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NEWS AND VIEWS
Fall/Winter
2024
Sunnyside Community Services has been serving communities since 1974
New Affordable Housing for Seniors “As a longtime businessman in Western Queens, I could not think of a better way to help the community than to house senior citizens in need,” said Mr. Otterman.
Cities and towns across the United States are experiencing a housing crisis, making it difficult for individuals and families to secure affordable housing. We are excited to announce a new initiative aimed at addressing this issue in our own community: an affordable housing development for older adults in Queens. The new building, named the David & Dina Otterman House, will be located on 45th Street in Sunnyside, Queens, a few blocks from our site on 39th Street. The lot was generously donated by Harry Otterman of Norcor Management Corp.
Preliminary architectural renderings by Purpose by Design Architects, PLLC, envision a nine-story apartment building with approx-
“I am very excited to be part of the team working to bring this project to reality,” said Lisa Deller, President of the Board of Directors for Sunnyside Community Services (SCS). “The David & Dina Otterman House will be a beautiful addition to the neighborhood, providing a wonderful location for older adults to enjoy their golden years.”
9 floors 61 apartments
7,000 square-foot community facility
Conceptual rendering of David & Dina Otterman House Courtesy of Purpose by Design Architects, PLLC
David & Dina Otterman House
imately 61 units: 40 studio apartments, 20 one-bedroom apartments, and a two-bedroom unit designated for the superintendent. Additional features aim to create a community-centric environment with a spacious lobby, community room, laundry room, a rear yard, exercise room, roof terraces with outdoor seating, and a solar array on the main roof.