Rosenwald Courts (PH)

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Target Audience

Seniors 55+

Community Area

Grand Boulevard

Closest Intersection

S Michigan Ave & E 47th St

Estimated wait time for eligibility screening

0-1 Bedroom

over 25 years
2 Bedrooms

N/A
3 Bedroom

N/A
4 Bedroom

N/A
5 Bedroom

N/A
6 Bedroom

N/A

Property Description

Built in 1930 by former Sears, Roebuck & Co. President Julius Rosenwald at the request of educator Booker T. Washington, the historic complex of connected buildings was designed to provide workforce housing in the aftermath of the Great Migration. The $312 million project was redeveloped in 2016 and includes 239 units for seniors and families in Chicago's Grand Boulevard community.

Bedroom Size	Standard Apartments	Accessible Apartments	Total Number of Apartments
1	57	3	60

Information Title	Information Description
Gas Bill	No, it is not the resident's responsibility to pay for this utility
Electric Bill	No, it is not the resident's responsibility to pay for this utility
Water Bill	No, it is not the resident's responsibility to pay for this utility
Elevator	Yes, there is an elevator at this property
Application Fee	There is no application fee
Income Eligibility	Maximum income 0-50% of area median income (AMI). Click here to view the AMI income limits by household size.
Work Requirement	No
Drug Screening	There is no drug screening