Pensione Esperanza
 

City of San José - Housing - 200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113 - ph:408.535.3860

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Within walking distance of downtown employers, residents enjoy a landscaped courtyard, private baths, partial kitchens, extensive common room facilities, an on-site case manager, and a 24-hour assistance desk. Ten units are for Shelter Plus Care participants, who pay 30% of their own housing costs. This Federally-funded program provides rental assistance for the remaining amount, as well as counseling and social services to assist the participants to achieve and maintain independence.  
       
       
Completed:   1999-00  
Location:   598 Columbia Avenue at Bird Avenue  
Unit Mix:   110 rental units; 109 VLI /1 Manager's Unit  
Unit per Acre:   119.0  
Developer:   Charities Housing Development Corp. and Green Valley Corp.  
Architect:   David Baker and Associates  
General Contractor:   Barry Swenson Builder  
Property Manager:   Charities Housing Development Corp.  
Financing:   City of San José - $3,250,000;  
    Other Partners - $4,587,000  
 
Total Funding:   $7,837,000