70-UNIT SENIORS HOUSING COMMUNITY COMING TO NEW BRITAIN

NEW BRITAIN, CONN. — Pennrose is developing The Jefferson, a 70-unit affordable seniors housing community in New Britain that is being built in conjunction with the New Britain Housing Authority. The three-story building will include residences with spacious floor plans, oversized windows and wall-to-wall carpeting in the bedrooms, along with secure access entry. Modern kitchens in the units are fully equipped, including dishwashers. Eight of the apartments are handicapped-accessible, and all units have 24-hour emergency call systems in the bedrooms and bathrooms. Energy-saving features include 100 percent Energy Star appliances, solar-assisted hot water and energy-efficient, resident-controlled heating and cooling. Amenities include a community room, a fitness center, outdoor patio with picnic area and on-site laundry facilities. The first resident move-ins are expected later this month. Rents are affordable and vary depending on resident income. To live at The Jefferson, at least one member of each household needs to be age 62 or older. Philadelphia-based Pennrose, which operates more than 150 affordable, market-rate and senior residential communities in eight states, will manage the property.