Condominium Conversion Eligibility

Which properties are eligible for condominium conversion?

The first few articles on this page describe generally which San Francisco properties are eligible for condominium conversion, while the later articles address more unusual and specific situations.

Deciding Whether to Convert to Condominiums

Is converting to condominiums worthwhile? Understand the pros and cons of condo conversion, and learn how to weigh its costs and benefits.

Simple Summary of San Francisco Condominium Conversion Rules

Condo conversion for dummies: Quickly determine if your property qualifies, and learn how to convert your building to condominiums.

San Francisco Condominium Conversion Rules and Process

Condominium conversion step-by-step. How to qualify for conversion and bypass the condo lottery? How long does condo-izing take and how much does it cost?

The Expedited Conversion Program (ECP)

Qualification requirements for the new condo law include conversion fee, owner-occupancy, and lifetime leases. Lottery suspension and the lawsuit poison pill.

Condominium Conversion Workshop Videos

The videos explain who qualifies to convert under the new TIC/condominium conversion bypass law, how the lifetime lease requirements work, how a lawsuit would affect the new TIC/condo law, how the condo conversion process works, and much more. Two of the videos are designed for owners, and the third is designed for real estate professionals.

San Francisco’s Condo Conversion Lottery System

How does the SF condominium lottery work? The chances of winning the condo lotto, and how many years it takes to win. When will the condo lottery resume?

Effect of Eviction and Tenant Buyout History on Condominium Conversion Eligibility

Which past evictions and tenant buyouts prevent a building from converting to condos in San Francisco? How to analyze eviction/buyout history and tell if and when a condo conversion is possible.

Condo Conversion Exemption for Renovations or Additions

Can major renovations or building expansions allow a building to convert to condominiums with owner-occupancy or winning the condo lotto? What is “new construction”?

Condominium Conversion in Oakland

Restrictions on condominium conversion in Oakland, condo conversion rules and procedures, and the process of converting a building to condominiums in Oakland. (589 KBytes, PDF)