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Budget Committee advances plan to buy 681–687 Ellis for permanent supportive housing
Summary
The Budget & Finance Committee voted to forward a resolution authorizing the city to acquire 681–687 Ellis Street for roughly $19.9 million and convert the 74‑room site to permanent supportive housing, while supervisors pressed HSH for clearer operator oversight following a Chronicle investigation.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Budget & Finance Committee on April 27 recommended the full Board approve a resolution authorizing the city to acquire property at 681–687 Ellis Street as part of its permanent supportive‑housing portfolio.
Deputy Director Emily Cohen of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) told the committee the property contains 74 rooms with private bathrooms, a lobby, community lounge, office space, laundry facilities and a commercial kitchen. HSH proposes to use the site to provide affordable housing and on‑site social services for adults exiting homelessness. Cohen said the department would pay about $19.9 million plus an estimated $40,000 in closing…
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