By Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square
The Center Square) – San Francisco is spending $19 million on expanding an agreement with a non-profit to run a homeless hotel for four years through 2026.
The total cost of the operation is $27.3 million.
The city and county of San Francisco had a resolution on Tuesday approving the first amendment to the contract between Five Keys Schools and Programs and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
The city purchased 685 Ellis Street, which is a 74-unit building, in May 2022 so it can be used as housing for homeless people. The units would come with supportive services, and tenants would have their own units and leases.
The building has a lobby, community lounge, a commercial kitchen, office space, and a laundry room. Each unit has a private bathroom and kitchenette.
The 2022 point-in-time survey conducted on Feb. 23, 2022, shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco was 7,754.