Chemung View

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Chemung View is a six-story building in Athens, Pennsylvania just south of the New York state line. This is an elderly-preferred, affordable community, but accommodations are made for residents with disabilities to live here, even if they are not a senior citizen. The property sits on the Chemung River, where it merges with the Susquehanna River.

“The town (of Athens) is small. Many of our residents used to live in farms. They like this property because they can still get outside here. We have a lot of outdoor seating and benches. I think that’s what draws people here.” – Chemung View Manager Lisa Horton

The property sits on the banks of the Chemung River. In the distance, you can see a fork in the river where the Susquehanna River joins the Chemung. In 2011, the Susquehanna experienced a historic flood and water swamped the town of Athens. Chemung View took on nearly 6 feet of water during the flood.
The property sits on the banks of the Chemung River. In the distance, you can see a fork in the river where the Susquehanna River joins the Chemung. In 2011, the Susquehanna experienced a historic flood and water swamped the town of Athens. Chemung View took on nearly 6 feet of water during the flood.
The flood of 2011 gutted the first floor of Chemung View. There were no working elevators. The property lost its lobby and its front doors, and 10 apartments on the first floor suffered extensive damage. Residents were required to leave the building for six weeks, so that the property could be renovated with financing from Foundation Housing. “The building is stronger than ever. Better than ever. It’s been totally renovated. It’s beautiful. We have no problem keeping it full with residents,” Chemung View Manager Lisa Horton said.
The flood of 2011 gutted the first floor of Chemung View. There were no working elevators. The property lost its lobby and its front doors, and 10 apartments on the first floor suffered extensive damage. Residents were required to leave the building for six weeks, so that the property could be renovated with financing from Foundation Housing. “The building is stronger than ever. Better than ever. It’s been totally renovated. It’s beautiful. We have no problem keeping it full with residents,” Chemung View Manager Lisa Horton said.
After the flood, Foundation Housing helped to fund solar panels on the roof of Chemung View. The panels help the property cut down on electricity costs.
After the flood, Foundation Housing helped to fund solar panels on the roof of Chemung View. The panels help the property cut down on electricity costs.
Chemung View Manager Lisa Horton has been at this property for 12 years. She says she loves it here and that she feels a sense of loyalty to the residents after all they've gone through. "There were times that it was very trying (after the flood), but I feel a sense of responsibility to the residents especially after going through something like that.” Lisa tells us she loves spending time with Mary, who originally moved into Chemung View with her father when it first opened. "It’s comfortable living. I don’t have to go out and shovel snow in the winter. I don’t have to mow the grass in the summer,” she said. “I don’t know where I would be living if I wasn’t living here. I’m thankful. Very thankful. That we have a building like this to live in.”
Chemung View Manager Lisa Horton has been at this property for 12 years. She says she loves it here and that she feels a sense of loyalty to the residents after all they've gone through. "There were times that it was very trying (after the flood), but I feel a sense of responsibility to the residents especially after going through something like that.” Lisa tells us she loves spending time with Mary, who originally moved into Chemung View with her father when it first opened. "It’s comfortable living. I don’t have to go out and shovel snow in the winter. I don’t have to mow the grass in the summer,” she said. “I don’t know where I would be living if I wasn’t living here. I’m thankful. Very thankful. That we have a building like this to live in.”
There is seldom a vacancy at Chemung View, where the waiting list is often as long as six months to a year to secure an apartment.
There is seldom a vacancy at Chemung View, where the waiting list is often as long as six months to a year to secure an apartment.
Con, who is 92-years old, loves playing his electric keyboard in his apartment. "I think music keeps me alive." He says he is very grateful for Chemung View. “I live here because it’s hard to get an apartment that’s decent and that’s as comfortable as this is - and it's affordable."
Con, who is 92-years old, loves playing his electric keyboard in his apartment. "I think music keeps me alive." He says he is very grateful for Chemung View. “I live here because it’s hard to get an apartment that’s decent and that’s as comfortable as this is - and it's affordable."
The local Food Bank regularly delivers food to the residents of Chemung View.
The local Food Bank regularly delivers food to the residents of Chemung View.
Residents of Chemung View volunteer their time to deliver meals to their neighbors.
Residents of Chemung View volunteer their time to deliver meals to their neighbors.
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(Leona-L and Nanette-R) both live on the 5th floor. They say they enjoy all the community activities at Chemung View. “People are nice. It’s affordable. We have a lot of things going on here. I feel part of a community here," Nanette said.
(Leona-L and Nanette-R) both live on the 5th floor. They say they enjoy all the community activities at Chemung View. “People are nice. It’s affordable. We have a lot of things going on here. I feel part of a community here," Nanette said.
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