The SF Planning Commission voted 5-2 against the Mosser Hotel's request to transform 72 SRO units into tourist accommodations amidst community opposition. Activists argued that the conversion would displace low-income residents and exacerbate struggling hotel occupancy rates. The Mosser's ownership claimed that current SRO tenants would benefit from upgraded facilities at another hotel, but critics pointed out that such changes could lead to a loss of essential housing. Ultimately, the commission upheld the importance of maintaining housing for vulnerable populations over catering to the tourism sector.
The SF Planning Commission rejected Mosser Hotel's plan to convert housing units into tourist accommodations, siding with activists who argued it would harm low-income residents.
Activists argued that converting housing units into tourist hotel rooms during a struggling economy would further disadvantage low-income residents and compound hotel vacancy issues.
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