The tenants of a Mission District apartment building thought they would be forced out of their homes, but in a sudden turn of events, they found out Wednesday they would be able to stay.Walking into the apartment on César Chavez Street is like taking a trip back in time. 'We moved here in 1942, which was the start of World War II, and I've lived here for 80 years,' said resident Helen Byrnes.
'Humanity is family,' Matias said. 'No matter what you see, you don't have to be blood. We are together. I told her that through thick and thin.'The property company released a statement explaining their decision to allow the tenants to stay. Daniel Mytels wrote, 'While the initial decision to purchase a rental property was made with the intention of investment, the goals for this property have since changed â with a focus on people over profits.