Thomas Safran & Associates develops, rehabilitates, owns, and manages luxury, affordable, permanent supportive, and mixed-use rental housing in Southern California. Its residents include families, seniors, veterans, formerly homeless people, and households needing below-market homes, supported through resident services.
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AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista TerracePanorama City, Los Angeles102 units | 8.3/ 10 | —/ 10 | —/ 10 |
A 5.0/5 building rating is published from five reviews, but it cannot be used as the anchor under the rule requiring at least ten reviews. Only two individual written reviews were read, so the fewer-than-three-review rule leaves the score null; no structural score is assigned because no physical-condition review evidence was published. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The two published reviews read were favorable rather than operationally critical: one says, “Best place I ever lived in it’s very quiet and beautiful here,” and another describes the property as “beautiful and clean” with “Secured parking in a garage.” These are early resident impressions, not a long-run record of management response, maintenance, or security performance. | ||
| Beach TerraceInglewood42 units | 8.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.7/ 10 |
The only building-specific aggregate located is 5/5 from 3 reviews, below the 10-review threshold, so the score is kept close to 6.5 rather than using the unconstrained 5/5 conversion of 10. The visible reviews and older resident reporting are positive, but the small review base and reliance on older evidence limit confidence in conditions as of 2026-10-15. | |||
The published resident material does not report structural failures, leaks, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or waterproofing problems. A contemporaneous 2023 report describes full kitchens, air-conditioning, window blinds and accessible bathrooms, but these are descriptive features rather than evidence of long-term system performance. | The two visible resident reviews are favorable: one says the building is “nice and quiet” and the “staff is wonderful,” while another calls it “Quit and calm 😌.” Earlier resident interviews likewise said, “Everything is nice. The people is nice. I love it,” and praised the quiet, peaceful balcony, open amenities and safe environment; these are older 2023 accounts and do not by themselves establish conditions on 2026-10-15. | ||
| Montecito IIHollywood, Los Angeles64 units | 7.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | —/ 10 |
The only located published aggregate is 4.7/5 from 7 reviews, which is below the 10-review minimum for an anchor. Only two individual written reviews were readable, so the fewer-than-three rule prevents a prose-based score; no score is assigned. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The available resident feedback is favorable about day-to-day operations: one resident described staff and maintenance as “gracious, caring, compassionate and knowledgeable,” and said the apartment was “nice” and “clean.” The same review raised a noise concern, saying the property was “not so quite” late at night; this is a single report, so it is not classified as recurring. | ||
| Thatcher YardMarina del Rey, Los Angeles98 units | 7.7/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps is the only qualifying published building rating located: 5/5 from 2 reviews, which converts to 10/10 under the stated curve. Because the review base is below 10, the rules require keeping the score within one point of 6.5; no recurring complaint or praise theme was established from separately readable reviews, so no further adjustment was made. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published coverage describes landscaped grounds, a community room, fitness facilities, secured access and on-site management and maintenance staff. A resident quoted by Westside Current said he especially enjoyed the walk to the bus stop and the “beautiful flowers”; Argonaut News quoted him comparing the experience with “going from a park bench to Park Avenue.” These are early resident and opening-period observations rather than a large body of long-term management reviews. | ||
| AstraDowntown Inglewood, Inglewood243 units | 6.3/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.3/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest building-specific review base and sets the level at 4/5, converted to 7.0/10. Yelp’s 2.8/5 result from 10 reviews is materially worse but has a much smaller base; recurring negative themes and the isolated serious reports move the result down, while repeated praise limits the reduction. Structure is left unscored because no published structural rating was found. | |||
Residents described a modern, attractive building and one reviewer reported “quick repairs.” Countervailing infrastructure feedback included “thin floors that amplify noise,” multiple false-fire-alarm tests, and a reported loss of water for 12 hours followed by three days without hot water; these are resident reports, not an engineering inspection. | Positive reviewers called the amenities “always open and kept very clean,” said staff provided “5-star service,” and praised recurring community events. Negative reviews reported unanswered messages, deposit and inspection disputes, rude staff, theft from the parking garage, package-security concerns, noise, odors and pests; the evidence is mixed and includes both older and 2026 reviews. | ||
