3.3 Stars (8 Reviews)
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The Freedom House is a crisis domestic violence shelter for individuals and families with or without disabilities. Provides a 90-180 day stay for both families and individuals- women, men and children, with or without disabilities. BFL Apartments offer fifty family units for families with a disabled head of household who is a victim/survivor of domestic violence and seventy studio apartments for disabled victims/survivors of domestic violence, people with disabilities who are being diverted from possible nursing home placement and veterans with disabilities.
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Eligibility: Any survivor of domestic violence, individuals (women, men and children) or families, with or without a disability (documented or undocumented disability), regardless of immigration status. Potential tenants must be referred through a social worker: https://www.bflnyc.org/core/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BFL_agency_brochure_2018-final.pdf
Fee: Free, based on referral.
Reviews
Tay N.
As this being my first apartment ive lived here for almost 6 years and all i can say is good things about this place. They have nothing but patience especially when it came to me and my requests in every aspect. they even asisted me with my moving process to my current address and gave multiple resources to me and my children so we can flourish on our own Thank you BFL for everything π₯°π Tay From 4G.
a year ago
perry holmes
This is a good place. Don't believe the few complaints. I lived here since BFL opened and the Administrative Staff does the best they can and has done many things for the benefit of the tenants that go unappreciated. You can't please everyone... The goal of Barrier Free Living is to support (not carry) the tenants along their journey toward independent living. The building(s) are cleaned daily unlike the neighboring Projects, Safety is prioritized with around the clock staff. The resident aids screen all visitors who can only enter with valid Identification. There are social services during business hours that offer general support, referrals and, suggestions. BFL is always coming up with activities for the tenants giving away gifts for the families and children. Also, providing gifts, gift cards and prizes for all its tenants... They have with the occasional help of volunteer tenants planned trips, special events for all the major holidays and the list goes on you won't find accommodations in the projects a shelter where many of us had lived prior.... BFL supports victims of domestic violence, Vets, as well as those that maybe physically or mentally challenged. It goes back to the old saying "you can lead a horse to water but can't make them drink"... No one can fix my life but me and that requires me doing my part and applying the tools and help given if success is truly my goal.
2 years ago
cruz cruz
Itβs crazy because Iβm not disformed in the face this place couldnβt help me and I am mentally disabled with bad bipolar and ptsd but since my face wasnβt squished up they canβt help and donβt consider me disabled Iβm done
6 months ago
Cherita Barbuto
INTERACTIVEπΌ Hood with Flava ya got to be In It TO WIN IT$As far as the staff I see the staff is not Qualified to give any type of services properly from the 4th director in the 6 years I HAVE LIVED HERE.I Haven't had a Progress note done since 2017 when David Kwon left for greener pasture .The building is kept basically clean but the dirt Doesn't come here they prefer the basement behind the parking lot in the family building in front of the bus stop.I guess they are working soon hard since the Rona lock down No PeP talk but they baited folks with slice of pizza to test for Rona.Two residents tested positive and they Won't Tell Us to AVOID. Another boy scout point on us.
2 years ago
J W
Bs for politics, votes, and will waste your time merry go round with "case managers" that need a job. Don't count on them.
4 years ago