seconded by Commissioner Bustos. Both items passed by roll call (4–0). Conditions of approval require the design team to resolve specified materials, curb-cut consolidation, garage/entry design details and other design issues in later design phases, and staff will monitor compliance when approving later-stage construction documents.
