Gabe Greschler

Nonprofit founder and Levi-Strauss heir Daniel Lurie has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/05/24/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-funds-campaign/">cut a series of six and seven-figure checks</a> for his mayoral campaign, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/04/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-wealth/">making full use of his family&#8217;s jean empire</a> as he pitches himself as a City Hall outsider.

Sky&#8217;s the limit as Daniel Lurie will use his deep pockets for mayor&#8217;s race

Daniel Lurie may be the richest person to ever run for mayor of SF. What does he own?

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<p>Nonprofit founder and Levi-Strauss heir Daniel Lurie has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/05/24/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-funds-campaign/">cut a series of six and seven-figure checks</a> for his mayoral campaign, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/04/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-wealth/">making full use of his family's jean empire</a> as he pitches himself as a City Hall outsider.</p>

<p>Nonprofit founder and Levi-Strauss heir Daniel Lurie has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/05/24/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-funds-campaign/">cut a series of six and seven-figure checks</a> for his mayoral campaign, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/04/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-wealth/">making full use of his family&#8217;s jean empire</a> as he pitches himself as a City Hall outsider.</p>

But the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/01/daniel-lurie-campaign-finance-believe-in-sf">big bucks Lurie has funneled toward his bid</a> contrast starkly with the amount he has received from donors lately.

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<p>But the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/01/daniel-lurie-campaign-finance-believe-in-sf">big bucks Lurie has funneled toward his bid</a> contrast starkly with the amount he has received from donors lately. </p>

Between July 1 and Sept. 21 — the latest fundraising benchmark through required financial disclosure forms — Lurie collected $69,458 from donors.&nbsp;

<p>Between July 1 and Sept. 21 — the latest fundraising benchmark through required financial disclosure forms — Lurie collected $69,458 from donors.&nbsp;</p>

That was far less than his main opponents, Mayor London Breed, former interim Mayor Mark Farrell, and Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin.

<p>That was far less than his main opponents, Mayor London Breed, former interim Mayor Mark Farrell, and Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin.</p>

As of Friday, Lurie, the founder of Tipping Point, an anti-poverty nonprofit, had injected some $6.28 million of his own cash into the race. That included a cool $925,000 he contributed this week.

<p>As of Friday, Lurie, the founder of Tipping Point, an anti-poverty nonprofit, had injected some $6.28 million of his own cash into the race. That included a cool $925,000 he contributed this week. </p>

If that weren’t enough, he has an independent committee, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/30/daniel-lurie-mom-spends-million-dollars-san-francisco-mayor-race/">anchored by a large donation from his mother, Mimi Haas</a>, backing his candidacy with millions more.

Daniel Lurie&#8217;s mother spends $1 million to help him win San Francisco mayor’s race

<p>If that weren’t enough, he has an independent committee, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/30/daniel-lurie-mom-spends-million-dollars-san-francisco-mayor-race/">anchored by a large donation from his mother, Mimi Haas</a>, backing his candidacy with millions more.</p>

Peskin —&nbsp;who has been lagging in the polls and launched his campaign in April, the latest of all the candidates — had the most robust grassroots fundraising haul of the period, bringing in $253,433. Farrell raised $177,360, while Breed got $147,219.

<p>Peskin —&nbsp;who has been lagging in the polls and launched his campaign in April, the latest of all the candidates — had the most robust grassroots fundraising haul of the period, bringing in $253,433. Farrell raised $177,360, while Breed got $147,219. </p>

All the candidates, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/25/san-francisco-mayor-race-daniel-lurie-campaign/">besides Lurie</a>, are set to receive up to $1.2 million in public financing.

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<p>All the candidates, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/25/san-francisco-mayor-race-daniel-lurie-campaign/">besides Lurie</a>, are set to receive up to $1.2 million in public financing.</p>

Aaron Peskin, the President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing District 3, is speaks during a rally announcing his run for mayor of San Francisco on Saturday, April 6, 2024.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/peskin-17.jpg?w=2500" alt="A man with a beard, wearing a suit, stands at a lectern with a microphone, potentially giving a speech." class="wp-image-265550"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Aaron Peskin raised more than $250,000 this summer, the most of any major mayoral candidate.</figcaption></figure>


