There will be 180 SRO?s all together with 60 per floor. These SROs will also have a subsidy program by the realty company that the tenant might qualify for. The SRO will be a single room with a bathroom. There is no kitchenette area, nor is there an office. In a matter of fact, even storage is at a premium providing just the necessities. This might mean those with an SRO might have a storage room to keep their stuff until they find a better place to live.
SROs are not supported by HUD. The program for the SROs affordability options is exclusive for FSP Realty to help those that would be out on the streets or at best a homeless shelter. If the SRO tenant wishes to have a subsidized rent for their SRO, they must apply for subsidized housing with either HUD, another subsidized apartment, or preferably, FSP Realty. More information on the program will be found on the main site. I understand how challenging it will be to wait for qualification for subsidized housing while trying to find some place that can be somewhat affordable. This typically forces someone to live on the streets, or homeless shelter – neither of which are good solutions.
There will be no balcony for the SROs. This is because there is no way you can install a door to get into the balcony with there being a single window, and nothing more.