City & housing authority vote to buy apt. building in Ocean Beach for homeless

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The City of San Diego, in partnership with a nonprofit and funded by the state, had decided to purchase a apartment complex in Ocean Beach for over $4 million to convert into housing for the homeless.

The building, formerly a home for domestic violence victims called “Becky’s House”, is required in its deed to only be used for shelter, affordable housing, or victim advocacy purposes.

KUSI’s Dan Plante went live with details.