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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/peskin-17.jpg?w=2500" alt="A man with a beard, wearing a suit, stands at a lectern with a microphone, potentially giving a speech." class="wp-image-265550"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Aaron Peskin raised more than $250,000 this summer, the most of any major mayoral candidate.</figcaption></figure>

Political consultant Jim Ross said Lurie’s figures are likely the result of two key developments: The campaign is not focusing on fundraising, and voters see a rich candidate who already has immense resources.&nbsp;

<p>Political consultant Jim Ross said Lurie’s figures are likely the result of two key developments: The campaign is not focusing on fundraising, and voters see a rich candidate who already has immense resources.&nbsp;</p>

Lurie has focused on <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/06/daniel-lurie-mayoral-campaign-poll-win/">distinguishing himself</a> from the other candidates, who have all served in public office. He promises to take on City Hall corruption, build shelters for the homeless population, and fully staff the San Francisco Police Department.&nbsp;

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<p>Lurie has focused on <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/06/daniel-lurie-mayoral-campaign-poll-win/">distinguishing himself</a> from the other candidates, who have all served in public office. He promises to take on City Hall corruption, build shelters for the homeless population, and fully staff the San Francisco Police Department.&nbsp; </p>

More recently, he has jumped on scandals that have befallen <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/25/san-francisco-nonprofit-dream-keeper-initiative-collective-impact/">Breed’s signature Dream Keeper Initiative</a> and Farrell’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/19/mark-farrell-home-permits-san-francisco/">reported ethical missteps.</a>

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<p>More recently, he has jumped on scandals that have befallen <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/25/san-francisco-nonprofit-dream-keeper-initiative-collective-impact/">Breed’s signature Dream Keeper Initiative</a> and Farrell’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/19/mark-farrell-home-permits-san-francisco/">reported ethical missteps.</a></p>

“What happens with wealthy candidates is it becomes hard to raise money because nobody thinks they need it,” said Ross. “They tend to lean on wealthy candidates’ finances, which is a problem because donations are really an indication of not just money but strength and support.”

<p>“What happens with wealthy candidates is it becomes hard to raise money because nobody thinks they need it,” said Ross. “They tend to lean on wealthy candidates’ finances, which is a problem because donations are really an indication of not just money but strength and support.”</p>

Lurie has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/09/daniel-lurie-ads-san-francisco-mayors-race/">been on a spending spree</a> — a necessity considering that just a year ago, many San Franciscans barely knew his name.

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<p>Lurie has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/08/09/daniel-lurie-ads-san-francisco-mayors-race/">been on a spending spree</a> — a necessity considering that just a year ago, many San Franciscans barely knew his name.</p>

Since entering the race last fall, Lurie has spent $3.5 million at political media firm Thematic Campaigns, $213,000 on polling from David Binder, and more than $100,000 on opposition research from VR Research.&nbsp;

<p>Since entering the race last fall, Lurie has spent $3.5 million at political media firm Thematic Campaigns, $213,000 on polling from David Binder, and more than $100,000 on opposition research from VR Research.&nbsp;</p>

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Max Szabo, a spokesperson for Lurie’s campaign, said the candidate still <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/02/daniel-lurie-san-francisco-mayor-election-fundraising/">has a large pool of donors</a> and has raised a total of about $900,000 from more than 2,900 contributors. Lurie has consistently polled in the <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/mayor-poll-london-breed-19621299.php">top three</a> and has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/06/12/san-francisco-mayor-mark-farrell-poll-london-breed/">high favorability ratings among</a> prospective voters.

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<p>Max Szabo, a spokesperson for Lurie’s campaign, said the candidate still <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/02/daniel-lurie-san-francisco-mayor-election-fundraising/">has a large pool of donors</a> and has raised a total of about $900,000 from more than 2,900 contributors. Lurie has consistently polled in the <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/mayor-poll-london-breed-19621299.php">top three</a> and has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/06/12/san-francisco-mayor-mark-farrell-poll-london-breed/">high favorability ratings among</a> prospective voters.</p>

Meanwhile, Peskin&#8217;s latest fundraising figures are a beacon of hope for the progressive candidate, who has been polling last among the top four candidates.

