The Seneca hotel was acquired by THC through the SRO/Master Lease Program in May of 1999. The 204-room Seneca Hotel was our first leased hotel. The Seneca Hotel is a critical resource to serve the homeless population and provides 204 units of housing.

We began managing the Seneca on May 1, 1999. Prior to that time we had been using the hotel as part of our modified payment program, and the owners continually encouraged us to lease the building. THC had never done any leasing or management and was not inclined to do so. However, when we could not get any other non-profit to lease the building and we desperately needed housing for the general assistance population, we felt we had no choice but to become the lessee and manage the property.

The Seneca is one of the most beautiful hotels in the City; since THC has taken over a new elevator has been installed as well as a kitchen and community rooms on the ground floor. THC continues to maintain and upgrade this hotel to ensure residents have an affordable and safe place to live.