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.

Patrick Kennedy's micro-unit apartment building will feature 160 units throughout 11 floors. 120 units would be designated as efficiency dwelling-units, and at least 80 units will be reserved for student housing. 3,359 sq. ft. of retail and 240 bicycle parking spaces will occupy the ground and basement.

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.

Phases 1 and 2 of the massive Trinity Place development are complete, and phase 3 is now under construction. When all phases are complete the complex of apartment buildings will contain 1,900 units, 1,450 parking spaces and 60,000 sq. ft. of ground floor retail.

Last year the Board of Supervisors approved a 104,000 sq. ft. lease for the Public Utilities Commission. Currently undergoing capital improvements to the tune of $14MM, the city agency will leave their current digs at 875 Stevenson Street once the remodel 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.

Located at 277 Golden Gate Avenue, the former home to KGO-TV Channel 7 has been transformed into 88 loft and studio apartments. The recently opened building houses studios from 276-450 sq. ft, junior one-bedrooms from 400-525 sq. ft. and lofts up to 850 sq. ft.

Currently finishing up a renovation that is anticipated to achieve LEED Platinum status, 50 UN Plaza will debut with a seismic upgrade, roof replacement, historic-materials restoration, systems upgrade and tenant improvements.

Designed by architect Newton Tharp in 1905 the historical building at 1095 Market in Scheduled to be converted from an office building into a 42,000 sq. ft. hostel/hotel with 94 rooms. However, there has been no word on any further development since late 2011.

Located in the former YMCA building, the Kelly Cullen Community Center is the result of a $95 million makeover that provides homes and support for up to 172 formerly homeless individuals. The LEED Gold remodel also includes an auditorium, gymnasium and Department of Public Health clinic on the ground floor.

This historic 1892 structure has sat vacant for years, but new plans to develop it into an assembly space are floating around. The changes will mostly be cosmetic and code upgrades, and no actual use or tenant has yet been announced.

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.

Having technically been open since last year, the International Art Museum of America is a relatively new institution featuring primarily Eastern and European art. The museum is in a state of constant expansion and renovation, doing its part to contribute to the revitalization of Mid-Market. In celebration of their one year anniversary admission is free until the end of 2013.

Purchased last year by Cannae Partners for $9.5MM, the investment group is expected to spend another $9MM "gutting the interior and putting in new elevators, electrical, plumbing and life or safety systems." Currently home to some garment companies, the new owners are hoping to attract a lucrative tech-company lease in the future.

Renovations are nearly complete turning offices above the historic Golden Gate Theater into a rent-a-desk style office space known as WeWork, offering a "full range of amenities" as well as a "co-working environment and networking events and opportunities."

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.

Plans for a 5,000 sq. ft. brewery and gastropub have been made to occupy the former site of Club 65 near the foot of Taylor Street. When completed in early 2014 the business "will focus on West Coast beer and wine," including at least 75 taps (wine included).

." The 4,400 sq. ft. space includes a main gallery perfect for intimate concerts of up to 100 people.

The surface parking lot was acquired by the city for $5.9MM in 2007, and in 2009 a plan was approved to construct a 14-story building with 153 affordable units. A 13,750 sq. ft. grocery store is also to be established, the first full-service grocery store in the Tenderloin. The project is still slated as a go, but last year the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation sought a 5-year extension on their permit to demolish said parking lot.

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.

Designed in 1912, this 6-story structure is currently undergoing a renovation, this 230,000 sq. ft. building recently out-dueled Market Street Place for anchor tenant Nordstrom Rack.

Plans to turn this historic building into a museum have been in the works since 2005, yet no opening date is set. According to the Mint's website the museum is still a go, but in the meantime the space is available as a rental for "as few as 10 people looking for intimate gatherings to up to 500 guests for large events."

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.