<p>Meanwhile, Peskin's latest fundraising figures are a beacon of hope for the progressive candidate, who has been polling last among the top four candidates. </p>

<p>Meanwhile, Peskin&#8217;s latest fundraising figures are a beacon of hope for the progressive candidate, who has been polling last among the top four candidates. </p>

Running on a platform critical of real estate and big-business interests, Peskin has banked his mayoral bid on a grassroots effort that hinges on a coalition of young progressives and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/06/28/san-francisco-mayors-race-westside-housing-aaron-peskin/">moderate homeowners</a> who balk at increased development.&nbsp;

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<p>Running on a platform critical of real estate and big-business interests, Peskin has banked his mayoral bid on a grassroots effort that hinges on a coalition of young progressives and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/06/28/san-francisco-mayors-race-westside-housing-aaron-peskin/">moderate homeowners</a> who balk at increased development.&nbsp;</p>

While Peskin’s campaign is in the top spot during this fundraising period, it has $175,162 cash on hand —&nbsp; considerably less than the other campaigns, which all have north of half a million.&nbsp;

<p>While Peskin’s campaign is in the top spot during this fundraising period, it has $175,162 cash on hand —&nbsp; considerably less than the other campaigns, which all have north of half a million.&nbsp;</p>

“Aaron is running a grassroots campaign and has no billionaire backers and no deep pockets,” said Jim Stearns, a consultant for Peskin’s campaign. “We’re not going to put our faith in polling.&nbsp; We’re going to march down the field confident in the reception we’re getting on the ground.”

<p>“Aaron is running a grassroots campaign and has no billionaire backers and no deep pockets,” said Jim Stearns, a consultant for Peskin’s campaign. “We’re not going to put our faith in polling.&nbsp; We’re going to march down the field confident in the reception we’re getting on the ground.”</p>

Levi’s heir burns millions on SF mayoral bid — but donors shy away

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San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie frequently mentions what he considers his crowning achievement: He was able to build housing faster and cheaper than City Hall could.&nbsp;

<p>San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie frequently mentions what he considers his crowning achievement: He was able to build housing faster and cheaper than City Hall could.&nbsp;</p>

The nonprofit founder, Levi Strauss heir, and self-styled political outsider likes to put the spotlight on one project in particular: 833 Bryant St., a 146-unit affordable housing site near the Hall of Justice in SoMa, designed for formerly homeless individuals.

<p>The nonprofit founder, Levi Strauss heir, and self-styled political outsider likes to put the spotlight on one project in particular: 833 Bryant St., a 146-unit affordable housing site near the Hall of Justice in SoMa, designed for formerly homeless individuals.</p>

Lurie asserts that his organization Tipping Point Community built the facility in three years for $377,000 a unit, versus an average of seven years and up to $1.2 million per unit for city-led projects.&nbsp;He called this &#8220;an innovative model that shattered the norms responsible for San Francisco’s housing crisis.”

<p>Lurie asserts that his organization Tipping Point Community built the facility in three years for $377,000 a unit, versus an average of seven years and up to $1.2 million per unit for city-led projects.&nbsp;He called this "an innovative model that shattered the norms responsible for San Francisco’s housing crisis.”</p>

<p>Lurie asserts that his organization Tipping Point Community built the facility in three years for $377,000 a unit, versus an average of seven years and up to $1.2 million per unit for city-led projects.&nbsp;He called this &#8220;an innovative model that shattered the norms responsible for San Francisco’s housing crisis.”</p>

Now, as polling shows <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/06/daniel-lurie-mayoral-campaign-poll-win/">a path to victory</a> for Lurie in the mayoral race, his opponents and critics are sharpening their attacks. They accuse him of misrepresenting his housing record, arguing that the project at 833 Bryant St., constructed with modular units and kick-started with massive private funds, cannot be replicated at scale and pointing to tenant complaints and apparent maintenance issues.

