Currently in development and pre-construction
India Home is advancing a ground-up affordable housing development in Jamaica, Queens, creating 84 units across two newly constructed buildings. The project will bring affordable homes and community services together to support older adults, families, and individuals.
The proposed development includes a dedicated senior building and a nearby intergenerational building for families and individuals. Together, they are designed to support older adults’ independence and encourage connections across generations, including opportunities for families to live near aging loved ones.
New homes for seniors and families
The current plan includes:
- 54 apartments for adults age 62 and older, including 44 supportive apartments reserved for older adults who have experienced homelessness and 10 apartments for extremely low-income seniors
- 29 affordable apartments for families and individuals, including two-bedroom homes suitable for families and multigenerational households
- One superintendent’s apartment
Planned features include elevators, accessible and adaptable apartments, shared indoor gathering areas, outdoor recreation spaces, and resident laundry facilities.
More than a place to live
The senior building will include a community space, operated by India Home and serving both residents and older adults from the surrounding neighborhood.
The supportive senior apartments are also planned to include on-site case management and coordination with behavioral health and community resources.
Our goals
- Expand access to affordable housing. Create stable homes for older adults and families facing high housing costs and limited options.
- Support aging with dignity. Connect older adults with services that help them maintain their independence and well-being.
- Build cultural connection and belonging. Bring India Home’s experience serving South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities into a welcoming housing environment with culturally and linguistically responsive programming.
- Strengthen connections across generations. Create opportunities for older adults, families, and neighbors to remain connected through nearby housing and shared community programs.
Built on community experience
Since 2007, India Home has supported older adults through culturally responsive services across New York City. Our housing initiative grows from what seniors and families have shared with us: the need for affordable homes, reliable support, and places where language and cultural traditions are understood.
India Home is advancing this project with development partner Procida Companies, bringing together affordable housing development experience and our long-standing commitment to serving immigrant seniors.
Support our housing vision
Funders, sponsors, and community partners can help advance a future where more older adults have a stable home and a connected community. We welcome conversations about supporting our housing work and the programs that help residents thrive.
Contact Davinder Singh at davinder@indiahome.org or 917-239-5215.
Project updates
The Jamaica development is currently in pre-construction. We will share updates on this page as the project moves forward, including information about future eligibility and application processes as it becomes available.