![]() In addition to continuing to provide rental assistance through the Section 8 program, Stellar and CAMBA Housing Ventures are working with the Tenants Association to ensure affordability is maintained for all remaining tenants, including those households not eligible for assistance under Section 8. Together, these two programs are anticipated to provide assistance to over 90% of tenants at the development. Of the 454 total units, 139 units will be covered under the existing Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract and the development team is working with HPD to ensure that those who qualify for Section 8 enhanced vouchers will receive the necessary assistance. “Working with Stellar Management, HDC, HPD, and HUD, we will be able to preserve Castleton’s affordability, make much-needed repairs and provide onsite social services to help connect residents with opportunities that enhance their quality of life.” Oplustil, President and CEO of CAMBA/CAMBA Housing Ventures. ![]() “The loss of affordable housing is one of the most critical issues facing New York City today, and CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be partners in keeping 454 homes in the Castleton Park Mitchell-Lama complex affordable to low- and middle-income Staten Island residents,” said Joanne M. CAMBA and CAMBA Housing Ventures are also assisting tenants to complete enhanced voucher Section 8 applications during the conversion process. While Stellar will continue to provide property management services, CAMBA will perform a needs assessment to develop and provide on-site social services best suited to the needs of the tenants. Enhancements will also be made to the security system at the complex, including exterior fencing, lighting, security cameras, and the continuation of 24/7 security. Additionally, significant repairs and improvements will be made to each unit’s bathroom(s) and kitchen, as well as common hallways and other common areas. The building façade, the parking area, elevators, and mechanicals will all be rehabilitated through the development team’s two-year construction plan. “Together with CAMBA and the City of New York, we look forward to providing tenants with the safe, well-maintained, and well-managed housing they deserve.”Ĭonstruction work is anticipated to begin in August 2015. “We’re proud to be able to restore one of Staten Island’s largest affordable housing developments and to maintain rent affordability programs for the tenants,” said Francine Schiff, Vice President of Residential Leasing at Stellar Management. The use of Section 8 Project Based Assistance and Section 8 enhanced vouchers will allow the development to maintain long-term affordability for existing and future tenants and to remain in the Mitchell-Lama housing program. Upon conversion to permanent financing, HUD will provide mortgage insurance through the HUD 542c risk sharing program. Through HDC tax exempt bonds, the new owner will embark on a $30 million-plus renovation and rehabilitation project at the 40-year-old development. ![]() Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the development team will be able to maintain long-term affordability for tenants at the property. Working in coordination with the NYC Housing Development Corporation (HDC), NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), the U.S. George, Staten Island, Stellar Management and CAMBA Housing Ventures announced that they have acquired Castleton Park. ![]() NEW YORK, NY - In an effort to preserve and restore a 454-unit Mitchell-Lama Affordable Housing development located in St. ![]()
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