<p>Now, as polling shows <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/09/06/daniel-lurie-mayoral-campaign-poll-win/">a path to victory</a> for Lurie in the mayoral race, his opponents and critics are sharpening their attacks. They accuse him of misrepresenting his housing record, arguing that the project at 833 Bryant St., constructed with modular units and kick-started with massive private funds, cannot be replicated at scale and pointing to tenant complaints and apparent maintenance issues.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We have an affordability crisis in this city because the City Hall insiders have created a byzantine process. At 833 Bryant, I built affordable housing at a fraction of the cost and time it typically takes the City. I will do it again as mayor. <a href="https://t.co/xIjmSHZMpL">pic.twitter.com/xIjmSHZMpL</a></p>&mdash; Daniel Lurie 丹尼爾·羅偉 (@DanielLurie) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanielLurie/status/1836968291723600144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Joe Arellano, campaign spokesman for Mayor London Breed, mocked Lurie as a “guy who used to run a nonprofit with 10 employees” and ridiculed his promotion of 833 Byrant St. that fails to mention the assistance his organization received from Breed’s administration. The project was a public-private partnership, leveraging tax credits, financing help, and long-term operational funding from the city.&nbsp;

<p>Joe Arellano, campaign spokesman for Mayor London Breed, mocked Lurie as a “guy who used to run a nonprofit with 10 employees” and ridiculed his promotion of 833 Byrant St. that fails to mention the assistance his organization received from Breed’s administration. The project was a public-private partnership, leveraging tax credits, financing help, and long-term operational funding from the city.&nbsp;</p>

“Daniel Lurie has no real experience to be mayor, so he’s been padding his résumé with 833 Bryant,” Arellano said. “It’s reckless and dangerous.”

<p>“Daniel Lurie has no real experience to be mayor, so he’s been padding his résumé with 833 Bryant,” Arellano said. “It’s reckless and dangerous.”</p>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-not-replicable">‘Not replicable’</h2>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-not-replicable">‘Not replicable’</h2>

Lurie founded Tipping Point Community, an anti-poverty nonprofit, in 2005 and vowed to drastically reduce homelessness. The organization secured tens of millions of dollars in donations from philanthropists Charles and Helen Schwab and partnered with nonprofit builder Mercy Housing, the mayor’s office, and San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund to build 833 Bryant St.

<p>Lurie founded Tipping Point Community, an anti-poverty nonprofit, in 2005 and vowed to drastically reduce homelessness. The organization secured tens of millions of dollars in donations from philanthropists Charles and Helen Schwab and partnered with nonprofit builder Mercy Housing, the mayor’s office, and San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund to build 833 Bryant St.</p>

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One reason for the project’s low cost was the use of modular construction from a factory in Vallejo; the semi-finished housing units were delivered to San Francisco for final assembly.

<p>One reason for the project’s low cost was the use of modular construction from a factory in Vallejo; the semi-finished housing units were delivered to San Francisco for final assembly.</p>

However, this methodology faced opposition from local labor unions, whose members were replaced by lower-paid out-of-town workers, according to Larry Mazzola Jr., president of the San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council.

<p>However, this methodology faced opposition from local labor unions, whose members were replaced by lower-paid out-of-town workers, according to Larry Mazzola Jr., president of the San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council.</p>

“Cheaper isn’t always better,” Mazzola told The Standard. “Daniel Lurie is not telling you the whole truth.”

<p>“Cheaper isn’t always better,” Mazzola told The Standard. “Daniel Lurie is not telling you the whole truth.”</p>

The exterior of 833 Bryant Street on Sept. 16, 2024. The 833 Bryant Street project, a 146-unit building in SoMa to house formerly homeless individuals, has apparently become Lurie's biggest talking point in his bid for mayor, touting the rare on-budget, on-time achievement. As election season heats up, Lurie’s purportedly outstanding housing record on the 833 Bryant Street project is facing extra scrutiny in debates.


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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/20240916-lurie833bryant-es-08.jpg?w=2500" alt="A modern, multi-story building with a distinct zigzag pattern on its brown facade and a perforated metal section on the left, sits along a tree-lined street." class="wp-image-315027"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The 833 Bryant Street project, a 146-unit building in SoMa, has apparently become Daniel Lurie&#8217;s biggest talking point in his bid for mayor.</figcaption></figure>

In <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ohdBmPTfZjK1llCdPgtsxUtWEtPXlgTo/view?usp=sharing">a 2021 letter</a> to elected officials, Mazzola detailed construction issues at 833 Bryant St.;&nbsp; particularly, what he described as plumbing errors and other flaws in every unit. The letter urged city leaders to reject modular housing projects. Tipping Point, Housing Accelerator Fund, and Mercy Housing <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xoHNJNtQ_RBhpZasW50aqTCHg6NS_M7b/view">refuted</a> Mazzola’s claims, saying the project workers were “union craftspeople” who were&nbsp;paid the “prevailing wage” and standing by the building quality.

