Exterior Building Photo of Joseph L. Allen Apartments in Schenectady

A modern three-story building with a mix of brick and stone facade, large windows, and the sign Joseph J. Allen Apartments above the entrance. A streetlamp stands in front of the entrance.

A row of parked cars under a metal carport structure with solar panels, next to a modern apartment building and trees on a sunny day.

Three framed photos hang on a beige wall: a smiling family portrait, a black-and-white photo of two people posing, and a black-and-white image of a house. Small plaques are displayed below each frame.

A framed photo of two smiling women standing together is displayed on a wall, flanked by two framed documents with text on either side.

A spacious, well-lit room with three windows, two armchairs, a potted plant, two computers on a desk with chairs, and a framed artwork on the wall. The decor is neutral with beige walls and carpet.

Modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, black appliances, beige countertops, a stove with pots, a microwave, a clock on the wall, and a plant on the counter. The space is well-lit and organized.

A cozy living room with a beige loveseat and armchair, a small side table with a lamp, a blue patterned rug, and a dining table with two chairs, set against light-colored walls and wood flooring.

A small, tidy bedroom with a wooden bed featuring a red and white circular patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with a chair, books, and a framed photo next to a window with closed blinds.

Joseph L. Allen Apartments

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The Joseph L. Allen Apartments are located in the city of Schenectady, New York.

The apartments are named in honor of the late Joseph L. Allen. Please click here to learn more about his legacy and impact on the Schenectady community.

Each studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment feature:

a fully equipped kitchen with a range, refrigerator and microwave
a wall-mounted flat screen TV including basic cable service
in-unit storage

Heat, air conditioning, hot water and electric are included in the rent and on-site laundry facilities are available at no cost to the tenant. There is also off-street parking. Tenants have access to a computer lab, a community room and lounges. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in common areas of the building. The building is 100 percent smoke free. There are designated smoking areas provided outdoors.

There are total of 51 units centrally located to many local amenities that tenants may need such as grocery shopping, schools, places of worship, medical care, banks, libraries, government agencies and general shopping. On-site services are available for 25 tenants. Housing Specialists teach skills and assist tenants in linking to community services. There are nine ADA units and two Hearing and Visually Accessible (HVA) units in the building.

Each DePaul Properties, Inc. community has a no pet policy in place. However, service and assistance animals are accepted at all DePaul Properties, Inc. communities.

A security deposit equal to one month’s rent is required at the lease signing and the applicant must meet the eligibility requirements of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Income and occupancy requirements apply.

If you or someone you know is interested in our program, please contact DePaul Properties, Inc. at 1-833-420-5265 or at [email protected].

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