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.

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.

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 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- Single-Site Supportive Housing

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Joseph L. Allen Apartments, a Single-Site Supportive Housing program, is a New York State Office of Mental Health funded program that provides long-term or permanent housing where residents can access the support services they require to live successfully in the community.

Joseph L. Allen Apartments has a total of 51 units; 25 units are reserved for the Supportive Housing Program. All 25 units are fully furnished and include start-up items such as linens, dishes, silverware, and pots and pans. Rent for tenants is thirty percent of one’s income or the Department of Human Services (DHS) shelter rate. The security deposit is paid by DePaul.

Apartments in the DePaul Joseph L. Allen Single-Site Supportive Housing program feature a fully-equipped kitchen with a range, refrigerator and microwave, a wall-mounted TV including basic cable service, and in-unit storage. Heat, air conditioning, hot water and electric are included in the rent and community laundry facilities are available at no cost. Tenants have access to a computer lab, community room and lounges. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in common areas in the building. The building is 100 percent smoke free. There are designated smoking areas provided outdoors.

Tenants will be assigned to a housing specialist on-site to assist with linkages in the community, provide advocacy, and learning how to maintain an apartment. Housing specialists are on-site Monday through Friday during business hours. The building will be monitored by security on overnights and weekends.