A three-story brick and stone building, labeled True North Apartments Dental Avenue, with large windows on the ground floor and a green lawn in front.

A modern three-story apartment building with brick and stone exterior, large windows, and a sign reading True North Apartments Central Avenue at a street corner with a traffic light and street sign reading Central..

A modern three-story apartment building with a mix of gray, beige, and red brick exterior. A sign reads True North Apartments Portland Avenue. Trees and a black fence line the sidewalk in front.

A wall mural in a modern building lobby depicts tall city buildings, trees, and a clear sky, creating an urban cityscape scene across the walls near a doorway and hallway.

A hallway with dark tile flooring, wooden wall panels, a reception window, and a mural of a city skyline on the right wall under a slanted ceiling.

Modern interior with a glass staircase railing, geometric wall art in neutral colors, hanging tube lights, and windows looking into a bright office space.

A modern lounge with wooden tables, white chairs, a TV mounted above a fireplace, and a green hexagonal wall art display. Large windows provide natural light.

A modern lounge with a round table and four chairs, a desk with a computer, and large windows. The walls are blue and beige, and the floor is carpeted.

A modern lounge with a blue sectional sofa, two armchairs, a wall-mounted TV, and a table with chairs. Large windows let in natural light.

A modern, compact kitchen with dark cabinets, white appliances, and a small dining table set for two on wood flooring. A closed wooden door is visible at the back.

A neatly made bed with a green pillow is beside a wooden nightstand and dresser. A lamp, plant, photo, and sailboat decor are on the dresser. A sailboat picture hangs above the bed. White double doors are on the right.

A cozy living room with a loveseat, ottoman, lamp, potted plant, and a TV mounted on the wall above a wooden cabinet. A clock hangs near a window with blinds letting in daylight.

A cozy apartment living area with a recliner, small dining table set for two, and an open kitchen with dark cabinets and a white fridge, all on wood flooring.

Small kitchen with dark cabinets, white refrigerator and stove, orange and green towels on oven, marble counter, sink, and a wall clock. Light wood floor and closed wooden door are also visible.

True North Apartments

Important Applicant Information

Before You Apply

Applications may be submitted online or by paper application.
Complete applications are placed on the waiting list based on the date and time received.
Incomplete applications are not placed on the waiting list until all required information is provided.
Applicants are responsible for keeping their contact information current while on the waiting list.

Waiting List Information

Applicants may be contacted periodically to confirm continued interest in remaining on the waiting list.
Failure to respond to waiting list update notices, interview requests, or unit offers may result in removal from the waiting list.
Applicants who are removed from the waiting list for administrative reasons may reapply in the future.

When a Unit Becomes Available

Applicants are contacted in waiting list order when an appropriate unit becomes available. Eligible applicants will be required to complete an application interview and provide documentation to verify household composition, income, assets, and other program requirements.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants and residents with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations, accessible units, service animals, assistance animals, or other modifications necessary to ensure equal access to housing.

Questions?

If you need assistance completing an application, require language assistance, or need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the management office for assistance. Please email [email protected] with any questions regarding your application.

The True North Apartments are located in the city of Rochester, New York.

Studio apartment

Black-and-white floor plan of a one-bedroom unit featuring a kitchen, bathroom, and main living area, with labeled entryways and fixtures, including a sink, stove, toilet, and shower. 1 BR UNIT is marked in the main area.

One-bedroom apartment

Floor plan of a two-bedroom unit with a kitchen, bathroom, and living area. The layout shows two bedrooms, a kitchen with appliances, a bathroom with a tub and toilet, and entry and interior doors.

Two-bedroom apartment

The True North Apartments consists of a 70‑unit residential development located across two sites at 536 Central Avenue and 141 Portland Avenue. This new multifamily affordable and permanent supportive housing community is a result of the partnership of DePaul, the Rochester Interfaith Development Corporation (RIDC), the Finger Lakes Area Counseling and Recovery Agency (FLACRA) and Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO).

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

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 community room with computers and a secured storage area for each tenant. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in common areas in each building. The buildings are 100 percent smoke free. There are designated smoking areas provided outdoors.

The apartments are 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 35 tenants. Housing Specialists teach skills and assist tenants in linking to community services. There are 18 ADA units and 4 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.

AMI	Unit Size	# Units	Monthly Rent¹	Household Income Minimum and Maximum³
30%	1 BR	12	$540	$13,500 – $28,080
40%	0 BR	2	$515	$12,875 – $33,280
50%	2 BR	1	$975	$24,375 – $56,150
50%	1 BR	13	$795	$19,875 – $46,800
60%	1 BR	4	$925	$23,125 – $56,160
80%	1 BR	3	$1,150	$28,750 – $74,880

¹Rent includes the items listed above.

²Household size includes everyone who will live with you, including parents and children. Subject to Occupancy Criteria.

³ Income guidelines are subject to change. Minimum income listed may not apply to applicants with Section 8 or other qualifying rental subsidies.

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Contact DePaul Properties:

(585) 426-8000
(833) 291-6510 fax
1-833-420-5265 toll free
Email: [email protected]

Location/Contact

True North Apartments

536 Central Avenue
Rochester, NY 14605
Phone: (585) 312-7465
Fax: (585) 363-5018

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