New York City offers hundreds of affordable housing options for seniors

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City is home to nearly 2 million people over the age of 60, and these older adults are more likely to live below the poverty line, according to data from the NYC Department of Aging.

The New York City Housing Connect website has hundreds of units open for seniors throughout the city.

“A Senior is defined as households with at least one household member who is 62 years of age or older at the time of the application who meet the income and household size requirements listed,” read a listing for Weeksville Place on the Housing Connect website . “Qualified applicants will be required to meet additional selection criteria. Applicants who live in New York City receive a general preference for apartments.”

Weeksville Place

• 36 units available
• Amenities include a community center, outdoor areas, and energy-efficient appliance

Bethany Senior Terraces

• 39 units available
• Amenities include a community center, a security guard, and Bike storage lockers

Park Lane Senior Apartments

• 53 units available
• Amenities include air-conditioning, an outdoor terrace, and security cameras

Victory Plaza Senior – Waiting List

• 79 units available
• Amenities include an elevator, outdoor areas, a recreation room, and a laundry facility

Harborview Senior Apartments

• 31 units available
• Amenities include air conditioning, high-end kitchen appliances, and high-speed internet.

You can find an extensive look at the full amenities and income eligibility requirements for each senior housing complex here .

Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here .

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