A historic two-story building in downtown San Jose will be converted into a high-rise apartment tower for hundreds of older adults, following a green light from city leaders.
On Tuesday, the San Jose City Council unanimously approved plans from Roygbiv Real Estate Development to gut the Realty Building at 19 N. 2nd St. while maintaining its facade and part of its roof, and build a 22-story tower on the same 0.22-acre plot. All 220 apartments are planned to be rented at below market-rate prices and will be reserved for people aged 55 and older, city reports said.
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