Construction Begins on Affordable Senior Housing at 23-11 31st Road in Astoria, Queens

Rendering of Bishop Valero Residence at 23-11 31st Road - Dattner ArchitectsRendering of Bishop Valero Residence at 23-11 31st Road - Dattner Architects

Catholic Charities Progress of Peoples Development Corporation, abbreviated as Catholic Charities, has begun construction on a new six-story affordable housing project for seniors in Astoria, Queens. Located at 23-11 31st Road, the project will debut as Bishop Valero Residence with 102 units designated for low-income seniors and the formerly homeless.

Designed by Dattner Architects, the building features a tan cementitious façade at the ground floor. The main massing is clad in red paneling with an irregular grid windows in a alternating pattern of recessed and protruding frames. The structure will span a total of 84,900 square feet.

In addition to the residential component, a 6,400-square-foot, 200-seat community senior center on the ground floor will be operated by Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services. On-site supportive services will include daily hot meals, educational forums, fitness classes, senior case management, and referral services.

“We are pleased to begin the construction of the Bishop Valero Residence,” said Monsignor Alfred LoPinto, CEO of Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens. “This project will provide much-needed housing to low-income seniors and supportive environment for formerly homeless, and allow the residents to live safely, comfortably, and independently for as long as possible.”

Total construction costs hover around $62 million. Project financing arrives in part from Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Private contributors include Bank of America, Richman Housing Resources, and Barings.

“Bishop Valero Residence is a great example of how public-private partnerships, using federal low-income housing tax credit programs and HUD rental subsidy vouchers, can create affordable housing for low-income seniors and the formerly homeless,” said Kevin Hoffman, president of Richman Housing Resources LLC. “Richman is honored to be working with CCPOP, a longstanding New York City nonprofit dedicated to transforming communities and providing housing opportunities for those who need it the most.”

At this time, an official project timeline has not been released.

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18 Comments on "Construction Begins on Affordable Senior Housing at 23-11 31st Road in Astoria, Queens"

  1. I would like to fill out a application for the senior housing. How can I get a application?

    • I would like an application. I have a Sec 8 voucher. I receive SSD.I need a 2 bedroom apartment. Electricity, Heat and Hot water included. I have a small 12 Lb emotional support dog.

  2. Excellent! Build more Affordable Social Housing and Eradicate the Homelessness!

  3. Carmen Betances | October 4, 2020 at 11:23 am | Reply

    Yes they build all these so called affordable housing. But the income requirements are either too high or too low, so those off us who are “middle income” are left out.

    • We would like to apply for a two bedroom in senior housing. We are living in Astoria now. We are both 62 and our son is 21.

  4. I would like to fill out a application for the senior housing. how can I get application.

  5. Sandra Gonzalez | November 23, 2020 at 1:16 pm | Reply

    Hello I would like to fillout a application for the senior housing how can I get an application?

  6. I would like to fill out an application for a one bed room senior housing. I am kindly asking how can i get an application.

  7. Carmen Figueroa | December 21, 2020 at 4:58 pm | Reply

    How can I get an application for a one bedroom apartment….

  8. I would like a application.PLEASE

  9. I would like an application to apply.

  10. I would like to fill out an application.

  11. Patricia Hammonds | January 18, 2021 at 4:09 pm | Reply

    Im intetested in your apt 631 764 4440 Its 2 of us me 55yrs and my grandbaby 11yrs old

  12. I would like to fill in application !!!
    If you please send me one I greatly appreciate it

  13. l am interested in applying for senior residences in Astoria,one or two bedrooms.

  14. I need apartment.how to get the apartment application.i am low in come senior citizens.please help me

  15. Cristelia Caraballo | December 30, 2021 at 1:54 am | Reply

    Cristelia Caraballo, I am of low-income salary. I would like a one bedroom apartment. I am 64 years old and single.

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