Kittay Senior Apartments
Independent Living · Bronx, NY

Overview of Kittay Senior Apartments

Kittay Senior Apartments is proud to offer services and amenities designed to welcome both seasoned and new New Yorkers to an active and engaged environment. To meet the needs of their diverse tenants, a range of options are available, from art studios to fitness classes to religious services for various faiths. This community has 295 apartments located on a garden campus, offering autonomy and privacy, along with easy access to healthcare and supportive services when needed.

With dozens of social, recreational, and educational programs on-site, tenants can find ample opportunities to make new friends, develop new interests, and be part of a thriving senior living community that represents the mosaic of New York City.

(718) 410-1441
Walk Score
Walk Score: 86 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: Suite

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Building Type: High-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Kittay Senior Apartments

Independent Living

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Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bronx's city center to Kittay Senior Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.37 miles to nearest hospital (Calvary Hospital)

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Independent Living in New York

Kittay Senior Apartments is located in Bronx, New York.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
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Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
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Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+
General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
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Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+
General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
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Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits
Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)
General NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.
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Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits
Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

Frequently Asked Questions about Kittay Senior Apartments

What neighborhood is Kittay Senior Apartments in?

Kittay Senior Apartments is in the Fordham Manor neighborhood.

Is Kittay Senior Apartments in a walkable area?

Kittay Senior Apartments has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the phone number of Kittay Senior Apartments?

(718) 410-1441 will put you in contact with the team at Kittay Senior Apartments.

Is Kittay Senior Apartments Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Kittay Senior Apartments is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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