| West LA VA Building 207Brentwood, Los Angeles60 units | 5.5/ 10 | 5.3/ 10 Apartment Ratings 1/5 · 1 review · apartmentratings.com Apartment Ratings publishes 1/5 from 1 review. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 5.3. | 6.2/ 10 Apartment Ratings 4/5, 5/5, 1/5, 2/5, 3/5 · 1 review · apartmentratings.com Combined from 5 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.2. |
Apartment Ratings is the only located platform publishing a building-specific aggregate, 2.7/5 from one resident review, so it sets the level but cannot support a precise high-confidence score. Because the review base is below ten, the result is constrained toward 6.5; the reported safety, maintenance and management problems place it at the lower edge of that permitted range. Structural scoring is limited to the maintenance and air-conditioning evidence, while living scoring reflects the published staff, safety, grounds and noise ratings and the written complaint. | |||
The one resident review describes the building as “nice and well kept,” but says management and maintenance did not prioritize restoring working air over two years. Apartment Ratings publishes a 1/5 maintenance score; official project material separately describes new appliances, heating and air-conditioning, while a 2023 VA report says the campus had outdated infrastructure and required major sewer, water, electrical and telecom upgrades. | The only current resident review rates grounds 5/5 and noise 4/5, but rates safety 1/5 and staff 2/5, saying the manager does not keep non-residents out and that promoted amenities are “nonexistent.” Earlier official VA reporting records a resident saying he was “grateful” for the Building 207 apartment and a property manager describing tenant feedback as “absolutely incredible”; those are positive but older and not a substitute for the 2026 resident review. |
Shares responsibility for development, management and operation of the West LA VA community.
Shares responsibility for development, management and operation of the West LA VA community.
Provides selection and shared oversight of infrastructure, planning and service structure.
Serves as general contractor for The Arlington.
The Veterans Collective ... comprising Century Housing, Thomas Safran & Associates and U.S.VETS.
The Veterans Collective ... comprising Century Housing, Thomas Safran & Associates and U.S.VETS.
Century Housing, Thomas Safran Associates and U.S.VETS are sharing responsibility for the development, management and operation of the community.
The Veterans Collective ... comprising Century Housing, Thomas Safran & Associates and U.S.VETS.
The Veterans Collective ... comprising Century Housing, Thomas Safran & Associates and U.S.VETS.
Century Housing, Thomas Safran Associates and U.S.VETS are sharing responsibility for the development, management and operation of the community.
The VA competitively selected TVC as principal developer to help guide and facilitate the community’s development
The VA competitively selected TVC as principal developer
The VA competitively selected TVC as principal developer to help guide and facilitate the community’s development with shared oversight of infrastructure and collaboration in community planning and service structure.
Morley Builders serves as the general contractor
Morley Builders serves as the general contractor
Morley Builders serves as the general contractor while BSB Design is the architect of record
| COMPANY NUMBER | 0934441 California Secretary of State · US · Active |
| United States | active 10 projects tracked |
| Residential, for rent | 10 of 10 |
| Retail | 2 of 10 |
Mr. Safran has a Bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut (where he was on the Board of Fellows), and an MBA from UCLA where he is a Chancellor’s Associate.
Thomas L. Safran
He is also a founder of both the Museum of Contemporary Art and on the Board of The Music Center of Los Angeles County.
Prior to establishing his own company in 1974, he held various positions over a five-year period with the Los Angeles Area, Chicago Regional, and Washington, D.C. Central offices of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Chairman
Mr. Safran is Chairman of Thomas Safran & Associates, developers and managers of affordable multifamily residential housing.
Prior to establishing his own company in 1974, he held various positions over a five-year period with the Los Angeles Area, Chicago Regional, and Washington, D.C. Central offices of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Mr. Safran is Chairman of Thomas Safran & Associates, developers and managers of affordable multifamily residential housing.
Mr. Safran is Chairman of Thomas Safran & Associates, developers and managers of affordable multifamily residential housing.
Mr. Pynes received an MBA in Real Estate Finance from Fordham University and a B.S. from Syracuse University.
Jordan Pynes
He currently serves as Chair of the Regional Board for Syracuse University, is a member of the Board of Directors for Crossroads School, and is a Board Advisor to Dignity Moves, a charity dedicated to helping end homelessness in California.
President
Jordan Pynes President
Jordan Pynes has been with TSA for over 20 years where he oversees the development, acquisitions, and management / operations for all affordable, luxury and retail properties in the TSA portfolio as well as supervising over 250 employees.
