San Francisco Approves New Senior Housing Complex
The 159-unit project at Laguna Honda Hospital includes a daycare center and will provide new housing options for local seniors.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Eldercare
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San Francisco officials have approved plans for a new 159-unit affordable senior housing complex at the Laguna Honda Hospital campus. The project, located at 356-402 West Clarendon Road, will transform a currently vacant lot into residential space for local seniors.
Why it matters
This development addresses the need for specialized senior housing by combining residential units with a dedicated senior center and daycare on a single campus. The project utilizes streamlined state approval processes to increase housing capacity within the Twin Peaks neighborhood.
The $70 million project includes a 2,420-square-foot senior center and a daycare facility for 50 children. Parking plans provide 31 car spaces and 18 bicycle spots for the 120,000-square-foot building.
The players
Cahill and Guzman Construction Group
These general contractors are tasked with managing the $70 million construction project.
Laguna Honda Hospital
This facility is a long-standing healthcare campus in San Francisco serving as the site for the new housing development.
The details
The project uses Senate Bill 423 and the State Density Bonus law to streamline the approval process for the new structure. General contractors Cahill and Guzman Construction Group will oversee the build, which replaces an underutilized lot at the hospital campus. Residents will benefit from proximity to the Forest Hill light-rail station for regional transit access.
Timeline
October 23, 2026
The Home Front
The development represents a broader shift toward integrating housing and community services within existing institutional campuses in San Francisco. This move aligns with state-mandated density efforts aimed at alleviating the city's ongoing affordable-housing shortage.
Local families should note that this project will add a 50-child daycare center to the Laguna Honda campus, potentially expanding childcare access in the Twin Peaks area. Those interested in potential residency should monitor future announcements regarding tenant application windows and criteria.
The takeaway
This development transforms a vacant lot into a comprehensive support facility for area seniors and families. Interested households should track further updates from the planning department to learn when eligibility details become available for the new apartments.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest housing initiatives and resources for the local community in the San Francisco Eldercare section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco YIMBY.
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