An affordable housing scheme in Stamford Hill will take in 15 Orthodox families over the next week or so, with another nearby project set to provide a further 15 homes in the autumn.
Jewish housing association the Industrial Dwellings Society (IDS) purchased 20 of the total 300 units from Taylor Wimpey at Latham’s Yard in Clapton in 2002 with the support of a £3 million Housing Corporation grant. As well as maisonettes intended for families with a number of children, the properties include five single-bedroom flats which are ready for occupation.
Those housed will be families considered “high priority” by Hackney Council. It is a mix of shared ownership and affordable rental, with those renting paying £150 a week.
The second group of 15 families will move into a separate 36-unit development of maisonettes in nearby Leeside Road in September.
IDS managing director Paul Westbrook said: “It was agreed with Hackney Council that a designated amount of units would go to the Orthodox community so they could stay in an area which facilitates their needs.”
