Dunbar Tower

121 Catherine St

Units & amenities:

  • 62 1-bedroom (562-702 sq ft each)​ units​​
  • 1 2-bedroom (959 sq ft) unit
  • Air conditioned and wheel chair accessible units
  • Access to wi-fi and on-site laundry room 
  • Utilities are included in rent​​​​
  • Floor plans

Nearby sites and schools:

  • ​Downtown
  • University of Michigan campus
  • Community High School

Accessibility features:

  • All common areas meet UFAS, ADA, and Fair Housing Act requirements
  • Doors throughout all public and common spaces are usable by a person in a wheelchair
  • 100% of dwelling units are on an accessible route and meet standards for visit-ability, including accessible unit entry door
  • All units have reinforced bathroom walls with blocking installed for future grab bars
  • All units have removable bathroom vanity cabinet at sink
  • Ten (10) units have roll-in showers in lieu of a bathtub. All roll-in showers have grab bars installed, an adjustable handheld shower, and removable seat
  • Type 504 / Barrier Free apartments (5):
    • Kitchen countertops, upper cabinets, sink and work area designed to be usable for people 
      using wheelchairs. (Lower counters, reachable upper cabinets, and sink and work area open below)
    • Accessible route through unit with maneuvering clearances at bathroom and bedroom doors
    • Barrier free bathrooms: accessible toilet and grab bars, handheld adjustable showerhead, tub/shower seat, clear floor space under sink
    • Light switches, outlets, thermostats and other environmental controls in reachable locations
    • Appliance controls in reach range; microwave on built-in under-counter shelf
    • All unit storage in reach range, such as closet shelving and bathroom robe hook
  • Type A / Adaptable apartments (5):
    • Kitchen countertops, upper cabinets, sink and work area designed to be adaptable. (Lower counters, reachable upper cabinets, removable cabinets at sink and work area)
    • Accessible route through unit with maneuvering clearances at bathroom and bedroom doors
    • Accessible toilet and grab bars installed, handheld adjustable showerhead, tub/shower seat, removable vanity cabinet at sink
    • Light switches, outlets, thermostats and other environmental controls in reachable locations
    • Appliance controls in reach range; microwave on built-in under-counter shelf
    • All unit storage in reach range, such as closet shelving and bathroom robe hook
  • H/VI (hearing & visually impaired) apartments (2):
    • Audio / visual doorbell and fire alarm devices

Waitlist

For Artist & Creatives Preference Apartments:

  • Preference for artists and creatives (does not have to be source of income)
  • Includes an Artist Interview Committee process
  • Preference for Washtenaw County residents and/or workers
  • Annual income cannot exceed 60% Area Median Income
  • Tenant-based rental vouchers can be used for these apartments

For Homeless Preference Apartments:

If you're homeless and meet the income requirements:

 

View further waitlist and eligibility information for Dunbar Tower.