Welcome to our weekly “Meet the Candidates” series, in which we ask local candidates who have filed to run for office to respond to a question in 100 words or fewer. Answers will be published each week.
District 4 covers the area from 19th Avenue to Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park to Lakeshore. It includes the Sunset, Parkside and Lakeshore neighborhoods.
In January, funding challenges shelved the affordable housing project for seniors at 1234 Great Highway, a former motel facing Ocean Beach between Lincoln Way and Irving Street. Technically, it is “an extended hiatus,” according to the developers.
The eight-story project was expected to be completed in 2028, but now, developers say they are reapplying for funding in 2027. If successful, they will begin construction in early 2028. The development cost is approximately $181 million.
The project co-developers, Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation and senior service nonprofit Self-Help for the Elderly, failed to land a key state grant. Jacob Goldstein, TNDC’s project manager, said that without the state funding, the project can’t “advance to the next funding stages.”
The project would provide 199 units for seniors, with household incomes between 15 to 60 percent of area median income. It would also provide an on-site adult day health care center, operated by Self-Help for the Elderly.
This week’s question: If you were supervisor, would you do anything to help move the project forward? If so, what specific actions would you take? If not, why not?
Mission Local color codes the answers to yes/no questions. A blue background means the candidate answered yes, an orange background means no, and a yellow background means that the candidate dodged the question.
Jeremy Greco
Job: Campus coordinator at Presidio Hill School
Age: 54
Residency: Renter, living in District 4 since 2001
Transportation: Driving
Education: Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University
Languages: English
I support moving forward with senior housing at 1234 Great Highway because many longtime Sunset residents want to age in the neighborhood they helped build. If federal funding has stalled, we should explore creative partnerships rather than let the project sit idle.
I would prioritize housing for low-income seniors while including a small number of affordable units for artists who create intergenerational programming with residents. We’ve seen projects in San Francisco where arts partnerships attract philanthropic support and help close funding gaps. That kind of model could help seniors age in place while building a vibrant community.
Endorsed by: N/A
David Lee
Job: Educator at Laney College and San Francisco State University
Age: 57
Residency: Homeowner, living in D4 since September 2025
Transportation: Driving, biking, public transit and walking
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College, master’s and doctorate degree from San Francisco State University
Languages: English. Can understand Cantonese, Mandarin and Toishanese, but limited fluency.
Senior affordable housing is a priority I take seriously.
I am familiar with the 1234 Great Highway project, a 199-unit affordable senior housing development led by Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation and Self Help for the Elderly, currently on extended hiatus due to financing challenges. The developers plan to reapply for funding in 2027, with a construction start hoped for 2028.
If elected, I would not wait. I would engage directly with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to explore whether bridge financing or alternative funding sources could accelerate the timeline, and meet with TNDC and Self Help for … read more here.
Endorsed by: Retired judge Quentin Kopp, Lillian Sing, Julie Tang, Supervisor Chyanne Chen, Former Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Sandra Lee Fewer, Sophie Maxwell, Former SFPD Commander Richard Corriea
Alan Wong
Job: Current District 4 Supervisor / Commander in California’s National Guard
Age: 38
Residency: Renter. Born and raised in District 4, and moved back to District 4 from Inner Sunset in October 2025
Transportation: Driving, walking and public transit
Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego; master’s degree from University of San Francisco
Languages: English, Cantonese
The 1234 Great Highway project was approved under a state law that allows fast-tracking ministerial approval of qualifying affordable housing developments.
A key concern I’ve heard from residents is the proposal to mix senior housing with housing for seniors who have recently experienced homelessness. Both groups deserve stable housing, but they often have different needs. Those exiting homelessness may require more intensive supportive and wraparound services.
This raises important questions about whether the building and the surrounding neighborhood will have the resources and service model needed to support residents successfully. These concerns must be addressed before the developer moves forward.
Endorsed by: Mayor Daniel Lurie, GrowSF, San Francisco Police Officers Association, San Francisco Democratic Party, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, State Controller Malia Cohen, Congressmember Kevin Mullin, Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, Former Mayor Willie Brown, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto … read more here.
Albert Chow
Job: Owner of Great Wall Hardware, president of People of Parkside Sunset
Age: 59
Residency: Homeowner, living in District 4 since 1978
Transportation: Driving and walking
Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley
Languages: English, semi-fluent in Cantonese
My family moved from Chinatown to the Sunset in 1978 when we needed more space. Growing up here, I value the light and space that comes with a neighborhood that is not defined by high rises.
While I accept that we need to accommodate growth, I don’t believe the best path is allowing buildings of the height and mass of the 1234 Great Highway proposal which assaults the character of the neighborhood we are passionate about maintaining.
We can accomplish the same goals by incentivizing ADUs and building on sites farther from the ocean where the height would not dramatically … read more here.
Endorsed by: Retired SFPD Commander Richard Corriea, Retired SFPD Commander Peter Walsh, President of United Irish Cultural Center Liam Reidy
Natalie Gee
Job: District 10 legislative aide
Age: 40
Residency: Renter, living in District 4 since 2021
Transportation: Driving, walking and Muni
Education: Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University
Languages: English, Cantonese
Affordable senior housing is the kind of project I will fight for as Supervisor.
The funding gap at 1234 Great Highway falls on Trump, not San Francisco. HUD cuts have destabilized affordable housing financing nationwide, but as supervisor I would convene MOHCD, the developer, foundations, and housing partners to pursue every local, regional, and state avenue to unlock funding. If necessary, we could reduce the height and cost of the project.
I would also work with my colleagues to protect and build up resilient sources of funding so that critical projects that address our affordability and homelessness crises don’t stall.
Endorsed by: Former Mayor Art Agnos, Assemblymember Matt Haney, Supervisor Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton, Chyanne Chen, Former Supervisor Gordon Mar, IFPTE 21, SEIU 1021, AFT 2121, San Francisco Tenants Union … read more here.
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