Affordable Housing
Our goal is to provide safe, secure, and affordable housing for low-income seniors.
Met Council has been a leader in producing affordable housing for special needs populations in New York City. By leveraging private and public money, our housing portfolio has grown to 1,189 units under management for the elderly. Of this total, 130 units are targeted for the homeless. On-site social services are available for residents at each property.
What makes Met Council unique is the range of services we provide, delivered by an outstanding network of social services agencies and Jewish Community Councils as well as on-site staff. Residents not only get a comfortable and affordable place to live, they also receive comprehensive social services to meet their needs.
Housing for the elderly through the inclusionary housing program
This program intends to integrate low-income housing into the area in which it would not be economically viable. It provides an opportunity for households with less than 80% of the median income to enjoy the vitality of mid-Manhattan. Met Council has devoted these buildings entirely and exclusively to senior citizens, 62 and older.
Housing for the elderly through the Federal Section 202 Program
Met Council has developed 710 units of federally financed housing in 7 separate buildings for low-income, independent, and elderly individuals and couples. These projects were financed through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 202 Program and grants from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.