SAN FRANCISCO – In a significant step towards addressing California’s housing crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today the redevelopment of a dated Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) building into a mixed-use complex featuring 372 new homes, including affordable housing for low-income families. This project aligns with the Governor’s executive order directing state agencies to identify properties suitable for affordable housing development.
The existing DMV Field Office, built in 1960, does not meet current health and safety codes or DMV standards. The new complex will house a modern DMV office alongside a variety of affordable housing options, centrally located near amenities and public transportation.
“We will continue to use all our tools to create more affordable housing throughout California — including by converting underutilized state property into homes,” said Governor Newsom. “I’m particularly proud of this site for bringing affordable housing to the heart of San Francisco in a diverse and thriving neighborhood.”