for Communities

Using state and federal resources, Adirondack Roots has secured financing for the development of multi-family housing projects including those for senior citizens. Upon request, we will assist your community in securing financing and developing similar affordable housing. The following is a list of multi-family housing sites in Essex County many of which were assisted by Adirondack Roots.

area housing for the elderly

Lee House Apartments

4318 Main Street
Port Henry, NY 12974
518-873-6888 or 518-546-7605

Unit Availability: 25 units that range from efficiency to 2 bedroom
Waiting List: No
Rental Rates: Rates are based on the occupants’ income
Security Deposit: Equal to one month’s rent
Eligibility: Senior Citizen or Handicapped persons who meet the income guidelines
Amenities: Large attractive lobby on the main floor, elevator, washers and dryers on the lower level, convenient access to Village services.

Senior Citizen Overlook

Bloomingdale, NY 12913
518-891-2194
(30 units)

Unit Availability: 30 units – all one bedroom
Waiting List: Yes
Rental Rates: Based on Section 8 income guidelines also receive government subsidies.
Security Deposit: Equal to one-month basic rent.
Eligibility: Senior Citizen (62 or older), handicapped, and disabled.
Amenities: Community room, community laundry facility, wall-to-wall carpeting, major appliances, blinds, storage, parking, and 24-hour maintenance.

Boquet River Senior Housing

The Greenwood

89 Greenwood Street
Lake Placid, NY 12946
518-523-2462
(122 units)

Unit Availability: 122 (all one-bedroom apts.)
Waiting List: They have not needed a waiting list since 1988. They have vacancies.
Rental Rates: The rates are based on Section 8 (30% of adjusted income.)
Security Deposit: Equal to one month’s rent.
Eligibility: Senior Citizen (62 or older), handicapped, and disabled.
Amenities: Laundry room, maintenance, and pull alarms.

Lakeside Manor Senior Housing

38 Fowler Avenue
Schroon Lake, NY 12870
518-532-0144
(24 units)

Unit Availability: 24 (all one-bedroom apts.)
Waiting List: Short
Rental Rates: Rates are based on income plus assets less recurring medical expenses.
Security Deposit: $704.00
Eligibility: Senior Citizen (62 or older), handicapped, and disabled.
Amenities: Laundry room, storage space, and trash pickup.

Lord Howe Estates

Hague Road
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
518-585-6696
(40 units)

Unit Availability: 40 (38 one bedroom, 2 two bedroom)
Waiting List: Yes
Rental Rates: Based on 30% of adjusted income
Security Deposit: Equal to total tenant payment
Eligibility: Senior Citizen (62 or older), handicapped, and disabled.
Amenities: 24-hour maintenance, emergency alarm, cable, mail service, major appliances, wall-to-wall carpeting, trash pick-up, community center, community laundry room, transport to nutrition site, bookmobile, weekly bingo, weekly low-impact exercise classes.

Willsboro Senior Housing

Bonnie View Terrace Apartments

Wilmington, NY 12997
518-946-7966
(24 units)

Unit Availability: 24 (16 two-bedroom, 8 one-bedroom)
Waiting List: Yes
Rental Rates: Rates based on income
Security Deposit: Equal to one month’s rent (the full amount including what is normally reduced for subsidy.)
Eligibility: Senior Citizen (62 or older), handicapped, disabled, and low-income.
Amenities: Laundry room and trash pickup.

Black Brook Apartments

Moses Circle Senior Apartments

1007 Wicker Street
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
518-558-1007
(31 Units)

Unit Availability: 31(All one bedroom)
Waiting list: No
Rental Rates: Based on Income
Security Deposit: Equal to one month’s rent
Eligibility: 55 or older and income eligible
Amenities: laundry room, trash and snow removal, heat and hot water included, Community Room, Library, and exercise room, Pet friendly and smoke-free.

housing for families

Lee House Apartments

Port Henry Apartments

Waldo Place
Port Henry, NY 12974
518-747-3162
(16 units)

Unit Availability: 16 (8 one bedroom, 8 two bedroom)
Waiting List: No
Rental Rates: Rates based on income (Section 8 guidelines)
Security Deposit: Equal to one-month basic rent.
Eligibility: Must meet the income guideline
Amenities: In-unit washer/dryer hook up, trash pickup, cable hookup, parking.

Schroon Lake Apartments

Elizabethtown Apartments

Mountain Vista Apartments

Ticonderoga, NY 12883
518-584-4543
(20 units)

Unit Availability: 20 (10 one bedroom, 8 two bedroom, 2 three bedroom)
Waiting List: Contact Project
Rental Rates: Contact Project for current rates as they are subject to change
Security Deposit: Equal to one months basic rent rate.
Eligibility: There are income and eligibility requirements
Amenities: Laundry room, trash pick up, snow removal, sewer/water, parking provided.

West Valley Housing Community

Copper Way
Lake Placid, NY
518-483-5934
(11 units)

Unit Availability: 11 (7 one bedroom, 4 two bedroom)
Waiting List: Yes (based on need)
Rental Rates: Based on family size.
Security Deposit: Equal to one-month basic rent
Eligibility: Based on income, preference to single head of household
Amenities: parking, major appliances (including washer and dryer), snow removal.