Mercy Housing Opens 145-Unit Senior Affordable Housing Community at 1633 Valencia in San Francisco's Mission District
Mercy Housing has opened 1633 Valencia, a six-story permanent supportive housing community offering 145 affordable homes for adults age 55 and older in San Francisco's Mission District, the nonprofit developer announced July 15.
The development targets seniors who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, providing residents with stable housing alongside trauma-informed supportive services designed to support long-term housing stability. The property was reported as nearly fully leased at the time of opening, reflecting strong demand for affordable senior housing in the area.
Project Details
Located at 1633 Valencia Street in San Francisco's Mission District, the six-story building contains 145 residential units. The site's location in the Mission District provides proximity to transit, services, and community resources, according to Mercy Housing.
Residents will have access to stable housing and trauma-informed supportive services designed to help them age with dignity and maintain long-term housing stability. Additional details regarding affordability structure, financing terms, and on-site amenities were not disclosed in the source materials.
A Replicable Construction Model
The project team moved 1633 Valencia from groundbreaking to completion in 19 months, a timeline Mercy Housing attributed to a deliberate effort to reuse proven designs and construction strategies from the organization's nearby Tahanan community. By bringing architects, builders, and development partners together early in the process, the team was able to reduce costs and accelerate delivery.
"We are constantly looking for ways to build smarter, faster and with greater impact for residents," said Tiffany Bohee, president of Mercy Housing California. "1633 Valencia reflects what's possible when trusted partners come together with a shared commitment to innovation and equity."
First Project Through Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund
1633 Valencia is the first project financed through the Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund. The development reflects what Mercy Housing described as the impact that public, private, and nonprofit partnerships can have in addressing the region's housing challenges. Further details about the fund's structure, size, or partners were not disclosed in the source materials.
Context: Mercy Housing California Activity
Mercy Housing California has been active across the Bay Area in recent months. The organization broke ground on 96 affordable homes for seniors in Oakland in February 2026 and celebrated the grand opening of Pleasant Grove Apartments in Roseville in March 2026. In late 2025, the organization marked the grand opening of 170 affordable apartment homes as part of San Francisco's largest public housing transformation.
The 1633 Valencia opening represents both a housing delivery milestone and a demonstration of a construction model that Mercy Housing and its partners say can be applied to future developments.
Sources
Mercy Housing — Opening doors for seniors at 1633 Valencia (July 15, 2026)