Housing Developments

Woodlawn Senior Living

Description: Affordable, Social Services, built to passive house standards. Ground floor preschool facility with outdoor play area.

Now Leasing Affordable Senior Apartments in the Bronx

We are currently accepting applications for brand-new affordable apartments through the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Section 8 Program. This community has been designed with comfort, accessibility, and long-term affordability in mind.

Program & Eligibility

These apartments are reserved for individuals or households where at least one member is age 62 or older at the time of application. Eligibility is determined by both age and household size, as well as income limits.

  • Applicants must qualify for Section 8 housing assistance.
  • Rent is calculated at 30% of household income, as determined by Section 8 guidelines, and includes utilities.
  • Maximum annual household income to apply: $56,700.

This building is part of the Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) Program and supported through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

What You’ll Need to Apply

While requirements may vary from household to household, applicants should be prepared to provide:

  • Proof of income for all household members
  • Valid identification for each resident
  • Documentation verifying household size and eligibility
  • No application fees or deposits are required
  • Applicants selected will also undergo program verification to confirm Section 8 eligibility.

Advantages & Amenities

This thoughtfully designed building provides a safe, welcoming, and convenient environment for seniors. Amenities include:

– Shared laundry room with card-operated machines

– Dedicated storage space for residents

– Elevator access throughout the building

– Accessible entrances for ease of mobility

– Smoke-free living environment

– Convenient access to public transportation (bus stop nearby)

– Outdoor common areas to relax and enjoy fresh air

-Free parking is available through a lottery system, with electric vehicle charging offered at applicable rates.

How to Apply

Applying is simple and can be done in one of two ways:

Click Here to Print Application

– Email completed applications to [email protected]

– Paper applications may be hand delivered to: 217 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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For questions about eligibility, applications, or the leasing process, please contact:

Leasing Contact: Anaisa V. Villanueva

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 718-366-3800

Section 1.b.ii:
Statement: “New York City is committed to the principle of inclusivity in all of its neighborhoods, including supporting New Yorkers to reside in neighborhoods of their choice, regardless of their neighborhood of origin and regardless of the neighborhood into which they want to move.”

Neighborhood: Woodlawn Heights, Bronx

Number of Units: 92

Status: Leasing