Building Type: Bronx

Fischer Senior Apartments, an affordable housing development for seniors, stands at 97 West 169^th Street in the Highbridge section of The Bronx. Developed by West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing. The nine-story building offers 105 residences, including a set aside- for seniors with histories of homelessness and a superintendent’s unit. Designed by Shakespeare Gordon Studio, the structure features a colorful façade and includes amenities like on-site social services, community spaces, rooftop solar panels, and landscaped courtyard gardens.

To be completed in 2025.

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In 2002, WSFSSH collaborated with residents to envision an improved adult residential care community, resulting in the Claremont concept paper. Construction began in 2009 in the Bronx, funded by the city and federal low-income housing tax credits. The Claremont comprises 24 units of family housing to address a local need for affordable housing and 96 units of supportive congregate housing. Opened in December 2010 and April 2011 respectively, the facility serves low-income individuals aged 50 and older, many of whom have experienced homelessness. Services include 24-hour staffing, case management, on-site laundry, and assistance with daily living. Residents enjoy private rooms, a congregate dining program, and community activities.

Mill Brook Terrace, an affordable housing development for seniors, stands at 570 East 137th Street in the Mott Haven section of The Bronx. Developed by West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), it emerged from NYCHA’s Next Generation Request for Proposals (RFP) process, addressing the need for additional senior housing and services in the area. Completed in December 2019, the nine-story building offers 158 residences, including 48 studio units for formerly homeless individuals. Designed by Perkins Eastman, the structure features a mix of red brick and white metal cladding and includes amenities like an older adult center, community space, rooftop solar panels, and landscaped courtyard gardens.

Grandparent Family Apartments, a collaborative project between WSFSSH and NYCHA, offers housing and supportive services to 50 families of elders raising younger generations, often grandchildren. Located in the Bronx, this model program features an activity center, gardens, and apartments with essential amenities. Opened in 2005, it offers social services and family support.

WSFSSH acquired Borinquen Court, a 145-unit HUD-sponsored apartment building in Bronx’s Mott Haven neighborhood, following tenant advocacy amid deteriorating conditions. Recognized by the Tenants’ Association for their dedication, WSFSSH invested in extensive renovations, exceeding HUD standards. Upgrades included new windows, roofs, kitchens, and community spaces, along with improved heating systems and energy efficiency measures. Completed in February 2015, the renovations revitalized the building, ensuring safer, more comfortable living spaces for older residents and those with physical disabilities. Funding from various sources, including the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development and NYSERDA, supported this transformative endeavor.

Tres Puentes Senior Apartments, located on the Borinquen court campus, offers 175 residences for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Designed by Shakespeare Gordon Vlado Architects, it features a community health center, a pharmacy, and expanded space for the Borinquen Court Senior Center. The complex also includes two buildings connected by a covered walkway, with a community room, laundry facilities on each floor, and an outdoor landscaped area. With a focus on providing a supportive environment, Tres Puentes offers services such as individual case management, healthcare management, mental health services, socialization programs, and financial training.