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626 Prospect Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030

​The Pasadena Friendship Community Development Corporation (PFCDC) held its Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 626 Prospect Avenue, South Pasadena, on Thursday, November 13th to commemorate the project's completion. 

This newly renovated 12-unit affordable-income community represents a pioneering development for the City of South Pasadena. Following the acquisition of the property from Caltrans in March 2024, PFCDC invested more than $1.3 million in renovations of the property. 

This renovated community offers four (4) two-bedroom, one-bath units and eight (8) one-bedroom, one-bath units. 

HUD and Los Angeles County Affordable-income limits will apply to prospective tenants. 

 “We are beyond excited to have reached this milestone moment! All of the incredible work that our team has done has paid off in such a great way, and our partnership with the City of South Pasadena is a testimony of both faith and goodwill,” said Pastor Lucious W. Smith, Senior Pastor at Friendship Pasadena Church and President with the Pasadena Friendship Community Development Corporation. 

“In these days of contention and division, it is our hope that the Friendship Terrace will be a lasting witness to what can happen when differences are resolved for the betterment of our communities. When we commit to working together then great things can't help but to manifest themselves. The future is brighter for all of us because of this incredible partnership!” 

“The City of South Pasadena celebrates and welcomes the Friendship Terrace community to our city,” said Mayor Janet Braun. “We congratulate Pasadena Friendship Community Development Corporation on its outstanding renovation of this former CalTrans property to provide 12 units of affordable housing in South Pasadena. Projects such as Friendship Terrace reflect our community’s commitment to creating housing opportunities for all residents.” 

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Renovation Progress

Planting the Meditation Garden

  • Cameron Nadler, Hythe Realty and David Hairrson of the Men of Valor at Friendship Pasadena Church do the heavy lifting to start the Meditation Garden

  • Emi Tsuji, from Fidelity Title Company helps prepare the Garden bench.

 Hythe Realty, Inc of Pasadena sponsored the inspirational Meditation Garden at Friendship Terrace in South Pasadena. Friendship Terrace is an affordable-income 12-unit apartment building represents the first affordable housing community in South Pasadena. 

 Hythe Realty collaborated with the non-profit owner, Friendship Pasadena Community Development Corporation (FPCDC), who just recently completed an amazing renovation after purchasing it from Caltrans. 

Alex Buzi, of Hythe Realty realtors conceived the idea for the meditation garden. They wanted a place where the tenants could relax, meditate and enjoy the daylight of the day. Hythe Realty, FPCDC Board Members, and members of the Men of Valor from Friendship Pasadena Church all made it happen. 

Vera Nelson, Owner-Broker of Hythe Realty, Inc says "We are pleased to sponsor the FPCDC Meditation Garden at 626 Prospect Avenue, The term 'Hythe' derives from an Old English term meaning 'safe landing,' which aligns perfectly with the mission of FPCDC.