February 15, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Housing Authority President and CEO Rudolf C. Montiel joined Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Congresswomen Maxine Watters, Laura Richardson, the Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) , Affordable Housing CDC, Inc. (AHCDC), Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Dolores McCoy Villa Apartments.McCoy Villa apartments is a new low-income housing development in Watts. The 64 supportive housing units for large homeless families are fully furnished and offer a range of supportive services, including case management, budget counseling, employment training/placement, academic counseling, access to health care/substance abuse services, and assistance focused on families and independent living skills.
“The Housing Authority has invested 16 million in this project. The truth of the matter is though, that what you are doing for these families Tim [Watkins, WLCAC President and CEO], is worth ten times, hundred times of that.” said the HACLA President Rudolf C. Montiel.
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles has committed to provide rental subsidy through its Permanent Supportive Housing Program.
Ivon Kovachev, was the first tenant who moved in to McCoy Villa in August of 2010. “It’s truly a blessing and a gift from God. I’m beyond grateful, because I am able to provide for my children a safe home. To know that my children have a bed to sleep on, a table to eat on…it’s a blessing.” says Kovachev. She went on to thank those who are running programs like this one, to help women to get back on their feet. Kovachev lives in one of the 3-bedroom apartments with her 6 children.
Quick Facts:
Ownership and Developers:
- Development Owner: McCoy Plaza LP
- Property Owner: Watts Labor Community Action Committee
- Developers: WLCAC McCoy LLC – Managing General Partner
- AHCDC McCoy LLC – Co-General Partner
Housing:
- 40 2-bedroom/1 bath units
- 24 3-bedroom/2 bath units
Amenities:
- Offices (PM and Supportive Services), community room
- Gym, playground, barbeque area, storage room, laundry room
Housing Subsidy:
- Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, 15 yrs of Section 8
Supportive Services:
- County of Los Angeles thru LAHSA (2-yr program)
