Updates from the chapter
State law gets the goods. Again. Thanks to AB 2011, authored by @asmbuffywicks, and the Density Bonus Law, this proposal bypassed the usual NIMBY nonsense to be approved by the Planning Department
Congratulations to @garymccoysf and @theoellingtonsf ! We look forward to working with you to tackle San Francisco’s housing affordability crisis. Lots of work to do, but tonight we celebrate!
The anti-housing forces of the Marina filed an outrageous lawsuit in federal court seeking to block the proposed housing at the Marina Safeway site. They fight dirty. We fight harder.
Take it from the bullsh*t-ass blog: Connie unites NIMBYs across the political spectrum. Vote @scott_wiener for Congress!
Save transit with us this Saturday! Link in bio.
What turns a frustrated neighbor into a housing advocate? 🏡 For Sarah, it started when homeowners in her progressive SF neighborhood kept opposing new housing. In 2017, she co-founded D9 Neighbors for Housing. Now, she’s helping build a future with more abundant housing and stronger communities. 👏 Join us in celebrating our September YIMBY of the Month, Sarah Rogers of SF YIMBY!
SF YIMBY and other pro-housing orgs HAVE been advocating for single-stair reform for years. But whatever it is that Mayor Daniel Lurie announced is not that.
Ballots are arriving, so let's show up for our endorsed campaigns! RSVP link in bio.
SF Supervisor Myrna Melgar is done with NIMBYs abusing CEQA to block housing!
Following new allegations of sexual assault against Manny Yekutiel, SF YIMBY has withdrawn its #2 endorsement of him. Sexual assault is never acceptable, and a pattern of sexual assault from someone seeking elected office is disqualifying. We call on Manny to end his campaign for District 8 Supervisor so our city can focus on the key issues that matter to San Franciscans.
The SHADE Act is moving forward to end bogus appeals against housing in San Francisco, as it just got unanimous approval at the Land Use Committee on the Board of Supervisors. Over the last decade, over 2000 homes have been blocked or delayed from being built due to NIMBYs exploiting our environmental laws, appealing these housing developments on the basis they cast a "shadow". With our SHADE Act,…
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Posts from San Francisco YIMBY.
- A Deep Dive into San Francisco’s Illegal Efforts to Evade State LawSeptember 16, 2026Or: Is Swiss Cheese Contiguous?
- Concerning San Francisco Board of Supervisors (re: file #260132)April 10, 2026We oppose section 3 of ordinance file #260132 which would exclude several parcels from the zoning standards allowable under SB 79
- Recent NIMBY Stances by D4 Endorsee Supervisor Alan WongMarch 26, 2026SAN FRANCISCO - SF YIMBY is disappointed by Supervisor Wong’s recent actions toward the affordable housing project being constructed at 2550 Irving.
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Reform the rules
Back zoning reform and streamlined permitting so more homes are legal to build, especially near transit and jobs.
Educate & engage
Turn out residents to the meetings that matter and make it easy to take a pro-housing position on local projects.
Build partnerships
Work with neighbors, labor, faith groups, and builders toward a shared abundant-housing agenda.
San Francisco YIMBY is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.