Ridge Street Gardens

Overview of Ridge Street Gardens

Operated by New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, Inc, Ridge Street Gardens is an independent living community on Ridge Street in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The high-rise residence has 47 private rooms for older adults who want to stay active as they enjoy personalized support and the convenience of community living.

One of the community’s greatest advantages is its location. With a Walk Score of 99, the neighborhood is highly walkable. Residents and visiting family can easily access public transportation, local shops, restaurants, and a wide range of everyday services without a car.

State inspections have reviewed areas such as environmental maintenance and disaster preparedness. Families considering Ridge Street Gardens should ask how these procedures are managed during a tour and learn more about the community’s daily operational practices.

Facility Direct Line (212) 598-4148

47-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 99 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program

CountyNew York

Ridge Street Gardens is legally operated by New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, Inc.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 0 enforcement actions 10 violations 1 inspection

Inspection score unavailable

Not enough inspection history to generate a score.

Average score for New York assisted living residences: B 83/100

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. New York state average

Overall vs. NY average

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	1	9	This facility has had 89% fewer total inspections than the New York average (1 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 89% fewer
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	1	4	This facility has 75% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	100%	44%	This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse Rank #289 / 321 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 289th out of 321 homes in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	0	6	This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (0 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 321 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 321 homes in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Violations Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total violations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	10	14.5	This facility has 31% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (10 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 31% better Rank #228 / 321 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 228th out of 321 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Violations per inspection Average violations per inspection.	10	1.6	This facility has 525% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (10 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 525% worse Rank #320 / 321 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 320th out of 321 homes in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 321 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Violation breakdown

2 Disaster and Emergency NY avg: 0.5

6 Environmental Standards NY avg: 1.7

1 Resident Services NY avg: 2.9

1 Retention and Standards NY avg: 0.8

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

May 15, 2024 relicensure inspection cited 10 deficiencies covering admission, resident services, environmental standards, and disaster procedures.
Deficiencies focused heavily on environmental standards and disaster/emergency procedures, indicating systemic facility maintenance and safety planning issues.
No enforcement actions or complaints were recorded during the reporting period ending July 31, 2025.

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What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 65 Years Old

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: High-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

2.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from New York's city center to Ridge Street Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.4 miles to nearest hospital (NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Gouverneur)

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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

What neighborhood is Ridge Street Gardens in?

Ridge Street Gardens is in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York.

Who is the owner of Ridge Street Gardens?

Ridge Street Gardens is legally operated by New York Foundation for Senior Citizens, Inc.

Is Ridge Street Gardens in a walkable area?

Ridge Street Gardens has a walk score of 99. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Ridge Street Gardens?

Yes, Ridge Street Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Ridge Street Gardens have?

Ridge Street Gardens has 47 beds.

Are there photos of Ridge Street Gardens?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Ridge Street Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Ridge Street Gardens?

Ridge Street Gardens is located at 80 Ridge St #92, New York, NY 10002.

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