Jordan Pynes has been with TSA for over 20 years where he oversees the development, acquisitions, and management / operations for all affordable, luxury and retail properties in the TSA portfolio as well as supervising over 250 employees.
Jordan Pynes President
Renee Groves, CFO of Thomas Safran & Associates
Chief Financial Officer
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Anthony Yannatta
Senior Vice President, Development & Finance
Anthony Yannatta Senior Vice President, Development & Finance
Presented by: ANTHONY YANNATTA THOMAS SAFRAN & ASSOCIATES
Presented by: ANTHONY YANNATTA THOMAS SAFRAN & ASSOCIATES
Anthony Yannatta Senior Vice President, Development & Finance
### Bachelor of Arts, History at [University of California, Berkeley]
Sara Dabbs-Lehr
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-dabbs-lehr-1412b612
### Director Of Development - [AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc.] Jan 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years and 3 months)
Vice President of Development
Vice President of Development at Thomas Safran & Associates
Apr 2021 - Present (5 years and 5 months) in Los Angeles, California, United States
### Vice President of Development - [Thomas Safran & Associates] (Current) Apr 2021 - Present (5 years and 5 months) in Los Angeles, California, United States
### Director Of Development - [AMCAL Multi-Housing, Inc.] Jan 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years and 3 months)
Vice President of Development at Thomas Safran & Associates
### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching at [University of Pennsylvania]
Stacey Wagner Knapp, PHR-CA
https://linkedin.com/in/staceyknapp
### HR Consultant - [TPO Human Resource Management Firm] Sep 2006 - Oct 2008 (2 years and 1 month)
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Thomas Safran & Associates
Senior Vice President (Current) May 2025 - Present
I am a Human Resources professional with over 25 years’ experience in the HR field. I serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
Certified as a Professional in Human Resources with a state-specific designation in California (PHR-CA).
Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Thomas Safran & Associates
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| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arlington | Los Angeles, United States Arlington Heights | residential for rent, retail | 841 | 4 | 104,000 sq ft | — | — | 2024 | August 2024 | Feb 2026 | Jun 2026 | +4.0 mo (+4.0 to +4.0) | estimated | completed |
| Vista Terrace | Los Angeles, United States Panorama City | residential for rent | 1021 | 4 | — | — | — | 2024 | 07/02/2024 | Jun 2025 – Aug 2025 | Apr 2026 | +9.0 mo (+8.0 to +10.0) | sourced | completed |
| West LA VA Building 701 MacArthur | Los Angeles, United States Brentwood | residential for rent | 1201 | — | — | — | — | 2023 | January 2023 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2026 | +12.0 mo (+12.0 to +12.0) | estimated | completed |
| Thatcher Yard | Los Angeles, United States Marina del Rey | residential for rent | 981 | — | — | — | — | 2022 | December 8, 2022 | Sep 2024 – Dec 2024 | Aug 2025 | +9.5 mo (+8.0 to +11.0) | sourced | completed |
| Parkview Place | Los Angeles, United States South Los Angeles | residential for rent | 1271 | — | — | — | — | 2022 | November 10, 2022 | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | +36.0 mo (+25.0 to +47.0) | sourced | completed |
| Montecito II | Los Angeles, United States Hollywood | residential for rent | 641 | 5 | — | — | — | 2023 | January 27, 2023 | — | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Astra | Inglewood, United States Downtown Inglewood | residential for rent, retail | 2431 | 6 | — | — | — | 2022 | Fall 2022 | Sep 2022 – Nov 2022 | Jun 2023 | +8.0 mo (+7.0 to +9.0) | estimated | completed |
| Hollywood Arts Collective — Cicely Tyson Residential Building | Los Angeles, United States Hollywood | residential for rent | 1521 | — | — | — | — | 2021 | February 11, 2021 | Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 | May 2023 | −2.0 mo (−3.0 to −1.0) | sourced | completed |
| West LA VA Building 207 | Los Angeles, United States Brentwood | residential for rent | 601 | — | — | — | — | 2021 | Jan 2021 | May 2022 – Aug 2022 | Feb 2023 | +7.5 mo (+6.0 to +9.0) | sourced | completed |
| Beach Terrace | Inglewood, United States | residential for rent | 421 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | — | not scorable | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 15, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 15, 2026 |
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