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He lost control of SF’s largest housing complex. He’s still selling the dream

16 June 2026 16:22

The ownership of Parkmerced, San Francisco's largest housing complex, has shifted from Rosania to Mark Karasick of 601W Companies, according to state records. This change follows a 2014 bailout and may represent a loan-to-own strategy.

- Rosania is no longer the signatory for Parkmerced's ownership entity. - Mark Karasick, managing director of 601W Companies, has taken over as signatory.

- 601W has been an investor since 2014, helping Rosania avoid default. - Rosania still speaks of restoring trust and halting leasing for 90 days after takeover.

The situation remains unclear as Karasick has not commented, but Rosania continues to promote a vision of community restoration.

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