The John Stewart Company

About

The John Stewart Company (JSCo) was founded in 1978 with a mission to provide high-quality property management for affordable housing in the Bay Area. Today, JSCo stands as the largest affordable housing manager in California and among the top 10 nationwide, managing over 400 properties with more than 30,000 residential units that house over 100,000 California residents. This full-service housing management, development, and consulting organization employs nearly 1,500 people across five offices throughout the state, serving as a critical infrastructure in California's affordable housing ecosystem. JSCo's comprehensive approach extends beyond traditional property management to include construction management services, new project financing, and joint venture development partnerships. The company manages diverse housing types including affordable and market-rate family rentals, senior housing, cooperatives, and special needs housing. Their versatility and professional capacity enable them to handle every task from initial feasibility through development and long-term property management, creating community environments that foster physical, social, and emotional well-being while delivering financial efficiency and accountability to owners and sponsors.