The Alexander Residence is an existing twelve story, 179 units single room occupancy (SRO) residential hotel.

Built in 1927 this building has been a residence for many low income seniors and individuals. The renovation work consists of hazardous materials abatement, new storefront entry, a new multi-purpose room, and kitchenette, improvements to the lobby and commercial spaces, laundry room, social services offices, conversion of 18 SRO units to full ADA-disabled access compliances and new accessible restrooms in the common areas.

Improvements to the building systems include new electrical power and distribution, on-site underground transformer, code compliant fire sprinkler system and fire alarm, ventilation systems, replacement of heating boiler and domestic hot water storage tanks, windows and finishes throughout.

The building is occupied during the course of construction which requires phasing of the work and the installation of a construction lift in order to separate the daily flow of residents and construction activities.

Owner/Client: Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation
General Contractor: Cahill Construction
Description: 179 units renovation of a 1920s era hotel
Construction Cost: $8.5 million
Completion Date: 2004