Plaza East History
Plaza East was the last 100% Public Housing Site in San Francisco to not receive increased subsidies through HOPESF or RAD, and has historically been underfunded by Congress and HUD. This lack of funds has meant less money to spend on repairs, continual deficits despite subsidies, and residents lacking security, workforce, and education community support.
Through the work of the Community / Connected / Change campaign, residents and property management have created concrete solutions to address these challenges to provide better outcomes for all of Plaza East.
History of the Land and People of Plaza East
Aerial photo of Plaza East Apartments with the city of San Francisco in the background.
Existing Conditions & Financing
Plaza East has been historically underfunded by Congress and HUD’s operating subsidies, especially since the 2008 housing marketing crash. Now, this property runs at a deficit each year, using reserve funds to address maintenance issues. Plus, with circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, operating costs have seen a $511K increase from just 2020 to 2021 alone.
Repair work is a major priority for the Community / Connected / Change campaign. In April 2021, property management secured $27M in emergency repair funds. And in May 2021, those repairs began.
Impact on People
Because of the lack of funding for the Plaza East development, residents are unsupported in their pursuit to a life that is stable and thriving.
Currently, residents are in need of financial support to address key areas for a thriving community:
Security
Workforce
Education
Other Resident Services