<p>In <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ohdBmPTfZjK1llCdPgtsxUtWEtPXlgTo/view?usp=sharing">a 2021 letter</a> to elected officials, Mazzola detailed construction issues at 833 Bryant St.;&nbsp; particularly, what he described as plumbing errors and other flaws in every unit. The letter urged city leaders to reject modular housing projects. Tipping Point, Housing Accelerator Fund, and Mercy Housing <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xoHNJNtQ_RBhpZasW50aqTCHg6NS_M7b/view">refuted</a> Mazzola’s claims, saying the project workers were “union craftspeople” who were&nbsp;paid the “prevailing wage” and standing by the building quality.</p>

The opposition from the influential construction union created a political hurdle for future modular housing, prompting Board of Supervisors members to <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/local/heatherknight/article/S-F-finds-a-way-to-build-homeless-housing-16039820.php">express reluctance</a> to support such projects.

<p>The opposition from the influential construction union created a political hurdle for future modular housing, prompting Board of Supervisors members to <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/local/heatherknight/article/S-F-finds-a-way-to-build-homeless-housing-16039820.php">express reluctance</a> to support such projects.</p>

“[Lurie] keeps touting this one project, but it’s not replicable in San Francisco,” Supervisor Ahsha Safaí, another mayoral candidate, told The Standard. A longtime labor union ally, Safaí said the city approved 833 Bryant St. and a few other modular housing sites as experimental cases but is unlikely to greenlight any more.

<p>“[Lurie] keeps touting this one project, but it’s not replicable in San Francisco,” Supervisor Ahsha Safaí, another mayoral candidate, told The Standard. A longtime labor union ally, Safaí said the city approved 833 Bryant St. and a few other modular housing sites as experimental cases but is unlikely to greenlight any more.</p>

YIMBY Action, one of the most outspoken pro-housing groups, agrees with Safaí.

<p>YIMBY Action, one of the most outspoken pro-housing groups, agrees with Safaí.</p>

“One of the many things that kept costs down for that project was the use of modular housing, which no one else has even attempted in San Francisco since,” said Jane Natoli, YIMBY Action’s San Francisco organizing director. “Unless and until someone has a concrete plan to navigate that, we won’t see any other projects built like that.”

<p>“One of the many things that kept costs down for that project was the use of modular housing, which no one else has even attempted in San Francisco since,” said Jane Natoli, YIMBY Action’s San Francisco organizing director. “Unless and until someone has a concrete plan to navigate that, we won’t see any other projects built like that.”</p>

Critics also point out the <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/bayarea/heatherknight/article/Here-s-how-to-build-affordable-housing-in-SF-16823736.php">massive private donations</a> that funded 833 Bryant St. A <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/07/26/bay-area-housing-group-solves-affordable-homes-math/">new affordable housing project in the Mission</a> is based on private donations and claims to be faster and cheaper to construct than typical methods but is not modular.

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<p>Critics also point out the <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/bayarea/heatherknight/article/Here-s-how-to-build-affordable-housing-in-SF-16823736.php">massive private donations</a> that funded 833 Bryant St. A <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/07/26/bay-area-housing-group-solves-affordable-homes-math/">new affordable housing project in the Mission</a> is based on private donations and claims to be faster and cheaper to construct than typical methods but is not modular.</p>

Modular affordable housing project at 833 Bryant St. seen being built on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif. (Photo By Liz Hafalia/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)


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In a statement, Lurie expressed confidence he could “overhaul the corrupt bureaucracy” but did not provide specifics on how he would overcome labor or political hurdles to build affordable housing — even if he were able to leverage his ultra-wealthy network to raise funding.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p>In a statement, Lurie expressed confidence he could “overhaul the corrupt bureaucracy” but did not provide specifics on how he would overcome labor or political hurdles to build affordable housing — even if he were able to leverage his ultra-wealthy network to raise funding.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

“I am proud of my record,” Lurie said. “I have delivered once, and I will deliver again.”

