$44 Million La Mora Senior Apartments Brings New Affordable Apartments to South Yonkers in an Energy-Efficient Building

Residents of the 60-Unit Development Will Have Access to Health Care Services, Home-Delivered Meals and Transportation

Builds on the Governor's Historic Efforts to Expand Supportive Housing Opportunities Statewide

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of La Mora Senior Apartments, a 60-unit, modern, highly energy-efficient affordable building in the Hollow neighborhood of South Yonkers. The $44 million project was developed in partnership with the Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Yonkers.

“La Mora Senior Apartments creates affordable, supportive housing opportunities that we know are a proven strategy to help older New Yorkers achieve long-term stability,” said Governor Hochul. “My administration is dedicated to making our state more affordable for New Yorkers, and these apartments will provide seniors with the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community that accommodates their needs.”

Over the past five years, New York State Homes and Community Renewal has created or preserved 4,500 affordable homes, including 300 with supportive services, in Westchester County. La Mora Senior Apartments continues this effort and complements Governor Hochul’s $25 billion comprehensive Housing Plan that will build or preserve 100,000 affordable homes across New York, including 10,000 with supportive services for vulnerable populations, in addition to electrifying 50,000 additional homes.

Located in South Yonkers, the development was built on a vacant parcel owned by MHACY that was once occupied by Longfellow Junior High School. The four-story building features 57 one-bedroom apartments and three two-bedroom apartments. All apartments will be affordable to residents 62 years of age or older with incomes at or below 60 percent of the area median income.

Amenities include a community room with kitchen, two business rooms, fitness center, central laundry, building-wide WiFi, storage units, landscaped courtyard and rooftop terrace. There are two elevators, buzzer entry, emergency call system, 24-hour security system, fire alarms and detectors, electronic access controls and surface parking reserved for residents.

Residents also have access to services provided by the Yonkers Office for the Aging, including case management, home-delivered meals, assistance with entitlement programs, transportation, health awareness programs, access to nutrition centers, recreation and exercise programs, and grocery and pharmacy delivery coordination. Services are funded by the Office for the Aging and the Westchester County Department of Aging Programs and Services.

The surrounding neighborhood features multiple public parks and a golf course, and the development is close to St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center.

La Mora Senior Apartments is highly energy efficient, meeting the criteria of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) New Construction and Housing Program by receiving ENERGY STAR(R) Multifamily New Construction certification and is pursuing Passive House certification. All apartments will include low-flow plumbing fixtures, ENERGY STAR(R) appliances, high-efficiency individual electric heating and cooling systems, and LED lighting. The building has a high-efficiency envelope, double-pane insulated windows, and a central heating and electric hot water distribution system. An emergency generator ensures that the building systems continue to operate in the event of a power outage.

La Mora Senior Apartments is being jointly developed by MHACY and Mulford Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable development corporation formed by MHACY in 2004.

New York State Homes and Community Renewal financing for La Mora Senior Apartments includes $17.7 million in federal low-income housing tax credits, a $7.9 million first mortgage, and $9.1 million in subsidy. NYSERDA’s New Construction Housing Program provided $240,000 in project incentives. Westchester County funded $3.4 million from the Housing Implementation Fund, and the City of Yonkers donated $650,000 in HOME funds. MHACY provided a $2.6 million loan.

Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said, “It is so gratifying to see this $44 million development complete, just two years after it began. This project brings 60 affordable, energy-efficient homes to Yonkers and is a testament to how we value and respect our seniors. Our thanks to Governor Hochul, the City of Yonkers, MHACY, and our many partners and professionals who worked with HCR to make this a reality and help us provide the kinds of housing opportunities that will enable more New Yorkers to live in the communities and neighborhoods they love.”

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said, “The completion of La Mora Senior Apartments expands access to new affordable, healthy and comfortable living for seniors in Yonkers. By incorporating modern energy-efficient features through new construction, the building will have a lower carbon footprint, be more climate resilient and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.”

HUD Regional Administrator Alicka Ampry-Samuel said, “HUD’s core mission is to improve people’s lives and strengthen communities. La Mora Senior Apartments accomplishes both of those goals. It will provide seniors with safe, comfortable, and sustainable housing while revitalizing the surrounding Yonkers Hollow neighborhood. I am delighted and proud of HUD’s contribution to funding this project and commend our partners for helping make this important and much-needed housing a reality.”

State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins ??said, “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 ensure our seniors can enjoy comfortable, safe, 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 more than $26 million in state funding for this project to the historic housing plan approved in the 2025 State Budget.”

Assemblyman Nader J. Sayegh said, “Given the great need for affordable housing in our communities, La Mora Senior Apartments will be a great addition to Yonkers. La Mora Senior Apartments having the qualities of meeting Passive House Institute standards and being affordable for residents 62 and older is a symbol of smart development to help improve our communities. As someone who has seen the parcel of land on which La Mora Senior Apartments sits vacant for decades, it is great to see it being put to positive use.”

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “We are thrilled to finally cut the ribbon on La Mora Senior Apartments, a new affordable housing development in a long-underutilized location in Yonkers’ Hollow neighborhood. This four-story facility will create 60 apartments for residents age 62 and older, and is one of the only affordable housing projects in the country that meets Passive House Institute standards. We are grateful to our colleagues at NYS Homes and Community Renewal for completing this development, which provides new, state-of-the-art housing at a price our seniors can afford.”

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said, “The grand opening of this beautiful new senior housing development is yet another example of how the City of Yonkers and the Yonkers Housing Authority are working together to revitalize our neighborhoods with quality, affordable housing. We applaud the sustainable Passive House design incorporated into the construction, which is in line with the City’s climate action plan for sustainable growth. A special thank you to our federal, state and county partners for their investment in making this a truly transformative development.”

Yonkers Housing Authority President and CEO Wilson Kimball said, “Mulford Corporation is incredibly grateful for the financial support La Mora has received from all levels of government from the city, county, state and federal governments. Enabling Yonkers seniors to age in housing that is as resilient as possible was clearly a collective vision.”

Sharmi Sobhan, CEO of Chase Community Development Banking, said, “We are proud to support Mulford Corporation and the Yonkers Housing Authority in bringing 60 new affordable housing units to Yonkers for seniors. This project will transform the lives of tenants who now have access to sustainable housing, along with the essential amenities and resources needed to thrive and thrive.”