Dilapidated Bayview building to become S.F. homeless housing for young adults

San Francisco is set to convert a dilapidated building at 3900 Third Street into transitional housing for homeless young adults, following the approval of a $3. 7 million grant. This initiative will provide shelter for 19 residents aged 18 to 27, many of whom are homeless or recently released from custody. The program will be managed by the Third Street Youth Center and Clinic, in partnership with the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. Mayor Daniel Lurie, in his first year in office, is prioritizing temporary housing solutions, despite criticism for shifting funding away from permanent housing options.

Joaquin Guerrero, a Homeless Oversight Commissioner, described the program as “extremely effective,” emphasizing its role in connecting youth to social services. Complaints about the property's previous conditions included lead paint and an abandoned storefront, raising concerns among local business owners. While some neighbors express caution about the new residents, others, like local taqueria owner Renato Guerrero, hope for a positive relationship. The transitional housing aims to support vulnerable youth and help them develop life skills for future independence.