Swinerton Delivers First Housing at Historic Power Station Site
The Sophie Maxwell Building adds 105 below-market-rate units to San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood, completed four months early and under budget.
San Francisco, CA, February 16, 2026—Swinerton Builders (Swinerton) successfully completed construction of The Sophie Maxwell Building, a transformative eight-story, 81,220-square-foot mid-rise residential community located at the historic Power Station site. This landmark development includes 105 below-market-rate units—70 studios, 21 one-bedroom, and 14 two-bedroom units—helping address the critical need for accessible housing in San Francisco’s Southeast neighborhood.
The Sophie Maxwell Building is more than just housing—it is a vibrant community hub. Residents will benefit from thoughtfully designed amenity spaces, administrative offices, retail spaces, and communal laundry rooms on the ground floor. The project received LEED® Gold certification, reinforcing a commitment to sustainability and long-term community health.
“We are thrilled to be part of the first building to rise at the former Power Station site,” shares Patrick Otellini, Swinerton’s National Affordable Housing Director. “The partnership between Swinerton, Fifth Space, and LMS Architects is cohesive and collaborative. The strength of this partnership and the intentional communication with this team allowed us to deliver this project four months early and significantly under budget. We are excited to be a part of this important workforce housing development.”
A hallmark of the project is its emphasis on local economic empowerment. Swinerton implemented a program to provide meaningful work packages for hyper-local trade partners, ensuring that the economic benefits of construction extend to the surrounding community. These hyper-local trade partners are BIPOC-owned, emerging and micro businesses that, on average, generate less than $1 million in annual gross revenue.
The Sophie Maxwell Building demonstrates what is possible when public and private partners unite. Managed by The John Stewart Company, it will provide long-term stewardship and resident support.
