DAY 4

Dear Community Partners & Allies,

For years, tenants at 434 Leavenworth have been trapped in the same cycle of corporate neglect—first under Veritas Investment, now under Ballast Investment (Brick+Timber). But today, we’re shining a light on the real power behind the scenes: Brookfield Properties, a global real estate giant that owns, operates, and develops office towers, retail centers, and 42,000+ multifamily units worldwide.

In December 2023, Brookfield took over 75 SF buildings (including 434 Leavenworth) in a foreclosure deal from Veritas—yet they’ve stayed silent while tenants fight for:

• Drop evictions for tenants on rent strike

• Language access so all residents can advocate for themselves

• Rent credits owed and previously promised to tenants for uninhabitable conditions

• Good-faith negotiations with the tenant union

Brookfield Properties own iconic properties like One Post Street, the Monadnock Building, and luxury apartments (The George, Presidio Landmark). They’re redeveloping Pier 70 & Stonestown—and even formerly owned Westfield San Francisco Centre.

But with great power comes great responsibility.

Our city doesn’t need another speculative investor profiting off vulnerable communities. Tenants care about their homes. Will Brookfield Properties care about their tenants?

✊ Call Brookfield Properties TODAY at (212) 417-7000 (NYC headquarter)

1️⃣ Use this LIVE DOC for phone numbers, scripts, and executive emails
2️⃣ Spread the word: forward this email to your network or post on your social media

To learn more about their fight:

Follow HRCSF on Twitter at @housingrightsSF and Instagram

Watch this new reel to hear why these tenants care about their homes.

Watch this reel to hear firsthand experiences from tenants under these corporate landlords.

Read below media coverage documenting their fight:

“ In San Francisco, Tenants Use Labor Tactics to Challenge Their Landlords ” - The New York Times

“ Apartment building owner failed to fulfill its responsibilities and tenants complained but no improvements were made in a year ” - Sing Tao Daily

“ Advocates: Longest ongoing SF Rent Strike an outlier “ - SF Examiner

“ As San Francisco’s largest landlord falters, tenants are banding together and winning ” - SF Examiner

“ More Tenderloin Tenants Face Eviction Amid Rent Strike “ - SF Public Press

“ Landlord-Tenant Spat Persists in Tenderloin Building Where Resolution Seemed Possible ” - SF Public Press

San Francisco is watching. Let’s make sure Brookfield Properties listens.

In solidarity,