Affordable & Supportive Housing Rochester View Apartments – 61 Units
DePaul Properties
Professional Construction
$13.0 Million
SWBR Architects
Henrietta, NY
2015
Rochester View Apartments includes 61 handicap accessible and adaptable apartments for the deaf and hard of hearing. The project features state-of-the-art communication equipment and high-contrast visual design. Open floor plans with handrails, an elevator accessible from the common area, and high visibility lighting are featured amenities. Technological enhancements include lighted doorbell and alarms, videophone/intercom capability, and adaptive equipment. Security cameras, secure, controlled access, strobe lighting for CO2, and fire alarms are some safety and security benefits of this property. Bedrooms are all wired for bed shakers in case of a fire or any other emergencies.
Providing a safe, friendly, and comfortable living environment for Deaf people, signage with Braille markings, and an on-site manager fluent in ASL is also a part of this community. The 69,000 square foot, two-story building, features a “U” shaped design. The building has many different elevations that provide a unique curb appeal.
Awards include:
- NYS Housing Conference Community Impact Award
- NAIOP Upstate NY Chapter Award of Excellence
- 2016 Affordable Housing Finance Reader’s Choice Award Finalist