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Thank you for your interest in The Prince George, a supportive residence sponsored by Common Ground Community and The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS). The Prince George, located at 14 East 28th Street in Manhattan, offers affordable housing for working professionals and the formerly homeless, some of whom live with AIDS or mental illness. A turn of the century historic hotel, The Prince George has recently been rehabilitated and reopened in October 1999. It features 24-hour security, a spacious roof terrace, on-site laundry facilities, a computer lab, an art room and a rehearsal/practice space. Each apartment has a kitchenette with cooking facilities and refrigerator as well as a private bath. In addition, all units are furnished with an oak bed, table, chairs, and dresser.

Before you apply to live at The Prince George, please note the following requirements and procedures:

ELIGIBILITY
Income eligibility for The Prince George is based on federal guidelines for low-income housing tax credits. An applicant's current annual income from all sources must be at least $15,000 yet not exceed $30,000. In addition, assets over $5,000 must be evaluated in determining eligibility. Assets do not include personal property such as furniture, automobiles, and clothing. If you are currently receiving a rental subsidy (e.g. Section 8) please indicate that in the housing status section of the application and include documentation of the subsidy source with your application.

The Prince George is a building for single adults only. Full-time students are not eligible for residency in the building. One pet per tenant is permitted, if properly cared for and kept leashed in public areas within the building.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY
At the present time there are no vacancies. Your application will be considered in the order that it is received as vacancies arise.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS
PLEASE TYPE OR WRITE LEGIBLY. THIS APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED IF IT CANNOT BE READ OR IF IT IS INCOMPLETE. Please answer all the questions on the application and include all forms. If a question or form does not apply to you please write N/A. Applicants must include a copy of their most recent federal tax return.

All applications are reviewed for eligibility by the Intake Department and applicants will be notified of their status by mail. Applicants will be asked to participate in up to three interviews when a vacancy arises. At the time of the interviews, the Intake Department will again review your financial, credit, housing and employment histories. Please be aware that acceptance to The Prince George is based on all of these criteria. A final interview may be conducted in your current residence if deemed necessary. AT NO TIME IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS ARE YOU GUARANTEED AN APARTMENT UNTIL YOU HAVE SIGNED A LEASE.

Good luck in your housing search!

Sincerely,
Prince George Intake Department
14 East 28th Street
New York, NY 10016

Online Application Documents:

• The Application
• Employer Verification
• LandLord Verification
• Application Checklist

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