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How do I apply to the HOC Volunteer Corps?

You can access the online application via the HOC website at HOCMC.org. Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted if approved. Background checks will be conducted for all adult volunteer applicants.

When will the renovations to The Metropolitan begin?

Originally, closing for the Tax Credit Program resyndication was expected to occur in June 2025 with renovations beginning in July 2025. Due to external factors, however, the timeline has been temporarily delayed. We will keep residents up to date on the new timeline as information becomes available. When renovations begin, contractors will be arriving on site at approximately 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, with work taking place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

When will I have to move?

Unit renovations will be performed in phases where units will be divided into vertical subsections or Tiers, by riser locations and will be conducted in seven phases with multiple Tiers in each phase. The renovation will begin in the Tiers with units that end in 33 and 32 and will continue to rotate through the building with staggering starting and completion dates.

Each phase of work will consist of the renovation of approximately 44 units and will last about 90 days. You will be notified in writing of your anticipated move date at least 90 days before your required move date and you will be provided with a 30-day notice that will include your temporary unit address. HOC’s Relocation Coordinator will provide additional information about preparing for your move and your scheduled move date. Given the schedule delays we cannot provide an updated timeline, but will provide all information directly to residents when it is available.

How long will the renovations take?

Unit renovations will take approximately 90 days for each phase and the work is expected to be comprised of seven phases. As a result, renovations to both units and common areas are expected to span roughly 670 days in total. Please note that this timeline is an estimate and may be affected by factors beyond our control.

What is the scope of work at the property?

The renovation will include new kitchens fitted with new Energy Star rated appliances, new cabinets and countertops, renovated bathrooms with new fixtures and low flow toilets, new flooring suitable for residents with any range of mobility impairment, and new energy-efficient and modernized lighting.
 
Building exterior and common area renovations will include new and upgraded lighting, windows and doors and improvements in all common areas and amenity spaces (new furniture, flooring, finishes, fixtures and paint).

What guidelines will workers take to keep the premises clean?

Each phase of the renovation will be confined to specific areas of the building at a time. This plan will limit the proximity of the contractors to residents of other occupied units. In addition, contractors will do a daily cleaning of the jobsite and any common areas that may affect the residents and staff.

If I have an approved reasonable accommodation, will it be included in the renovation of my unit?

If your Reasonable Accommodation is approved, the construction team will implement the modifications into the final unit you are going to be moving into as part of the renovation process. If you are staying in a temporary unit, staff will work to locate one that is pre-equipped to handle the Reasonable Accommodation. Please note, not all temporary units will be able to accommodate everyone’s Reasonable Accommodation. The owner is responsible for only providing those on a permanent basis. Please feel free to contact your General Manager at the phone number and email address provided above if you have questions or concerns about your approved Reasonable Accommodation in your temporary or renovated unit.