<p>“I am proud of my record,” Lurie said. “I have delivered once, and I will deliver again.”</p>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fire-floods-mold">Fire, floods, mold</h2>


Living conditions inside 833 Bryant St. have also become a target for political attacks. Since the facility opened in 2022, the SF Department of Building Inspection has received about <a href="https://dbiweb02.sfgov.org/dbipts/Default2.aspx?page=AddressData2&amp;ShowPanel=CTS">21 complaints</a>.

<p>Living conditions inside 833 Bryant St. have also become a target for political attacks. Since the facility opened in 2022, the SF Department of Building Inspection has received about <a href="https://dbiweb02.sfgov.org/dbipts/Default2.aspx?page=AddressData2&amp;ShowPanel=CTS">21 complaints</a>.</p>

Mark Farrell, a former interim mayor who’s also running to replace Breed, said during <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tSmRxIH3PE">a televised debate</a> that someone was “electrocuted” in the building and cited flooding and dirty water there.&nbsp;

<p>Mark Farrell, a former interim mayor who’s also running to replace Breed, said during <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tSmRxIH3PE">a televised debate</a> that someone was “electrocuted” in the building and cited flooding and dirty water there.&nbsp;</p>

Farrell was referring to a complaint from early 2023 in which an apparent tenant <a href="https://dbiweb02.sfgov.org/dbipts/default.aspx?page=AddressComplaint&amp;ComplaintNo=202302403">wrote</a>, &#8220;when I plugged in my vacuum I got a shock&#8221; and claimed the building is &#8220;not safe&#8221; and &#8220;unfinished.&#8221; Other complaints focused on elevator malfunctions, floods, and unsanitary conditions.

<p>Farrell was referring to a complaint from early 2023 in which an apparent tenant <a href="https://dbiweb02.sfgov.org/dbipts/default.aspx?page=AddressComplaint&amp;ComplaintNo=202302403">wrote</a>, "when I plugged in my vacuum I got a shock" and claimed the building is "not safe" and "unfinished." Other complaints focused on elevator malfunctions, floods, and unsanitary conditions.</p>

<p>Farrell was referring to a complaint from early 2023 in which an apparent tenant <a href="https://dbiweb02.sfgov.org/dbipts/default.aspx?page=AddressComplaint&amp;ComplaintNo=202302403">wrote</a>, &#8220;when I plugged in my vacuum I got a shock&#8221; and claimed the building is &#8220;not safe&#8221; and &#8220;unfinished.&#8221; Other complaints focused on elevator malfunctions, floods, and unsanitary conditions.</p>


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A floor in 833 Bryant project is under renovation after the floods.


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Tipping Point is not directly involved in tenant issues at 833 Bryant St., which is managed by Mercy Housing. Although maintenance issues are common in low-income housing, Safaí and Mazzola alleged that some of the problems were attributable to the “poorly built” modular construction.

<p>Tipping Point is not directly involved in tenant issues at 833 Bryant St., which is managed by Mercy Housing. Although maintenance issues are common in low-income housing, Safaí and Mazzola alleged that some of the problems were attributable to the “poorly built” modular construction.</p>

Tenants who spoke with The Standard during a visit to 833 Bryant St. confirmed some of the complaints, such as constant fire alarms, flooding, and leaks.

<p>Tenants who spoke with The Standard during a visit to 833 Bryant St. confirmed some of the complaints, such as constant fire alarms, flooding, and leaks.</p>

Emory Suchan, 53, a disabled tenant who has lived in the building since late 2021, reported problems with washing machines and elevators. But he said management tries to keep the place clean.

<p>Emory Suchan, 53, a disabled tenant who has lived in the building since late 2021, reported problems with washing machines and elevators. But he said management tries to keep the place clean.</p>

One tenant, who wished to remain anonymous over retaliation concerns, shared photos of a dirty hallway and moldy walls in bathrooms that <a href="https://dbiweb02.sfgov.org/dbipts/default.aspx?page=AddressComplaint&amp;ComplaintNo=202428516">matched one recent complaint</a> of “mushrooms” growing.

<p>One tenant, who wished to remain anonymous over retaliation concerns, shared photos of a dirty hallway and moldy walls in bathrooms that <a href="https://dbiweb02.sfgov.org/dbipts/default.aspx?page=AddressComplaint&amp;ComplaintNo=202428516">matched one recent complaint</a> of “mushrooms” growing.</p>

Mercy Housing California president Doug Shoemaker responded that there are “no reports of organic growth” and said that if it’s within a unit, management would not necessarily be aware. He said it is common to see flooding caused by residents struggling with mental health issues, and such issues are not related to design or construction flaws.

