BronxWorks Heights Older Adult Center (OAC) is currently closed. Older adults needing meals or case assistance can go to the Morris Innovative OAC or the East Concourse OAC. Call 929.430.3103 for assistance.

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Senior Housing Assistance Programs

BronxWorks has a housing specialist dedicated to helping seniors apply for senior housing as well as with various housing issues. Our housing specialist mediates tenant-landlord disputes, helps resolve rent and utilities arrears, and assists seniors with applying for subsidies, benefits and entitlements and other forms of assistance.

Contact Us.

Maria Rivera, Department Director
718.299.0300
mrivera@bronxworks.org

Heights Neighborhood Older Adult Center (services moved to Morris and East Concourse temporarily)

200 W Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10453

Contact:
Maritza Ortiz, Program Coordinator
marortiz@bronxworks.org

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Our housing specialist helps with:

  • Accessing public assistance, emergency food sources, legal services, and other help as needed
  • Completing applications for housing subsidy programs
  • Mediating disputes with landlords
  • Navigating housing court
  • Resolving utilities arrears
  • Reviewing leases and legal documents

The Senior Housing Assistance Program is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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