Cooper Artist Housing
The Housing portion of the building at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
Cooper Artist Housing at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
Cooper Artist Housing at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, provides 36 affordable live/work studios for rent to artists of all disciplines on the top two floors and in the converted attic. The unique combination of artists live/work rental homes, and a vibrant cultural arts center provides a true sense of community between the artists that live here, and the committed staff of a cultural arts center. Developed by the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA), Historic Cooper is just minutes from downtown Seattle. Amenities at Cooper Studios include:
- Live/work artist studios ranging in size from 465 – 1,400 square feet
- Open floor plans with high ceilings and durable materials
- Preserved Historic school building featuring original built-in cabinetry, blackboards and huge operable wood windows
- Gracious entries, wide corridors, large stairways and on-site laundry facilities
- On site parking available with extra-large elevator access
- Rents ranging from $380 - $650 (based on current rent limits, subject to change)
DNDA is committed to attracting creative artists from diverse artistic and cultural backgrounds. We will encourage all people in the creative arts to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance or physical ability.
We are especially interested in individuals who are committed to building a community and will give some of their time and energy toward this goal.
Eligibility:
To qualify to live at Historic Cooper, all households must meet the following income guidelines:
1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons
30% (lower rent level) $16,350 $18,700 $21,050
50% (higher rent level) $27,250 $31,150 $35,050
Please note that these income limits by household size are set at 30% and 50% of the median income levels. These 2004 income limits are the current allowable incomes based on number of persons in the household and are subject to change.
