I have lived at the Plaza since 1993. The HOA used to be very strict but managed the facilities…read moreand grounds well. Since around 2012 things have changed. HOA fees go up, it is now at about $707 for a one bedroom as of 6/6/25, and the condition of the facilities and grounds have gone down. The facilities are rusting, falling apart, stained, smelly, dirty, rotted, etc. The grounds are not attractive. The roofs leak, some of the BBQ's don't work, lawsuits filed against the Plaza, etc. There has been a lot of poor management. This has led to maintenance not being done, bills not being paid, money not being collected to pay for future maintenance. The Plaza is in a great location and was very nice in the past, but it is no longer a place I would recommend living in or buying in.

With two different Plaza Yelp pages, I would be doing a disservice not to repeat my post here as…read morewell: It is truly a shame that a complex like the Plaza, with so much potential considering its size and location, can be managed so horrifically. Staff: The HOA and the Property staff (with the exception of Kimmy and Chuck who are incredibly humble and helpful) make living here feel as though you've moved into a restricted retirement community. A community that is managed by Linda Anderson, an overzealous, rude, nasty woman who I could picture ruining children's birthday parties for fun. Linda has been incredibly unhelpful as well as blatantly rude during every interaction I, or my roommates had with her. The HOA President, Mary Nicksic, is no better. Mary seems to enjoy drama as seen in her last campaign for president where she resorted to smear tactics in the form of newsletters, emails, and cold knocking on doors in order to maintain her reign. I have personally been on the receiving end of her shady backstabbing ways, she has no remorse and will instead report you for violations instead of extend a word of warning to help one navigate the long list of rules at the Plaza. Site: The location of the plaza is wonderful and has everything you need within walking distance. The grounds themselves are very nicely maintained and features 4 pools, gym and tennis court. The pools are nice, however they only keep 2 pools heated at any given time, which is confusing considering the enormous monthly HOA bill. The gym is a nice perk, however leaves a lot to be desired for the athletic types. I have never used the tennis court or the billiards room, but you are required to leave your ID as well as a $50 deposit to use either. The laundry services are nice, however they keep raising prices per wash. They also close the laundry rooms at 10pm and if your clothes are locked inside, security will hold your clothes in the office and fine you . They offer grills in the pool area, however security will fine you if you leave while pre-heating the grill. The plumbing throughout is about 40 years old and has a lifespan of about 30 years. As a result, some neighbors floors have had to be jack hammered open to service pipes (repairs are the owners financial responsibility), tree roots in pipes, as well as monthly water shut offs. Restrictions: They have a package room set up that residents only have access to for 4 hours out of the day in 1 hour blocks. (ie. 8-9am, 1-2pm, ect). Nothing in the pool except yourself. I have seen a father get written a fine after his ~4yr old threw a beach ball in the pool. Service animals only, who also are required to have a DNA test on file. Nothing so much as a mop bucket clothes hanger or towel can be visible on the patios or balconies. Patio furniture is about it. In summary: The Plaza is located so ideally for anyone wanting to live in and experience Pacific Beach. With that being said, the Plaza is one of many housing options in the area and should be avoided if you value your domestic freedoms. As long as the HOA continues to head in the current direction, and someone like Linda is the property manager, the Plaza will be one of the last places I would ever live again.

I have owned at The Plaza for over 20 years. The complex looks better today than the day I bought…read moreit. I appreciate the constant maintenance and updates! The new complex management team is strick when needed to keep complex quiet and organized.

Living here is fine, it's clean safe etc but the front desk girls have THE biggest attitude ever…read morethey suck. The security is present but they give you violations over ANYTHING. I got a violation for leaving a mirror and bag in MY parking space. Security will go through your personal belongings BEWARE.

I was a tenant in a property managed by riviera property management and I want to say that they…read morewere always timely, polite, and reasonable. Every maintenance request was addressed very swiftly. They were always welcoming in their physical office and they were also kind.

I was a renter for years in PB. Diane Schmoldt is fantastic-super professional and kind also…read more Really appreciated her help and service while I was a tenant. She made sure repairs were fast, she helped me when I was in a rough spot personally and was just super professional and authentic overall.

The home we bought from them is immaculate with such nice finishes and details. It is truly our…read moredream home. We searched forever to find something that was up to my husband's high standards and we found it!

