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San Francisco Housing Crisis: 124 Years to Recovery?

3/5/2026

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  • A recent study projects San Francisco's housing crisis could take up to 124 years to resolve, even with large supply increases.
  • The report cites wage disparity as the root issue, not just zoning, as high-income earners from the tech boom compete with lower-wage workers.
  • Developer Bora Ozturk notes construction will not begin until costs decrease.
  • Mayor Daniel Lurie is modernizing San Francisco's permitting system to streamline processes and reduce delays.