NEW YORK, – October 22, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Occupancy draws near to 100% this month at the newly opened Wales Avenue Residence in the South Bronx. The new building, with stepped massing echoing the two populations housed within, is a seven story masonry bearing wall construction featuring a sophisticated gray brick facade accented with lively blue glazed brick, metal panels and large windows in each unit.
The 47 efficiency apartments and 10 two-bedroom units can accommodate a total of 67 individuals who will also have on-site access to social services geared toward improving residents’ quality of life. The facility also provides lounge areas for residents, common dining room, teaching kitchen, computer classroom, counseling rooms, administrative offices, a recreation room, laundry facilities, and two roof terraces.
Volunteers of America furnishes each unit and equips it with linens, cooking and cleaning supplies for the residents.
A landscaped rear yard offers space for relaxation for both resident groups and raised planting beds to accommodate community gardening. The roof terraces provide additional space for socialization.
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