California Construction News staff writer
Guzman Construction Group last week celebrated the topping out of Casa Adelante, a new mixed-use, all-affordable housing development at 1515 South Van Ness in the Mission District.
“This one means a lot. Not just because of the scale, but because of what it represents for the Mission and the partnerships behind it,” the company said in a statement. “From early planning to concrete in place by Blackrock Concrete, every step has been powered by a team that cares deeply about the work and the impact.”
The project is a joint venture between Guzman Construction and Marinship, with design led by David Baker Architects and Y.A. Studio. The celebration included members of the Chinatown Community Development Center and the Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA), who partnered on the development.
Casa Adelante will create 168 new affordable rental homes for families, with a mix of studios and one- to three-bedroom units targeting households earning between 25% and 80% of the San Francisco Area Median Income.
The site sits on 0.80 acres along South Van Ness between Cesar Chavez and 26th Street, within the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, which is designed to preserve and enhance Latino cultural continuity in the neighborhood. Casa Adelante will connect to the adjacent Casa Adelante at 1296 Shotwell, an affordable senior housing development also led by MEDA and CCDC, forming an intergenerational community.
Construction began in spring 2025, with completion expected in early 2027. The project is financed through a combination of city and state housing funds, low-income housing tax credits, public bonds, and private investment.
Guzman Construction described the topping out as a milestone not only for its size but for its significance to the Mission District’s ongoing community and cultural development.