I am tenant: I have lived at a condo in Birdland for a year - going on 2nd year. As far as move in…read moreprocess- it was easy, straightforward, fast response time. The app makes it easy to submit service requests, pay rent, look at documents. They have been prompt with any repairs I've needed. I love my condo, & it has been lovely overall so far. The only issue I've had if with some of the HOA rules, but that's out of their control anyways. The rent prices/lease increases seem very reasonable & fair- I'd say it's a good value compared to other properties in my area.

The WORST property management company I've ever had the displeasure of working with. I'm both a…read morelandlord who owns multiple properties out-of-state and a tenant who rents by the beach in California. I've never worked with a company who is so non-responsive and unwilling to improve/fix basic issues in a luxury property we pay $6,0000 a month to rent, such as: - AC that didn't work and they wouldn't properly fix, leading to a full leak through the ceiling with water dripping onto our bed that took several months to correct - RATS - trees falling over that they're unwilling to pay to trim, and are starting to pose a MAJOR liability issue - windows that were completely fogged from the exterior from the day we moved in that they are unwilling to clean - electrical outlets that don't work and it's been 10 days since I reported the issue and trying to follow up multiple times. I highly recommend you do NOT work with Sunset.

Just wanted to give a shout out to Edgar and Richard who were sent out to complete several work…read moreorders earlier this month. They were easy to communicate with, understood my needs and went above and beyond what was asked in the work orders to ensure that my property was taken care of. Also shout out to Jonathan who quickly got Richard and Edgar scheduled to come to my property after I spoke with him.

Richard did an amazing job fixing our storage shed for my community. He was informative,…read moreprofessional, and the service was fantastic!

Kris is amazing! He has gone above and beyond what I could expect. He is not only knowledgeable…read morebut shares what he knows to help you regardless if it benefits him or not. It's hard to find people you can trust and I TRUST Kris. He always has his clients best interest at heart. He is a great communicator especially when it comes to follow up. He ALWAYS does what he says he's gonna do. If he says he will send you an email- YOU GET AN EMAIL. His attention to detail is impressive. He has a vast array of knowledge. Not only is he a realtor but he is also involved in the construction/remodel side. His vast wealth of knowledge is a treasure for his clients. He can help guide you in the right direction if you are buying a house to remodel or planning on adding an ADU. Kris will be able to help you with your vision and your cost expectations. Not all realtors are able to do that but Kris can!!!

Kristopher helped us complete some renovations prior to selling our house. The whole process was…read moreeasier than we could have imagined! My partner and I are both working full time and had a 4 month old when we decided to move, so we were overwhelmed with where to even start, having never sold a house before. Kristopher made every step incredibly easy; he priced out options on what renovations made financial sense to complete, handled all the contracting work and made the house look perfect for showings. Our house sold for over asking after a few days on the market. Kristopher was incredibly professional and kept us updated every step of the way. We couldn't have asked for a better or easier experience selling our house!

I recently signed on with Good Life to manage my property because they seem to be a fit for what I…read moreneed. When researching various property management companies, Good Life's approach was the most straightforward and transparent with no long term commitments. After speaking with them multiple times with various questions, I was left with a feeling of assurance that I was in good hands. Being a first time landlord, I have no experience in knowing how to screen tenants, knowing the rules, etc., especially when my background is not in the real estate and rental business. Having a busy work schedule also means that I won't likely be able to attend to the tenant's needs in a timely manner. This is where Good Life fills in the gaps for me. The team at Good Life during the onboarding process has been super helpful and efficient in getting the property ready, whereas it would've taken me ages in trying to do it myself. I was assigned Andrei as my property manager and it's been a great start. He has been open, transparent, professional, and great to work with since the start. I recently had an online shopping shipment mis-delivered to my rental property, to which Andrei was instrumental in helping to coordinate the handoff between the tenant and me. Even though Andrei is my primary contact, I can see that they have great teamwork. On one weekend, I had a question to which I received an out-of-office note from him. But rest assured, another team member stepped in that day during his time off to help with my question. Good Life also has a great online portal for me to see all the documents and tax information. Their services have impressed me since the beginning, and I look forward to a great relationship moving forward. Keep up the great work, Good Life! I highly recommend them!

Apartment I rented was managed by Good Life in SD for a few years - Maria was friendly and…read moreconsistently prompt answering any questions around leases and the move out process