The housing lottery has closed, but applications are still available for the official Waiting List at Sutphin Senior Residence! Download a paper application below, or apply online at the NYS Housing Search website:
Download paper application (English)
(Applications in other languages available upon request, please contact us should you have questions or require assistance or accommodations.)
Special Note: All applicants must qualify for a Section 8 Project Based Voucher. The rent amounts listed on the NYS Housing Search website reflect the contract rent, not the tenant portion of the rent. The tenant portion of rent will be 30% of the tenant's adjusted household gross income, with the remainder of rent paid by a Section 8 Project Based Voucher. All applicants must have at least one household member who is 62 years of age or older and there are maximum household income and asset limits.
The Bernheimer Architecture-designed Jamaica Residence marks Breaking Ground's first permanent housing in the borough of Queens, and second development expected to meet rigorous Passive House standards. By significantly reducing reliance on municipal energy supplies, the Passive House standard helps push toward a goal of zero emissions in the operation of residential buildings.
Designed for seniors who are exiting homelessness or living on very-low incomes, Jamaica Residence has several features that aim to help residents remain physically engaged, including entrances and corridors that promote active design principles, specially designed outdoor/garden spaces, and accommodations for residents with mobility challenges throughout the building.
In addition, Jamaica Residence will feature a state-of-the-art, 15,000 sq ft Federally Qualified Health Center, operated by our partners at the Community Healthcare Network.