<p>Mercy Housing California president Doug Shoemaker responded that there are “no reports of organic growth” and said that if it’s within a unit, management would not necessarily be aware. He said it is common to see flooding caused by residents struggling with mental health issues, and such issues are not related to design or construction flaws.</p>

Building staff said there has been one incident of a false fire alarm caused by a tenant misusing an electric stove in a unit.&nbsp;

<p>Building staff said there has been one incident of a false fire alarm caused by a tenant misusing an electric stove in a unit.&nbsp;</p>

Shoemaker described the project as “overwhelmingly positive” in terms of building housing quickly and cheaply. He dismissed criticism as “potshots at good work.”

<p>Shoemaker described the project as “overwhelmingly positive” in terms of building housing quickly and cheaply. He dismissed criticism as “potshots at good work.”</p>

“I invite [Farrell and Safaí] to reach out to me directly to learn more about the success of this community,” Shoemaker said.

<p>“I invite [Farrell and Safaí] to reach out to me directly to learn more about the success of this community,” Shoemaker said.</p>

Shawn Savoy, 48, a tenant in the building, said it is infested with roaches brought in with the belongings of formerly homeless residents. But he’s happy to have a roof over his head.

<p>Shawn Savoy, 48, a tenant in the building, said it is infested with roaches brought in with the belongings of formerly homeless residents. But he’s happy to have a roof over his head.</p>

“It’s still livable here,” Savoy said. “I just wish the people cared [about the building] more.”

<p>“It’s still livable here,” Savoy said. “I just wish the people cared [about the building] more.”</p>

Daniel Lurie is selling a housing miracle to voters. The reality is messier

The Standard Staff

The Standard&#8217;s politics editor Annie Gaus teamed up with ABC7 News Bay Area anchor Reggie Aqui and tech journalist Kara Swisher to interview San Francisco’s leading mayoral candidates this week. The interviews explore their stances on the city’s key issues, including housing, crime, and the economy. Starting today, the interviews will air on ABC7 Bay Area. Hear directly from London Breed, Daniel Lurie, Aaron Peskin and Mark Farrell on how they seek to lead the city.

<p>The Standard's politics editor Annie Gaus teamed up with ABC7 News Bay Area anchor Reggie Aqui and tech journalist Kara Swisher to interview San Francisco’s leading mayoral candidates this week. The interviews explore their stances on the city’s key issues, including housing, crime, and the economy. Starting today, the interviews will air on ABC7 Bay Area. Hear directly from London Breed, Daniel Lurie, Aaron Peskin and Mark Farrell on how they seek to lead the city.</p>

<p>The Standard&#8217;s politics editor Annie Gaus teamed up with ABC7 News Bay Area anchor Reggie Aqui and tech journalist Kara Swisher to interview San Francisco’s leading mayoral candidates this week. The interviews explore their stances on the city’s key issues, including housing, crime, and the economy. Starting today, the interviews will air on ABC7 Bay Area. Hear directly from London Breed, Daniel Lurie, Aaron Peskin and Mark Farrell on how they seek to lead the city.</p>


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<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/26/qa-daniel-lurie-cites-crisis-of-leadership-in-run-for-san-francisco-mayor/">Daniel Lurie</a>’s bid to become mayor of San Francisco was always going to be tough, considering he’s never run a campaign or served in elected office. But money was never seen as a potential issue for the nonprofit founder and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune.

Why is Daniel Lurie running for San Francisco mayor? He says city has leadership ‘crisis’

<p><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/26/qa-daniel-lurie-cites-crisis-of-leadership-in-run-for-san-francisco-mayor/">Daniel Lurie</a>’s bid to become mayor of San Francisco was always going to be tough, considering he’s never run a campaign or served in elected office. But money was never seen as a potential issue for the nonprofit founder and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune.</p>

However, there is a growing suspicion that Lurie—whose campaign collected more than a half-million dollars in just a few months last year but also spent almost $400,000 during that time—will need to fund his campaign to remain competitive. Lurie is challenging Mayor London Breed and now faces added competition from another moderate Democrat after Mark Farrell, a former supervisor who briefly served as mayor, jumped into the fray last month.

