On March 7th, Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation began marketing 158 senior citizen units in Serviam Towers at 321 and 325 E. 198th Street, Bronx, NY.

Interested persons may pick up an application from the Fordham Bedford Housing office at 2751 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY, between 10 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Or, download an application at www.fordham-bedford.org, or mail a request for an application to Serviam Towers c/o Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation, 2751 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10468.

To qualify for Serviam Towers applicants must be at least 62 years of age by the application deadline of May 7, 2010.

All units in Serviam Towers are handicap accessible

Before Thanksgiving 2009, the first residents of Serviam Gardens moved into their new apartments. And by Christmas, all eighty-two apartments were filled in this first phase of building. The usual quirks that accompany the opening of a new building occurred, and adjustments were made; the comfort of the residents was the priority. Serviam Gardens is one of three affordable apartment buildings for seniors. The other buildings still under construction are the two Serviam Towers connected on either side to Serviam Gardens, the center building.

Entering the bright lobby of Serviam Gardens leads, on the right, to the redesigned former St. Mary’s Hall., consisting now of service facilities including a community library and offices. On the left from the lobby is the six-floor extension of the original St. Mary’s building where the apartments are located, with elevators to the upper floors.

The colors of walls and floors are beige, with a light touch reinforced by the windows in the public spaces. The cheerful apartments consist of a kitchenette, living room, bedroom, and bath. The superintendent is in residence. A front desk at the lobby entrance is staffed. Garage space under the building is still in process.

For Serviam Towers, the work of construction continues. Occupancy of the Towers is expected in mid-year 2010, bringing a total of 243 apartments in the completed three-part complex. All will have energy efficient boilers and elevators, a usable green roof; there will be a 74-seat theater and a Wellness Center.

Click here to view the progress on the building.

Construction of Serviam Gardens, an affordable senior residence (62 years of age or older), has neared 90 percent of completion. Take a tour in the Gallery or visit the reality on the campus of Mount of St. Ursula in the Bronx. Click here to view the progress on the building.

In the midst of Lent, the feast of the Annunciation reminds us of Mary’s role in the plan of salvation both as the mother of Jesus and as the mother of the faithful of all times.

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