The Woodlands: New Section 8 Senior Housing in the Bronx

The Woodlands is a beautiful new development for seniors 62 and older in the Co-Op City section of the Bronx. A project-based Section 8 project-based developments, the Woodlands is owned jointly by NYCHA and the Arker Companies, a private developer that builds affordable housing for seniors throughout the five boroughs. The new development is an eleven-story building with 100 apartments: 90 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom apartments. Apartment features include full kitchens, wood flooring, and air conditioning, and all are fully handicapped accessible. Building amenities include a laundry room, community room, landscaped sitting areas, a computer learning center, electronic surveillance equipment and security, parking, and an on-site superintendent and porter. The community room will host a variety of activities for seniors, including arts and crafts, exercise classes, and bingo. The Woodlands’ lucky new residents were chosen from NYCHA’s Section 8 waiting list. NYCHA has also created a waiting list of over 300 senior Section 8 voucher holders to fill future vacancies at The Woodlands.