Plans for a 400' residential tower and attached 65' commercial building are currently working their way through environmental review. If approved and ultimately built the mixed-use project would contain around 250 dwelling units, 3 commercial units, and space for the Conservatory of Music.

A full-scale conversion of the former AAA headquarters from commercial to residential is underway. When completed this 400' tower will contain 399 units and 112 parking spaces. Topping it off will be a 29th floor roof-deck with fire pits, a hot tub, and landscaping. The swapping of masonry for a sleek new glass skin will help this tower look as good as new.

Currently undergoing renovations, 1455 Market will house up to 1,000 Square employees by the end of the year. Square has leased 246,000 sq. ft. across four floors, with the option to add another 81,000.

This highrise community has been getting quite a bit of attention as it prepares to open its first buildings in October. When fully completed the tower will add 754 units to the intersection of 10th and Market.

Soon to be the site of 190 affordable units to satisfy requirements for 201 Folsom Street, this 10-15 story complex at 1400 Mission Street is awaiting the completion of Nema, which is currently using the lot as a staging area for construction, before they can begin their own construction.

This new highrise project at Polk and Hayes streets will house 162 units and 51 parking spaces in its 13-story frame. Its transit-friendly and walkable location has made it a darling of area neighborhood groups, so expect this one to break ground sooner than later.

1355 Market and the adjacent Stevenson Street building are partially completed with remodels. So far the former Furniture Mart building has attracted Twitter's headquarters, as well as Yammer and One King's Lane to join the Mid-Market Party. Next up is a 22,000 sq. ft. food emporium, opening in October.

Having recently topped-out, this residential tower by big-timers Avalon Bay will contain 273 units and high-end amenities when finished. Add 5,000 sq. ft. of ground floor retail to improve the pedestrian experience and you can expect this building to be a hit when it opens at the end of this year.

Dolby Laboratories is moving their headquarters from 100 Potrero Ave to this massive 354,000 sq. ft. building in Mid-Market. Currently undergoing renovations, Dolby will occupy the entire 16 stories once the move is complete.

Vacant since 2003, renovations are expected to commence next month on the historic 1917 Strand Theater. Current owners ACT plan to convert the building into a live performance space and restaurant. Features will include a rehearsal area, costume and sound/ lighting facilities, and offices.

After purchasing the vacant lot at 1125 Market, MacFarlane Partners has recently submitted plans to construct a 150-unit, 12-story building with 16 parking spaces over the lot of the former Embassy Theater.

Currently undergoing a $40MM makeover, The Renoir Hotel will return with Kelly Wearstler-designed interiors, revamped masonry on the exterior, and a rooftop bar to top it all off. Developer Kor Group promises "a hip, affordable hotel destination" when this historic lodging relaunches in 2015.

The existing St. Anthony's Dining Room was demolished recently to make space for an expanded dining room and 90 BMR units reserved for senior citizens. The $40MM, 10-story building will feature a state-of-the-art kitchen and dining hall when it opens next summer. ">was demolished recently to make space for an expanded dining room and 90 BMR units reserved for senior citizens. The $40MM, 10-story building will feature a state-of-the-art kitchen and dining hall when it opens next summer.

Scott Plank, and his company War Horse LLC, recently purchased the former Hollywood Billiards site at 1028 Market. The building itself is most likely a tear-down, but the 15,000 sq. ft. lot is zoned for 120' and about 150 housing units. Expect big things from the man who retired from Under Armour to "pursue his passion for building sustainable urban environments."

988 Market, aka the Warfield Building, is currently undergoing renovations to accommodate 2 tenants who will fill nearly the entire building upon completion: Spotify and Benchmark Capital. Fear not, the impending office rents will not interfere with the Warfield Theater, or concert schedule.

Technically a series of shuttered buildings from 950-964 Market, developer Group 1 acquired the site with plans to develop the 950 Center for Arts and Education. The mixed-use facility will feature arts and education facilities, ground-floor retail, and over 200 units of housing.

Demolition began earlier this summer at the site of the former St. Francis Theater on Market Street. When the project is completed in 2015 expect to see 250,000 sq. ft. of new retail space and a whole lot of glass fronting Market Street.

Located at the site of a former porn theater, this future Hampton Inn is the only new hotel currently under construction in the city. When completed the tower will rise 15 floors and feature 174 rooms at a mid-priced level.

Hotel Zetta, located across from the Old Mint, is the only hotel in the area to open this year. The 116-room hotel features digs by Dawson Design Associates Inc. in a building celebrating its 100th birthday this year.

The 4-acre site at 5th and Mission is approved for constructing 5 new buildings and rehabbing the Chronicle Building. When completed the project will produce 1.85 million sq. ft. of office space, 748 residential units, and 34,000 sq. ft. of outdoor space. With the recent signing of Yahoo, the project may have an anchor tenant in place to jump start the construction process.