Letters to the editor: What is the city getting by allowing housing demolitions? - 48 hills
Briefly

The demolition of 237 Sanchez Street has sparked controversy regarding the type and affordability of housing that will replace existing units. The project promises two rent-controlled units, but they lack essential features like proper egress for a second bedroom. In addition, three new market-rate units will introduce more high-end living options in an already saturated market. Critics argue that this does not adequately address the housing crisis, particularly as comparable structures face similar fates, effectively diminishing quality housing stock in the city.
There are two units of rent-controlled housing replacing the single-family house, but they are essentially one-bedroom units without proper egress for a second bedroom.
The demolition will also pave the way for three new market-rate units, which will likely be expensive, adding to the existing high-end housing stock.
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