Supportive Housing
Finding a safe, stable place to live can be tough - especially if you’re transitioning out of foster care, don’t have a stable place to stay, or are figuring out your next housing option. You don’t have to navigate it alone. The Door’s staff can help you explore your options, apply for housing, and take the next step toward a place of your own.
The Door operates two supportive housing sites on the Lower East Side: The Lee and East 9th Street. Both offer young people a safe, stable place to live, along with support to help you reach your goals and build the future you want.
The Lee opened in 2010 in partnership with Common Ground and has 55 apartments, including studios and suites. East 9th Street opened in 2014 and has 44 apartments, including options for young parents and their children.
More than just a place to live.
Living at The Lee or East 9th Street is a little different from renting a typical NYC apartment. You’ll complete an application and sign a lease, just like you would for other housing. But your rent is based on your income, so you can have more stability and peace of mind as your circumstances change.
And you don’t have to figure everything else out on your own. The Door is here to support you with what matters to you. Depending on your goals and needs, that could include job training, GED classes, health care, counseling, legal services, childcare support, and more.
Ready to explore your housing options? Learn more about qualifications, required documentation, and our waiting list.
If you are dealing with insecure or unstable housing, are couch surfing, or require more immediate support - including access to meals, showers, clean clothes, or laundry facilities - please check out our drop-in services.
Supportive Housing Qualifications
All potential tenants must be between 18-24 years old (for family applicants, child must be at least 1 year old)
Documented homelessness of a minimum of 1 year
A serious and persistent mental illness (Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, Mood Disorder) or have foster care history
Proof of active income (Public Assistance Budget letter, SSI award letter or current paystubs)
An active HRA application approved for Category A, C, D and I
Required Documentation
If a potential tenant meets the qualifications for housing but does not have an active HRA application, there are several documents that are required in order to complete an HRA application:
A psych evaluation on agency letterhead dated within the last six months and completed by a licensed psychiatrist
A psychosocial evaluation on agency letterhead dated within the last six months
Documents supporting homeless history
A current PPD result
Identification, birth certificate and Social Security Card
Most recent tax returns and six current paystubs
Wait Time & Waiting List
Waiting Time From Initial Interview to Lease Signing
The estimated time for the interview to lease signing process is 30-45 days, depending on submission of documents and HDC approval.
Waiting List
The estimated waiting time for an apartment to become vacant is six months to a year, and at times much sooner.
Contact Directory
For Questions
Emely Alcantara, ealcantara@door.org