“The struggle to create housing that is affordable for people across the entire spectrum of income will be the defining civic issue for this generation of leaders in the Hudson Valley,” Pattern CEO Adam Bosch said.
Data shows that from 1996-2021, the Hudson Valley region lost a net total of 146,763 people to out migration, which calculates out to 5% of the Hudson Valley’s population.
Elected officials, seeking to appease vocal constituents, frequently uphold restrictive zoning laws that favor single-family residences over more diverse housing options.
The two affordable properties will help ease the housing shortage for senior citizens in Westchester, where seniors living on fixed incomes struggle to afford rising housing costs.
WHITE PLAINS—At its first Board meeting since the reorganization, the Board of Legislators voted unanimously to pass Land Acquisition Acts to authorize the purchase and subsequent conveyance of property to support the construction of affordable senior rental housing units in Yonkers and Ossining.
The initiative is part of the county's program to support the construction of affordable housing units that affirmatively further fair housing (Affordable AFFH Units) throughout Westchester.
The two affordable properties will help ease the housing shortage for senior citizens in Westchester, where seniors living on fixed incomes struggle to afford rising housing costs.
The Board of Legislators authorized bond financing of $2.7 million for the land purchase and conveyance of land on Warburton and Woodworth avenues in Yonkers that will be developed into 94 affordable housing units and 49 parking spaces for seniors earning at or below 30% and up to 80% of the Westchester County area median income.
The Ossining property at 136 Croton Ave. will offer 74 affordable units and 79 parking spaces for senior residents earning at or below 40% and up to 60% of the Westchester County area median income. Both properties will be marketed and leased to eligible residents aged 62 years and over. The Westchester County Board of Legislators approved a resolution calling for $3 million in financing for the acquisition and conveyance of the land to be developed.
Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair Vedat Gashi (D- Ossining, New Castle, Somers, Yorktown) said, “Words are powerful when actions follow. It’s appropriate that these are the first items we take up in our first legislative session. These actions today reflect the concrete steps that the BOL is taking to provide more affordable housing in Westchester. Residents in Westchester—seniors in particular—are suffering because of a lack of affordable housing. This is a step to bring relief to our seniors.”
Legislator Shanae Williams (D –Yonkers) said, “As Housing & Planning Chair and former Council Member, I am familiar with this project, and I am thrilled when county and city converge to meet the needs of our residents. Many seniors live on a fixed income, and it's crucial for them to have the option to reside in safe and affordable housing. The approval of these rental units is a significant victory not just for the elderly population but for the community as a whole.”
Legislator Emiljana Ulaj (D -Briarcliff Manor, Cortlandt, Croton, Ossining, Peekskill, Buchanan) added, “I’m thrilled for one of my first acts as a County Legislator to be voting on the necessary steps for the County to support affordable housing projects for seniors in my district. Many of our seniors have spent decades in our local communities—they need affordable options to continue to live in the communities they love. I commend the Village of Ossining for being a strong partner in this effort, my colleagues at the Board of Legislators, and County Executive George Latimer for his dedication to addressing the county’s most critical needs.”
“The struggle to create housing that is affordable for people across the entire spectrum of income will be the defining civic issue for this generation of leaders in the Hudson Valley,” Pattern CEO Adam Bosch said.
Data shows that from 1996-2021, the Hudson Valley region lost a net total of 146,763 people to out migration, which calculates out to 5% of the Hudson Valley’s population.
In 2023, the Rockland County Office of Consumer Protection investigated 617 complaints and returned $66,000 to homeowners.
Located at 23 Mulberry St. in the Hollow neighborhood of South Yonkers, the $48 million, four-story building has 60 energy-efficient, affordable apartments for seniors.
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