Abandoned To Affordable: More Housing Transformed In East Orange

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Another affordable housing rehab project has reached the finish line in East Orange.

On Tuesday, East Orange officials gave a message of congratulations to Sierra House for their renovations of 75-77 Eaton Place.

“These once-abandoned homes were refurbished into three newly-renovated apartments to be made affordable to working families,” East Orange officials said.

Unit amenities include hardwood floors, central air/heat, stainlesss steel appliances, a dishwasher and large closets. Three smoke-free units will be available this September, with rents starting at $1,396 for a three-bedroom. For more information, call 973-678-3556.

The project on Eaton Place is among several recent affordable housing rehabs to take place in the city.

In May, Genesis Companies announced that it completed its "rehabilitation" of Vista Village at 70 South Burnet Street. The 180-unit, nine-story building is dedicated to seniors and adults with disabilities.

The renovations – including system updates, full unit kitchen and bathroom renovations, and new windows/flooring – were done in partnership with the East Orange Housing Authority.

• See related article: Huge Affordable Housing Project Hits Finish Line In East Orange

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