Folsom/Dore Apartments
75 Dore Street - San Francisco, CA 94103
Exterior - street view (click to magnify)
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SF Bay Area, family rental, special needs rental, supportive housingCertifications And Awards
Awards (list):
2007 Award of Excellence: Affordable Housing Built Responsibly, Home Depot Foundation; Energy and Sustainability: Honor Award, American Institute of Architects; Exceptional Residential Bay Area Design: Merit Award, American Institute of Architects; National Green Building Award, American Institute of Architects; Best Affordable Project, Gold Nugget Grand Award, Pacific Coast Builders Conference; Best Sustainable Residential Neighborhood, Gold Nugget Grand Award, Pacific Coast Builders Conference; Best Attached Residential Project of the Year, Gold Nugget Merit Award, Pacific Coast Builders Conference
Certifications:
LEED Silver
Energy
Energy use and generation:
On-site generation: solar/photovoltaics
Insulation meets current building code
Lighting:
Energy efficient lighting fixtures
Energy efficient bulbs
Water
Water heating:
On-site solar hot water heating
Building Surroundings
Nearby amenities:
Community resources (i.e. library) nearby
Services (i.e. grocery store) nearby
Public transit nearby
Car share vehicle nearby
Landscaping:
Use of drought tolerant plants
Use of native plants
Building Materials
Interior finishes:
Low/No VOC interior paint
Low/No VOC adhesives or solvents
Formaldehyde free particle board, oriented strandboard, or plywood
Design and construction planning:
Use of salvaged materials within property
Operations
Shared resources:
Easily accessible and secure bike racks/storage
Walking distance to car sharing vehicle
Car share memberships
Indoor environmental quality:
Non-toxic/sustainable cleaning practices and products
Other Green Features
Entry garden court and green staircase, which provide a transitional space to mitigate between the urban exterior and the dwellings. Significant parking reductions. Efficient combined water and space heating system that exceeds Title 24 standards by 20%. Natural ventilation.
Property type:
Multifamily building
Occupancy restrictions:
Income limits apply to all units
Contact owner for details
Property features:
Fenced yard/garden
Common area/lounge
Easy access to public transport
Wheelchair access
Number of units (multifamily only):
98
Folsom/Dore is the first building in Northern California to receive LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Citizens Housing Corporation worked with the City of San Francisco to
build 98 units of affordable housing for low- and very low income
residents with a variety of special needs. The development includes
3,200 square feet of community space that houses on-site supportive
services for residents. The building is in a mixed-use neighborhood in San Francisco's
South of Market area, which is home to a variety of small businesses.
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