<p>However, there is a growing suspicion that Lurie—whose campaign collected more than a half-million dollars in just a few months last year but also spent almost $400,000 during that time—will need to fund his campaign to remain competitive. Lurie is challenging Mayor London Breed and now faces added competition from another moderate Democrat after Mark Farrell, a former supervisor who briefly served as mayor, jumped into the fray last month.</p>

Despite having millions in support from <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/30/daniel-lurie-mom-spends-million-dollars-san-francisco-mayor-race/">an independent committee funded by his mother</a>, brother and others, Lurie still needs significant resources for his own campaign to control the narrative and raise his name recognition. <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/13/mark-farrell-san-francisco-mayor-police-homeless/">Farrell’s mayoral campaign</a>, which is appealing to some voters who were perhaps initially drawn to Lurie, might have complicated the math on Lurie’s personal fundraising.

Mark Farrell vows to fire police chief, clear homeless camps as mayor

<p>Despite having millions in support from <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/30/daniel-lurie-mom-spends-million-dollars-san-francisco-mayor-race/">an independent committee funded by his mother</a>, brother and others, Lurie still needs significant resources for his own campaign to control the narrative and raise his name recognition. <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/13/mark-farrell-san-francisco-mayor-police-homeless/">Farrell’s mayoral campaign</a>, which is appealing to some voters who were perhaps initially drawn to Lurie, might have complicated the math on Lurie’s personal fundraising.</p>

Tyler Law, a political consultant for Lurie’s campaign, said no decision has been made on whether to participate in the city’s public matching fund program, which provides up to $1.2 million to qualifying candidates for mayor.&nbsp;

<p>Tyler Law, a political consultant for Lurie’s campaign, said no decision has been made on whether to participate in the city’s public matching fund program, which provides up to $1.2 million to qualifying candidates for mayor.&nbsp;</p>

“We continue to outpace the field in fundraising,” said Law, who is a partner at Thematic Campaigns.

<p>“We continue to outpace the field in fundraising,” said Law, who is a partner at Thematic Campaigns.</p>

Mayoral Candidate Daniel Lurie, right, speaks with Henry Hung, a founder of R&amp;G Lounge, while campaigning in Chinatown in San Francisco in San Francisco on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Lurie, the founder of anti-poverty nonprofit Tipping Point and an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, is one of the most prominent challengers to Mayor London Breed in this year’s election.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/social_20240130-asianvotemayorrace.jpg?w=2500" alt="Daniel Lurie talks to an Asian man as they look down the street in San Francisco's Chinatown." class="wp-image-243835"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie, right, could change the math on the mayor&#8217;s race if he decides to leverage his wealth on top of an independent committee that has raised millions from his family and friends.</figcaption></figure>


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/social_20240130-asianvotemayorrace.jpg?w=2500" alt="Daniel Lurie talks to an Asian man as they look down the street in San Francisco's Chinatown." class="wp-image-243835"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie, right, could change the math on the mayor's race if he decides to leverage his wealth on top of an independent committee that has raised millions from his family and friends.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/social_20240130-asianvotemayorrace.jpg?w=2500" alt="Daniel Lurie talks to an Asian man as they look down the street in San Francisco's Chinatown." class="wp-image-243835"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie, right, could change the math on the mayor&#8217;s race if he decides to leverage his wealth on top of an independent committee that has raised millions from his family and friends.</figcaption></figure>

Public financing gives candidates additional funds but places a cap on his spending. By sidestepping the public matching program, Lurie could run the risk of turning off some voters but he would be able to spend an unlimited sum.&nbsp;

<p>Public financing gives candidates additional funds but places a cap on his spending. By sidestepping the public matching program, Lurie could run the risk of turning off some voters but he would be able to spend an unlimited sum.&nbsp;</p>

“What we know from research is that self-funding is less effective,” said Jason McDaniel, a political science professor at San Francisco State University. “It’s very difficult for someone to buy an election, as much as people worry about money.

<p>“What we know from research is that self-funding is less effective,” said Jason McDaniel, a political science professor at San Francisco State University. “It’s very difficult for someone to buy an election, as much as people worry about money.</p>

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