La Mora Senior Apartments

Organization Name: The Mulford Corporation

Project Title: La Mora Senior Apartments

Project Location: Yonkers, NY

Project Description:
The La Mora Senior Apartments, completed in 2024, is an innovative housing project developed by the Mulford Corporation with the Yonkers Housing Authority, which provides 60 affordable, energy-efficient apartments for seniors earning at or below 60% of area median income. Built to Passive House standards, La Mora ensures superior energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality while incorporating essential resiliency measures, such as a diesel-powered emergency generator to support life-sustaining equipment during power outages. In addition to addressing the urgent need for affordable housing, La Mora revitalizes its surrounding neighborhood through thoughtful design, including vibrant landscaping and local art collaborations, fostering a strong sense of community. Key partners in this initiative include the Yonkers Housing Authority, Mulford Corporation, and Chase Bank, with financing leveraging low-income housing tax credits and various local funds. La Mora stands as a pioneering model for integrating affordable housing, modular construction, and sustainability, setting a benchmark for future developments aimed at creating healthy and resilient living environments for vulnerable populations.

Community Impact:
La Mora has a profound impact on both residents and the surrounding community. The project addresses the critical housing shortage and ensures vulnerable populations have access to safe and comfortable living environments.

Key amenities, including an on-site gym, bike storage, EV charging stations, and a large community room, foster an active, engaged lifestyle. These features promote physical health, encourage sustainable transportation, and facilitate social connections, helping to combat isolation among seniors. The landscaped courtyard offers essential green space for relaxation and socialization, enhancing residents' mental well-being.

Crucially, the inclusion of an on-site emergency generator allows residents to shelter in place during power outages, ensuring they can rely on essential services and equipment. This resilience measure significantly enhances their safety and peace of mind during emergencies.

By revitalizing a historically disinvested neighborhood and collaborating with local artists, La Mora enhances community engagement and aesthetic appeal. Overall, the project improves quality of life for residents while contributing to a stronger, more connected community.

Organization Description:
The Mulford Corp is a Westchester-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to developing and managing affordable housing in Yonkers. Since its founding, Mulford has successfully developed or co-developed over 2,200 low-income housing units. In addition, the organization provides essential social services, education, recreation, and cultural activities to enhance residents' quality of life. Committed to clean energy and climate resilience, Mulford addresses the health and environmental burdens faced by underserved communities, fostering equity and sustainability.

Team Members:

The Mulford Corporation
The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers
Chase Bank
Enterprise Community Partners
New York State Homes and Community Renewal
Westchester County
NYSERDA