AAPCI Housing Ventures, Inc.
In response to a pressing need for permanent, stable and affordable housing for all New Yorkers, AAPCI created an affiliated affordable housing development corporation in 2011 called AAPCI Housing Ventures, Inc. AAPCI Housing Ventures envisions vital neighborhoods where safe, decent and affordable housing plays a critical role in the long-term economic and social success of low-income individuals and families. The mission of AAPCI Housing Ventures is to develop and operate affordable service-enriched rental housing that is designed and maintained with great care to provide a secure and stable home for every tenant.
AAPCI Housing Services & Development
The African American Planning Commission is a socially-conscious 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization with expertise in the development of affordable and supportive housing. Our mission in this realm is to build the highest quality housing for low and middle-income New Yorkers, including those with disabilities, and other special needs. We believe that well-designed, well-thought out, and well-built affordable housing helps revitalize neighborhoods and provides a better quality of life for all New Yorkers.
Securing appropriate, affordable housing is a challenge for many New Yorkers. With a vacancy rate of only 3% in the rental housing market, suitable housing in New York City is at best a scarce commodity.
For low-income and disabled households, the search for housing presents almost insurmountable challenges that result in overcrowded households, record levels of homelessness, neighborhoods segregated by income, and growing numbers of tenants living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions because of an inability to afford anything better.
Affordable Housing Defined
“The generally accepted definition of affordability* is for a household to pay no more than 30 percent of its annual income on housing. Families who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing are considered cost burdened and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation and medical care.”
*affordable to households earning no more than 50 percent of AMI (area median income)
Affordable Housing
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Since 2005, AAPCI has been addressing the City’s housing crisis by building a continuum of housing-related services. Today our housing portfolio includes emergency and transitional housing, affordable rental housing, and permanent supportive housing.
AAPCI Housing Ventures (AHV) works in partnership with prominent national organizations, local developers, community-based agencies, and City and State government to develop safe, high-quality affordable housing. AHV promotes stability for lower-income households and nurtures vital mixed-income neighborhoods with quality housing options for every household.
Emergency & Transitional Homeless Housing Programs
AAPCI’s Emergency & Transitional Supportive Housing Programs started in 2005 and provides emergency and transitional housing services to all homeless New Yorkers.
Serenity House Family Residence - a Transitional Tier II
Domestic Violence shelter
Serenity House Family Residence, a transitional Tier II residence, which began in 2005, provides 40 independent living apartments for homeless survivors of domestic violence and their dependent children. Serenity House is one of the very few domestic violence shelters in New York City which accepts male victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. Program residents are referred by NYC HRA’s Office of Domestic Violence and Emergency Intervention Services (ODVEIS) and/or by its emergency domestic violence shelter system. The program’s goal is to prepare residents to live independently within or outside the community. The maximum length of stay is generally limited to six months. The program provides case management services, mental health counseling and referrals, housing placement assistance, job search assistance, substance abuse support services, infant and child care services, as well as after school program services.
Click here to learn more about Serenity House.
Renee Steedley Residence - an Emergency Domestic Violence shelter
Renee Steedley Residence, an emergency residence, which began in 2011, provides independent living apartments for homeless survivors of domestic violence and their dependent children. Renee Steedley Residence is one of the very few emergency domestic violence residences in New York City which accepts male victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. Program residents are generally self-referred through the NYC domestic violence service hot-line, referred by NYC HRA’s Office of Domestic Violence and Emergency Intervention Services (ODVEIS), referred by local hospitals, and by the New York Police Department. All potential residents are screened prior to acceptance. The program’s goal is to prepare residents to live independently within or outside the community. The maximum length of stay is generally limited to 90 days. The program provides case management services, mental health counseling and referrals, housing placement assistance, job search assistance, substance abuse support services, and after school program services.
Click here to learn more about the Renee Steedley Residence.
Special Needs Permanent Housing Program
AAPCI’s Special Needs Permanent Housing Program began in earnest in 2008 with the goal of providing supportive housing services to all special-needs homeless New Yorkers.
Edwin's Place - Permanent Supportive Housing for single adults, elderly couples, and families living with HIV/AIDS, and their dependent children
Edwin’s Place, which began in earnest in 2008, provides 70 independent living units of permanent supportive housing for single adults, elderly couples, and families living with HIV/AIDS, with their dependent children. The adult head-of-household will generally present an HIV diagnosis, and may also present a history of mental health illness and/or chronic substance abuse. Participants must be HIV/AIDS Services Administration (HASA) eligible or have another source of income, such as SSI. The program provides case management, mental health counseling, housing assistance, and substance abuse support.
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Senior Housing Program
AAPCI’s Senior Housing initiative started in earnest in 2010 with the goal of providing a safe, clean home with on-site supportive services for seniors who wish to live independently.
Glenmore Manor - a Section 202 Housing program for seniors, 62 years of age or older
Glenmore Manor Senior Residence, which began in earnest in 2010, will provide up to 125 independent living units of Section 202 permanent housing for very low-income seniors, 62 years of age or older, who wish to live independently. Participants must meet the criteria set forth by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or have another source of income, such as SSI. The program will provide senior citizen case management services, volunteer & intergenerational activities, peer support groups, assistance with Independent Living Skills, educational classes on issues such as nutrition, HIV/AIDS, and overall health, linkages with senior transportation services, and cultural activities.
Click here to learn more about Glenmore Manor Senior Residence.
Children & Youth Program
Thaddeus G. Whitley Residence
Program details coming soon!
AAPCI Economic Development Corporation
Program details coming soon!
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