In recognition of the substantial need for quality, affordable housing tailored to address the concerns of persons with special needs, A Community of Friends (ACOF) was conceived and founded by a leader in the field of service-enriched housing. The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health supported the vision with seed funding and continues to provide support in varied areas. ACOF’s mission is to develop service-enriched, independent living environments, by linking its development expertise with services, typically provided by community-based agencies.
 
Step Up on Fifth
Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • New construction of 46 studio units
  • Service provider and co-owner: Step Up on Second
  • Estimated Cost: $18.6 million
  • Construction Completed: December 2008
 
Rayen Apartments
North Hills, Los Angeles, CA 91343
  • New construction of 49 efficiencies, one and two bedroom units
  • Service provider and co-owner: Penny Lane
  • Estimated Cost: $15.0 million
  • Construction Completed: March 2009
 
Las Flores
East Los Angeles, CA 90023
  • New construction of 25 family units with childcare facility (12 units for special needs)
  • Service provider: Housing Works
  • Total cost: $10.0 Million
  • Construction completed: August 2007
 
Woodland Terrace
North Hills, Los Angeles, CA 91343
  • New construction of 31 family units
  • Service provider: San Fernando Valley Community Mental
    Health Center, Inc.
  • Total cost: $12.2 Million
  • Construction completed: August 2007
 
Central Court
South Los Angeles, CA 90111
  • Rehabilitation of 7 units (1 4-BR, 2 1-BR, 4 efficiencies)
  • Service provider: Canaan Housing Group
  • Total Cost: $1.9 million
  • Construction Completed: December 2006
 
Willow Apartments
Willowbrook, CA 90222
  • New construction of 24 family units
  • Service provider: South Central Health and Rehabilitation Programs (SCHARP)
  • Total cost: $7.4 Million
  • Construction completed: December 2006
 
Santos Plaza Apartments
South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
  • Major rehabilitation of 37 units (36 SRO units, 1 two-bedroom unit)
  • Service provider: Portals
  • Total cost: $ 6.0 Million
  • Construction completed: July 2006
 
Gateways Permanent Housing
Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA 90004
  • New construction of 30 units (29 SRO units, 1 one-bedroom unit)
  • Service provider and co-owner: Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
  • Total cost: $ 5.1 Million
  • Construction completed: December 2005
 
Tyrol Plaza Senior Apartments
Anaheim, CA 92806
  • New construction of 60 units for senior citizens (18 designated for homeless seniors)
  • Service Provider and Co-Owner: Anaheim Supportive Housing for Senior Adults (ASHSA)
  • Total cost: $9 Million
  • Construction completed: October 2004
 
La Primavera Apartments
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • Major rehabilitation of 36 units (35 studios and 1 one-bedroom unit)
  • Service provider: LAMP Community
  • Total cost: $4.6 Million
  • Construction completed: December 2003
 
Jackson Aisle Apartments
Midway City, CA 92655
  • New construction of 30 units (29 studios and 1 one-bedroom unit)
  • Service provider and co-owner: H.O.M.E.S., Inc.
  • Total cost: $4.2 Million
  • Construction completed: December 2003
 
Cornerstone Apartments
Van Nuys, CA 91401
  • New construction of 36 studio and family units
  • Service provider: San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc.
  • Total cost: $5.4 Million
  • Construction completed: December 2003
 
Step-Out Apartments
Willowbrook, CA 90222
  • New construction of eleven (11) 2-bedroom townhouses for emancipated foster youth
  • Service provider: Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health
  • Total cost: $ 2.5 Million
  • Construction completed: March 2003
 
AMISTAD Apartments
Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA 90031
  • New construction of 49 family units
  • Service provider: A Community of Friends
  • Total cost: $9.25 Million
  • Construction completed: December 2002
 
Monterey Park Senior Village
Monterey Park, CA 90255
  • New construction of 114 one-bedroom units for senior citizens
  • Service provider: A Community of Friends
  • Total cost: $14.6 Million
  • Construction completed: June 2002
 
Reese Village
San Diego, CA
  • New construction of 19 one-bedroom units
  • Service provider: San Diego County Mental Health
  • Total cost: $3.2 Million
  • Construction completed: June 2002
 
