Hismen Hin-Nu Terrace's success has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Rudy Bruner Silver Medal Award in 1997 for Excellence in Urban Environment, the Gold Nugget Award for Best Affordable Housing Development at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in 1995, and the National Award for Merit from the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials in 1995. It has also spurred redevelopment in the surrounding neighborhood, including a new housing development across the street, a convenience store, and the renovation of two neighborhood restaurants.