The Yonkers Housing Authority has always been at the forefront of innovation. When HUD created the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program, the YHA was an early adopter. Now, over a decade later, we are leading the way in building resilient, affordable housing. LaMora, a senior building built to Passive House standards, opened last June. The four-story building at 23 Mulberry Street has 60 energy-efficient, affordable apartments for seniors. It was built to the highest level of sustainability, both because it’s better for the environment and also because it is the most resilient, comfortable, and overall cost-effective method for the YHA and its tenants. It is the first Passive House, affordable, modular-built building in New York State.
When Palisade Towers, the YHA’s biggest property, suffered a significant gas loss due to aging infrastructure, the YHA decided to go fully electric. Upgrading to electric will save the authority and taxpayers millions of dollars compared to returning to gas. Electric heat pumps are more efficient than they have ever been. Tenants will be allowed to stay in place instead of having their lives disrupted by a temporary relocation, or worse, a site shutdown and evacuation.
The YHA is also partnering with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the City of Yonkers to bring affordable home ownership to qualified families. Every day, our families work towards self-sufficiency. We want them to succeed. As the Mayor often says, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” Helping families build equity in their communities has always been a goal of Mayor Spano, and we support his vision.
Lastly, the YHA and its affiliated entities, The Mulford Corporation and Palisades Property Management, are expanding their property management services. Whether you need assistance in managing your Affordable Housing Ordinance units, landlord/tenant issues or property management challenges, we are available to provide you with our exemplary services. We bring a holistic and innovative approach to everything we do, so let us do it for you.
