Senior Living at it's BEST, great location, close to everything!

Thank you for your interest in Martin Luther Tower, a 62+ Senior Community. Martin Luther Tower is a 121-unit, 13 story apartment building, located at 1001 Franklin Street that provides affordable, independent living for seniors.

Martin Luther Tower is located at 1001 Franklin Street SF CA 94109, on the corner of Ellis & Franklin Street. MLT was built in the 1960s as a response to the challenge of urban redevelopment and as a ministry to senior citizens in the Cathedral Hill community.

Today, St. Mark's continues to fulfill its commitment to affordable housing and its ministry to seniors in the community.

St. Mark's outreach to seniors is seen in the form of activities, pastoral care, and corporate oversight of MLT.

Other services provided for MLT residents include an on­site social worker; a weekly study led by St. Mark's clergy; laundry facilities; a small computer lab; a lounge stocked with DVDs and games; monthly luncheons and field trips; informational seminars; a weekly movement class; and a guest suite for family and friend to stay while visiting.

Martin Luther Tower is a community of wonderful residents, on-site property management and a warmth that says home! We offer studios and 1-bedrooms, at 50% and 60% of the normal housing cost.

You do need to qualify; we verify your assets and income. Affordable Studios: $1,958-$2,350Household Maximum Income$67,700-$81,240Affordable 1-Bedrooms: $2,098 - $2,513Household Maximum Income$67,700 - $81,240Market Rate Units:Studios: $2,000-2,2001BR Units: $2,500 - $3,000Maximum Income$135,400Rental pricing current as of 12/25/2025-Subject to Change Without Notice.

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