701 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Colleen Carter, Ric Gresia| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | Studio - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 650 - 750 Sq Ft |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
Chinatown CDC teamed up with community partners to develop the Mary Helen Rogers Senior Community at 701 Golden Gate Avenue at Franklin Street. Formerly home to a Central Freeway off-ramp, the site was serving as a parking lot at the time construction began. After completing construction in late 2012, the project now has 100 residential units for low and very-low income seniors, including 20 units set aside for homeless seniors under the Department of Public Health’s Direct Access to Housing Program.
The project honors the memory of Mary Helen Rogers, a long-time community activist and advocate for the Western Addition community, and the building will feature art tributes to Ms. Rogers and her legacy.
The project also features on-site services offices, a community café that will partly be programmed by the resident services team, a computer lab, offices, and a resident lobby. MHRSC forms a "senior campus" with its sister project, Parkview Terraces, at Turk and Gough. Resident programs like physical activities to help seniors remain active and fit are open to residents of each project. The café at MHRSC will host social activities, and there will be computer courses in the computer lab.
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Mary Helen Rogers Senior Community does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (Studio/1) | 650ft2 | Call for Price† |
| 1 Bedroom (1/1) | 750ft2 | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $65,050 / year | $74,350 / year | $83,650 / year | $92,900 / year | $100,350 / year | $107,800 / year | $115,200 / year | $122,650 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $65,050 / year | $74,350 / year | $83,650 / year | $92,900 / year | $100,350 / year | $107,800 / year | $115,200 / year | $122,650 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $78,060 / year | $89,220 / year | $100,380 / year | $111,480 / year | $120,420 / year | $129,360 / year | $138,240 / year | $147,180 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Mary Helen Rogers Senior Community have a waiting list?
Mary Helen Rogers Senior Community probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Mary Helen Rogers Senior Community?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
What property management company manges Mary Helen Rogers Senior Community?
Mary Helen Rogers Senior Community is managed by Chinatown Community Development Center headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
In addition to Mary Helen Rogers Senior Community, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in San Francisco?
In addition to Mary Helen Rogers Senior Community, we list 293 other affordable properties in San Francisco. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 28447 affordable units in San Francisco.
When was the Mary Helen Rogers Senior Community listing last updated?
Mary Helen Rogers Senior Community listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/02/2023 by Affordable Housing Online research staff. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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