Brandon Apartments
Westlake, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  • Major rehabilitation of 32 family units
  • Service provider: A Community of Friends
  • Total cost: $ 5.2 Million
  • Construction completed: December 2001
 
Sonya Gardens
South Los Angeles, 90044
  • Moderate rehabilitaion of 60 studio units
  • Total cost: $ 4.5 Million
  • Construction completed: November 2001
 
Maryland Apartments
Westlake, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  • Major rehabilitation of 30 studio units
  • Service provider: Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC)
  • Total cost: $ 3.4 Million
  • Construction completed: October 2001
 
Fox Normandie Apartments
Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA 90005
  • Rehabilitation of 48 units (36 studios and 12 one-bedroom units)
  • Service provider: A Community of Friends (ACOF)
  • Total cost: $5.1 Million
  • Construction completed: December 2000
 
Vista Nueva
Los Angeles, CA 90057
  • New construction of 30 family units and a child care center
  • Service provider: A Community of Friends (ACOF)
  • Total cost: $5.3 Million
  • Construction completed: December 1999
 
Fedora Apartments
Mid-City, Los Angeles CA 90005
  • Rehabilitation of 23 studio units
  • Service provider: Portals
  • Total cost $2.3 Million
  • Construction completed: November 1999
 
California Apartments
San Pedro, CA 90731
  • Rehabilitation of 40 SRO units
  • Service provider: A Community of Friends (ACOF)
  • Total cost: $4.1 Million
  • Construction completed: March 1999
 
Delmar Apartments
San Diego, CA 92101
  • Moderate rehabilitation of 34 studio units
  • Service provider: The Association for Community Housing Solutions (TACHS)
  • Total cost: $300,000
  • Construction completed: October 1998
 
39 West Apartments
South Los Angeles, CA 90062
  • Rehabilitation of 34 studio units
  • Service provider: Portals
  • Total cost: $3.4 Million
  • Construction completed: October 1998
 
Figueroa Court Apartments
South Los Angeles, CA 90003
  • New construction of 40 studio units
  • Service provider: Coalition of Mental Health Professionals (CMHP)
  • Total cost: $4.1 Million
  • Construction completed: April 1998
 
Gower Street Apartments
Hollywood, CA 90038
  • Seismic rehabilitation of 55 studio units (54 studios units and 1 one-bedroom unit)
  • Service provider: A Community of Friends (ACOF)
  • Total cost: $4.7 Million
  • Construction completed: February 1997
 
235 Berendo
Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA 90004
  • Seismic rehabilitation of 24 units (12 studios and 12 one- bedroom units)
  • Service provider: Portals
  • Total cost: $2.8 Million
  • Construction completed: April 1996
 
Las Palomas
East Los Angeles, CA 90033
  • Seismic rehabilitation of 62 units (61 SRO units and 1 one-bedroom unit)
  • Service provider: A Community of Friends (ACOF)
  • Total cost $5.5 Million
  • Construction completed: January 1996
 
Hillview Village
Pacoima, CA 91331 (Consultant Project)
  • New construction of 50 units (46 studio units and 4 one-bedroom units)
  • Service provider and owner: Hillview Mental Health Center, Inc.
  • Total cost: $4.3 Million
  • Construction completed: November 1994
 
226 Berendo
Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA 90004
  • Seismic rehabilitation of 48 studio units
  • Service provider: Portals
  • Total cost: $3.5 Million
  • Construction completed: November 1994
 
Step Up on Second, L.P.
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Consultant Project)
  • New construction of 36 studio units
  • Service provider and owner: Step Up on Second Street, Inc.
  • Total cost: $3.8 Million
  • Construction completed: October 1994
 
Parker Hotel
Mid-City, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  • Seismic rehabilitation of 32 SRO units
  • Service provider: A Community of Friends (ACOF)
  • Total cost: $2.1 Million
  • Construction completed: August 1994
 
Selby Hotel
Hollywood, CA 90028
  • Rehabilitation of 29 units (28 SRO’s and 1 one-bedroom unit)
  • Service providers: Portals
  • Total cost: $2.0 Million
  • Construction completed: December 1991
 
 
Orbison House
Hollywood, CA 90038
  • Rehabilitation of five bedroom house and two free-standing duplexes
  • Service providers: Portals
  • Total cost: $0.6 Million
  • Construction completed: December 1991