Downtown San Diego Real Estate News

Latest real estate-related updates for Downtown San Diego. Updated when local development, zoning, parks, or housing news is material.

October 12, 2026

City Council Approves Revised 17th and Commercial Affordable Housing Plan

The council gave final passage on Oct. 12 to an amended agreement for the East Village project at 9 and 19 17th Street. It drops from 108 to 99 homes, with 98 income-restricted studios and one-bedrooms, after the developer redesigned it to cut costs. Source: docs.sandiego.gov.

September 17, 2026

City Council Approves Updated Ground Lease to Convert 101 Ash Into 249 Affordable Homes at 107 Ash

Council unanimously approved the amended ground lease for the Civic Core conversion at 107 Ash. 249 deed-restricted apartments plus manager units, retail, and childcare, distinct from the August prep-for-vote card.

August 28, 2026

City Prepares to Amend 107 Ash Street Affordable Housing Lease Before Closing

San Diego will vote Sept. 15 on a first amendment to the 107 Ash Street (formerly 101 Ash) ground lease. The 21-story tower would become 252 apartments, most income-restricted.

August 14, 2026

The Torrey Starts Leasing 450 Apartments, With Whole Foods Aiming for Year-End

Holland Partner Group has started leasing The Torrey, a 34-story tower with 450 apartments and a ground-floor Whole Foods at Front and A. Whole Foods is targeting a late-2026 opening.

July 13, 2026

Kindred Apartments in Cortez Hill Top Out, Aiming for Early 2027

BRIDGE Housing and the San Diego Housing Commission have topped out Kindred, 125 affordable rentals on the former Family Court site in Cortez Hill. Homes stay affordable for 99 years. Opening targeted for early 2027.

August 6, 2026

Downtown and Urban San Diego Keep Converting Commercial Sites to Housing

Former retail and auto sites across San Diego, including urban corridors tied to downtown and mid-city, are being repositioned for mid-rise and high-rise housing under updated community plans.

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