Affordable, Supportive Senior Housing Development Opens In Nanuet

NANUET, NY — Vincent's Village, a $42 million affordable and supportive housing development for the elderly, opened officially with a ceremony Tuesday.

Supported with $21.9 million in financing from New York State Homes and Community Renewal, the development has 93 affordable homes with on-site health and wellness services for adults age 55 and older. Construction began in 2019. SEE: Senior Living Facility Under Construction In Nanuet

"We are continuing to prioritize and invest in affordable senior housing with developments like Vincent's Village," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an announcement about the opening. "This is an example of what can be achieved when a faith-based community, the state and private sector devote their energy and expertise to a development that will enhance the lives of our fellow New Yorkers who need a place to live independently and with dignity."

Vincent's Village has three residential buildings with 81 one-bedroom units and 12 two-bedroom units, that are affordable to households earning at or below 60 percent of the region's median income.

Plus, the development features 35 units that have access to rental subsidies and supportive services funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative through the New York State Department of Health.

"Rockland County had a huge unmet need for affordable housing and this project is critical in meeting that need," said NY Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski.

Located on Convent Road, the development also includes two buildings that house a fitness room, laundry room, community rooms and Vinny's Café — a custom-designed communal space sponsored by the Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation.

"That Vincent's Village was built on the site of the former Saint Agatha's orphanage, also sponsored by the Sisters of Charity, reflects both the commitment of the Sisters to this community, as well as their willingness to change and adapt their ministry to meet the ever-evolving needs of the people they seek to serve," said Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan.

The Sisters' project co-developer was Rockabill Development.

"Rockabill is honored to have partnered with the Sisters of Charity on a project of such importance to this community. In line with the Sisters' mission, Vincent's Village will provide high-quality homes and help seniors maintain their independence and well-being as they age," Rockabill Development Managing Principal Niall J. Murray said.

Support services for all residents include health monitoring, care coordination and case management, counseling, and social activities.

Located in Clarkstown, the development is within a half-mile of shopping and other services along Route 59 and close to public transit including NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line. Local transportation for residents will be available through Rockland County Mini-Trans and TRIPS, the county's paratransit service.

"I am delighted the Sisters of Charity and Rockabill Development have partnered to construct Vincent's Village in the Town of Clarkstown," said town Supervisor George Hoehmann. "The new development will provide our seniors with an opportunity to have safe, accessible, affordable housing in Clarkstown, while also providing them the support services they need."

Vincent's Village has energy-efficient features that include high-efficiency heating, cooling and ventilation equipment; Energy Star-rated appliances and lighting, and low-flow plumbing fixtures. Its building design and construction achieved Gold Certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design by the U.S. Green Building Council.

State financing for Vincent's Village includes $7.5 million in permanent tax-exempt bonds, federal low-income housing tax credits that generated $14.7 million in equity, and $14.4 million in subsidy from New York State Homes and Community Renewal.

Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said the commitment to providing all New Yorkers with access to safe, affordable housing is reflected in the state's $20 billion, five-year housing plan, which makes housing accessible and combats homelessness by building or preserving more than 100,000 affordable homes and 6,000 with support services. Over the past decade in the Hudson Valley, HCR has dedicated about $1.4 billion to build or preserve more than 12,000 affordable homes, leveraging nearly $3.8 billion in total investment, including $51.5 million for about 575 affordable homes in Rockland County.

"As the cost of living has risen in Rockland County over the last twenty years, it is increasingly important that we have a way for seniors to age in place in our community while living on a fixed income," State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick said. "I appreciate this investment which will help our seniors stay in the community that they love."

The state's Homes and Community Renewal program also financed the adjacent Seton Village, which opened in 2003 and features 106 apartments for seniors.

"I am both personally and professionally proud of these new supportive and affordable apartments for Rockland's seniors," County Executive Ed Day said. "This Village is a beautiful place to call home and is exactly the type of forward-thinking and responsible development that Rockland needs."