Unless otherwise indicated, the research team gathered information and quotes in the following six case studies through interviews, site visits, surveys, and organizations’ literature. All demographic data is from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Study Site Comparisons
Project Marksdale Gardens Bancroft Apartments New Heritage House Apartments
Location Boston Boston Denver, CO
Sponsor Self-sponsored Urban Edge Atlantis Community Inc.
Project Type Tenant Cooperative Rental Buildings Rental Building
Building Type 178 Townhouse Units 45 2-, 3- & 4-bedroom Units 34 unit/3-Story Apartment BuildingÂ
Program HUD Foreclosed Prop. Disp.; Sec. 8 HUD Foreclosed Prop. Disp.; Sec. 8 RTC Affordable Housing Disp.
Acquisition Date 1984 1981 1991
Income Range NA $5,000-$25,000 $10,000-$25,000
Monthly Rent Range $432 $783-$1,043 $290-$350
Household Type 2-Parent Families 1- and 2-Parent Families Primarily Single Residents
Project Grace Apartments Homesteading Program 507 West 140th Street
Location Denver, CO South Chicago Scattered Sites New York City
Sponsor Mercy Housing Incorporated ACORN Housing Corp. of IL, Inc. Community Service Society of NY
Project Type Rental Buildings Community Land Trust Tenant Cooperative
Building Type Two Buildings/53 Units 50 Single Family Homes 16 Unit Apartment Building
Program RTC Affordable Housing Disp. HUD Foreclosed Property Disp. Ownership Transfer Program (CSS)
Acquisition Date 1992 1987Â (first house in pilot program) 1984
Income Range $10,000-$12,500 $15,000-32,000 $5,000-$25,000
Monthly Rent Range $351-400 $500Â $212-$300
Household Type NA 1- and 2-Parent Families 1- and 2-Parent Families;Â SinglesÂ
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