Lottery for affordable housing for the elderly in Queens

Lottery for affordable housing for the elderly in Queens

The first lottery for affordable housing in Corona (Queens) for more than three decades started. For rent programme available 46 apartments: studios, one and two. Apartment building participating in the lottery, known as HANAC Corona Senior Residence, is located at the address: 54-17 101st Street.

In October 2016, city officials announced the beginning of construction of affordable housing in Corona. In many ways, his appearance was made possible through the efforts of then city Council member Julissa. Ferreras-Copeland, who contributed to the development of the project in the framework of the agreement about the development of Willets Point.

Lottery for affordable housing for the elderly in Queens

In total the building has 68 apartments. 22 apartments not participating in the lottery are reserved for elderly people with physical disabilities, the visually impaired and the deaf.

The lottery can take part residents of new York aged 62 years and older (families consisting of one or 2 persons) with income from 0 to 38, $ 200.

Lottery for affordable housing for the elderly in Queensnyc.gov

Tenants will have access to the recreation room, Laundry, relaxation area outdoors. The house is equipped with high-tech security system, there are all conditions for life of the elderly seat in the bathroom, handrails, etc. the House is equipped with energy saving appliances and lighting. In the house Smoking is prohibited.

Guests can enjoy a variety of social services including health and educational programs.

Near the house there are transport interchanges available train lines R, M, 7, bus Q38.

Applications for participation in the lottery will be accepted until March 14, 2018. For more information you can get here.

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