Data-Driven Financial Analysis for Commercial to Residential Conversion in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Expertise That Matches San Francisco’s Complexity

With deep experience in San Francisco’s planning process, building codes, and historic preservation requirements, we understand the city’s unique challenges:

• Navigating Article 11/10 landmark requirements and Planning Department reviews
• Coordinating with DBI, SF Planning, SFPUC, and SF Fire Department
• Addressing seismic retrofits, ADA upgrades, and historic facade preservation
• Maximizing value under AB 2011, SB 6, and local commercial property conversion incentives
• Managing stakeholders and neighborhood engagement in dense urban settings

Our Adaptive Reuse Owner’s Rep Services:

1. Feasibility Analysis & Planning Strategy

Identify entitlement pathways, structural constraints, CEQA exemptions, and potential under AB 2011, SB 6, or density bonus law—critical factors in successful office to residential conversions.

2. Historic & Code Compliance Coordination

Oversee historical resource assessments, ADA upgrades, life-safety systems, and energy/seismic code integration to support converting commercial property to residential in older or protected buildings.

3. Design & Consultant Management

Coordinate architects, engineers, and specialty consultants to align the commercial to residential conversion scope with applicable codes and budget.

4. Budget Development & Schedule Planning

Build realistic cost models and phasing plans for complex upgrades, including conditions common in office-to-residential conversion projects.

5. Bidding & Contractor Selection

Procure and negotiate with contractors experienced in structural retrofits, utility reconfiguration, and tenant-sensitive work—essential in converting offices to housing efficiently and effectively.

6. Construction Oversight & Issue Resolution

Provide day-to-day field oversight, manage RFIs, and proactively address construction challenges related to adaptive reuse and commercial property conversion.

7. Stakeholder Communication

Manage reporting and coordination with city officials, community stakeholders, lenders, and design partners to ensure alignment on converting commercial property to residential outcomes.

Why Adaptive Reuse in San Francisco?

• AB 2011 and SB 6 now enable by-right residential conversions of office and retail buildings on commercial corridors
• High office vacancy rates create ripe opportunities for converting offices to housing
• Adaptive reuse lowers embodied carbon and shortens delivery timelines compared to new construction
• San Francisco supports office-to-residential conversion projects through density bonuses, expedited processing, and flexible parking requirements

Why Stone & Stryder?

• Proven track record managing complex, code-intensive commercial to residential conversion projects across San Francisco
• Deep understanding of local regulatory agencies and permitting timelines
• Strong relationships with city departments, design teams, and adaptive reuse contractors
• Trusted by developers, non-profits, and investors for high-impact urban transformation

San Francisco’s next great housing opportunity lies within its existing buildings. Whether you’re focused on commercial to residential conversion or seeking adaptive reuse consulting for an office to residential conversion, let Stone & Stryder, LLC guide your project from vision to occupancy—with expertise, discipline, and local insight.