Officials from the sity of Yonkers, New York state, Westchester County, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the New York State Homes and Community Renewal joined with the Mulford Corp. recently to celebrate the grand opening of La Mora Senior Housing, one of the few affordable housing projects in the nation that uses energy-saving Passive House design in a modular construction format.
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. La Mora Senior Housing was built by the nonprofit Mulford Corp.
Passive House design is a voluntary standard for energy efficiency, which results in ultra-low energy buildings that require little energy for space heating or cooling. It is estimated to achieve 40-60% energy savings over a conventional building design.
“La Mora Senior Apartments will ensure that more low-income seniors in Yonkers have safe, sustainable and affordable housing options along with essential services. This development not only addresses the housing needs of our aging population but also sets a benchmark for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. By integrating advanced design and construction standards, we are ensuring that our seniors can enjoy comfortable, secure, and modern homes while contributing to a greener future. I am proud to lead a State Senate dedicated to creating more affordable housing, from approving over $26 million in state funding for this project, to the historic housing plan passed in the 2025 State Budget,” said New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins.
Financing for La Mora Senior Housing includes $17 million in permanent tax-exempt bonds, Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits that will generate $17.7 million in equity, and $9.1 million in subsidy from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. NYSERDA provided $240,000, Westchester County provided $3.4 million from the Housing Implementation Fund and the city of Yonkers provided $1,615,000 in HOME funds. Mulford Corp. provided a $2.6 million loan.
Designed by the architectural firm of Perkins Eastman, the apartments include low-flow plumbing fixtures, Energy Star appliances, individual high-efficiency electric heat and cooling, and LED lighting. The building has a high-efficiency envelope, dual-pane insulated windows, and a central hot water heating and distribution system. An emergency generator will ensure that the building systems remain operable in the event of a blackout.
