1 bedroom               $615/month

Available June 1st, 2012

• 2nd floor unit (no elevator), approximately 850 square feet
• Located at the corner of Williamson Street and Dickinson Ave
• Hardwood floors in the living room and new carpet in the bedroom
• Terrazzo floors and walls throughout kitchen, bathroom and hallway
• All utilities included in rent
• Lots of sunlight and high ceilings
• Tons of extra storage
• Built in bookshelves, On street parking– no laundry at this building

Income Restrictions Apply

(Maximum income for a 1 person household, $45,500; 2 person household, $52,000;

3 person household, $58,500; 4 person household, $65,000).

$645/month

816 Square feet

2nd floor unit

• Carpet
• One off street parking spot
• Basement Storage
• Tenant pays gas and electric (current budget plan is $101/month)
• Free laundry in the basement
• Gardening possibilities

Property is NO SMOKING

NO DOGS

Income Restrictions Apply: For a one person household the annual income must be under $45,500 in order to qualify.  For a two person household, under $52,000.

Contact Information:  jill@cwd.org or 608-255-9782

To view or print the housing application go to the Housing Homepage – right side of page

What is Jenifer Place?

Jenifer Place is a 12-unit housing development, consisting of 3 buildings that each contain 4 apartments.  The buildings are currently in the process of being rehabilitated.  They are located where S. Thornton Avenue and Cantwell Court meet Jenifer Street (1500 block), on Madison’s near east side.  The development is across the street from O’Keefe Middle School and the Yahara River.  Some units will tentatively be available for viewing around June 1.

When will Jenifer Place Open?

Jenifer Place is scheduled to be completed by August of 2012(**depending on completion schedule).   We will have more information regarding the actual opening dates in late Spring or early Summer 2012.

Are there qualifications to live at Jenifer Place?

Yes, the qualifications are mostly financial. Due to the special financing used to build Jenifer Place, all households must meet certain income and asset tests.

What types of apartments are available?

The buildings will have a variety of apartments, including 4 one-bedroom units, 4 two-bedroom units, and 4 three-bedroom units.  Three apartment homes are accessed from a shared entryway.  The remaining nine apartments will have individual entrances.  Due to the size of the buildings on the lot, there is no parking available.  There will be a short-term loading/unloading zone adjacent to the building on S. Thornton Avenue for tenants to use.  Tenants will need to find on-street parking.  This building contains the shared laundry room, as well as individual storage areas, in the basement for all of the units.  The three-bedroom apartments will have laundry hook-ups available for tenants to provide their own machines.  Floor plans are available on our website.

What are the amenities?

• High speed Internet access (at tenants’ expense)
• Coin operated washers and dryers in basement of S. Thornton Ave building
• Washer and dryer hook-ups in 3 bedroom units
• Energy Star refrigerator, dishwasher, range, garbage disposal, Carrier high-efficiency furnace and air conditioning in each unit

What are the apartment sizes and lease rates at Jenifer Place?

Several options are available for residents.  One-bedroom units (735 square feet) will have one full bath, plus a “study” area and rent from $640 to $680.  Two-bedroom units (1235 square feet) will have one and ½ bathrooms, one bedroom on the main level, plus a “study” area and a loft with the other bedroom (with skylights) and rent from $735-965. Finally, three bedroom units (1300 square feet) will have 2 baths, one bedroom on the main level, plus a “study” area and two bedrooms on the lower level and rent from $890 to $930.

Does the lease include all utilities?

The monthly lease includes water, hot water, sewer fees and trash removal.  Cable TC is an amenity the resident must pay for if this service is desired. Residents pay for heat and electric.

Who is the manager of Jenifer Place?

Common Wealth Development, an experienced property manger, will provide management of the development.

Who provided funding for this project?

This development was made possible through funding provided by the City of Madison Community Development Block Grant, Affordable Home Loan Bank of Chicago and Monona State Bank.

Who do I contact for additional information and an application?

Applications are available on the Common Wealth website www.cwd.org, at the Common Wealth office at 1501 Williamson Street or by contacting Jill Oelke, Housing Specialist at  (608) 256-3527 ext. 11 or jill@cwd.org.

Since Common Wealth Development used a grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control to make Jenifer Place free from lead hazards, we are required to give preference to households with children under the age of 6.

Applications received from May 1 – May 22^nd will be processed and ordered giving priority first to children under the age of 6, and then will be randomly selected by lottery.

Applications received after May 22^nd will be processed on a first-come, first served basis, with preference given to households with children under the age of 6.

Approximately 50% of this position will focus on grassroots community organizing to address poverty, homelessness and housing in Southwest Madison.

The annual salary is $41,600 plus family health insurance and other benefits.

To apply, submit a complete application packet to: Common Wealth Development, 1501 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703.

The complete application packet must contain each of the following: 1.) a completed employment application; 2) a resume; and 3) a cover letter describing

a)  Your sustained community organizing experience, including tangible successes and outcomes over time.

b)  Your experience working with issues related to housing stability, housing services, housing advocacy, and/or homelessness.

c)  Your experience working with ethnically and economically diverse constituents and communities.

Common Wealth Development values diverse life experience in its hiring process and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Bilingual, bi-cultural and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Announcement:  Housing Community Organizer (.pdf)
Job Announcement:  Housing Community Organizer (.doc)

Common Wealth Development Job Application (.pdf)
Common Wealth Development Job Application (.doc)

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