Rotary Plaza sits at 433 Alida Way in South San Francisco, offering affordable senior apartments for people age 62 and older who meet income limits, with 179 units-125 studios and 54 one-bedrooms-in two buildings that were built back in 1970 and recently underwent full renovation, including new corridors, fresh interiors, seismic upgrades, and improved common areas, and you'll find modern touches like granite counters, vinyl wood-like floors, full-size fridges, electric ranges, individually controlled heating and cooling, grab bars in the bathrooms, plus cable-ready hookups, Wi-Fi in both apartments and community rooms, and some places even have private patios, all designed to make life comfortable and safe. The property runs under project-based rental assistance with rent tied to income, participates in both the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance and LIHTC programs, and is managed by HumanGood along with a project sponsor called American Baptist Homes of the West, all aimed at keeping housing affordable.
Rotary Plaza has many useful shared spaces, like four community rooms, two libraries-one with a fireplace-fitness and exercise rooms, a new café, beauty salon, six laundry rooms, raised garden beds, landscaped grounds with big trees and flowers, plus an outdoor patio that residents can enjoy, and you'll see upgraded doors with fob entry, security cameras, and call boxes to help keep things secure. Social programs help folks stay active, with pancake breakfasts, donut socials, holiday parties, exercise and coloring classes, and even tech-based activities to teach computer skills or connect people, and the service coordinator helps link residents to health programs or benefits, which gets a real boost from monthly podiatrist visits, weekly meals delivered by Peninsula Food Runners, food deliveries twice a month from Second Harvest Food Bank, and blood pressure checks or visits from student nurses.
Rotary Plaza is in the Avalon neighborhood with easy access to buses, a city shuttle, and BART, and even though it's off market and not currently for sale or rent, people say they're mostly satisfied, with ratings around 7 and 8.5, and while there's no detailed info on things like parking or which utilities get included, the facility does have modern energy features like photovoltaic panels, a solar water system, and a new hydronic heating system, always keeping an eye toward lowering bills. Residents can use the community's website for messages or brochures, compare nearby places like The Broadmoor or Brunswick Street Apartments, check lease details, or view reports about rents, utilities, and the property's history, and all of this is set up with clear rules and protections under housing laws for fair treatment.
